Black Hawk helicopter crash claims lives of nine military members, rescue squad talks recovery efforts

Former Army specialist talks black hawk helicopters and their functions

TRIGG, Co. Ky. (WTVQ) — 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. All service members were based at Fort Campbell. Army officials added no radio signal was sent out for help from the helicopters before the crash. John Hughes who lives near…

Active weather cranks up to wrap up March

In addition to rain along with some possible strong storms into Friday night, another gusty wind event is on tap for Saturday!

  We’ve enjoyed a few delightful days across Central and Eastern Kentucky and Thursday was no exception thanks to high pressure building into the area. After another chilly start with readings into the mid-30s, full sunshine and a light southeast breeze helped push afternoon highs well into the 60s. You’ll want to soak up the tranquil conditions into Thursday evening…

Body found on NKU campus on March 12 identified

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (WTVQ) — A body found on North Kentucky University’s campus in mid-March has been identified as Gary Randall. Randall was not an NKU student nor affiliated with the university, the Campbell County coroner said in a Thursday press release. Officials say his body is believed to have been in the woods for several years. No foul play…

Ky. Senate unanimously votes to convict former Commonwealth’s Attorney in impeachment trial

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — A former Eastern Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorney who offered to help a defendant in exchange for her nude photos was convicted of all charges against him during a Senate impeachment hearing Thursday. Ronnie Goldy Jr. was the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Bath, Menifee, Montgomery and Rowan counties. At the time of the discovery of about 230 pages of…

Fantastic Thursday on the way ahead of strong storms and gusty winds to end the week

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

Happy Thursday, it’s a Go Day! Really nice conditions are on the way today ahead of a strong system moving in Friday-Saturday. Temperatures will climb into the low-to-mid 60s and lots of sunshine is on the way. Enjoy it because active weather returns starting early Friday and lasting into Saturday.   Here’s a breakdown of the timing heading into Friday…

9 service members killed in military helicopter crash in Western Ky.

TRIGG COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) 3/30/23, 10 a.m. 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. All service members were based at Fort Campbell. Army officials added no radio signal was sent out for help from the helicopters before the crash. Officials are…

The gift of a second chance at life

Lexington couple shares journey of organ transplant, as wife donates kidney to her husband

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Back in February we brought you the story of Jeremy Maynard, a man who at the time was in need of a kidney transplant. His journey became even more special when the one person who he decided to spend the rest of his life with also happened to be the person willing to donate her kidney….

Active weather pattern ramps up to end March and begin April

We'll squeeze in one more nice day before storm chances ramp up along with another wind event Saturday

It was a pleasant spring day across Central and Eastern Kentucky with afternoon highs climbing into the upper 50s with full sunshine in most locations. This was a nice recovery after the very chilly/frosty start as temperatures started into the upper 20s and lower 30s. This caused a bit of frost on some of the plants that have already bloomed…

Andy’s Frozen Custard opens on Richmond Road

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A restaurant in Lexington held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to celebrate its new location. Andy’s Frozen Custard officially opened another location on Richmond Road at 11 a.m. For more than 35 years, Andy’s says it has used only the freshest ingredients for a frozen custard experience you can’t get anywhere else. The custard chain already has…

Lexington police searching for Pimlico Parkway Subway robbery suspect

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington police are still searching for a man they say robbed a Subway on Pimlico Parkway Wednesday morning. Around 11:35 a.m., police responded to the Subway at 3120 Pimlico Parkway for a report of a robbery. A man allegedly walked inside, “implied” he had a weapon and left with an “undisclosed amount of money,” according to…

Protests fill Kentucky Capitol Annex steps, Rotunda over Senate Bill 150

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Hundreds of people are in Frankfort Wednesday morning protesting what they’re calling an anti-transgender bill that’s expected to be taken back up in both chambers before this legislative session ends. And a counter protest is underway as well. Senate Bill 150, a bill that would require parental notification on “sexually-related matters,” ban gender-affirming medical care for…

#WingsUp: Transylvania women’s basketball team heads to Dallas for national championship

The Pioneers women's basketball team is 32-0

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Transylvania women’s basketball team is #WingsUp as they head to Dallas to play in the national championship after a 32-0 season thus far. The Pioneers left Lexington for Dallas on Wednesday morning with a huge send-off where hundreds of people cheered, clapped and praised the team and their historic accomplishment. They’ll play the Christopher Newport…