UPDATE: London murder victim identified as missing woman
A London man has been charged with murder following an investigation by Laurel County authorities.
Eight central Kentuckians selected to Team Kentucky for 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
The athletes and coaches for Team Kentucky in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games have been announced, including eight from central Kentucky.
Lexington Public Library to resume Homework Help program
Drop-in program to be offered Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm, beginning September 7
Fayette COVID cases in August top previous five months combined
County recorded more than 1,000 cases in four days
Farmer of the Month, Brad Applegate
Maysville, Ky. (WTVQ)– Brad Applegate has been farming for 50 years. He started out by helping his dad on the farm before eventually taking over. In the late 90’s Brad began raising cattle and continues to do that today in Maysville. He was nominated for his countless days of hard work. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: applegate, beef,…
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 …
Lexington Police officer teams up to keep young adults off the streets
Arbor Youth says it houses on average more than 300 kids a year. This additional home will be the first time they will be able to provide housing to young adults…and it’s a community effort.
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…
Beshear laments continued record case numbers, deaths; special session closer
Hospitalizations, other numbers setting records
Clinical trial hopes to lessen Alzheimer’s symptom
A clinical trial on the drug prazosin hopes to lessen agitation in people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Bus driver shortage causing heavier traffic
The bus driver shortage is causing increased traffic, especially around school zones.
$2.3 million grant to help expand Bourbon County industrial park
Funds will help expand industrial park.
UPDATE: Most heavy rains over for this evening, water rescue in Pike County
Even before Ida, rains moving in.
SUNRISE 3RD ANNUAL 5K RUN FOR THE RANCH
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Former Big Sandy prison supervisor gets 17.5 years for smuggling operation
Must serve 85% of the sentence before eligible for release.
Laurel County fire crews fight house fire
Numerous agencies came together to fight a house fire in Laurel County.
UPDATE: St. Claire Health erects tent outside to handle patient overflow
Tent latest extraordinary step to handle surging cases.
Setco Sales Co. relocating to Boone County
Company expanding in Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region with $6.25 million investment
Clark County deputy jailer accused of accepting $400 to smuggle drugs
Citation says the smuggling has happened before
UK receives $23.5 million Clinical and Translational Science Award from the NIH
This is the third time the CCTS has successfully competed for the prestigious Clinical and Translational Award
Fayette’s seven-day COVID average rises to 224 cases a day
226 new COVID cases reported Friday.
“Battle in the Saddle” returns to Kentucky Horse Park
ABC36’s Erica Bivens set to compete this year