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“Our goal is to help people”: Local church distributes one million pounds of food

Bethel Harvest Church has given out one million pounds of food to the hungry.

February 27, 2022

Maddie McQueen,

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – A church in Nicholasville is changing lives, operating a food bank for people in Jessamine and Fayette counties. In 2015, Bethel Harvest Church started a food bank for those in the community who didn’t have enough money for groceries. The church says that first week, it only helped 12 families. In the last seven years, the…

More Sun For Sunday

February 26, 2022

wtvq_staff,

We had a bit of hazy sun today. That is a start. We should be rain-free through next week. Tomorrow (Sunday) early could see light snow in southern, southeastern KY. We should see more sun Sunday. Tonight: Cloudy and cold. North winds light and a low of 27. Sunday: Mostly sunny and a high of 48. Our far southern…

“We still have a long ways to go”: Jessamine County Public Library hosts Black History Month program

February 26, 2022

Justin Walker,

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky (WTVQ)- As Black History Month comes to a close, communities are continuing to celebrate and educate its’ importance. In Jessamine County, the public library held its’ annual Black History Month celebration Saturday morning. The theme of this year’s program was “History is Home.” “Each year, we host this event so that we can invite people from the community…

Fit 4 Life gym hosts ‘Strongest Belles of the Bluegrass’ contest

Saturday, more than 25 women competed.

February 26, 2022

Annie Brown,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Ever heard of a strongman competition? Saturday was the day for a strongwoman competition. Girl power was in full force at the Strongest Southern Belles of the Bluegrass competition in Frankfort. The event was hosted at Fit 4 Life gym, and more than 25 women, who cheered each other along as they watched each other, completed 5…

Police departments, communities come together to help keep food pantries stocked

Saturday, police departments across the region partnered with Speedway gas stations to collect non-perishable items from the community.

February 26, 2022

Annie Brown,

LEXINGTON/RICHMOND/LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Police departments are helping to get food to area food pantries. According to Feeding America, food banks see an uptick in donations over the holidays, but can struggle in the late winter and early spring months with getting enough food on the shelves to distribute to people in need. “Obviously, their stocks get low, and the…

“We put our hope in God”: Churches unite to pray for peace in Ukraine

February 25, 2022

Justin Walker,

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky (WTVQ)- Ukraine may be halfway around the world, but the pain from Russia’s invasion is being felt in the Bluegrass, at one church in Jessamine County in particular. Hundreds of people from all backgrounds came to the Ukranian Pentacost al Church Friday night to pray for peace. “We all believe in God,” said church pastor Yaroslav Boyechko. “We…

Wayne County family tries to cope after losing 13-year old daughter

Kensey Dishman died after collapsing at school following a bout with COVID-19

February 25, 2022

Danielle Saitta,

Kensey Dishman died after collapsing at school following a bout with COVID-19, according to her family.

CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks

New U.S. guidelines released Friday

February 25, 2022

Erica Bivens,

CDC eases guidance for masking as COVID-19 is easing its grip

A Cool Dryout For Us

When Will We See 50° Again?

February 25, 2022

wtvq_staff,

1.71″ of rain the last few days in Lexington. 7.50″ for February. 3″ is normal. The 5th wettest February on record. Nowhere near the 2018 record of 10.13″. We continue cloudy into Saturday. We should be rain-free into mid-next week, if not longer. Sunday early could see light snow in southern, southeastern KY. We should see some sun Sunday. …

State to get $483 million from opioid settlement with distributors, Johnson & Johnson

Money coming over 18 years, settlement is second largest in U.S. history, will fund opioid abatement programs

February 25, 2022

Steve Rogers,

Money coming over 18 years, settlement is second largest in U.S. history, will fund opioid abatement programs

Foundation 47 Organization Interview With Mr. Dale Morgan

Foundation 47 interview with Dr. Dale Morgan

Foundation 47 is a financial literacy program

February 25, 2022

Al Greenfield,

Categories: Featured, GDK Guests

UPDATE: School breakfast bill clears Senate, headed to House

Would allow school districts to use 15 minutes of education time for kids to eat breakfast

February 25, 2022

Steve Rogers,

Would allow school districts to use 15 minutes of education time for kids to eat breakfast

One year anniversary of floods approaches, fire departments prepare

Laurel County Fire Department adds a water rescue boat to its fleet.

