UPDATE: Former constable sentenced to nearly a dozen years in federal prison
Former Pulaski County Constable Michael "Wally" Wallace was sentenced on Monday.
Gary Baldock was scheduled to be sentenced in October.
UPDATE: Midway City Council denies water and sewer services to potential RV ‘Resort’
The developer's next step will be to look into scaling back the size of the project and then bring it back to council in the future.
MIDWAY Ky. (WTVQ) (UPDATE) – “Any potential developers that want to come into Midway and change our town, I want to say this…Midway is not for sale.” Strong words from council member Logan Nance after more than a year of planning, and months of discussions surrounding a potential luxury RV park and resort in midway. On Monday, City Council members…
25th anniversary of tool created in KY for domestic violence survivors
The system was born out of tragedy. A Louisville woman's ex boyfriend killed her.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – It has been well documented, Kentucky has the highest rate of domestic violence in the country, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. It’s a troubling ranking advocacy groups reminded us of Monday as they gathered at the state capitol Monday. “Half of Kentucky women have experienced physical violence, sexual violence, and, or, stalking during…
After media calls, Facebook reinstates God’s Pantry page
Facebook shuts down business page without explanation
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) – For nearly two weeks, God’s Pantries Facebook page was deleted without reason. As of Monday afternoon, the page was reinstated. Facebook’s community and standards policy was causing an uproar for some Somerset residents who rely on a local food pantry. Recently, God’s Food Pantry posted what it thought was an innocent image on its Facebook page…
UPDATE: Friends remember Clark County Judge-Executive
Wednesday, family, friends, and colleagues gathered at Calvary Christian Church for Judge-Executive Pace's funeral.
UPDATED WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 AT 3:00 P.M. WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s a tearful day for Clark County as people mourn the loss of not just a leader, but a friend. Wednesday, family, friends, and colleagues gathered at Judge-Executive Chris Pace’s church, Calvary Christian in Winchester, for his funeral. Joel Terry knew Judge-Executive Chris Pace from the time Pace was…
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Number of women in agriculture growing: Quarles
Conference celebrates the growing voice on the family farm
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Recognizing the importance of women in Kentucky’s farming sector, Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles spoke Monday at the annual Kentucky Women in Agriculture annual conference in Lexington, a day before the state officially celebrates “Kentucky Women in Agriculture Day,” on Tuesday, Oct. 19. “Anytime women find a seat at the table in any profession, it’s…
Eastern Kentucky natives inducted into UK Arts and Sciences HOF
Group inducted in Hall's 22nd year.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Public Relations) — Three alumni and one faculty member were inducted into the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame at a ceremony on campus this past Friday. Now in its 22nd year, the hall of fame recognizes College of Arts and Sciences alumni and faculty who have made meaningful contributions to the university, the Commonwealth…
UK HealthCare: COVID voices from front lines – Medicine Intensive Care Units
Stories give first-hand account of what fighting COVID is like for medical staff.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Public Relations) — UK HealthCare nurse Kendall Pfister has a vivid memory from one of the previous surges of COVID-19: a middle-aged patient whose heart simply … stopped. Shortly after the patient arrived in one of the medicine intensive care units (click to hear story), Pfister says he was placed on dialysis, sedated, medically paralyzed and proned. When she returned…
Peace drive and balloon release held in honor of Alice Carter
One-year anniversary of death coming up
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A special peace drive and balloon release was held Saturday in Lexington to honor Alice Carter as the one-year anniversary of her death approaches. Since her murder on October 21 last year, Alice Carter’s family and friends have held monthly peace walks around the block she was killed on to protest gun violence and pushing for…
FCPS aviation teacher hopes to inspire future aviators
Matthew Simpson won the Air Force State Teacher of the Year award
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Fayette County teacher was recognized for his work teaching students about aviation. Matthew Simpson has been an integral part of creating and building Fayette County Public Schools’ aviation program. For those efforts, he’s been named the Air Force State Teacher of the Year. “I’m just thankful and honestly blessed to have the opportunity to apply…
Kentucky’s first chiropractic doctoral program soon to be open to students
The Campbellsville University Harrodsburg Campus celebrated with a ribbon cutting Friday
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) – The first, and only, chiropractic doctoral program in Kentucky will open its doors to students in January. Friday, ABC 36 got a sneak peek of the Campbellsville University Harrodsburg Campus. The university is ready for students to start their journey to earn their Doctor of Chiropractic degree – an idea leaders said was born out of…
Inexperience of Child Protective Services social workers a concern, lawmakers told
66% in training or considered entry level
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky lawmakers took sharp aim at the number of caseworkers vanishing from the workforce. At the October 13 meeting of the Child Welfare Oversight Committee, committee members heard staggering reports about staffing issues from the Department for Community-Based Services (DCBS). According to DCBS, the state agency that oversees child protection services, the number of child protective services…
UPDATE: Jacob Heil found not guilty of reckless homicide, guilty of DUI
The former University of Kentucky student hit and killed four-year old Marco Shemwell in Lexington three years ago.
