UConn wins fifth title, U.K. Softball beats U.G.A., QB Devin Leary transitions to U.K. 4/4/23
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Ky. Army National Guard chaplain talks loss and healing after fatal helicopter crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Military members, families and friends continue grieving the loss of nine service members whose lives were cut short after a fatal helicopter crash on Trigg County last week. “Oftentimes soldiers may struggle with their emotions and how to communicate what they’re feeling,” says Chaplain and Major Gregory Granderson, who is with the KY Army National Guard….
Highs in the 80s make a return appearance here in early April
A strong south wind will push afternoon highs into the low 80s the next few days before our storm chances ramp up
It was a nice start to the first week of April across Central and Eastern Kentucky with some initial sunshine giving way to clouds and a few light showers across the northern and southern half of the commonwealth. Despite a weak wave of energy moving through with the clouds, afternoon highs surged into the low 70s in most spots and…
Pulaski County High School football player dies after injury during practice
17-year-old Andrew Dodson passed away after an injury suffered during school's spring game
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Pulaski County High School football player has died days after he was injured during a practice. Andrew Dodson, Maroons player #80, was injured during a football practice over the weekend, according to his church. He was rushed to surgery immediately after the incident. Dodson, 17, passed away after the surgery, the Kentucky High School…
Crews searching for missing Indiana man along Kentucky River
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Day three of the search for a missing 27-year-old Indiana man along the Kentucky River is underway again Monday. According to the Jessamine County Fire District, crews were first notified of the man’s disappearance from Lafayette, Indiana, on Saturday morning. “We’ve been searching along the High Bridge area since yesterday. We’ve had over 20 different…
Monday Munchies: Schlotzsky’s 4/3/2023
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Isom IGA reopens 9 months after flooding destroyed store
ISOM, Ky. (WTVQ) — Isom IGA held its soft opening over the weekend, nine months after devastating flooding destroyed the store. Flooding in July 2022 hit Gwen Christon’s store hard — freezers were described like dominoes, toppled over, and food was thrown everywhere. The store was almost unrecognizable. Ever since, she, her family and the community have been working to…
Film crew finishes ‘Christmas at the Amish Bakery’ movie in Somerset
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) — Film crews have finished the first of six movies being filmed in Somerset for the Lifetime Network. “Christmas at the Amish Bakery” was filmed throughout Pulaski County in March by producer Danny Roth and his team. “Somerset has been so welcoming to me from the first visit,” Roth said in a press release. “After meeting Mayor…
Officials: No detection of methanol in areas surrounding Ohio River after incident
Crews are still working to recover two barges after several became loose on the Ohio River after a "navigation incident" set them free early Tuesday.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS) — Crews are still working to recover two barges after several became loose on the Ohio River after a “navigation incident” set them free early Tuesday. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Louisville District said the incident started around 2 a.m. at the McAlpine Locks and Dam. Initially, the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet reported a total…
A very warm week leads to rain and storms
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Sunday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Sunday evening everyone, after a cold and frosty start we warmed up into the low 60s by this afternoon under full sunshine. Here is what I am tracking in the days to come for tonight’s weather headlines. Monday is mainly dry with high temperatures into the low 70s, but I can’t completely rule…
After a cold start to our Sunday, more warm air and storms return next week
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Saturday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Saturday evening everyone, we have had another high wind event today across central and eastern Kentucky with 50-70mph winds causing damage and power outages. Here are some of the top recorded wind gust since this morning across central and eastern Kentucky. As I mentioned, wind damage has been very common across the area….
Former Army Specialist talks training with night vision goggles after deadly helicopter crash
Army identifies the fallen soldiers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Governor Andy Beshear has ordered flags to half-staff in honor of the nine Fort Campbell soldiers killed in a helicopter crash during a training mission on Wednesday night. Five service members were in one helicopter and four were in the other conducting a multi-shift formation under night vision goggles when the helicopter crash occurred. Army officials…
Lots of wind as April blows into Central and Eastern Kentucky
After a few strong storms into the early hours of Saturday, another high wind event with gusts over 50 miles per hour on the table.
It was a wet and breezy finish to March across Central and Eastern Kentucky with several rounds of moderate to heavy rain moving through the region. With a strong storm system moving into the Ohio Valley during the early hours of Saturday, the potential exists for some severe weather in our area. The Storm Prediction Center has much of Central…
Co-founder of nonprofit Living Stones Mission Christina Millican
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Ethan, family ‘frustrated’ after lack of action on animal cruelty bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Ethan and his family are “frustrated” and “completely and utterly ” after a lack of action on an animal cruelty bill championed by the pair this legislative session. In a post on the EthanAlmighty Facebook page, a site dedicated to following the journey of a dog that was abused and neglected and saved by the Kentucky…
U.K. Choristers Presents “A NIGHT ON BROADWAY: FOOLS IN LOVE” 3/31/2023
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Dr Melissa Carver: Say It:”I Love You” 3/31/2023
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Strong storms and gusty winds on the way Friday into Saturday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
After a beautiful day on Thursday, an active Friday and Saturday are on the way. Off-and-on showers and thunderstorms on Friday will give way to a late evening and overnight severe weather threat. That all leads up to gusty winds that are in the forecast for Saturday. A Wind Advisory goes into effect tonight and lasts through Saturday for all…
Beshear signs medical marijuana, sports betting bills into law
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday signed into law two long-disputed, historic pieces of legislation, medical marijuana and sports betting. Medical marijuana, or Senate Bill 47, passed the Senate by a 26-11 vote. On the last day of the legislative session, it cleared its final hurdle in the House with a 66-33 vote. “These folks want and…
Lexington Public Library: National Library Giving Day is April 4th 3/31/2023
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Paws 4 The Cause: Anita Spreitzer with Orion 3/31/2023
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K-9 Scooter officially joins Danville High School as new therapy dog
DANVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — K-9 Scooter has officially joined School Resource Officer Ben Ray as Danville High School’s new therapy dog. Scooter’s first day at DHS was March 17 after the completion of his training. The 1-year-old Black labrador will primarily be based at DHS but Ray plans to visit all of the schools in the Danville Independent district with…