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…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 9:36 a.m. FCPS Spokeswoman Lisa Deffendall says none of the 40 children on board were injured when the bus overturned. The bus driver and a bus monitor were also on board, totaling 42 people. The students were en route to Crawford Middle School. Counselors will be at the school if any students need assistance, Deffendall added. An…
OWSLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Mike Mays, the former Owsley County circuit court clerk for over four decades, died last week. He was 74. Mays retired in 2021 after a sudden illness, according to the clerk’s office. He was born in Booneville in 1948 and was a member of the Cow Creek Presbyterian Church. He served during the Vietnam War…
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STEARNS, Ky. (WTVQ) — McCreary County’s superintendent was arrested Tuesday after allegedly bringing a gun into the Board of Education building. John Gunn is accused of bringing a handgun into the building at 6 a.m., according to the arrest citation. Officers viewed video footage from the school district’s camera system and say Gunn admitted to having the gun when he…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lyle Hanna is among many all over the world who has former president Jimmy Carter in his thoughts and prayers. Carter’s family has announced he will forgo any additional medical attention and live out his remaining days in hospice care at his home. “It’s going to be sad to have him leave us, but it doesn’t…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The University of Kentucky baseball team brought in a win Tuesday night in the home opener game against Evansville. Solid Blue fans talking about more than just the excitement on the diamond as beer and seltzers are now being sold at Kentucky Proud Park. On Friday, UK announced beer and seltzers could be sold during baseball…
It turned out to be a delightful “Fat Tuesday” across Central and Eastern Kentucky with sunshine, a nice westerly breeze and afternoon highs overachieving a bit into the upper 50s and low 60s. With a stalled out frontal boundary just to our south set to work back to the north as a warm front into Wednesday, our rain and storm…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Kentucky Supreme Court last week unanimously upheld the conviction and sentence of a man who murdered a Louisville Metro police detective in 2018. Roger Burdette crashed his tanker truck into detective Deidre Mengedoht’s vehicle while he was driving under the influence and streaming pornography at the time of the crash, Attorney General Daniel Cameron said…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Lexington high school principal placed on leave since November 2022 is now suing the Fayette County Board of Education, the superintendent, the chief school leadership officer and the district spokeswoman. Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Principal Marlon Ball’s lawsuit states chief school leadership officer James McMillin “was unhappy with being selected as principal of Dunbar High…
As morning fog fades, pleasant conditions are on the way for your Tuesday afternoon. It’s a Dillon Gaudet “Go Day” thanks to the afternoon sunshine and above-average temperatures. A weak frontal boundary that passed through early Tuesday morning will exit Some light rain will develop overnight, with thunderstorms possible in northern Kentucky by Wednesday morning. Rain showers will exit by…
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(CNN NEWSOURCE) — A new movie heading to theaters this week was loosely inspired by true events — yes, you guessed it. Cocaine Bear. The real “cocaine bear” incident occurred in Blue Ridge, Georgia in 1985, when investigators found the carcass of a black bear that had ingested large amounts of the substance, which was thrown from a smuggler’s plane….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Legendary rock and roll band Guns N’ Roses is bringing their 2023 World Tour to Lexington. Guns N’ Roses is set to play at Rupp Arena on Sept. 6. It’s part of their massive tour where they’ll be headlining stadiums, festivals and arenas throughout the summer and fall. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m….
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Tuesday and Wednesday are the last days Senate and House members can submit new bills for consideration. Here’s a quick recap of the rest of the 2023 Regular Session and what you should know. The Legislative Research Commission approved the final calendar for the 2023 Regular Session. It’s as follows: Part I convenes on Tuesday, Jan….
