Hope Center looking for donations in extreme heat
Center also relaxing restrictions to get people indoors
Donations can be dropped off at 360 W. Loudon Avenue.
Death Investigation after toddler drowns in Laurel County swimming pool
Deputies say Emergency Service personnel performed CPR on the 23-month-old
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a toddler, after an apparent drowning in a swimming pool Wednesday morning. According to the Sheriff’s Office, it happened at around 10 a.m. in Western Laurel County. Deputies say Emergency Service personnel performed CPR on the scene on the 23-month-old victim. The victim was then…
Irvine man with disability claims he was discriminated against by Walmart when applying for job
Man with Spina Bifida says he applied to jobs at Walmart that he could physically do but was told no
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – A lawyer in Irvine is seeking justice for his client who says has been discriminated against by Walmart. Ten years ago the client, who has spina bifida, applied for jobs that were open and he was able to do, but was told no. In 2010, Timothy Price from Irvine was looking for work and applied for…
Break in the heat wave is on the horizon!
After a miserable few days with stifling heat and humidity, drier and more comfortable will arrive briefly just in time for Father's Day weekend
It was another day of sweating it out across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday as afternoon highs climbed into the low to mid-90s. The only positive is that the air was mixed a little better during the afternoon so “feel like” temperatures were slightly lower into the upper 90s to around 100 degrees. We’ve got really one more full…
Entries for 2023 Kentucky Humane Society pet calendar contest now open
KHS announced entries open today and will close August 31
Entries must be submitted by August 31, 2022.
UPDATE: Ex-prison officer sentenced for sexual abuse of inmates
Christopher Brian Goodwin, 46, pleaded guilty in March
Goodwin was sentenced Friday to 135 months in prison.
UPDATE: Georgetown College starts campaign fundraiser for Varsity Golf, after getting rid of program
The school says the move is to "control institutional costs"
The school says the move is to “control institutional costs.”
Experts: ways to save on your utility bills this summer
According to a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, bills might just rise nearly 4% this summer
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – With Wednesday expected to be the hottest day yet, some are looking for ways to beat the heat without breaking the bank. In a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, utility prices might just rise nearly 4 percent for people this summer, in part due to temperatures already breaking records and electricity use going back…
UPDATE: New Circle at Nicholasville Road ramp re-open, crash victim identified
According to Lexington Police, it happened around 2:45 AM
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The victim of a deadly crash Wednesday morning has been identified by the Fayette County Coroner as 26-year-old Yuriy Aube. According to police, officers responded around 2:45 AM to the outer loop of New Circle Road at the Nicholasville Road ramp for an accident between a passenger car and motorcycle. Aube, the driver of the motorcycle,…
Blazing heat and humidity sticks around into the mid-week
Afternoon highs could flirt with the upper 90s Wednesday in a few locations but some relief is not far off
Even though we are still one week away from the “official” start of the summer season, it has been scorching hot and humid so far this week across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With highs in the mid-90s and heat indices well over 100 degrees in many locations during the peak heating, it’s felt more like July or August. Unfortunately we…
UPDATE: Proposed $473 million city budget passes on second reading
Councilmembers David Kloiber and Richard Maloney voted against the proposed budget
Budget approved on second reading Tuesday in a 12-2 vote.
On World Blood Donor Day, Kentucky Blood Center reports need for donors
A Summer Getaway Giveaway blood donation promotion is underway
A Summer Getaway Giveaway blood donation promotion is underway.
Children’s charity provides a day of normalcy for children with life threatening illnesses
Children from across the state spent the day in the Kentucky Horse Park with their families for a fun day.
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) – Children with special needs celebrated being a kid today at the Kentucky Horse Park. This was thanks to a partnership with a children’s charity that creates adventures for children with life threatening conditions. One of the children from the event spoke with ABC 36 News during his visit to the park. Originally, Henry Hinson is from…
Third annual Lavender Festival underway at the Kentucky Castle
The Lavender Festival runs through Friday at the Kentucky Castle
The Lavender Festival runs through Friday at the Kentucky Castle.
