UPDATE: Forest fire in Mount Vernon now 80% contained
Mount Vernon, Climax, and Kentucky Division of Foresty fire crews on scene
Forest fire off Sand Springs Road, smoke visible
UPDATE: Lexington Police investigating former jail employee accused of falsifying overtime
Sgt. Jeremy Abney resigned after being confronted with discrepancies in his overtime hours
Sgt. Jeremy Abney resigned after being confronted with discrepancies in his overtime hours, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
FCPS students create postcards to send on next launch to space
8,000 students to send postcards to space on-board a blue origin new Shepard flight.
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…
An Elevated Severe Weather Threat
The winds have eased some tonight. Not calm by any stretch. A WIND ADVISORY is in place 7 am-10 pm Thursday. Perhaps a high-wind warning? A HIGH WIND WATCH goes in place 4 pm Thursday-1 am Friday for southeastern KY. Thursday will see the 60s but with strong winds and heavy rain at times. Thursday will feel like a tropical…
Fayette County sheriff’s deputies to begin patrolling downtown
The move is to increase the police presence and address business owners' concerns about crime
The move is to increase the police presence and address business owners’ concerns about crime, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
No. 4 Kentucky loses at No. 16 Tennessee
Wildcats lose to Volunteers 76-63
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – (UK Athletics) – Santiago Vescovi scored 18 points and Chandler Kennedy added 17 to lead No. 16 Tennessee to a 76-63 victory over No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday night. Zakai Zeigler and John Fulkerson each added 14 points as the Volunteers (19-6, 10-3 Southeastern Conference) ran their home record to 14-0 this season with their eighth straight…
Zach Yenser named UK’s offensive line coach
Kentucky native, who learned under John Schlarman at Troy, joins the staff after an impressive resume in the pro and collegiate ranks
Kentucky native, who learned under John Schlarman at Troy, joins the staff after an impressive resume in the pro and collegiate ranks.
Fayette County prosecutor discusses resources available for juvenile offenders
Fayette County juvenile prosecutor Heather Matics says there has been an uptick in kids committing gun-related and violent crimes in Lexington.
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- After a sixteen year old was accused of shooting a Lexington police officer recently, there has been public criticism of how teens are handled in the criminal justice system. Whit Whitaker, president of the Fayette County Chapter of the NAACP, called for changes in the juvenile justice system after the recent police shooting. He says the system…
Scott County Public Schools will no longer require masks beginning Feb. 28
Masks for students, faculty and staff will be optional except on school buses
Masks for students, faculty and staff will be optional except on school buses due to the federal mandate.
UPDATE: Kentucky House passes bill making it a crime to intimidate sports officials
The proposed legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration
The proposed legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Rockcastle County students give back to community through serving
Tuesday, twelve Rockcastle County High School students volunteered at Christian Appalachian Project's Grateful Bread Pantry in Mount Vernon.
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Some students are giving back to their community by serving seniors in their community. Tuesday, twelve Rockcastle County High School students with Jobs for America’s Graduates Kentucky helped out at the Christian Appalachian Project’s Grateful Bread Pantry in Mount Vernon distributing boxes of food to 190 seniors in the area. “It helps students learn a…
Area experts, officials discuss road damage caused by winter weather
Experts discuss what to look out for while you're traveling on the roads, and what to do if your car is damaged.
MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (WTVQ) – You may know the feeling of swerving to avoid a pothole here and there, or hitting one and damaging your vehicle. According to Mount Vernon Public Works Supervisor Frank Baker, road damage, like potholes, frequently happens in the wintertime. “Potholes form more often in the wintertime, it’s when the moisture enters the crack on the…
Legislation takes steps to address state’s nursing shortage
Easier to accept nurses from other states, expedite licensing, remove caps from degrees
Easier to accept nurses from other states, expedite licensing, remove caps from degrees
Kentucky leads nation in deaths from child abuse
An organization of court appointed, child-focused advocates needs more volunteers.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – In Shelbyville, parents are charged with criminal abuse in the death of their four-month old baby boy. Unfortunately, that is an all too common headline as Kentucky leads the nation in child abuse deaths, according to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) which works with child victims. While child abuse is a heart-wrenching topic, statistics show it’s…
Mild Temperatures Ahead, Along With Damaging Winds
A WIND ADVISORY goes in place 7 am-7 pm Wednesday. Thursday may have an advisory as well. South winds will warm us into the 60s Wednesday. Thursday will feel like a tropical storm for us. Windy and rainy. Friday will feel like the Arctic (not exactly, but cold). We rebound temperature-wise this weekend. Tonight- our winds will increase. We will…
Warm midweek ahead of storm threat on Thursday
Gusty winds move in Wednesday ahead of storms in the forecast for Thursday
After a chilly weekend and Valentine’s Day, temperatures will reach the mid-50s for your Tuesday. A few clouds will be possible during the afternoon, but overall a sunny and quiet for much of the region. A southerly breeze will begin to pick up by tonight. That breeze will keep most areas above the freezing-mark overnight. These winds will increase during…
Lyric Theater programs for Black History Month and Women’s History Month
The Lyric Theater's Whit Whitaker and Eleanor Dubinsky talk about upcoming progams
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UPDATE: Missing woman found near the home where she was last seen
She was last seen early Tuesday morning
She was last seen early Tuesday morning
Man accused of taking duct work apart to break-in to flea market to steal guns, knives
Vernon Grubb, of Corbin, reportedly fought with flea market booth owners while trying to get away with stolen weapons
Vernon Grubb, of Corbin, reportedly fought with flea market booth owners while trying to get away with stolen weapons, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office.
Man charged in sword attack in Montgomery County
42-year old Mitchell Rutledge, of Jeffersonville, is accused of severely injuring another man during the attack
42-year old Mitchell Rutledge, of Jeffersonville, is accused of severely injuring another man during the attack, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Nicholasville couple conquers and overcomes addiction together
This Valentines Day, a married couple is looking back on how they got together, by bonding over their substance addiction
LEXINGTON, K y. (WTVQ) – Husband and wife Katelyn and David Prather have both struggled to give up a habit once and for all, but with the help of and love for each other, the couple overcame their addictions, hand and hand. “I feel like Katelyn is definitely my person, shes strong in ways in which I’m otherwise weak…
UPDATE: Man accused of stabbing, robbing cab driver captured
Police say Paul Gower robbed the taxi driver after the brutal stabbing
Ashland Police say Paul Gower robbed the taxi driver after the brutal stabbing.
Warming Soon
Cold tonight under clear skies. Warming nicely to the low-50s Tuesday. Warmer yet Wednesday even with more clouds. Rain all day Thursday. Sunny, but cold Friday. Tonight: Clear and a low of 23. Monday: Partly cloudy and a high of 37. Tuesday: Mostly sunny and a high of 53 Wednesday: Partly cloudy and a high of 61. Thursday: Mostly cloudy…
Investigation under way into death of 42-year-old woman in jail
Had been in jail since Jan. 25, found unresponsive Sunday night
Had been in jail since Jan. 25, found unresponsive Sunday night