“Battle in the Saddle” returns to Kentucky Horse Park
ABC36’s Erica Bivens set to compete this year
Lee County instructional assistant dies from COVID
Three other staff in hospital, two on ventilator.
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…
St. Peter Claver Church choir members surprise injured Choir Director with sing-along
Choir members with Saint Peter Claver Church surprised Choir Director Leny Thomas with a special blessing sing-along outside of the rehabilitation hospital where Thomas is currently recovering after a car accident last month.
Survivor Squad honors lost loved ones for Overdose Awareness Month
The group members shared their own stories and stories of loved ones…saying prayers and spreading awareness.
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…
Car show held to raise money for Toys for Tots
Held at Advanced Auto Parts’, the show featured over 30 vehicles and several different competitions between different makes and models.
Railbird organizers make improvements to day 2 of festival
In response, festival organizers distributed over 50,000 bottles of water to attendants as well as allowing factory sealed and reusable bottles into the festival. Water refill stations were placed throughout the festival as well.
4 apartments damaged in fire Saturday, Danville Fire investigating
Officials say there were families living in the apartments and they are displaced due to the fire.
Somerset air show returns after 20 year hiatus
The Lake Cumberland Regional Airport hosted an air show Sunday afternoon for the first time in nearly two decades.
First ever endless summer market
A Lexington store held it’s first event to honor the changing seasons.
Protests surround use of LGBTQ positive photo by Catholic Church
Protesters gathered outside a Lexington church to speak out against their use of an image of Mary in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Yard sale fundraises to help end Alzheimer’s
Always Best Care held a yard sale fundraiser where all proceeds went to Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Voices of Hope honors International Overdose Awareness Day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Voices of Hope, a Central Kentucky hub for substance abuse recovery resources, held an event at Jacobson Park today in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. It saw over 30 treatment providers from across the State gather. They were offering overdose response training, H.I.V. testing, narcan, and more. Voices of Hope Co-Founder Alex Elswick says the…
As COVID gets worse, Baptist Health Corbin restricts visitation
Visitation strictly limited
Lexington Children’s Theatre celebrates long-time directors
The Snipes, who recently retired, served as artistic director and producing director at the theatre. They were honored Friday evening and Saturday with the LCT Family Festival.
Historic African-American community celebrates 150 years
Saturday, friends and family members of Huntertown, a historic African-American community in Versailles, gathered to celebrate its 150th anniversary, and dedicate the land it stood on to a park.
Lengthy barricade situation in Lexington ends peacefully
Lexington Police say the man at the center of the nearly seven-hour standoff was having some sort of mental health crisis.
High School Highlight Reel: 8-27-21
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – It was another great Friday night on the football field. In our Varsity Game Night Game of the Week, Dunbar hosted Madison Central. Lots of great game as well. Pulaski County on the road at Lexington Catholic. ABC 36’s Bryan Kennedy and Austin Miller have highlights from the best action. Categories: athletics, Featured, Football – General,…
Pedestrian injured in late night hit-and-run in Lexington
Lexington Police say a woman was hit by a car in the 400 block of Michigan Street.
Local leaders asking State for help with paramedic shortage
EMS leaders are pushing for the state to revamp training requirements and streamline licensing while not cutting quality. Better career paths need to be outlined. Retirement incentives, chances for advancement and say alternative schedules would help.
State’s COVID positivity rate up again, hospitalizations at another record
The record numbers just keep happening.
FEMA strike teams arrive to help with state’s COVID-19 surge
Strike teams were requested to assist in Louisville, Prestonsburg and Somerset