News at Noon Guest: Lexington Bartending School 3/24/23
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Beshear vetoes Senate Bill 150, a sweeping GOP transgender measure
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed Senate Bill 150 Friday. The bill was passed in both the House and Senate with last-minute additions of language similar to House Bill 470, which failed. In the bill, educators aren’t required to use pronouns that don’t match the student’s gender on their birth certificate. It also requires parental notification on “sexually-related…
Somerset church ‘heavily’ damaged in fire, but sanctuary protected
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) — A large fire at a Somerset church Thursday “heavily” damaged the building, but firefighters were able to protect the sanctuary. A fire at Cornerstone Baptist Church on Clifty Street broke out around 2:45 p.m. Firefighters found a “rapidly growing fire” in the attic of the church, according to the Somerset Fire Department. While the classroom portion…
Fitness Friday with Certified Yoga Teacher Lindsay Johnson 3/24/2023
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New historical marker honors Richmond’s WWII Tuskegee Airmen
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — A new historical marker and mural in honor of seven World War II Tuskegee Airmen from Richmond was unveiled Thursday. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first group of Black pilots in the United States military. The unit was formed in 1942. The historical marker and mural in honor of them are on the outside of the…
Bryan Station students honor late superintendent with mural
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A mural in honor of the late Fayette County Schools superintendent Manny Caulk is now on display at the district’s main office in Lexington. Students from Byran Station High School painted the mural. It was unveiled Thursday afternoon. The mural depicts Caulk interacting with students. Caulk died in late 2020 after a short illness. His wife…
Heavy rain and storm threat ramps up heading toward the weekend
In addition to possible heavy rains creating a few flooding issues, strong storms look possible into early Saturday with lots of wind to kick off the weekend
It finally felt like spring on Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a strong southwest wind coupled with a mix of clouds and sunshine helped push afternoon highs into the mid-70s across the board. An active weather pattern will kick in quickly for Friday and Saturday with heavy rain, flooding, wind and even strong storms possible. The frontal boundary…
Rockcastle County Schools mourning death of student
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Rockcastle County is mourning the death of a high schooler. The district released a statement on social media Thursday saying the following: “Rockcastle County Schools has experienced a tragic loss this morning with the passing of a Rockcastle County High School student. Members of both our crisis response team and the state crisis response team are…
Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving 3/23/2023
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Heavy rain and storms in the forecast Friday into Saturday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your ABC 36 Storm Team forecast
A big warm-up is on the way for the rest of your Thursday. Afternoon highs will soar into the mid-to-upper 70s. A few showers and a rumble of thunder will be possible during the late afternoon but most of the rain will hold off until the overnight. Heavy rain and strong storms will be rolling through Friday and lasting into…
Fake GoFundMe, TikTok accounts created following death of 8-year-old Corbin boy
CORBIN, Ky. (WTVQ) — GoFundMe and TikTok accounts asking for money after an 8-year-old Corbin boy died in a basketball accident are fake, the boy’s mother and the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department say. “It’s hard to believe that some people can be so cruel but parents are reporting a fake ‘Gofundme’ account has been set up asking for donations. They…
Man accused of murdering Elaina Mammen pleads not guilty
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The man accused of murdering Elaina Mammen pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in court on Thursday. Hubert Riley is one of two suspected of fatally shooting Mammen on Dec. 10, 2022, on Colonnade Drive. Mammen was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fayette County coroner. Riley was arrested on Dec. 21, 2022, and is…
A quick shot of warmer air Thursday before our heavy rain potential ramps up
The favored area for the heavy rain/flood potential looks to be along I-64 northward where a Flood Watch is out for Friday and into Saturday
It was a dreary Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with low clouds, occasional showers and cool temperatures, although a breezy south wind at 15 to 20 miles per hour helped push our afternoon “highs” into the low to mid-50s despite the clouds and occasional drizzle/light showers. The good news is the gloomy weather won’t stick around for Thursday as…
Creatures of Whim manager Audra Jones
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KSP asks for help locating murder suspect from Fayette Co.
TAYLORSVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky State Police is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a murder suspect who’s from Fayette County. Dustin Herrick was indicted by a Spencer County grand jury on murder and DUI. The charges stem from a crash on KY 55 in Spencer County on March 23, 2022. Herrick has ties to the Pewee Valley area…
1,500 gallons of gas spills at Sunoco on Red Mile Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — 1,500 gallons of gas was spilled from a leak at the Sunoco on Red Mile Road Wednesday afternoon. According to the Lexington Fire Department, the gas spill was a result of issues filling the underground tanks around 11:30 a.m. The gas was mostly trapped in a runoff area. Fire crews tested the area and found “trace…
McDonald’s, state leaders celebrate National Agriculture Week
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — State leaders gathered Wednesday to honor National Agriculture Week at McDonald’s. At a celebration and tasting event, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles joined local suppliers and McDonald’s franchisees to talk about how the relationship between McDonald’s and Kentucky farmers supports agribusiness across the state and provides quality ingredients for McDonald’s to serve customers. Quarles…