Secretary Kerry Harvey says changes to Kentucky’s DJJ system need time

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Following proposed changes, questions linger over the states juvenile justice system, after alleged incidents of assault and sexual assault riots, Governor Andy Beshear proposing immediate changes to help alleviate the issues. “The changes that we’re implementing now, and the governor’s plan will do more to provide safer, more secure facilities than anything that’s been done in…

Brief sunshine Tuesday before our next storm system arrives mid-week

With another area of low pressure spinning up from the southwest, some initial snow should change to rain on Wednesday.

After some light snow across Northern Kentucky Saturday and a few snow showers early Monday here in the Bluegrass, we’ve definitely seen a return of more January like weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky. The snow Monday morning was enough to coat the elevated surfaces before melting off pretty quickly. Clouds stuck around to begin the week with highs struggling…

Snow showers tonight before a bigger system mid-week

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Sunday evening forecast!

    Lexington, Kentucky: Good Sunday evening everyone, its been a dreary Sunday across the area and the dreary part is about to turn wintry as snow showers and flurries develop later tonight and last through Monday morning. There may be some patches of freezing drizzle as well. Those two combined with temperatures dropping below freezing may create some slick…

A messy Sunday to a bigger system mid week

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Saturday evening forecast!

    Lexington, Kentucky: Good Saturday evening everyone, we’ve had a chilly but calm day across the Commonwealth! I hope you soaked up the calmness of today because our pattern is about to crank it up about 10 more notches starting tomorrow. Clouds will continue to increase past midnight. Here is a quick breakdown of how the day looks to…

Sen. Westerfield says changes to DJJ seem like a bandaid, says more needs to be done

Westerfield adds that morale needs to also be a priority

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) —  In December,  we spoke with Kerry Harvey, the Secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet,  about several reported issues and incidents within the juvenile system. After the last interim joint committee meeting of the judiciary, Senator Whitney Westerfield said told us the changes that were made helped but were too little, too late. On Thursday,…

EXCLUSIVE: Mother of Jordan Morgan speaks with ABC 36 as murder suspect returns to court

For Foster and her family, the pain and memories still linger

RICHMOND, Ky (WTVQ)- It’s been nearly a year since 32-year-old Jordan Morgan was killed in a February 2022 home invasion. Her accused killer Shannon Gilday was back in court in Madison County Friday. Morgan’s mother Lisa Foster was in court and spoke exclusively with ABC 36 News. “It’s a suffocating kind of torture. I just want to die,” says Foster,…

Winter feel to the air is back and will hang around this weekend

We are looking at a 50/50 weekend across Central and Eastern Kentucky with sunshine to start before the next storm system moves in

After an unseasonably mild week across Central and Eastern Kentucky with most days seeing afternoon highs in the low 60s, we caught a dose of reality as winter-like temperatures returned to the area to wrap of the week on Friday. With low clouds and a brisk northwest wind, afternoon struggled into the mid to upper 30s…with a few spots along…

Farish Planetarium: Discovery Saturdays at the Living Arts and Science Center

Discovery Saturdays happens every third Saturday for every month and features fun for all ages

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Did you know Lexington has a planetarium? The only public planetarium in Lexington is at the Living Arts and Science Center, and is just one of the activities for the whole family during Discovery Saturdays. “The best quote I have ever heard to describe the Living Arts and Science Center is that the place is wired…

Woman describes living in “moldy” apartment, says complaints ignored

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – More stories from tenants at the Veridian Apartments in Lexington. Residents there saying they’re finding mold in their apartments they believe has been there for months, while still dealing with the aftermath from last month’s winter storm. ABC 36 attended a tenant rally Wednesday where people shared stories of being without water for several days after…

Eythor Bjorgolfsson talks MLS Superdraft as he preps for preseason

Bjorgolfsson was drafted by the Seattle Sounders

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — For many, the beautiful game, is just that a game. But for others playing professional soccer is a dream that has followed them since being a kid, and you may know him from being able to find the back of the net for the University of Kentucky Men’s Soccer Team, but his style of play is…

Reality check as January feel returns to close out the week

After high temperatures week above average much of the week, expect more winter-like readings into the weekend.

Once again it felt more like spring on Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with sunshine and very windy conditions, which helped drive our afternoon highs into the low to mid-60s. Wind gusts were 50 to 55 miles per hour in many locations as a strong wave of low pressure moved through the Ohio Valley. That area of low pressure…

Local bakeries feel impacts of high egg, butter prices

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Inflation and supply chain issues continue to impact some food prices, causing them to soar. On top of that, a deadly avian flu outbreak is hurting egg prices, making it more costly for local bakeries. Egg prices are nearly 60% higher than a year ago, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Bakeries that use eggs every…