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…

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.

Somerset receives $3M for wastewater treatment plants

SOMERSET, Ky. (AP) — The federal government has awarded $3 million to a Kentucky city to upgrade two wastewater treatment facilities, expected to create more than 300 jobs, Gov. Andy Beshear said. The funds from the U.S. Economic Development Administration go to the city of Somerset. Along with local funds, the award is expected to create 379 jobs, retain 580…

FCPS announces bus cancellations Wednesday

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fayette County public schools has announced more morning bus route cancellations for Wednesday, September 1. The district continues to face a bus driver and bus monitor shortage. According to FCPS, the following routes have been canceled: AM Bus  874 Deep Springs  Bryan Station High AM Bus  2126  STABLES  Dunbar  Leestown AM Bus  883 Southern Elementray …

Local officials prepare and respond to flooding

Earlier in the year, Estill County suffered historic flooding that broke records dating back to 1939. Situated on the Kentucky River, the county is used to flooding; people say it’s a way of life. They don’t think potential flooding over the next couple days will be as bad as what they saw back in February and early March.