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Making a difference, one “Hope Tote” at a time
The group Samaritan's Feet is giving out 250 pairs of shoes in "Hope Totes" to students across Madison County. The totes include a pair of socks, shoes, a hygiene kit, a towel, a financial literacy guide, and a "be kind, be well card."Woodford schools won’t require masks when classes start next week
Masks required on school buses, no assemblies will be held.Missing WWII Sailor returns home to Paris Kentucky
PARIS, Ky. (WTVQ) - On the day of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941, 23 year old Alphard S Owsley lost his...KY 989 to close in Lewis County for pavement repairs
During the upcoming pavement repairs, KY 989 will be closed day and night for two days next week in Lewis CountyPositivity up 41st straight day, almost 1,000 people now in hospital
Numbers continue up unabated.Lexington Remembers Former Commonwealth’s Attorney
The funeral for former Commonwealth's Attorney Ray Larson was held at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, where Larson attended church and taught Sunday school for over thirty years. Larson was remembered as an advocate for victims and their families, and also for his sense of humor.Kentucky courts continue to weigh benefits and drawbacks of virtual hearings
Virtual hearings present numerous benefits, but also present problems. Lawmakers hope to find out how to move forward.Lexington business leaders talk labor force, brainstorm solutions
Business leaders in Lexington met Thursday morning to discuss the labor shortage.
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Mostly sunny with increasing temperatures
Today we're staying mostly sunny earlier in the day with a chance for some isolated showers for the afternoon.
Milo Golding forecasts weather with Alyssa Andrews
Milo Golding does the weather with Meteorologist Alyssa Andrews on ABC 36 NewsOvernight flooding causes road closures and power outages in Southern Kentucky
Rivers, streams overflow after Saturday rains.Fayette Sheriff Winter Care transportation, drug pick-up activated
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) -The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has activated the transportation and prescription pickup portion of the Winter Care Program. The assistance provided is...Lexington Police work several accidents, downed powerlines and trees
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Lexington police busy overnight working on the aftermath of an ice storm. The city reporting a number of fallen tree limbs...UK cancels in-person classes, online classes still set; vaccine clinic for second day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - University of Kentucky has cancelled classes and its covid-19 vaccine clinic for the second day in a row because of...‘Snowfighters’ keeping eye on, prepping for potential Christmas Eve storm
Slick travel possible through FridayTop Local STEM Toys for Christmas 2020
You and Santa struggling when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your little scientist? If so, Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science," with...
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Former Kentucky First Lady to be spokesperson for major horse trade show
Three-day event at Kentucky Horse Park in October2021 36 Blitz: Boyle County Rebels
DANVILLE, Ky (WTVQ) - Last season, the Boyle County Rebels found themselves back in the state championship game for the second-straight year. This...2021 36 Blitz: Danville Admirals
DANVILLE, Ky (WTVQ) - In 2017, the Danville Admirals went 15-0 and were crowned 2A state champions. Four seasons later, they are coming...Former UK Sprinter Sydney McLaughlin takes home gold, breaks world record
TOKYO (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin broke the world record. Dalilah Muhammad broke it, too. Only one of the world’s best hurdlers could win the Olympic...2021 36 Blitz: Lexington Christian Academy
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The 2020 2A State title game was an amazing game that would not be decided until overtime. Unfortunately for...2021 36 Blitz: Somerset Briar Jumpers
SOMERSET, Ky (WTVQ) - Two seasons ago, the Somerset Briar Jumpers took home the school's first ever state title. Last season, the Briar...FB: Fan Day, Presented by Big O Tires, Set for Aug. 7
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK ATHLETICS) – The schedule has been set for Kentucky Football Fan Day, presented by Big O Tires, which will take place...OVC files lawsuit against EKU to enforce exit fees
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) today filed a lawsuit in Franklin Circuit Court in Kentucky against Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and...
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Making a difference, one “Hope Tote” at a time
The group Samaritan's Feet is giving out 250 pairs of shoes in "Hope Totes" to students across Madison County. The totes include a pair of socks, shoes, a hygiene kit, a towel, a financial literacy guide, and a "be kind, be well card."Woodford schools won’t require masks when classes start next week
Masks required on school buses, no assemblies will be held.Missing WWII Sailor returns home to Paris Kentucky
PARIS, Ky. (WTVQ) - On the day of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941, 23 year old Alphard S Owsley lost his...KY 989 to close in Lewis County for pavement repairs
During the upcoming pavement repairs, KY 989 will be closed day and night for two days next week in Lewis CountyPositivity up 41st straight day, almost 1,000 people now in hospital
Numbers continue up unabated.Lexington Remembers Former Commonwealth’s Attorney
The funeral for former Commonwealth's Attorney Ray Larson was held at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, where Larson attended church and taught Sunday school for over thirty years. Larson was remembered as an advocate for victims and their families, and also for his sense of humor.Kentucky courts continue to weigh benefits and drawbacks of virtual hearings
Virtual hearings present numerous benefits, but also present problems. Lawmakers hope to find out how to move forward.Lexington business leaders talk labor force, brainstorm solutions
Business leaders in Lexington met Thursday morning to discuss the labor shortage.
- Weather
WEATHER HEADLINES
Mostly sunny with increasing temperatures
Today we're staying mostly sunny earlier in the day with a chance for some isolated showers for the afternoon.Milo Golding forecasts weather with Alyssa Andrews
Milo Golding does the weather with Meteorologist Alyssa Andrews on ABC 36 NewsOvernight flooding causes road closures and power outages in Southern Kentucky
Rivers, streams overflow after Saturday rains.Fayette Sheriff Winter Care transportation, drug pick-up activated
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) -The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has activated the transportation and prescription pickup portion of the Winter Care Program. The assistance provided is...Lexington Police work several accidents, downed powerlines and trees
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Lexington police busy overnight working on the aftermath of an ice storm. The city reporting a number of fallen tree limbs...UK cancels in-person classes, online classes still set; vaccine clinic for second day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - University of Kentucky has cancelled classes and its covid-19 vaccine clinic for the second day in a row because of...‘Snowfighters’ keeping eye on, prepping for potential Christmas Eve storm
Slick travel possible through FridayTop Local STEM Toys for Christmas 2020
You and Santa struggling when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your little scientist? If so, Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science," with...
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Former Kentucky First Lady to be spokesperson for major horse trade show
Three-day event at Kentucky Horse Park in October2021 36 Blitz: Boyle County Rebels
DANVILLE, Ky (WTVQ) - Last season, the Boyle County Rebels found themselves back in the state championship game for the second-straight year. This...2021 36 Blitz: Danville Admirals
DANVILLE, Ky (WTVQ) - In 2017, the Danville Admirals went 15-0 and were crowned 2A state champions. Four seasons later, they are coming...Former UK Sprinter Sydney McLaughlin takes home gold, breaks world record
TOKYO (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin broke the world record. Dalilah Muhammad broke it, too. Only one of the world’s best hurdlers could win the Olympic...2021 36 Blitz: Lexington Christian Academy
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The 2020 2A State title game was an amazing game that would not be decided until overtime. Unfortunately for...2021 36 Blitz: Somerset Briar Jumpers
SOMERSET, Ky (WTVQ) - Two seasons ago, the Somerset Briar Jumpers took home the school's first ever state title. Last season, the Briar...FB: Fan Day, Presented by Big O Tires, Set for Aug. 7
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK ATHLETICS) – The schedule has been set for Kentucky Football Fan Day, presented by Big O Tires, which will take place...OVC files lawsuit against EKU to enforce exit fees
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) today filed a lawsuit in Franklin Circuit Court in Kentucky against Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and...
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