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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.
Annie Brown,

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…

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Featured, Weather

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
Dillon Gaudet,

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…

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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.
Annie Brown,

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…

Ate Luxe Lounge Micro Needling
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Ask The Expert: Luxe Lounge, Microneedling

Brennan Dockery,

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
Community, GMK, Holiday Shop Local

Holiday Shop Local: Wildcat Moving

Brennan Dockery,

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
Community, Holiday Shop Local, Noon Guests

Holiday Shop Local: The Kentucky Castle

Brennan Dockery,

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
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Holiday Shop Local: Corbin Tourism

Brennan Dockery,

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

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The Toy Chest Children’s Charity

Brennan Dockery,

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.   …

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Stopping wrong-way traffic crashes in Lexington

Traffic engineers explore ways and methods to stop wrong way driving
Danielle Saitta,

  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: Charles Dickens' "a Christmas Carol"
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Ragged Edge Community Theatre- A Christmas Carol

Brennan Dockery,

  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…

Ky Lottery Scratch Wrap Holiday Scratch Offs
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Kentucky Lottery

Brennan Dockery,

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

Home Town Tours: Jessamine Christmas
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Hometown Tours- Jessamine County Christmas

Brennan Dockery,

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/…

Shriner's Hospital Giving Tuesday Interview G.d.k. 11 30 2021
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Shriners Hospitals for Children- “Giving Tuesday”

Brennan Dockery,

  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

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Volunteers deliver Christmas ornaments to those devastated by flooding

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

  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
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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
Danielle Saitta,

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…

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Businesses prepare for a busy holiday shopping weekend

Area businesses are preparing for crowds this weekend.
Annie Brown,

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…