Remnants of Ida to bring heavy rain and flash flood potential to Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Steady rain sets in for your Tuesday across central and eastern Kentucky as the remnants of Hurricane Ida moves through the region. The National Weather Service offices in Jackson, Ky. and Louisville have issued flash watches for the entire ABC 36 viewing area through Wednesday due to the threat of 2-4 inches of rain. Timing out…

Man in hospital after involvement in two car accidents

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A man is in the hospital after a hit and run and another accident overnight. According to police, officers responded to the report of a hit and run on New Circle Road near Russell Cave Road around midnight. Police say around 10 minutes after the hit and run report, another call came in about a car…

FCPS announces bus cancellations Tuesday

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fayette County public schools has announced more morning bus route cancellations for Tuesday, August 31. The district continues to face a bus driver and bus monitor shortage. According to FCPS, the following routes have been canceled: AM Bus 314  Douglass/CGW  MLK AM Bus  974  Garrett Morgan  Douglass/CGW  Bryan Station Middle AM Bus  874  Deep Springs …

Churches across Kentucky struggle to have in-person services with Delta Variant

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Churches aren’t immune from the Covid dilemma. Based on the current surges across the state, some are deciding if whether to require masks while others are going further, debating whether to have in-person services. Some have opted to continue practicing a hybrid schedule of some in-person and online services. Right now, Scott Ford, the lead pastor…

FCPS announces bus cancellations Monday

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fayette County public schools has announced more morning bus route cancellations for Monday, August 30. The district continues to face a bus driver and bus monitor shortage. According to FCPS, the following routes have been canceled: AM Bus 313  Brenda Cowan  Douglass/CGW  Edythe J Hayes AM Bus  2126  STABLES  Dunbar  Leestown AM Bus  610 Russell…

Asphalt repairs continue Monday between Young Dr. and Spurlock Lane

LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 29, 2021) (RELEASE) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this news release serves as an update. Cross drain installation operations are completed. Ditching and shoulder work are finished. Asphalt repairs will continue Monday with a necessary closure. Monday, August 30 – 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The route will be closed between Young Drive and…