Story update from 10:50 p.m. October 14, 2021: After more than 7 hours of deliberation…former UK student Jacob Heil walks away a free man. A jury has found him not guilty of reckless homicide in the 2018 death of 4-year-old Marco Shemwell, but guilty of driving a car with an alcohol level of or above .02 while under the age…
‘Malthael’ wins Thursday’s feature race at Keeneland
'Malthael' was the favorite in the $88,000 Gainesway Purse allowance race.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Paradise Farms Corp. and David Staudacher’s favored Malthael surged to the front at the eighth pole and outdueled Cibolian by a neck to win the $88,000 Gainesway Purse allowance for 3-year-olds and up Thursday afternoon. (Click here for a video of the race.) Trained by Mike Maker and ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, Malthael covered the 1½ miles on…
Cabela’s holds job fair this week in search of seasonal employees
Despite worker shortages, companies optimistic
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – If you are you looking to make some extra holiday cash, there’s lots of businesses hiring right now. Despite the worker shortage that has many businesses looking for workers now, others still think they’ll be able to fill slots for the holidays. Sporting goods store Cabela’s held a job fair Wednesday and Thursday trying to…
Make-A-Wish Recipients place a bet and pet a horse at Keeneland
LEXINGTON, Ky.(WTVQ) – On Thursday, Keeneland hosted some VIPs as the track held its 14th annual ‘Make-A-Wish’ Day. Every year, the area horse farms and organizations team up with the track to grant wishes to deserving children, including Lilly Gregory. Gregory has spent all of her young life battling an incurable condition. The 14-year-old from Windsor Kentucky is just like…
Lexington addiction recovery center honors founder, celebrates 30 years
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – An organization in Lexington dedicated to helping people in recovery celebrated 30 years Thursday. The milestone brought out dozens who not only acknowledged the great work the Shepherd’s House has done over the years, but the man who started it all – Fred Hood. Speakers said Hood’s son struggled with addiction, and he saw the need…
UK hopes to improve entire state with its new plan
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The University of Kentucky is thinking of ways to not only improve the university, but the entire state. That’s the purpose of a 2-day retreat on its campus. The Board of Trustees spent the first day brainstorming ideas and talking to experts about it five-pillared plan: “Putting students first” “Taking care of our people” “Inspiring ingenuity”…
Beef Bash back in person in Woodford County
Participants may tour UK’s cattle facilities and learn about UK’s cow herd and associated plans and goals.
Solid Blue fans crossing their fingers as ‘Cats get ready for Georgia
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s going to be a big weekend for the cats. Big blue madness kicks off Friday. On Saturday. The football team takes on the number one team in the nation the Georgia Bull Dogs. So far this year we’ve seen our cats “claw” their way to rankings fans haven’t seen in decades. If they win at…
UPDATE: Legislators petition Gov. Beshear to take action on meat processing development
Cattle experts went before legislators to describe food supply chain issues an
UPDATE: Woodford Reserve doubling production in 25th year
This week the distillery will host a series of commemorative experiences open to the public.
KY LGBTQ community members speak out against Dave Chappelle’s Netflix Special
Some say they’re disappointed in the comedian and his “jokes” are harmful.