Noon Sports with Sara: U.K. Hoops Loss to TX A & M, Tshiebwe’s Jump Shoot Improves 2/24/2023
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Fitness Friday with Yoga Instructor Lindsay Johnson 2/24/2023
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Y.M.C.A. Telford Branch with Erin Jones Roth 2/24/2023
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Paws 4 The Cause: Amanda Cross with Allie 2/24/2023
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Poll: 71% of Ky. voters oppose bill that would allow state to overrule parents’ healthcare decisions for transgender teens
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — A recent Mason-Dixon poll regarding anti-transgender measures shows 71 percent of registered Kentucky voters oppose a law that would allow the state to overrule parents’ decisions to obtain certain healthcare for their transgender teenager. The Fairness Campaign released the findings Thursday. The poll also showed 21 percent of Kentucky voters support such measures, with 8 percent…
‘Lofton’s Law’ bill honoring 18-year-old who died in 2021 passes in Ky. Senate
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…
Fan Mail Friday 2.24.2023
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Lexington man to receive the gift of a lifetime from wife
Jeremy Maynard has been waiting for a kidney since 2021
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…
What’s Cool In School with Jordan
Meteorologist Jordan Smith takes a trip to Brodhead Elementary in Rockcastle county
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…
Cooler air returns to the area to close out the week
It will feel more like late February on Friday with temperatures closer to average in the 40s
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…
New parking plan keeps meters free on weekends, after 7 p.m. weekdays in Lexington
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…
In Studio Guests American Heritage Girls KY 2/23/23
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Guest Chef Ouita Michel with Holly Hill & Co. 2/23/23
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Winchester Fire Department responding to roof collapse
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 railroad workers find dead body
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…
Warm & breezy Thursday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has a look at your Thursday forecast
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…
Bill would make Ky. a ‘Second Amendment sanctuary’
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…
Talking Kids with Dr. Caitlynn: Pink Eye 2.23.2023
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Tickets on sale for bourbon raffle benefiting Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
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…
Bill seeks to add rape, incest exceptions to Ky. abortion ban
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…
Sports wagering bill introduced to house on day of deadline
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 mother keeping son’s legacy alive through advocating for gun violence prevention
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…