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Showers and thunderstorms likely Sunday before much more comfortable air arrives next week.
Heat, humidity, and thunderstorms are expected Sunday before an evening cold front sweeps through the region bringing refreshing air in its wake.
Unlike Friday, Saturday’s heat came with an increase in humidity, resulting in feels like temperatures climbing into the mid and upper 90s across Central and Eastern Kentucky. A few lucky locations saw afternoon showers and thunderstorms helping cool the air down. Overnight tonight, any wet weather will end, but it will continue to feel sticky and warm into Sunday morning….
Some fear more bans could follow after Supreme Court Roe v. Wade overturn
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Reaction continues to pour in following Friday’s Supreme Court overturn of Roe v. Wade. Some are fearing the decision will lead to other bans going forward. Friday’s decision makes abortion illegal in the state of Kentucky. It ended constitutional protections for abortions that had been in place for nearly 50 years.. Lexington resident Hannah Lindsey says the…
Lexington woman’s journey to walk again
Nine years ago, April Ballentine was shot by her ex boyfriend. Doctors told her she would never walk again.
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- One Lexington woman is one step closer to being able to walk again after a domestic abuse situation left her paralyzed. Nine years ago, April Ballentine was shot by her ex boyfriend. She suffered a spinal injury and doctors told her she would never walk again. Through a ground breaking device called a “Rewalk Exoskeleton,” Ballentine now…
Pride Festival draws thousands to downtown Lexington
More than 80 vendors and sponsors set up shop, offering services and information.
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- For the first time since 2019, the annual Pride Festival returned Saturday to downtown Lexington. The festival drew thousands of people showing off their LGBTQIA+ pride. More than 80 vendors and sponsors set up shop, offering services and information. There were also musical acts, drag shows, food trucks, and other entertainment. The festival is the biggest fundraiser…
Man found dead after barricade situation at Bryan Station Inn in Lexington
Police say the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Police say a man wanted in another state took his own life at a hotel in Lexington. According to investigators, officers found the body of the suspect Friday at the Bryan Station Inn on New Circle Road after a barricade situation. Police say their investigation into the man began around 4 p.m. Friday afternoon when an…
Annual OutWOD raises money for HIV testing during Pride Week
AVOL provides anonymous STD testing, rent assistance, and other programs and services to those in need.
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Pride Week continues in Lexington with events happening leading into Saturday’s Pride Festival. On Friday, one event got people active all to raise money for a good cause that benefits the LGBTQ+ community. At Crossfit Maximus, it was all sweat and pain as people tested their limits through a tough workout. It was all part of the…
Muggy air returns this weekend as the heat sticks around
We could see some much needed rain and storms across Central and Eastern Kentucky, especially late in the weekend
With the dry ground and a northeast wind pushing drier air into the region, our humidity levels stayed low so it wasn’t oppressive to close out the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky but it was HOT! Plenty of sunshine helped spike afternoon highs into the low 90s in many locations but as long as you found some shade, it…
UPDATE: Man accused of shooting into home, blinding 5 year old refuses transport to court
Michael Lemond, one of the men accused of shooting into a home and blinding 5-year-old Malakai Roberts, refused transport from jail to court for a status hearing
Shooting happened four days before Christmas last year.
Heat and humidity are back for the weekend
After a brief reprieve from the humidity, both the thermometer and the dew point are expected to climb this weekend
Great weather is expected to close the work week with warm temperatures and sunshine on Friday. Despite temperatures expected to reach the upper 80s this afternoon, the dew point will stay at a very tolerable level. Saturday, our south to southwest flow will begin to increase, meaning moisture and humidity will return to Central and Eastern Kentucky. Temperatures will likely…
Staying hot and dry as we head toward the upcoming weekend
While we have several rounds of scattered storms, we haven't seen any widespread rain in some time, so things are really starting to dry out.
