Kentucky leads nation in child abuse cases, foster parents needed

Sunrise Children's Services is holding two holiday fundraisers to support kids in need.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – There’s a growing need for foster parents in Kentucky as a child is removed from an abusive home in this state every 50-minutes, according to Sunrise Children’s Services. Sunrise Children’s Services says Kentucky is number one in the country in child abuse. Sunrise says with nearly 10,000 kids in out-of-home care in Kentucky, the need for…

United Healthcare; Volunteers of America

United Healthcare and Volunteers of America collaborating to address vaccine hesitancy, vaccine availability and the health of Kentuckians on ABC 36. If you have a United Healthcare plan,you will have $0 cost-share (co payment, coinsurance or deductible) on COVID-19 vaccinations, no matter where you get vaccinated. ·For members age 65+ or in Dual Complete plans, transportation and scheduling programs to…

Propane prices predicted to dramatically increase, rural KY county responds

Estill County's judge-executive says it could be financially draining

ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – With the cost of everything going up and straining budgets, people are already worried about being able to afford to heat their homes and businesses this winter, especially if they use propane, which is more common in small towns and rural areas. A Bloomberg report says the U.S. propane market could be headed for “Armageddon”…

Carlisle community continues to rebuild together

Saturday, volunteers from the community and the University of Cincinnati helped clear debris from homes along Brushy Fork Creek

CARLISLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – The community of Carlisle is still rebuilding three months after deadly flooding killed one woman and destroyed countless homes. Walden Pridemore lives along Brushy Fork Creek in Carlisle. He’s been living with his nearly 92-year-old wife on the second floor of their home for six weeks, with no cooking appliances except a microwave, as they try…

Friend of Frankfort fire victim fondly reflects on their bond

Despite Thursday's fire suspect arrest, it's still very hard to process.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – There’s been an outpouring of support for the two fire victims, 20-year-old Quiana Danyel Miller-Walker and 21-year-old Zephany Rushin. “It didn’t matter if it was 1 o’ clock in the morning or the middle of the day, if you needed Zeph, Zeph was going to be there for you,” Christine Shanahan said. That’s how she fondly…

Honoring survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness month

Thursday, the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff held its fifth annual Domestic Violence Vigil

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s still Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Thursday, the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff held its fifth annual Domestic Violence Vigil at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza. “We want people who are survivors to come, we want victims who might have never have been able to come forward because they’re so afraid, or transportation issues, whatever….

KY grandparents raising grandchild help others do the same

Study shows KY ranks among the highest for the occurrence. An annual conference aims to help.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky is one of the leading states in the number of grandparents raising grandchildren, according to a CDC study. The study shows a strong connection between that number and the opioid epidemic. Thursday, the 18th annual ‘Grandparents Raising Grandchildren’ conference was held in Lexington, which tackles this issue, and more. “People cared about each other,” Dale…

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Kentucky Vets fly to Washington D.C. to tour memorials

First flight for Honor Flight Bluegrass in two years

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Dozens of Kentucky Veterans received a hero’s welcome home late Wednesday night. Honor Flight Bluegrass sends Veterans to Washington D.C. to visit memorials and reflect on their service and sacrifice but they’ve had to cancel the past two years due to the pandemic. Around 80 Veterans returned from the nation’s capitol Wednesday to a very full…

‘Miss Marie’s Spaghetti Sauce’ to be used by Delta Airlines

A local family recipe will be the sauce used in chosen Delta Sky Clubs across the nation.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Many families have a special recipe that brings comfort and tastes like home, but not all families can say their secret recipe will be enjoyed by people all over the world through a partnership with Delta Airlines. Father Jim Sichko is a Papal Missionary of Mercy on assignment from the Pope in Lexington. He came up…

Bluegrass Medical Aesthetics: Weight Loss

  Troy Thompson is joined by Elise, nurse practitioner, on ABC 36 to talk all about the medically supervised weight loss program at Bluegrass Medical Aesthetics. Special Promotional offer going on right now! BMA offering $99 off your first treatment plan, plus a free vitamin injection Click here for more information about BMA! Bluegrass Medical Aesthetics 106 Magnolia Dr. Suite…

United Healthcare; Kentucky Equal Justice Center

Kentucky Equal Justice is providing vaccine resources and trusted information to our region. And here with us today is Miranda Brown, with Kentucky Equal Justice, sponsored by United Healthcare. If you have a United Healthcare plan,you will have $0 cost-share (copayment, coinsurance or deductible) on COVID-19 vaccinations, no matter where you get vaccinated. For members age 65+ or in Dual…