NICHOLASVILLE, Ky (WTVQ)- Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge is known for being a safe place for wolves and other wildlife, when they have no place to go. Unfortunately, the refuge closed its’ doors to the public a few years ago after organizers realized the animals would get skittish around groups of people. But that hasn’t stopped their cause. “We wanna educate…
We warmed nicely to end the weekend. A bit on the breezy side. We continue warm to start the week. Dry for another day. A wet week is ahead. Likely three different rounds of rain, heavy at times. Tonight: Mainly clear, breezy south winds 10-15 mph and a low of 38. Monday: Increasing cloud cover in the afternoon. Breezy south…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Police are investigating a disorder at Malibu Jacks Saturday night that resulted in 7 people being arrested. Officers responded a little after 8 p.m. to the indoor theme park for a disorder with a firearm present. Police say 5 adults and two minors were arrested. The investigation is still ongoing and no additional information is…
Jury votes 10-2 in favor of three troopers
FDA investigating four infants hospitalized after consuming the formula, one who died
Alleged abuse happened over period of years, involved seven kids, most under age 12: Court records
LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) – 50 year old John Adams from London, found out that he had a problem with his breathing while out in the cold weather. “The cold weather was taking my breath and I had never ever had any problem going outside and not been able to breathe,” explains Adams. During a checkup doctors discovered that Adams…
Positivity rate drops almost a full percent again
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -Senate Bill 170 is an emergency measure introduced by Republican Senator Paul Hornback of Shelbyville that would prohibit the production of what it calls intoxicating products from hemp. Those products include Delta 8 THC, a psychoactive cannabinoid that is extracted from hemp plants and contains a low amount of THC, low enough that it is legal on…
Man caught on video, suspected of being armed
We will be on the breezy/windy side off and on this weekend, especially during the daytime. Temperatures will remain chilly until Sunday midday. We rebound temperature-wise into the 60s Monday. Next week looks fairly wet. Tonight- Mainly clear skies. Our winds will be breezy from the southwest at 15-25 mph at times. An overnight low of 27. Saturday- Mostly sunny…
The Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation program is designed to prevent drownings.
Senate resolution would end in March 7, year and a day after first case in state
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – A revised bill passed out of the State Senate Education Committee on Thursday, but not before a lot of debate for and against it. Senate Bill 138, or the “Teaching America’s Principles” Act, introduced by Senator Max Wise (R-Campbellsville), draws upon 24 historical documents and speeches by important historical figures as the foundation for teaching civics…
More than 10,000 customers reportedly without power as of 9 p.m. Wednesday
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Lexington’s rain tally, unofficially, 2.79″. The record for the date, 2.91″. Frankfort 2.41″. Winds are now from the northwest and chilly. Friday will feel like the Arctic (not exactly, but cold). We rebound temperature-wise this weekend. Tonight- The temperatures will drop significantly tonight. An overnight low of 26. Friday- we will end up with sunshine but we will be cold. …
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Lexington hero was recognized Thursday for her life-saving actions in October 2021. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton named February 17, 2022 Charlotte Callan Day. Sarah Katzenmaier was all smiles and laughs while honoring the woman who saved her life, Charlotte Callan. “I did not rush to meet Charlotte face-to-face because it was so overwhelming, what do…
PARIS, Ky. (WTVQ) – At the end of January, a Facebook post was brought to the attention of the Bourbon County NAACP chapter. The post alleged that a middle school teacher with Paris Independent Schools used class time to share her political opinions. In the post, the teacher is accused of calling George Floyd a “thug” and “criminal”. The post…
Forest fire off Sand Springs Road, smoke visible
Sgt. Jeremy Abney resigned after being confronted with discrepancies in his overtime hours, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Students at the STEAM academy in Lexington are helping with a special launch. “Blast off Bluegrass” will allow 8,000 students to send postcards to space on-board a blue origin new Shepard flight. Freshman Savannah Bogale from academy says she’s always been inspired by space. However, she tells ABC 36 News that she’s not interested in…