UPDATE: KSP investigating Pendleton County deaths as double homicide
Apparently died from gunshot wounds.
Interim Joint State Government Committe hears about Census, redistricting, elections
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Today’s meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on State Government focused on hearing from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) about upcoming Census data, redistricting and elections. The 2020 Census used five different methods to collect data: online, by mail, in-person, by phone and imputation. Typical door-to-door data collections were difficult to do because of…
A potential FTA impacts between the US and the UK on Kentucky’s agriculture community
The Kentucky agriculture council met with members of the British Embassy to talk about the potential free trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom, which would impact some of Kentucky’s signature industries.
Kentucky leaders participate in honoring World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) – Gov. Andy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Secretary Eric Friedlander came together with other state leaders as well as organizations across the state, nation and globe to recognize the 16th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). At the English Gardens on the State Capitol, Kentucky leaders…
Elks Lodge destroyed by fire in Cynthiana
CYNTHIANA, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Cynthiana Elks Lodge 438 was destroyed by fire overnight, according to the lodge. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Charles Carson, the fire started on the first floor and might have been burning for one or two hours before someone noticed. The fire department received the call around 1:28 a.m. and the first unit was…
Richmond could become state’s next ‘golf cart’ city
Issues brought up by business owners.
Artist sought to turn railroad overpass into art
Applications due later this month.
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. —-…