Soldiers remembered during ceremony in Midway
City Councilman who fought in Afghanistan speaks from the heart.
West Virginia man charged with trying to lure 13-year-old in Corbin: KSP
Incident apparently spread over couple of day, according to troopers.
Memorial Day Murph Challenge with CrossFit Maximus
On Memorial Day people honor those who lost their lives in different ways. Some walk some run, some do a full blown workout. The Murph Challenge is just that, a challenge.
UPDATE: Southbound I-75 reopened following semi-truck fire
UPDATE: Crews from PECCO Environmental Consultants from Nicholasville have completed clean up and I-75 southbound is fully reopened. ORIGINAL STORY POSTED 2:30 A.M. MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021 LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – Southbound I-75 at mile marker 118 is closed due to a semi-truck fire. According to Battalion Chief Jordan Saas, the Lexington Fire Department responded to I-75 southbound just after…
65 Civil War veterans honored at Berea Cemetery
Along with a rifle volley and flag ceremony, there was also a brass band ensemble who played taps and civil war music.
Berea woman showcases garden sanctuary to help animals in need
BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Saturday, an avid gardener and animal lover combined her two loves to help make a difference for animals in need. For about 30 years, Mary Startzman has tended her sanctuary in her back yard. The garden sits on about an acre of land and is complete with a tree house, coy pond and a outdoor…
Alex Miller performs free concert to bring awareness to homeless population
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Saturday night, one of the state’s very own American Idol contestants took to the stage once again. Jessamine County Homeless Coalition in Nicholasville hosted the free concert featuring Alex Miller. As Miller performed, he helped bring awareness to the homeless population in Kentucky while entertaining his audience of all ages. The recent high school grad…
UPDATE: Lexington teen wins national Doodle for Google competition
Teen uses loss of father as inspiration.
UPDATE: Knott County hires new school superintendent
Brent Hoover had been acting superintendent since late May following the death of Superintendent Kim King.
Lexington Police prepare for Memorial Day weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Memorial Day weekend is known to some as the unofficial start of summer. This year, it is expected to look a little more normal compared to last Sergeant Gary Thurman says Lexington Police are anticipating a busy next few days. “This is the first holiday after the restrictions have been lifted so we do expect more…
UPDATE: BCTC’s ‘COVID Monologues’ wins Cannes World Film Festival award
A production that explores the emotions felt by students and staff during the early days of the pandemic is now a movie.
BCTC film and theatre students and faculty gain national recognition
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Film and theatre students at the Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) two Bronze Telly awards for “BCTC Presents Antigone” and “The Covid Monologues.” The Telly Awards recognize video and television content judged by a group of industry-leading experts. This is “BCTC Presents Antigone’s” first national award and the second national award for “The Covid Monologues.”…
Thursday Night Live to return to Downtown Lexington July 1
Summer outdoor concert series returns to Tandy Park
Transylvania Baseball headed to NCAA Regional on Thursday
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – Over the weekend, for the first since 2008 the Transylvania Baseball team became HCAC Champions. The Pioneers punched their ticket to the NCAA D-III Baseball Tournament. They will play #3 Webster on Thursday at 2 PM. ABC 36’s Austin Miller caught up with the Pioneers before they hit the road. Categories: athletics, Baseball, Featured, Sports Tags:…
Lexington middle schoolers win NPR podcast challenge
Two Lexington middle schoolers have gained national attention after winning National Public Radio’s podcast challenge.
Local military appreciation effort encourages public to drop off letters
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Kinetic by Windstream and A Million Thanks have been collecting thank you letters to send to active duty service members. The initiative comes to a close at the end of the month, May 31. The Lexington dropbox can be found at the Kinetic retail location at 2121 Richmond Road, Suite…
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling begins partnership with Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center
MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (WTVQ) – Saint Joseph Mount Sterling announced during its virtual event on May 26 that CHI Saint Joseph Health’s affiliation with Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center will expand to serve its patients. This connection will boost Saint Joseph Mount Sterling’s capabilities and give patients in the area a higher level of cancer care closer to home. The announcement…
Gov. Beshear comments on prosecutors decision to not seek charges in Guard shooting
David McAtee fatally shot by a National Guard member last year
Hometown Hero: The Local Confectionary
Giving back to Wilmore one scoop at a time
PICTURES: Did you see the super blood moon?
Shot of moon by Greta Frasure
George Floyd memorial draws attention to Lexington Police Accountability
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A memorial to honor the life of George Floyd, one year after his death, was held by the LPD Accountability group. But, the focus for the group was to demand change from the Lexington PD. “United we stand, divided we fall. United we stand, divided we fall” The group chanted. Standing together outside the Lexington Police…
UPDATE: Arrest made in deadly shooting in Harlan County
28-year old Matthew Clutts, of Evarts, was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder, according to KSP.
UPDATE: Florida man on way to Ohio dies in plane crash
Pilot killed in Breathitt County.
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey announces annual scholarship for KSU
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky whiskey maker has announced a $25,000 annual scholarship for Kentucky State University’s master of agriculture sciences in environmental studies program. Bulleit Frontier Whiskey hopes to promote diversity in the industry with the gift to the historically Black university, the company said in a news release. The scholarship is on top of a $10 million…