UPDATE: FBI concludes search of neighborhood in Crystal Rogers case
The FBI is searching a Bardstown neighborhood for evidence in connection to the disappearance of Crystal Rogers.
UPDATE: UK Astronaut Scholar turns tragedy into inspiration
Only 60 awarded nationwide each year
268 new COVID cases Friday push Fayette’s seven-day average up to 231
Seven-day average up after 268 cases Friday.
Kentucky Blood Centers set Patriot Day blood drives Sept. 10-11
Remember those lost while giving blood for those in need
Lexington restaurants still struggling with shortage of staff
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – With the extension of federal unemployment benefits ending, one Lexington restaurant hopes to see more job applicants coming through the door. General Manager Jessica Terry says ‘Grimaldis’ could use a hand or two after losing a lot of workers during the start of pandemic. “We gave 35 people 4 hour notice that we were going to…
Federal medical team helps overworked hospital workers in Morehead
MOREHEAD, Ky. (WTVQ) – Monday marked the first full clinical day a federal medical team is helping overworked doctors and nurses at St. Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, which has been dealing with staffing shortages and a surge of COVID patients. Hospital President Donald Lloyd said COVID cases have doubled, the number of people needing ventilators has more than…
Park Equine Hospital wins 7th Battle in the Saddle
ABC36’s Erica Bivens took part in the team penning competition
New children’s book written and illustrated by Kentucky locals
A new children’s book available on Amazon is written and illustrated by two Kentucky locals.
‘Hot Rod Hullabaloo’ raises awareness for suicide prevention
The organization ‘Shelby’s Way’ helps those suffering through mental health crisis, paying for mental health care and funerals for victims of suicide.
The event drew around 2,000 people.
High School Highlight Reel: 09/03/21
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – Another night of great high school football in central KY. In our High School Highlight Game of the Week, Corbin took on Franklin County. In other good ones, Frankfort taking on Sayre in a game where the Spartans would mount a comeback. Catch highlights from those games and more in High School Highlight Reel. PREP FOOTBALL…
Pulaski County says its seen economic growth since pandemic
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) – While the tourism industry took a beating in many places during the peak of the pandemic, some areas where outdoor recreation is big managed to dodge heavy losses. One of those is Pulaski County, where Michelle Allen with the tourism bureau says the region actually has seen some tourism industry growth. According to the bureau, the…
Law Enforcement officers are served lunch and appreciation in Pulaski County
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Friday, law enforcement officers in Pulaski County were thanked for their service with an appreciation lunch. County Attorney Martin Hatfield, who has a background in law enforcement started the event seven years ago in Somerset. This year, $15,000 in door prizes were up for grabs. The law enforcement officers are grateful for the recognition and…
County fire chief in hot water over Blackface photo
Board investigating
Lexington Rescue Mission to assist in recovery in Louisiana
The Lexington Rescue Mission is taking about six staff and residents to assist their sister mission, The New Orleans Mission, which was hit hard and is low on supplies after Hurricane Ida hit the area Sunday.
Kentucky National Guard leaves for Louisiana
The unit was deployed to help with civilian recovery, aid in directing traffic with local law enforcement, and assist the Louisiana National Guard. They’re prepared to help in whatever way is needed.
UPDATE: Man pleads not guilty in animal cruelty case, banned from animal contact
Humane groups and local authorities came together to rescue nearly 150 exotic animals from an alleged severe neglect situation at a pet store in Burnside.
Kentucky BASH cancelled due to COVID
Annual event benefits EasterSeals Cardinal Hill
FCPS announces bus cancellations Friday, September 3
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fayette County public schools has announced more morning bus route cancellations for Friday, September 3. The district continues to face a bus driver and bus monitor shortage. According to FCPS, the following routes have been canceled: AM Bus 1819 Bryan Station High Winburn AM Bus 1805 SCAPA AM Bus 2126 STABLES Dunbar Leestown AM Bus …
Lextran looks to hire more public transportation bus drivers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lextran is hoping to bring people back to work by hiring up to 20 public transit operators for full time year round positions. The company says they’re also enticing some of their potential candidates with a $1000 hiring bonus for those who apply and are hired. General manager Jill Barnett says she knows there’s competition with…
Ask The Expert- Perspectives
Today on Ask the Expert, ABC 36’s Lyssa High speaks with Jason Taylor, president of Perspectives, Longview Plaza, right off of Southland Drive, about their new private label paint. Perspectives 352 Longview Plaza, Lexington, KY 40503 Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat.8am-5pm, Sun-Closed Facebook Page – Facebook.com/perspectivesky Instagram – Pinterest Perspectivesinc Phone number – 859-277-0521 To find out more about visit…
Funeral arrangements announced for former Stanford detective who died from COVID-19
Tim Morris passed away Tuesday from COVID-19. Fox and Friend Funeral Home in Stanford is handling arrangements.
Carlisle continues to rebuild after flooding
Early in the morning on July 30th, historic rains led to one of the worst flooding Carlisle had seen in decades, claiming one life, destroying 75 homes, and damaging dozens of others. Now, the City of Carlisle is awaiting approval for federal funding, which it says is desperately needed to rebuild.
Jails, prisons detail ongoing COVID challenges, losses, financial needs
Jails, prisons outline issues, challenges, need for funding
Nicholasville nurse uses baking to cope with pandemic, bring joy to others
After working as a travel nurse for years, a Nicholasville woman shares how she coped with the pandemic.