Ask The Expert: Luxe Lounge, Microneedling

ABC 36’s Lyssa High speaks with Savannah Morriss, Lead Esthetician, Luxe Lounge Medspa about the benefits of Microneedling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy, on Ask the Expert. Find out more about Skin Care, Anti-Aging, Injectables & IV Hydration at Luxe Lounge Medspa visit luxeloungemedspa.com or call 859-523-5897.  Luxe Lounge Medspa is location at 867 E. High St. Suite 230,…

Holiday Shop Local: Wildcat Moving

Meredith Turk, Wildcat Moving, joins us to talk about giving back during the holiday season! For more information about the Wildcat Group visit www.wildcat-group.com/   Wildcat Moving LLC 236 Big Run Rd, Lexington, KY 40503 (859) 948-3553 www.wildcatmoving.com/ facebook.com/WildcatMoving/ Categories: Community, GMK, Holiday Shop Local

Holiday Shop Local: The Kentucky Castle

Christie Eckerline, COO, The Kentucky Castle, joins us to talk about the beautiful destination located right here in the bluegrass!  Find out more about the The Kentucky Castle; facebook.com/thekentuckycastle/ https://www.thekentuckycastle.com 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles, KY 40383 (859) 256-0322 Categories: Community, Holiday Shop Local, Noon Guests

Holiday Shop Local: Corbin Tourism

Maggy Kriebel, Executive Director for Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission, joins us to talk about all the wonderful places to visit & things you’ll find when you visit Corbin, KY! For more information go to https://corbinkytourism.com/  or find them on facebook.com/corbinkytourism/   Categories: Community, GMK, Holiday Shop Local

The Toy Chest Children’s Charity

The Toy Chest is a children’s charity that provides toys, books, clothing and other items vital to the healthy development of children in underserved areas around Kentucky. We are committed to mentoring and fostering service values in all children, while providing them a platform to serve their peers. To find out more on how to volunteer or donate vist www.thetoychest.org.   …

Stopping wrong-way traffic crashes in Lexington

Traffic engineers explore ways and methods to stop wrong way driving

  LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Tuesday, an Urban County Council Committee heard a presentation on the most dangerous areas for potential wrong-way driving. Traffic engineers who spoke told members that it’s a problem that’s hard to detect. Often it’s because you don’t know that drivers run into each other until it’s too late. Some contributing factors for why accidents…

Ragged Edge Community Theatre- A Christmas Carol

  Ragged Edge Community Theatre presents Allan Barlow’s one-man performance of Dickens’; A CHRISTMAS CAROL.  For the 9th year, Ragged Edge Community Theatre in Harrodsburg will be presenting Managing Director Allan Barlow’s one-man adaptation of this holiday classic. In 90 minutes and portraying an even 2 dozen of Dickens’ best loved characters, he performs this beloved tale of one man’s…

Kentucky Lottery

MARY HARVILLE, PRESIDENT & CEO- KENTUCKY LOTTERY CORPORATION, IS HERE TO TELL US ABOUT THE KENTUCKY LOTTERY’S HOLIDAY TICKETS.     Categories: GDK Guests

Hometown Tours- Jessamine County Christmas

Ronda May, Executive Director Jessamine Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about Christmas in Jessamine County! The Jessamine County Christmas Tree Lighting in Nicholasville in front of the Court House is December 3, 2021. The Old Fashioned Christmas Musical in Wilmore is December 4, 2021. St. Nicholas Festival in Nicholasville is December 11, 2021. For more information visit https://visitjessamine.com/…

Shriners Hospitals for Children- “Giving Tuesday”

  Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center — Lexingtonis changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. Our medical center provides advanced care for children with a variety of orthopedic conditions. All care and services are provided in a compassionate, family-centered environment regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Categories: Community, GDK Guests

Volunteers deliver Christmas ornaments to those devastated by flooding

Flood victims in Winchester are given homemade Christmas decorations from around the country

  WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – This Christmas, flood victims around the state will receive a special handmade gift to decorate their Christmas trees with. Last week the organization ‘Just Serve’ received hundreds of ornaments from across the country. 5,000 ornaments were shipped to Kentucky from 18 different states,  as far away as Hawaii. Some of these ornaments come from former…

Grieving family gifts each other with comfort and joy on Black Friday

Lincoln County woman and bride to be helps ease family's grief through Black Friday shopping

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) –  On Friday, people waiting in cars and in lines for doors of Black Friday to open all had one thing in common today. Getting the best deals. ABC 36 spoke with some shoppers who say that’s what makes getting up early on Black Friday all worth it. “We love the deals. It’s part of the experience…

Businesses prepare for a busy holiday shopping weekend

Area businesses are preparing for crowds this weekend.

LEXINGTON/WILMORE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Area businesses are preparing for one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. According to CBL Properties, of which Fayette Mall is a part, about two million more people will shop on Black Friday weekend this year compared to last year. “We’re actually expecting a pretty big Black Friday and Black Friday weekend. The National…

BBB shares tips for safe online shopping, how to avoid scams

  LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many people will take to online shopping once again this year. Unfortunately, that means scammers are ramping up their efforts. “BBB scam tracker shows 40% of the scams reported to the Better Business Bureau in 2020 were online shopping scams,” said Heather Clary, Better Business Bureau Director of Communications. The…

Police: Drunk driver causes $100,000 in damage to Nicholasville cemetery

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Maple Grove Cemetery in Nicholasville has tens of thousands of dollars in damages after police said a man under the influence crashed his truck. Nicholasville police said Thomas Garner drove his truck into the cemetery on Friday night. When the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene, the 47-year-old attempted to flee his Chevrolet Silverado pickup….

Making Christmas ornaments and making spirits bright for flood victims

Tuesday morning, volunteers in more than a dozen states gathered in Winchester to assemble thousands of handmade Christmas ornaments.

WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Tuesday morning, volunteers in more than a dozen states gathered in Winchester to assemble thousands of handmade Christmas ornaments. This week, those same volunteers will deliver them to families affected by flooding earlier this year.   JustServe.org is an organization that matches volunteers from around the country with volunteers from small communities in need. The organization…

Nicholasville Police encourage vigilance during the holidays

Monday night, Nicholasville's south side experienced a large number of vehicle thefts. As an added caution, Nicholasville Police are urging the community to be aware of "porch pirates."

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s that time of the year: the seasonal “porch pirates” are back. Nicholasville Police say thieves are also breaking into cars and stealing what they can. Nicholasville Police say there were a lot of car break-ins, with one reported car theft, on the city’s south side Monday night. In one of them, a gun was stolen….