State AG’s office files lawsuit against Beshear Administration
Lawsuit is for refusing to implement parts of pro-life law
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ)/RELEASE)- Attorney General Daniel Cameron Tuesday took legal action against the Beshear Administration for failing to implement provisions of House Bill 3, which was a law passed earlier this year by the General Assembly to protect unborn life and promote the health and safety of women. The lawsuit was filed in Franklin Circuit Court and it argues that…
Hot and humid conditions continue on Tuesday
Record breaking heat and humidity continues across central and eastern Kentucky
A Heat Advisory remains in place for central and eastern Kentucky until Wednesday as heat indices will once again be pushing 100-110. Lexington officially reached a high temperature of 94° on Monday. 94° is the warmest high temperatures for Lexington since October 2019. Our forecast for Tuesday returns temperatures to the mid-90s, with heat indices reaching the low 100s by…
UPDATE: Motorcyclist killed in accident in Madison County identified
State Police say 33-year-old Garrett Ray of Richmond was riding his motorcycle South on U.S. 421
UPDATE: (JUNE 14TH, 2022) – Kentucky State Police have identified the man killed in a motorcycle accident Tuesday morning. State Police say 33-year-old Garrett Ray of Richmond was riding his motorcycle South on U.S. 421 near Battlefield Park when he lost control in a curve. State Police say the motorcycle crossed the center line and crashed into another car, driven…
UPDATE: City of Lexington opens two cooling centers amid record heat
The cooling centers will be open from Tuesday, June 14 until Thursday, June 16
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – As the heat and humidity continues, the City of Lexington is opening cooling centers around town for those in the community looking for a place to escape the heat. According to the city, it’s part of a heat plan brought on by record heat and humidity. You’ll find air conditioning and water fountains at Dunbar Community…
Bourbon County man arrested after vehicle pursuit
Joseph Fryman is behind bars after pursuit
DRY RIDGE, Ky. (WTVQ)- A Bourbon County man is in jail after leading State Police on a chase. On Monday afternoon, a State Police Trooper conducted a traffic stop on Townsend Valley Road in Bourbon County. State Police say the Trooper issued a citation to the driver, 21-year-old Joseph Fryman and then he then left the area. The trooper then…
Community heroes to get free Barbasol Championship tickets
The Barbasol Championship is the Commonwealth’s only PGA Tour event
NICHOLASVILLE, KY (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – The PGA TOUR Barbasol Championship announced today it will once again be providing complimentary tickets to our community heroes including active members of the Armed Forces, Veterans, First Responders, and Teachers-Educators. Also, new in 2022, the Barbasol is delighted to be hosting an enhanced Galls Patriots Outpost area where active-duty members of the Armed Forces…
Former UofL basketball player Montrezl Harrell facing felony marijuana charge
Harrell, 28, was pulled over in Richmond, Kentucky, by a state trooper May 12 for driving behind a vehicle too closely
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Montrezl Harrell is facing a felony drug charge after authorities said they found vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana in his car during a traffic stop. Harrell, 28, was pulled over in Richmond, Kentucky, by a state trooper May 12 for driving behind a vehicle too closely, news outlets reported Monday, citing court records. The…
UPDATE: FCPS employees to see pay raise next school year
Monday, the Fayette County Board of Education met to discuss the 2022-2023 salary schedule
Monday, the Fayette County Board of Education met to discuss the 2022-2023 salary schedule.
Team Kentucky athletes return from Special Olympics in Florida
Team Kentucky won 32 medals, 15 of those gold
Team Kentucky won 32 medals, 15 of those were gold.
Boating industry booming in Lake Cumberland for a stay-cation
Instead of going out of state, businesses say people are investing in boats and vacationing in Kentucky
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) – While traveling out of state for a summer vacation may seem out of the question this year, a stay-cation to Pulaski County may be the right move, especially since the boating industry says business has been smooth sailing. While Kentucky is land locked, it still offers camp grounds, a beach and miles of lake water. Its…