Man accused of killing Floyd Co. officers dies by suicide in jail
PRESTONBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Kentucky man accused of killing three officers and a police K-9 in an ambush while police were serving a protective order in June 2022 died by suicide overnight in jail, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent Turner. Lance Storz appeared in Floyd Circuit Court in August 2022 where he pleaded not guilty to 20 charges, including…
Georgetown City Council approves increase in water and sewer rates
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — A proposed water and sewage rate increase has been a hot-button issue in the city of Georgetown for months, leading many concerned residents to plead lawmakers to vote ‘no’ on the issue. But, after much debate, the motion passed on Monday night. “Georgetown is a very growing city and they had to increase the water rates…
Woman arrested in connection to 2022 Lexington homicide
The body was found in the 2000 block of Cambridge Drive on Thursday night, according to Lexington Police.
A windy Monday with more active weather expected to begin March
After wind gusts between 50 and 60 miles per hour in many spots to begin the week, we'll see a few quiet days before more rain arrives later this week.
It was yet another day to hang onto your hat day on Monday, especially across Central Kentucky as winds gusts between 50 and 60 miles per hour as a strong area of low pressure moved through the heart of the Ohio Valley. After some gusty showers around the lunch hour, the sun came out ahead of the cold front, allowing…
Some Ky. United Methodist churches disaffiliating with denomination
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – According to the Kentucky Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, as of early 2023, 663 United Methodist churches remain in the state of Kentucky, but that number could decline as officials say many are choosing to disaffiliate with the denomination. In 2019 the conference enacted a process where local churches can leave the denomination for…
Lexington, Louisville McDonald’s locations to sell select Krispy Kreme doughnuts
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Krispy Kreme doughnuts will appear in several Lexington- and Lousiville-area McDonald’s restaurants for a limited time, the company announced Monday. The Krispy Kreme market test with McDonald’s will include approximately 160 locations starting March 21. You’ll be able to buy the Original Glazed doughnut, the Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles doughnut and the Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled…
Harrison County teenager hospitalized after falling into dam
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 14-year-old girl was hospitalized after falling into a dam in Harrison County Sunday evening. The girl, of Cynthiana, was taking a picture while on the Robinson Dam when witnesses say she slipped and fell over the dam around 5 p.m., according to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials. A conservation officer with Fish and Wildlife responded…
Monday Munchies: Sedona Taphouse 2/27/2023
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A ‘very brave and honest’ toddler helped locate a fugitive in Whitley Co., police say
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — A “very brave and honest” toddler is credited with helping the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department find a wanted fugitive last week. On Feb. 24, a Whitley County sheriff’s deputy, along with officers from the Williamsburg Police Department and Kentucky State Police, were at a home in Williamsburg trying to serve a woman with multiple warrants…
Kenton Scharf ‘proud owner’ of late Trooper Cameron Ponder’s raffle truck
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky State Police Foundation has announced the new owner of the late Trooper Cameron Ponder raffle truck. Kenton Scharf now has the keys to the 1990s fully restored truck, which previously belonged to KSP trooper Ponder — who was killed during a high-speed pursuit in 2015. The truck, which was ponder’s passion project, was donated to…
Rotary Club Hosts Dancing With The Lexington Stars to Benefit Surgery On Sundays 2/27/2023
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Gusty winds & storm threat Monday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has a look at your Monday forecast
Gusty winds and a severe storm threat are in the forecast for your Monday. A Wind Advisory is in place for all counties in the ABC 36 viewing area. Wind gusts over 50 MPH will be possible, especially during the midday. Wind damage and isolated power outages will be possible, especially in central Kentucky. There is also a severe storm…
Kentucky coal miner dies in southern West Virginia
THACKER, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says a Kentucky coal miner has died in an incident in the southern part of the state. Justice says 73-year-old William Mapes of Freeburn, Kentucky, died Sunday. Mapes had 53 years of mining experience. The governor says he was working as a contractor for LSM Contracting near Central Appalachian Mining LLC’s…
G.M.K. Sports with Sara: Athlete of the Week, Henry Clay’s Kendall Craig 2/27/2023
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‘Cocaine Bear’ gets high with $23.1M during opening weekend
NEW YORK (AP) – Sunday studio estimates say the gonzo R-rated horror comedy “Cocaine Bear” sniffed up $23.1 million in its opening weekend, while Marvel’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” shrank unusually quickly in its second weekend. “Quantumania” was still No. 1 with an estimated $32.2 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters. But the “Ant-Man” sequel was…
Two major systems on tap this week
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Sunday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ): Good Sunday evening everyone, its been a calm day across central and eastern Kentucky with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s. But some rain showers is on the way for later this evening and especially overnight. But any rain should be out of town by daybreak on Monday. That leads us into a very…
A very active week is in store next week
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Saturday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ): Good Saturday everyone, for a day that started out with some rain showers – we ended on a pretty nice note with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s under a partly sunny sky. Our Sunday looks great with high temperatures in the upper 50s to near 60 under a partly sunny sky. Clouds…
Bluegrass Technical & Community College talks success with foreign born students
As Mayor's International Advisory Commission meets for the first time this year
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Mayor’s International Affairs Advisory Commission in Lexington, meeting for the first time this year on Friday. It was created with the purpose of providing information to the governor and the Fayette Urban County Council on issues concerning foreign born residents in the area. “We’ve done quite a bit helping our immigrant and international students a…
Dodging showers this weekend with more wind on tap early next week
It shouldn't be a washout either weekend day as we focus on another potential strong wind event to kick off next week
It was a much colder Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as afternoon highs dropped back to around average for late February, topping out in the 40s. This was a far cry from the spring-like air and highs well into the 70s we enjoyed on Wednesday and Thursday. Although we did have some clouds and a cool northeast wind to…
Former special education teacher turns to art after leaving classroom
Rise in school shootings led Shakia Harris to leave the classroom and pursue art
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — For Shakia Harris, painting is more than just a form of expression. It’s an escape. An outlet. Every time the oil touches the canvas, each stroke of the brush is a release from deeply-rooted trauma. “I had to really take a second to refill my cup because it was empty,” Harris explains. “The only way to…
Meet Hope, a sweet girl recovering from 6 ‘severely’ broken bones looking for a forever home
MIDWAY, Ky. (WTVQ) — When a concerned driver pulled over in Midway to help a stray dog, she didn’t know her simple act of kindness would be the difference between life and death for the dog. The dog, whom Woodford Humane Society staff named Hope, did a remarkable job of masking what must have been extreme pain — she had…