FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lofton’s Law bill, honoring an 18-year-old who died from alcohol toxicity in October 2021, easily passed the Senate Thursday. Lofton Hazelwood, a freshman at the University of Kentucky, died of alcohol toxicity while pledging a fraternity. He was coerced into drinking 18 shots of hard liquor, his parents said. Senate Bill 9 would make hazing a…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Donate Life Kentucky has launched its “Save My Human” campaign, where pets across the nation have the opportunity to use their voice, or bark, to help those they love the most, their humans, and encourage them to sign up to be an organ donor. Jeremy Maynard is in need of a kidney donation. It’s a fight…
Lexington, Kentucky: Meteorologist Jordan Smith has started a new segment here on ABC 36 called, “What’s Cool In School with Jordan!” I will go around to different schools in central and eastern Kentucky to prepare kids and teachers for different weather events and what they should do to prepare at home or wherever they are when severe weather strikes. I…
We squeezed in one more spring-like day on Thursday with afternoon highs surging into the mid to upper 70s across Central and Eastern Kentucky ahead of a cold front which will be a game changer for the end of the week. Much cooler air relatively speaking will filter in for Friday and we could even see a few showers here…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Lexington Parking Authority on Thursday gave final approval to changes to their recently proposed parking meter and enforcement plans. In December 2022, LPA was set to increase hourly rates and enforcement times at its parking meters beginning in January 2023. Those changes included the following: Areas that are were 50¢ would be 75¢ Areas that…
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WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) 2:22 p.m. “I know I was shaken up more than anything,” said Rony Jo Ballou, a broker for Good Auction Group and Power House Realty. Ballou described the chaos after finding out what was happening at her office building. “I’m not sure what went through my mind. It was like my phone just kept ringing so just…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The man whose body was found by railroad workers in Nicholasville as they were conducting routine maintenance was identified by the coroner on Thursday. James Preston’s body was found by Norfolk Southern railroad workers who were checking the railways as part of regular maintenance Wednesday morning, according to Nicholasville police. Preston, of Nicholasville, was found along…
Another spring-like day is on the way for your Thursday. After morning rain showers exit southeast Kentucky,, mostly skies will return for the afternoon. Temperatures will peak a few degrees cooler than yesterday in many spots but it will still be warm! Afternoon highs will range from the low-to-mid 70s with a few upper 70s sprinkled in. However, a cold…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — A bill that easily passed the Kentucky House Wednesday would make the state a “Second Amendment sanctuary.” House Bill 153 would ensure Kentucky couldn’t use tax dollars or law enforcement to enforce a federal gun ban on ammunition, magazines, accessories or certain types of guns, according to sponsor Rep. Josh Bray (R-Mount Vernon). “Kentuckians should decide…
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Tickets are now on sale for the Bourbon Lover’s Raffle, benefiting the Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana chapter. You could win the following five bottles of bourbon: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Years Old Lot B, Horse Soldier Commander’s Select 13-Year Bourbon Whiskey in a signed box, a signed bottle of Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon, W.L. Weller 12 Year and…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A new bill introduced in Kentucky would relax the state’s near-total abortion ban. The measure would allow exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest. It was introduced Wednesday, but its sponsor stopped short of predicting how his Republican colleagues will react. The bill’s sponsor is Republican Rep. Jason Nemes. He says the bill is the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Sports betting in Kentucky has been a polarizing topic for years now. Perimutuel betting on horse racing is legal in the Commonwealth and six out of seven surrounding states already allow sports betting, leading many Kentuckians to push lawmakers for action. Representative Michael Meredith from District 19 introduced House Bill 551 Wednesday, the final day new…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — “I’m tired of losing a lot of our kids period,” said Alisa Hairston, mother of Berkley O’Dell Taylor Parks, who continues to heal after the loss of her only son. “I lost my son to gun violence, 08-22- 2021, the only child that I had,” added Hairston. For Alisa, surviving breast cancer and losing her son…
RICHMOND, Ky (WTVQ)- Wednesday marked a very somber one-year since police say Shannon Gilday broke into the home of former state lawmaker Wesley Morgan and shot and killed his daughter Jordan Morgan. The 32-year-old has been described as the “light of the family” who wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. ABC 36 caught up with…
It felt more like mid to late May instead of late February on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with record high temperatures shattered by early afternoon. Strong southwest winds with gusts 35 to 45 miles per hour, highs reached the mid to upper 70s to go along with some nice sunshine. Most locations had established record highs for Wednesday…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Rep. Lindsey Burke along with Planned Parenthood held a rally Wednesday afternoon in Frankfort, coinciding with a bill being presented to restore abortion access in Kentucky. Burke, who is pregnant, says every person should have the fundamental right to choose to bear a child or receive an abortion — prior to the viability of the fetus…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — It’s Ash Wednesday, and in western churches, marks the first day of lent. That’s a 40-day period of prayer, penance and fasting that leads up to Easter. During Ash Wednesday services, Christians get marked with ash on their foreheads usually in the shape of a cross. Often, the person administering the ashes says something like: “Remember…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Congressman Andy Barr appeared on Good Morning America Wednesday to highlight Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day and encourage Americans around the nation to get their hearts checked in honor of his late wife. Barr lost his wife due to a heart condition in 2020. He’s since worked on bringing awareness to the disease and passing legislation…
