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…
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…
The move is to increase the police presence and address business owners’ concerns about crime, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
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…
Kentucky native, who learned under John Schlarman at Troy, joins the staff after an impressive resume in the pro and collegiate ranks.
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…
Masks for students, faculty and staff will be optional except on school buses due to the federal mandate.
The proposed legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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…
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…
Easier to accept nurses from other states, expedite licensing, remove caps from degrees
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…
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…
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…
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She was last seen early Tuesday morning
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.
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.
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…
Ashland Police say Paul Gower robbed the taxi driver after the brutal stabbing.
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…
Had been in jail since Jan. 25, found unresponsive Sunday night
Monday will bring increasing sunshine, with temps rising into the mid-30s this afternoon with a partly cloudy sky. Temperatures will soar into the 50s and 60s through midweek. However, rain is on the way Thursday. Some rain may be heavy at times, and wind will gust greater than 40 mph at times. Then, heading into next weekend, temperatures will stay mild, close to…