The fire happened late Friday afternoon on Winning Colors Lane in Walnut Grove Estates, according to the Lexington Fire Department.
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…
The bill now goes to Gov. Andy Beshear.
Paul Brock was found guilty on all charges by a Whitley County jury after four hours of deliberations Thursday, according to the Times-Tribune.
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…
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….
The Senate Republican leader from Kentucky announced his decision Thursday following the conclusion of a week of Judiciary Committee hearings.
People could be seen at the Lexington Cemetery on Thursday taking pictures of the blooms.
The legislation is in response to the national debate over critical race theory.
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…
The much-debated legislation now heads to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk.
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…
The move will allow the horses to earn qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby while Baffert appeals his 90-day suspension.
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…
Businesses encourage farm to table food, which helped stock shelves during the height of the pandemic.
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…
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…
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…
The legislation is House Bill 9.
US will allow metals imported duty-free starting June 1, in return for lifting tariffs on American whiskey.
The proposed legislation would ban so-called “gray machines” in Kentucky.
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 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…
Gov. Beshear issued a proclamation declaring March 22 as Kentucky Girl Scout Day.