Winner drawn for the 2021 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
Congratulations to the winner of the 2021 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, MeShawn Gragston!
State’s new COVID cases over 2,700, positivity at 11.57%
Case numbers down slightly from Wednesday, positivity continues up
Authorities in Franklin County searching for car theft suspect
A suspect broke into multiple cars, stole numerous items and took off in a stolen Jeep in Franklin County. Authorities need help identifying them.
2021 36 Blitz: Woodford County Yellow Jackets
VERSAILLES, Ky (WTVQ) – Last season, for the first time in 20+ years the Woodford County Yellow Jackets won a playoff game. The Yellow Jackets want more. It just so happens that two of their threes losses last year were to the same team, Madison Southern. ABC 36’s Austin Miller and the 36 Blitz heads to Versailles where the Yellow…
Lexington health experts say more kids are getting COVID, possible spike ahead
They said it’s a problem only expected to get worse as the fall approaches.
Fisherman drowns in Scott County
Last night, a fisherman in Scott County drowned in a Scott County lake.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, people getting tested talk
Lexington saw 114 new cases today, with a seven-day rolling average of 129 cases per day, according to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. On July 11, just one month ago, Fayette County reported no new cases.
League of Women Voters of KY wants public input on redistricting
The League of Women Voters of KY hope their upcoming forums will lead to fair redistricting.
Small group gathers to protest mask requirement in Jessamine County Schools
Thursday morning, a small group gathered in front of West Jessamine Middle School to protest the requirement.
Health care staff detail COVID case examples, state starts Safe-cation incentive
The vaccinated can win vacations at the state’s resorts, parks, campgrounds.
DUI hit-and-run in Whitesburg
Police say the incident happened Thursday morning on KY 15.
State school board approves mask mandate, superintendents had urged delay
State board’s policy follows direction of new state law approved in the spring.
Search on for escapee from Bell County
Police say Jackie Howard escaped while on work release detail with the Pineville Street Department.
Accident at Georgetown factory leaves one worker dead
A worker at a Georgetown factory was killed instantly in a Thursday morning accident.
UPDATE: 40-year-old man identified as victim in homicide
Man found dead in home on Ohio Street
UK HealthCare increases visitor restrictions due to COVID surge
Only one visitor in many cases, none in some areas.
2021 36 Blitz: Lincoln Co. Patriots
STANFORD, Ky (WVTQ) – After a losing record in 2019, the Lincoln Patriots had a winning record of 5-4 last season. In 2021, they look to take the next step. The Patriots are challenging themselves with a tough schedule to prepare them for the playoffs, but Head Coach Spencer Crutchfield believes they have the experience to compete. ABC 36’s Austin…
Fayette County forced to cancel some bus routes due to driver illnesses/shortage
The route cancellation impacts three buses servicing four schools.
Lexington hosts public forum on how ARPA funds should be spent
Wednesday, twenty-five people attended a meeting at the Beaumont Centre YMCA to share their opinions on how the ARPA funds should be utilized. Attendees could submit their ideas through an online survey, or talk directly to Mayor Linda Gorton, who presided over the meeting.
Kentucky logistics company celebrates new expansion
Longship, a fresh, frozen, and dry product shipping and logistics company, celebrated its relocation and expansion from Newtown Pike to Sir Barton Way on Wednesday.
UPDATE: Cherry Blossom Way expected to be closed until at least midnight
Police say the power lines were brought down by someone mowing in the area.
2021 36 Blitz: Corbin Redhounds
CORBIN, Ky (WTVQ) – Last season, the Corbin Redhounds only lost two games. It just so happens that those two teams were two of the best in the state. They were bounced from the playoffs in the region championship game by Johnson Central. This season, the Redhounds have one goal…make it back to Kroger Field. ABC 36’s Austin Miller caught…
Families make big transitions as kids go back to school
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fayette County, one of more than a dozen districts that went back to school today. Of course, things look a little different in the classrooms. But, students and parents say they are ready to make this school year a great one. Class is finally back in session for hundreds of Fayette County students. Before that first…
State has almost 3,000 new COVID cases, hospitalizations double in 12 days
Highest number deaths reported in weeks.