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…

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….

“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…

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…

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…

‘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: 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…