Bodycam video of Louisville Old National Bank shooting released

WARNING: This story contains graphic imagery and video. Viewer discretion is advised.   LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Louisville Metro police released bodycam-worn video from officers at Old National Bank after an active shooter killed five people and wounded eight others. Six people in total died in the shooting, including the gunman. He was identified as a 25-year-old man. According to…

Fantastic stretch of weather continues Tuesday

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

After a beautiful Monday, pleasant weather conditions continue on Tuesday. Afternoon highs will reach the low-to-mid 70s with just a few clouds in the sky. The slow temperature trend upward that began on Sunday will continue through Thursday. Mid-to-upper 70s are in the forecast Wednesday, while upper 70s and low 80s can be expected Thursday. Rain showers return to the…

Delightful spring weather continues through much of the week

Temperatures should slowly climb well into the 70s with dry conditions continuing the next few days

It was a beautiful start to this second week of April across Central and Eastern Kentucky with sunshine and highs into the upper 60s and low 70s. The good news is that the pleasant and tranquil weather for hang around much of this week! It took several days to scour out the cloud cover from the end of last week…

5 dead, 8 hurt including 3 police officers in downtown Louisville shooting: LMPD

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Louisville Metro police said there were “multiple casualties” after responding to a mass shooting at a downtown Louisville bank Monday morning. Six people died, including the shooter, and eight people were injured, three of whom were police officers. The shooting occurred at the Old National Bank on East Main Street.   Here are the latest updates:…

Governor Beshear holds Easter at the Capitol

FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- On Easter Sunday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, his family, and other Frankfort leaders invited Kentuckians out to the State Capitol for an annual Easter at the Capitol celebration. The event was held from 2 to 5 p.m and brought hundreds of families and kids out to the South Lawn. The event included an Easter egg hunt, face…

Lexington church holds first bilingual Easter service

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- It’s Easter Sunday and Christians worldwide are celebrating their holiest day, Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. “It is the resurrection of Christ and if we look at it, it is because of his resurrection, we have hope and a vision to the future,” says Pastor Francisco Castro. Churches have been celebrating all week…

Lexington SC earns first point in club history after scoreless draw with Forward Madison at home opener

Lexington SC will now face off against South Georgia Tormenta FC on Saturday April 15th

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington Sporting Club back in Lexington this week as they took on Forward Madison FC in their inaugural home opener. LSC was coming off a loss to Louisville City earlier in the week , as they matched up in the second round of the U.S Open Cup. On Saturday, Lexington SC managed to welcome over 3,000…

A frosty Easter morning will turn into a great afternoon

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Saturday evening forecast!

  Good Saturday evening everyone, today has been a great looking day but there has been a bit of a chill in the air with highs only reaching the mid to upper 50s. Here is what I am tracking for the next week with todays weather headlines. Easter Sunday will start cold and for that reason, a frost advisory is…

Pleasant spring weather in store for Easter weekend

After quite an active weather pattern of late, look for a dry and warmer stretch into next week

The low level moisture hung tough across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Good Friday with mainly overcast conditions and even a few showers streaming northeastward along the Kentucky/Virginia border. We managed to filter enough sun through the clouds in the Bluegrass Region to reach the mid-50s for afternoon highs with the southeastern counties stuck in the 40s with the clouds…

Active, retired Keeneland riders hold special jockey autograph signing

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — In the midst of all the Keeneland excitement, a special jockey autograph signing was held outside the walking ring Friday. The event benefits the Permanently Disabled Jockey’s Fund, which provides around $1,000 per month to jockeys who have suffered on-track injuries. That money is used to help about 60 former jockeys with bills and other needs….

Lexington police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ February shooting suspect

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington police say they’re searching for an armed and dangerous suspect involved in a February shooting. Quantaveon Leavell is wanted in connection to a Feb. 4 shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of East New Circle Road. According to police, around 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a home on East New Circle Road for a…

Sandy Ridge at Red Mile championships

Week of racing was capped off by handing out championship belts

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Thursday marked the last day for Sandy Ridge at Red Mile, this marked the first time quarter horses have raced in Kentucky in more than a decade. The races were taking place at Red Mile while construction begins on a $55 million development in Boyd County. Sandy’s Racing and Gaming historic horse racing facility is expected…