Versailles Police searching for burglary suspect
The Versailles Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding burglary suspect Micah Manley.
COVID policies now up to Kentucky lawmakers: Beshear
Says talks under way with Republican leadership.
Water to be turned off in Estill County area for upgrades
The Sandhill Road area in Estill County will have its water turned off for system upgrades. Once it is back on, residents will be under a boil water advisory.
Hospitalizations, ICU patients hit record, FEMA, National Guard to help hospitals
Staff shortages, equipment issues starting to mount.
Lexington inches closer to record number of homicides from 2020
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The deadliest year on record came just last year with 34 homicides. So far in 2021, there’s been 28 homicides, a number that has struck fear in parents. “All they are around is violence and what they see every day is violence and at this point that’s all they know..I hate to say it but it’s…
KY doctors debunk popular COVID-19 theories
The KY Chamber of Commerce invited doctors from across the state to debunk theories.
UPDATE: Inmate identified after drowning at state prison in Boyle County
The inmate was helping clean brush off a bank in a lake behind the prison when he drowned, according to the Boyle County coroner.
UK, Commerce Lex, company partner on sales force training
Program will help train current students, graduates in sale expertise.
Nicholasville Firehouse Subs gives back to first responders
On its 10th anniversary, the Nicholasville Firehouse Subs celebrated by giving back to first responders.
UPDATE: Congressional delegation backs Nicholas disaster aid request
Governor seeks broadest disaster declaration in wake of flooding that caused one death.
Don Jacobs Automotive Group makes donation to Lexington Fisher House
The donation will be used to help build a Fisher House in Lexington where veterans’ families stay for free while their loved one is in the VA hospital.
Floyd County man earns $1,663 with record pumpkin at State Fair
Breaks the old record by 69 pounds.
Leslie County schools latest to close this week because of COVID surge
There will be no virtual instruction the week of the closure.
FDA gives full approval to Pfizer vaccine, removing some ’emergency use’ concerns
Similar approvals expected for other vaccines
As UK classes begin, a new year, new opportunities
Monday, Aug. 23 marks first day of classes for UK students.
FCPS announces more bus route cancellations and delays for Monday
The district also announced at least 11 routes involving about 20 schools were delayed.
Waveland Historic Site hosts fourth-annual ‘Car Cruise’
The event, which is organized by the Friends of Waveland and local DJ Karl Shannon, the cruise raises money for upkeep on the Waveland estate. Shannon recounts how it all started.
First-ever River Fest held at Proud Mary BBQ
Local organizations like Canoe Kentucky joined in for the educational event. Bluegrass Greensource, Outreach Specialist Noel Osborne says the event is a great way to get people out on the water.
KY Art Market supports local artists who struggled during pandemic
The Kentucky Art Market took place just across the road from the Woodland Art Fair. Dan Barnes, the event’s Director and an artist himself, hoped to support local artists who’ve struggled through the pandemic.
Boy blinded in drive-by shooting celebrated with back-to-school bash
5-year-old Malakai Roberts had a back-to-school bash in his honor on Sunday at Castlewood Park.
Man held on $250,000 cash bond in shooting case
Victim shot in the shoulder
‘Big Brown Truck Pull’ pulls in big money for Special Olympics Kentucky
The annual event brought in more than $61,000, according to organizers. Once again, ABC 36 was a proud sponsor.
Battle of the Bluegrass holds first outdoor car show
Battle of the Bluegrass held an outdoor, all-inclusive car show Saturday in Lexington.
“A horrific accident”: family dog attacks 11-year-old
A pitbull attacked a family member wrongly thinking the boy was an intruder.