Senator McConnell was anxious to get back to ‘the people’s business’ on January 6
New video show McConnell urging officials to clear the capitol
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State reports lowest unemployment rate in history for third consecutive month
June's unemployment rate hits historic low of 3.7%
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“The most defeated year”: rescues, shelters hitting capacity
Without fosters or adoptions, Garrard County Animal Shelter will have to euthanize
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Tuesday, the Garrard County Animal Shelter posted on Facebook that it was full and would have to schedule a euthanasia date. Unfortunately, the shelter says unless at least 5 dogs are adopted or fostered out, it will have to start putting some down early next week. This issue is seen in rural shelters all across eastern…
Hot but not oppressive Friday but the weekend heat wave looms
Even with highs in the 90s, it shouldn't be oppressive before the humidity kicks back in along with scorching heat Saturday and Sunday
After a super oppressive Wednesday with sky high dewpoints making it very uncomfortable outdoors and fueling heavy rain and strong storms down south, we enjoyed a much better Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Even though it was another hot day with highs around 90 degrees, humidity levels dropped off significantly. The day started beautifully with a wonderful sunrise here…
UK Hospital PICU nurse wins KBC Jamaican getaway
26 year old PICU nurse Kelsey Michel won a Jamaican getaway on Thursday after entering a drawing hosted by the Kentucky Blood Center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) The Kentucky Blood Center announced its Summer Getaway Giveaway winner on Thursday, which is part of an effort to help boost supply that tends to slow down during the summer. The winner is 26-year-old Kelsey Michel, a pediatric intensive care unit nurse at U.K. Hospital. While the drawing was random, the Blood Center says they couldn’t have…
Kentucky lawmakers gear up for general election following voter registration flip
A report from the Kentucky State Board of Elections released a report last Friday that the Republican party had registered more voters than the Democratic party for the first time in state history.
FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- Kentucky Republican party leaders continue to point to their work, both past and present, as the big reason for last week’s voter registration flip. A report from the Kentucky State Board of Elections released a report last Friday that the Republican party had registered more voters than the Democratic party for the first time in state history….
UPDATE: Man killed in Lexington apartment shooting identified
Police say the victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries
UPDATE 2:12 P.M. – The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified a man killed in a homicide Wednesday afternoon that occurred Wednesday afternoon on Quinton Court. According to the coroner, Kadage Albert Byishimo, of Lexington, died from a gunshot wound. The Lexington Police Department is now investigating his death as a homicide. According to police, officers responded to the 300…
Cooling centers open in Lexington, city adjusts trash collection times
The city has also adjusted collection times for Thursday and Friday this week
The city has also adjusted collection times for Thursday and Friday this week.
Lexington Coal Company fined $1,000 a day for failing to submit clean-up plans
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Hometown Tours: Critchfield Meats “Farmers’ Market”
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Update on Woodford Humane Society’s Gala; meet Oliver the Guinea Pig
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Hometown Tours: Mt. Sterling in Bloom
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Kentucky’s Dept. of Juvenile Justice hiring 160 workers
The department held a job fair Wednesday, with the goal of giving youth in the juvenile justice system a second chance
The department held a job fair Wednesday, with the goal of giving youth in the juvenile justice system a second chance..
Hometown Tours: Critchfield Meats Family Market
Hometown Tours: Critchfield Meats Family Market
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UPDATE: Coroner identifies two people killed in Lexington crash
The crash happened on Delong Road near Colliver Lane
UPDATED STORY POSTED JULY 22, 2022 AT 10 A.M. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The victims in a fatal crash in Lexington on Wednesday night have been identified. According to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, 32-year-old John Michael Potter II and 24-year-old Shelby Stocker died in the single-vehicle crash. According to the coroner’s office, the two were both pronounced dead at…
Man walks into Lexington health department with gunshot wound
Investigators say the man had non-life threatening injuries
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington police say a man with a gunshot wound walked into the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department on Newtown Pike Wednesday. According to officers, the man was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation into where the man was shot continues. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Health Department, Lexington, shooting
Five suspects arrested in large drug busts in Laurel and Fayette counties
Deputies say the estimated street value of the drugs is worth more than $2.5 million
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – According to The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, five suspects were arrested in a record crystal meth seizure this week in Laurel and Fayette counties. The Sheriff’s Office says three of the suspects were arrested Monday in Laurel County after a reported hostage and standoff situation at the 49er Fuel Center off of I-75. Deputies say…
Long-term care facilities staffing at ’emergency levels’
Staffing at places like nursing home has reached a critical low point
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Health care professionals say staffing levels at long-term care facilities, like nursing homes, are at emergency level lows. The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF) and the Kentucky Center for Assisted Living (KCAL) met in Frankfort Wednesday to testify before the Interim Joint Committee on Health, Wellness and Family Services. “It was an issue before…
A brief break in the oppressive humidity before another heat wave builds in
Temperatures will remain hot on Thursday but humidity levels should back off slightly before our weekend heat wave kicks in
You could really feel the increase in humidity across Central and Eastern Kentucky as moisture pooled ahead of a frontal boundary sliding through the Ohio Valley. Heat indices topped the 100 degree mark from the Bluegrass westward and that will be a prelude of things to come for the upcoming weekend. Expect a quick break from the oppressive humidity on…
Artist creates ‘Peace Lexington’ mural to spread awareness on gun violence
Although he's not native to the city, Holbrook wanted to do something for families affected by gun violence here
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Tucked away near Lexington’s Distillery District, is a small contemporary style mural of a hand holding up the peace sign, with the words stop guns written next to it. Artist Kyle Holbrook created the mural, different from some of his other work, to make sure his message was clear. The design of the hand he says…
How high diesel prices are affecting Clark County farmers
One farmer says he spends nearly roughly a thousand dollars or more per week on diesel
CLARK COUNTY, Ky (WTVQ)- High diesel prices are driving up the cost of everything and it’s impacting the agriculture industry, especially when it comes to farmers. Ben Webb is a Clark county farmer. He and his family grow all kinds of vegetables and crops, including tobacco. He says he spends nearly roughly a thousand dollars or more per week on…
Hot and humid conditions fuel Wednesday evening storms
A few of the storms could be strong Wednesday evening and into early Thursday as a frontal boundary moves through
Hot and humid conditions return to the forecast for your Wednesday. Afternoon temperatures will be warming up into the low 90s, while high humidity will make it feel closer to the low 100s. This heat and humidity will fuel a line of storms late this evening into the early overnight. The northern half of the ABC 36 viewing area has…
Remembering the Parkette, memorabilia sale
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