It felt much better Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as less humid air filtered into the region on the heels of a light north wind. Sure it was a bit toasty with afternoon highs reaching the upper 80s to around 90 degrees. Despite all the severe weather with a number of wind damage repots on Wednesday, we didn’t see…
UPDATE: Drone footage shows extent of fire damage in downtown Millersburg
Devastating fire in downtown Millersburg as fire crews battled the blaze and heat
Devastating fire in downtown Millersburg as fire crews battled the blaze and heat.
Kentucky leads nation in school safety, two day safety conference at EKU
The Safe Schools and Communities Conference will continue June 23 in Richmond
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – Wednesday was the first day of the Safe Schools and Communities Conference for administrators, educators and school resource officers (SROs) throughout the state. The conference taking place as the nation sees a rise in school gun violence. Here in Kentucky, officials say the state is in the right direction when it comes to school safety, safety…
UPDATE: Man accused of punching Louisville’s mayor arraigned in court Wednesday
Antwon Brown appeared in front of a judge Wednesday morning for an arraignment hearing
Antwon Brown appeared in front of a judge Wednesday morning for an arraignment hearing.
Lexington police officer injured in K-9 attack
Investigators say the attack happened at the Lexington Police Canine Facility
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Lexington Police Officer was taken to a hospital Wednesday after a K-9 attack at the Lexington Police Canine Facility. Police say the officer was cleaning out a kennel just before 4 p.m. when it happened. Police say the officer was transported to a hospital with reported non-life-threatening injuries. According to police, the officer is in…
First responders share advice on preventing hot car deaths as temps increase
Nicholasville cool down event held Wednesday for public
Nicholasville cool down event held Wednesday for public.
Woodford Humane Society Summer Gala tickets on sale
For the first time in two years, the shelter will have their annual fundraiser on July 23rd
ABC36’s Erica Bivens will emcee the fundraiser on July 23, 2022.
4th of July events back to full schedule in Lexington
Events will include an Ice Cream Social, Patriotic Concert, Bluegrass 10,000, Fourth of July Festival and Parade, and a fireworks spectacular
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington will celebrate Fourth of July with a bang this year. According to Mayor Linda Gorton all festivities and fireworks are back, pre-COVID-19 style. This year’s events will include an Ice Cream Social, Patriotic Concert, Bluegrass 10,000, Fourth of July Festival and Parade, and a fireworks spectacular. “After two years of public health guidelines and safety…
Man recovering from brain surgery after being assaulted in Lexington Sunday
Parsons is now slowly recovering since the surgery, according to social media posts by his friends and family
Parsons is now slowly recovering since the surgery, according to social media posts by his friends and family.
Berea man accused of shooting wife in head
No word on the condition of his wife
BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Berea man is accused of shooting his wife in the head. According to an arrest citation, officers responded to Logston Heights on Tuesday for a report of a person shot. When they arrived, the citation states Aaron Clark was standing in front of the house waving his arms at police before laying face down on…
Woman injured after driving off road, over 50 foot embankment
Wolfe County Search and Rescue, other agencies responded to the scene Monday around 5 p.m.
Wolfe County Search and Rescue
Family demands answers after Montgomery County inmate death
According to the family, Kevin Hall had been complained of chest and stomach pains before passing away in solitary confinement
MOUNT STERLING, Ky (WTVQ) – A family is grieving after their loved one, an inmate in the Montgomery County Jail died, allegedly while in solitary confinement. The mans family is now looking for answers as they claim the jail did nothing to help. Loved ones of 46 year old Kevin Hall are pointing fingers at the Montgomery County Regional Jail…
Right on cue, summer arrives with plenty of heat!
The only saving grace is that humidity levels have remained fairly low compared to the oppressive conditions of last week.
The summer season officially arrived early Tuesday morning and Mother Nature followed suit with a hot and dry day across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Afternoon highs reached the low 90s in most spots but with humidity levels low due to some drier air, it wasn’t extremely oppressive like this time last week when it was uncomfortable to be outside for…
KSP to target driving behaviors that lead to crashes in Operation SafeDRIVE
According to KSP, the campaign runs June 21-23, 2022
According to KSP, the campaign runs June 21-23, 2022.