UPDATE: At least 74 confirmed dead from tornado outbreak, Christmas toy drive announced
Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund is live at TeamWKYReliefFund.ky.gov
Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund is live at TeamWKYReliefFund.ky.gov
Ask the Expert: The Hearing and Speech Center “Dining Out”
Dr. Hannah Dunsmoor, Audiologist at The Hearing & Speech Center, gives us tips on how to not let hearing loss keep you from dining out on Ask the Expert. Come visit the Hearing and Speech center. You can call us at 859-268-4545 or visit our website at www.hscky.org. Categories: GDK Guests
UPDATE: First responders statewide called to help western KY
Fund accepting donations, help starting to organize
Fund accepting donations, help starting to organize
UPDATE: Junction City recovering from tornadoes Saturday
Early Saturday morning, two tornadoes tore through Boyle County. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado that impacted Airport Road in Junction City was at least an EF-2 tornado.
UPDATED STORY POSTED DECEMBER 15, 2021 AT 5:30 P.M. JUNCTION CITY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A community is continuing to clean up after tornadoes stretched from far Western Kentucky to Boyle County. The Airport Road corridor of Junction City was the hardest-hit area in Boyle County. Chelsea Hardin, who lives on Airport Road just across the street from the Danville-Boyle County…
Country artist’s gift of music helps heal children
Tyler Stephens donated guitars for patients at Shriners Hospital for Children in Lexington.
Strong to severe storms expected overnight Friday into Saturday morning
Damaging wind gusts, torrential downpours, and isolated tornadoes possible late Friday evening through early Saturday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – After severe weather struck central Kentucky early Monday morning, another round of strong to severe storms is on the way late Friday night. The Storm Prediction Center has placed central Kentucky in a Slight (Level 2) Risk for severe weather through early Saturday morning. Make sure you are “Weather Aware” tonight and have a way to…
Clark County STEM bus provides hands-on learning
The Clark County Schools’ STEM bus provides a chance for students to get excited about learning subjects of science, technology, engineering and math.
A hero’s legacy: 80th anniversary of first Armored Forces casualty in World War Two
On December 8, 1941, Private First Class Robert H. Brooks was killed in action in the Philippines.
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – On December 8, 1941, Private Robert H. Brooks was killed in action in the Philippines. On the 80th anniversary of his death, he is being remembered by family and people in the community as a hero. Wendy Young, a 4th and 5th grade teacher at Northern Elementary in Lexington, is Private Robert H. Brooks’ third…
Hometown Hero: Sisters Road to Freedom
The nonprofit is located at 2350 Woodhill Drive in Lexington
Sisters Road To Freedom, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
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
UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted for city of Richmond
Break in main water line prompts advisory
Break in main water line prompts advisory
Kentucky’s agricultural economy thriving; record receipts expected
Surpassing the previous record of $6.5 billion in 2014 and the $5.5 billion average during the past five years
Surpassing the previous record of $6.5 billion in 2014 and the $5.5 billion average during the past five years
New fees take effect Jan. 1 at Daniel Boone National Forest
Fees at 32 recreation sites across the Forest, including nine sites that do not currently charge fees.
Fees at 32 recreation sites across the Forest, including nine sites that do not currently charge fees.
UPDATE: UK student is Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway Runner-Up
Junior biology and animal science double major Rachel Hughes won $20,000.
Rachel Hughes has a shot to win scholarship money at the SEC Football Championship game this weekend.
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/…
UPDATE: Woman arrested during KU tree cutting protest speaks out
Mayor Linda Gorton says the City stands with activists in the Lansdowne neighborhood who protested Kentucky Utilities cutting down trees on Monday.
Lexington citizens gathered on Lansdowne Drive to protest KU cutting down trees.
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