Legislative session winding down; some bills await final signing
Lawmakers return to session next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Lawmakers return to session next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fire heavily damages Lexington home
The fire happened late Friday afternoon on Winning Colors Lane in Walnut Grove Estates
The fire happened late Friday afternoon on Winning Colors Lane in Walnut Grove Estates, according to the Lexington Fire Department.
Removing another barrier to breakfast: parents, educators speak on Senate Bill 151
The bill is now on Governor Beshear's desk
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – The state Legislature passed a bill that allows students who are running late to eat breakfast 15 minutes into class. It’s about removing another barrier to breakfast that some students experience. According to Feeding Kentucky, almost 273,000 kids in Kentucky miss school breakfast, either due to long bus routes, parents or caregivers running late, or other…
UPDATE: Kentucky lawmakers vote to put limits on death penalty
The bill bans the use of the death penalty for some defendants diagnosed with severe mental illnesses
The bill now goes to Gov. Andy Beshear.
UPDATE: Corbin man found guilty in the shooting deaths of three people, unborn child
Paul Brock was found guilty on all charges by a Whitley County jury after four hours of deliberations Thursday
Paul Brock was found guilty on all charges by a Whitley County jury after four hours of deliberations Thursday, according to the Times-Tribune.
Derek Anderson speaks at Lewis Honors College
Thursday evening, former NBA and University of Kentucky Basketball star Derek Anderson spoke to Lewis Honors College students
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Derek Anderson says he wants to leave a legacy behind that’s not just about his prestigious basketball career. Thursday, Anderson visited the University of Kentucky’s Lewis Honors College to speak to students. “When we die, I don’t want everything I’ve done to go in vain. I want to make sure everybody remembers what I’ve done, not…
Two UK signees have landed on the Jordan Brand Classic roster
Carson Wallace and Chris Livingston will represent UK in the Jordan Brand Classic.
LEXINGTON, Ky (UK Athletics)- Kentucky men’s basketball signees Chris Livingston and Cason Wallace were selected for the 2022 Jordan Brand Classic which will be held April 15 in Chicago. The event had been canceled each of the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but action will resume from the United Center this season beginning at 8 p.m. ET….
McConnell to vote against Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
The Senate Republican leader from Kentucky announced his decision Thursday following the conclusion of a week of Judiciary Committee hearings
The Senate Republican leader from Kentucky announced his decision Thursday following the conclusion of a week of Judiciary Committee hearings.
The cherry blossoms are blooming in Lexington
People could be seen at the Lexington Cemetery on Thursday taking pictures of the blooms
People could be seen at the Lexington Cemetery on Thursday taking pictures of the blooms.
UPDATE: Lawmakers pass bill aimed at teaching American principles
The legislation is in response to the national debate over critical race theory
The legislation is in response to the national debate over critical race theory.
“A very dangerous combination”: Meth and fentanyl use in KY
The state reports fentanyl accounts for over 70% of overdoses
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The state says a dangerous drug combo has become more popular in the last year and a half. According to the Office of Drug Control Policy, fentanyl and meth are starting to be used in tandem. “Fentanyl is just so prevalent in everything we’re seeing. You know, it’s involved in over 70% of the nation’s drug…
KY Senate passes bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports, heads to governor
The Save Women’s Sports Act has already passed in 11 states since 2020, most recently in South Dakota and Iowa earlier this year
The much-debated legislation now heads to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk.
Kentucky guard Dontaie Allen is entering the transfer portal
UK guard and Falmouth native Dontaie Allen is leaving the program.
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Kentucky Guard Dontaie Allen is entering the NCAA transfer portal. The Falmouth Native and former Kentucky Mr. Basketball announced his decision on twitter Thursday. “Wow. This journey has been like no other. I can’t thank Big Blue Nation enough for embracing me unconditionally through the highs and lows,“ Allen said. “A kid from Kentucky given an unbelievable…
Bob Baffert transfers four of his horses to other trainers
The move will allow the horses to earn qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby while Baffert appeals his 90-day suspension
The move will allow the horses to earn qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby while Baffert appeals his 90-day suspension.
Make-A-Wish: Little girl wishes for a camper
Shelby Young, 4, is in remission from Leukemia
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) – A 4-year-old girl from Owenton is celebrating the end of her Leukemia treatments in a camper from Make-A-Wish. Shelby Young was diagnosed in November 2019 and rang the bell for her last treatment last week. Shelby is full of life and spunk and brings a smile to those around her. Those who know Shelby say her…
Kentucky producers say buy local and eat fresh
Businesses encourage farm to table food, which helped stock shelves during the height of the pandemic
Businesses encourage farm to table food, which helped stock shelves during the height of the pandemic.
‘Co-ops Vote’ aims to boost voter turnout in rural areas
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced the partnership with Kentucky's electric cooperatives Wednesday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s a non-partisan effort to help people in rural areas get out and vote. In Frankfort Wednesday, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives launched its 2022 ‘Co-ops Vote’ campaign, with about 100 high school juniors from across the state in attendance. The campaign aims to help improve voter turnout in rural areas, particularly among the younger crowd, by encouraging…
McDonald’s helps celebrate Kentucky agriculture
Wednesday, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles declared this week "National Agriculture Week"
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s National Agriculture Week, after a proclamation was signed today by Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles. The signing took place Wednesday morning at McDonald’s on Georgetown Road in Lexington. Dr. Quarles was joined by area McDonald’s franchise owners and Kentucky suppliers, who provide ingredients for McDonald’s. According to Dr. Quarles, Kentucky supplied about $546 million…
A few strong-to-severe storms possible on Wednesday
One final day of the warm conditions for central and eastern Kentucky before chilly conditions return for the weekend
Few strong-to-severe Storms Wednesday A Level 1 out of 5 Severe Risk remains in place for most of the ABC 36 viewing area. Morning showers in eastern Kentucky will cause a soggy morning commute but won’t post a severe threat. Midday until the afternoon will be our window for strong-to-severe thunderstorms to develop. Widespread severe weather is NOT expected. A…
UPDATE: Charter school bill wins passage in Kentucky House
Bill calls for an initial round of charter school openings
The legislation is House Bill 9.
Kentuckians react to trade agreement reached to lift U.K. tariffs on bourbon
United Kingdom steel and aluminium exports to the United States are now tariff free
US will allow metals imported duty-free starting June 1, in return for lifting tariffs on American whiskey.
Bill that would ban unregulated slot machines advances in state legislature
The proposed legislation would ban so-called “gray machines” in Kentucky.
UPDATE: Lexington’s jail continues to experience staffing shortage
According to Fraternal Order of Police #83 President Michael Harris, the jail is about 114 officers and 6 sergeants short
UPDATED STORY POSTED MARCH 22, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Lexington-Fayette County Detention Center hopes a new pay raise approved last month will help address its ongoing staffing shortage. The pay raise starts corrections officers out at $20 dollars per hour instead of $16. “Corrections is an interesting field. Corrections has always had staffing concerns, I…
UPDATE: Superintendent investigates “inappropriate teacher-student relationships”
The superintendent is calling for information between 2014 and 2020
UPDATE 5:15 P.M. MARCH 22, 2022 FLEMING COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Fleming County School system is investigating claims of inappropriate teacher-student relationships dating back to 2014 and continuing up until two years ago. So many tips were coming in from the public, the district set up a tipline. Fleming County Superintendent Brian Creasman is asking people to come forward…