February 24, 2022

Al Greenfield, Maddie McQueen,

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Its been a wet start to 2022, and for people in southern Kentucky, it’s a sort of a déjà vu, where those areas experienced severe flooding last February. Firefighters say they’ve taken some new steps to help them be more prepared for disasters, like flooding, and therefore, better equipped to help people. That includes a…

Heavy Rain Ahead Tonight

A Flood Watch Remains In Effect

February 24, 2022

wtvq_staff,

We had more ice than expected this morning. Rain continues through the night. It will be rain though, not ice. Friday will eventually dry out. Cloudy, but the rain will stop. We should be rain-free into mid-next week, if not longer. We should see some sun Saturday. Tonight: Rain, heavy at times. Winds west about 10 mph gusting to near…

Lexington Christian Academy presents Cinderella

February 24, 2022

Al Greenfield,

Categories: Featured, GDK Guests, Noon Guests

State Senate proposes tax repaid to state taxpayers

Up to $1,000 for households, $500 for singles

February 24, 2022

Danielle Saitta,

Up to $1,000 for households, $500 for singles

BREAKING: Biden issues statement after Russia’s Putin announces military operation in Ukraine

Putin claims it’s intended to protect civilians

February 23, 2022

Erica Bivens,

In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine.

LexCount will determine how the pandemic impacted Lexington’s homeless

For the first time since 2020, Lexington is completing a count of the homeless population in the city.

February 23, 2022

Maddie McQueen,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Wednesday night, Volunteers visited dozens of outdoor locations in Lexington where people experiencing homelessness might be found, sleeping. The annual count has been going on since 2005. This will be the first count since 2020, which will really show what the pandemic did for the homeless population in the city. In 2020, the total homeless population…

Russia-Ukraine: What to know as world awaits next moves

ABC36 sat down with Dr. Robert Farley with UK's Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce

February 23, 2022

Erica Bivens,

UK’s Dr. Robert Farley explains possible impacts, talks sanctions

Influences of drugs, sex in media on teens

Addiction and mental health experts talk about how popular media can impact teenagers

February 23, 2022

Maddie McQueen,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Psychologists say the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in mental health issues like depression and anxiety, and also, more consumption of social media and binging on shows and movies. One group that’s seen a big jump in all this – teenagers. These days, it’s common to see TV shows and movies featuring high school…

State’s positivity rate drops below 11%, other indicators dropping again

Positivity rate down almost 2 percentage points since Monday

February 23, 2022

Steve Rogers,

Positivity rate down almost 2 percentage points since Monday

Freezing Rain Is Possible In Spots Tonight

Heavy Rain at Times Thursday

February 23, 2022

wtvq_staff,

Rain kicks back in tonight/Thursday AM. The heaviest rain is likely for southern Kentucky and more widespread in the PM Thursday. There could be a light wintry mix Thursday morning. Friday, into next week, should allow some drying out. It was cold and gloomy today, but we should get the sun back Saturday. The warmth, not until next week. Tonight:…

Senate committee approves measure to boost nursing ranks in Kentucky

Proposal would remove roadblocks to expanding nursing education programs, license transfers

February 23, 2022

Steve Rogers,

Proposal would remove roadblocks to expanding nursing education programs, license transfers

Disabled opossum proves nothing is ‘Im-Possum-able!’: WATCH

Learns to Walk Again in Custom Wheelchair

February 23, 2022

Steve Rogers,

Learns to Walk Again in Custom Wheelchair

Bethel Harvest Church has given out one million pounds of food to the hungry.

Saturday, more than 25 women competed.

Saturday, police departments across the region partnered with Speedway gas stations to collect non-perishable items from the community.

Kensey Dishman died after collapsing at school following a bout with COVID-19

New U.S. guidelines released Friday

When Will We See 50° Again?

Money coming over 18 years, settlement is second largest in U.S. history, will fund opioid abatement programs

Foundation 47 is a financial literacy program

Would allow school districts to use 15 minutes of education time for kids to eat breakfast

Laurel County Fire Department adds a water rescue boat to its fleet.

A Flood Watch Remains In Effect

Up to $1,000 for households, $500 for singles

Putin claims it’s intended to protect civilians

For the first time since 2020, Lexington is completing a count of the homeless population in the city.

ABC36 sat down with Dr. Robert Farley with UK's Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce

Addiction and mental health experts talk about how popular media can impact teenagers

Positivity rate down almost 2 percentage points since Monday

Heavy Rain at Times Thursday

Proposal would remove roadblocks to expanding nursing education programs, license transfers

Learns to Walk Again in Custom Wheelchair

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