Milo Golding forecasts weather with Alyssa Andrews
Milo Golding does the weather with Meteorologist Alyssa Andrews on ABC 36 News
Scott County turns to familiar face as fire chief
Has been serving as interim since April.
Christmas in July 6K, run for a cause
Saturday, July 24 at Coldstream Research Park in Lexington
Cost to build new Lexington middle school increasing
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fayette County’s Board of Education is waiting to take action on several next steps for the county’s newest middle school, including approving the price which just went up more than $6.5 million. The middle school on Polo Club Boulevard is projected to cost $47.2 million, an increase from the original estimate of $40.6 million. The building…
Lexington Make-A-Wish recipient gets unique wish granted
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Typically…the ‘Make-A-Wish Foundation’ only grants wishes for kids 18 and younger, but 20-year-old Cristal Espinosa’s circumstances were much different. She waited more than two years for her wish. “She was actually 18 when she was referred for a wish, so our wish children are typically between the ages of 3 and 18 and she has a…
UK’s Chabad of the Bluegrass hosts first in-person event Monday
It was also a part of a national night of prayer and remembrance with Fargrengen’s like the one at Chabad of the Bluegrass going on across the country.
KSP investigating officer-involved shooting in Campbell County
The shooting happened early Sunday morning in a parking lot in Newport, according to KSP.
Kentucky lawmaker files suit over 2020 protest arrests
State Rep. Attica Scott and others claim Louisville police officers violated their constitutional rights during protest arrests last summer.
Deadline extended for flood victims to apply for food benefits
A two-day extension was granted for flood victims in nine eastern Kentucky counties.
Fired detention center officer to get job back
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The city of Lexington will have to give a fired Fayette County Detention Center officer his job back and pay him back wages. According to the Herald-Leader newspaper, the city could end up owing John Lowe as much as $600,000 in back pay, plus interest. This is after the state Supreme Court declined to review a…
UK football player urges getting CPR certified, reflects on open-heart surgery
UK football player Kenneth Horsey urges everyone to learn CPR.
Severe thunderstorms cause damage across Central and Eastern Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Strong and severe thunderstorms produced strong winds that took down many trees across Central and Eastern Kentucky. After a week of daily heavy downs pours the ground was soft and coupled with strong winds, it helped knock over trees. The National Weather Service reported trees blocking roads and falling on power lines. Multiple trees were down…
Option now open to renew driver’s, motorcycle licenses online
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has began a new service that will allow for online renewal of driver’s and motorcycle licenses. “This is a dramatic step forward for customer convenience – the ability to go online to renew your driving credential and save yourself a trip to a licensing office if you don’t otherwise require in-person…
UPDATE: Man identified after car crash on West High Street Sunday morning
UPDATE POSTED JUNE 14, 2021 AT 12:36 P.M. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the male as 31-year-old Christopher Smith of Lexington. According to the coroner, Smith passed away at 2:26 A.M. from multiple blunt force injuries. ORIGINAL STORY POSTED JUNE 13, 2021 AT 10:29 P.M. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Police says a man…
Ask The Expert: Hearing Loss Misconceptions
The Hearing and Speech Center’s Jinger Pruden talks about hearing loss misconceptions. For more information, call The Hearing & Speech Center at (859) 268-4545 or click here Categories: Community, Features
The Morning Brew – June 11, 2021
Tune in each and every Friday for The Morning Brew brought to you by Biggby Coffee! Click here to test your coffee knowledge and enter to win some gear from Biggby Coffee! Categories: Features, GDK Guests
Lexington Police investigating two overnight shootings
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -Lexington police are investigating two separate shootings that happened Sunday morning. Police say an argument was started at Waffle House when one person pulled a gun and shot the other. The victim is expected to be okay…police say the victim showed up at the hospital following the shooting. Police say are working to find the shooter. —-…
Ky Civil War Union soldier gravestone dedication
The gravestone was made and placed in 2020 with the dedication postponed until now because of the pandemic.
Hope Center host “Grill Out For The Girls”
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Sunday, volunteers of the Hope Center’s Ball-Quantrell Jones Recovery Center For Women hosted “Grill Out For The Girls”. The cookout was made to be a special event for the women clients of the recovery center. Because of the rain the event had to be moved inside, but there was still plenty of food, fun and…
Lexington ‘Sunrise Movement’ pushes for climate and economic justice
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Young activists with the Sunrise Movement organization in Lexington are pushing for change. The Sunrise Movement is a national call to stand up in the fight for bringing climate change to center stage in America…with hubs like Lexington’s all across the United States. “We’re here to educate the community about the importance of the green new…
Lafayette, Danville baseball teams advance in KHSAA State Baseball Tournament
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – The weather has not been kind to the KHSAA Semi-State Softball Tournament this week. Mother Nature had the same affect on the baseball semi-state tournament. For the first game of the day, Danville took on Beechwood. The Admirals were down early, but their bats helped them get back in it. Danville would go on to beat…
Arts and Crafts fair promotes tourism and artists in Berea.
MCKEE, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Saturday, a brand new festival was held in Berea. The Arts and Crafts Fair was free to attend with donations encouraged, benefiting Jackson County tourism. Clover Bottom Bed & Breakfast owners Gregory and Rita lakes hosted the event. There were specialty vendors, local food and live music. There was also a chance for people to…
Lady Veterans Connect opens Winchester facility
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Department of Housing and Urban Development says female veterans are two to three times more likely to be homeless. The new Lady Veterans Connect Winchester facility hopes to change those stats by providing support and special services for women. Many of these services allow them to heal and transition back into society. Veteran Lindsay Gargotto…
‘Vaccines for Visas’ incentive program in Eastern Ky.
The Kentucky Association of Health Plans is hosting a vaccine incentive program next week.