Sharp debate in Frankfort on Tuesday over education bills
School choice and the make-up of the Kentucky Board of Education drew sharp debate Tuesday.
Justice for Breonna Change.org
JUSTICE FOR BREONNA CHANGE.ORG LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Thursday is the five-month anniversary of the shooting death of Breonna Taylor by Louisville Police and to commemorate the incident, groups will launch an ad campaign urging Kentucky state and federal lawmakers to act. The advertising spots and messages will appear on WTVQ ABC 36 and WTVQ.com. Loralei HoJay, who started the viral…
UPDATE: Two more charged in case of body found in burning car
Man held on $1 million bond
Lexington’s Latter-Day Saints organizes 200 volunteers for flood cleanup
Sunday, about 200 volunteers were spread throughout Clark, Estill, Powell, Breathitt and Owsley counties.
Book drive to honor late councilman, Jake Gibbs, begins Sunday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36) – A book drive began today to honor Jake Gibbs, former Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Councilman. It’s an international book project to honor his love for learning and reading. This program provides donated books to schools, prisons, homeless shelters, hospitals and other local non profits and around the world. People can drop off books in excellent…
Lexington Police investigate Sunday morning shooting
Two were shot early Sunday morning.
Gov. Beshear reports more than 995,000 Kentuckians have been vaccinated
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36) – Governor Andy Beshear reports more than 995,000 Kentuckians have been vaccinated, with the State on track to hit one million vaccinations on Monday. Governor Beshear also announced nine straight weeks of declining COVID-19 cases. The Governor reported 445 new cases Sunday, and 16 new deaths. Since the pandemic hit a year ago, 4,982 people have…
Governor Beshear’s Saturday COVID data shows continued downward trend
The positivity rate is still below four percent as well, it sits at 3.98 percent Saturday.
Breonna Taylor marches a year after she was killed by police in Louisville
More than 9 months after summer protests filled the streets of Louisville, Jefferson Square Park remains the epicenter of a movement still going strong.
UK reflects on social justice reform one year since Breonna Taylor’s death
The University of Kentucky is reflecting on what changes the social justice movement has caused and what still needs to be fixed.
Race in Nicholasville to be held Sunday in Remembrance of Officer Burke Rhoads
NICHOLASVILLE, KY (WTVQ) – Six years-ago, the Nicholasville Police Department buried one of its own who was tragically killed in the line of duty. Even though he died years ago, a part of Burke Rhoads is still supporting his community and his brothers in blue. In March 2015, Rhoads was killed in a multi-vehicle crash and left behind his wife…
Lexington first-responder group to help with flood relief efforts
A group of first responders and volunteers made their way to flood-damaged Eastern Kentucky Wednesday.
Lexington businesses reflect on past year, challenges of the pandemic
Some businesses say they know some changes are here to stay, but hope that eventually things mostly return to normal.
CASA of Lexington adds six advocates for neglected children
CASA of Lexington’s trained and supervised volunteers advocate through the family court systems in Fayette, Bourbon, Woodford and Scott
UPDATE: First responders helping others hit by flooding
FOP Lodge #4 coordinating relief effort.
UPDATE: Proud Mary BBQ hammered by flooding, GoFundMe established
Water got well into the restaurant.
University of Somerset begins site work for campus in downtown Somerset
Preparation for anticipated location of University’s main campus underway at 9-acre former Cundiff Square property
Dog found amidst flood damage in Jessamine County
Officials speculate the dog was either lost or abandoned during the recent flooding.
Beattyville deals with aftermath of flood, community hard hit
WTVQ went back to Beattyville Monday to see how people are dealing with the aftermath of the flood.
KSP: No foul play suspected in deadly Johnson County fire
Home in Sitka community north of Paintsville.
Charges against Kenneth Walker dismissed
Charges against Kenneth Walker have been dismissed, according to our ABC affiliate in Louisville.
Proceeds from ‘No Place Like Home’ brew go to flood relief
Country Boy brewery brews up special for flood relief
State celebrates Soybean Week after record yield year
Western Kentucky counties the largest producers.
Rapper Jack Harlow donates money to Kentucky State University
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky State University has some money coming its way, all thanks to a donation by hip hop music artist Jack Harlow. Last night in Atlanta, the rapper won some money after playing a two on two basketball match with artists Quavo, 2 Chainz and Lil Baby. The game was part of the NBA All Star weekend….