WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, two days after Noem…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Happy Monday! We are tracking the potential for strong-to-severe storms moving into the ABC 36 viewing area over the next two days.…
PITTSBURGH, PA (WTVQ)- Kentucky men's basketball's 2024 NCAA Tournament run is at an end 40 minutes after it started. The Wildcats lost to Oakland University on Thursday in Pittsburgh,…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) - A Jackson County, Kentucky couple is in the Detention Center there, facing charges they tried to sell their twin newborn daughters. According to their arrest citations, Zackary Davis and Jacquilyn Keith are charged with…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky State Parks has launched a photo contest that encourages visitors to capture some of the best parts of their stay. Kentucky Department of Parks Commissioner…
CECILIA, Ky. (AP) — For fourth-grader Leah Rainey, the school day now begins with what her teacher calls an “emotional check-in.” “It’s great to see you. How are you feeling?” chirps a cheery voice on her laptop screen. It asks…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican adversary in Congress, was defeated in a GOP primary Tuesday, falling to a rival backed by the former president in a rout that reinforced his grip on the party’s base.…
If you didn't know any better it could easily be mid-September instead of mid-August given the unseasonably mild temperatures of late along with lower humidity levels. It doesn't happen…
UPDATE: (8/16/2022) LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Larry Walters, the man accused of shooting and killing 68-year-old James Terry back in March of 2019 met his fate Tuesday afternoon…
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden will sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill on Tuesday, delivering what he has called the “final piece” of his pared-down domestic agenda, as he aims to boost his party’s standing with…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Georgetown's Mounted Police Unit has been part of the city's police department for three years but recently is in danger of running out of funding. The unit is largely unsupported by taxpayers' dollars, except on duty…
BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Berea Independent School District has postponed its first day of school citing a rise in COVID-19 cases in the district. In Facebook posts on the high school and elementary school pages, Superintendent Dr. Diane Hatchett says…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- More than two weeks ago, eastern Kentucky was hit by devastating flooding, and while some still await assistance, others say they've been denied. But where do you go from there? Tuesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency…
Life comes with lots of little annoyances, few of them littler or more annoying than mosquitoes. Just about everyone who spends any time outdoors will be bothered by the bloodsucking party poopers at one point or another. Although it may…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - It's back to school for the college students in Lexington! University of Kentucky students have been busy making their way back to campus for the start of a new academic year. This year, UK welcomed more…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Gates will open for the Kentucky State Fair Thursday! The fair will be open at 10 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. each day,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The City of Lexington broke ground Tuesday for its newest public library. The new facility, which is named after the Marksbury family will be located at 2185 Versailles Road near the former Village Branch location. It…
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) - The Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum in Mississippi is welcoming an increasing number of visitors as fans commemorate the 45th anniversary of Presley’s death. The king of rock ‘n’ roll died Aug. 16, 1977, at his…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- It's almost that time of year again: the leaves start changing, the air gets a little colder and Keeneland's Fall Meet kicks off. But start planning: tickets are on sale now. At Keeneland, preparations are underway…
STEARNS, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Department of Commerce is awarding $3.9 million to the McCreary County Heritage Foundation, through the American Rescue Plan, to boost tourism in the county. The grant will support the revitalization of the county's museum and…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Buffalo Trace is partnering with Menish Productions for an online auction to help raise funds for disaster relief in eastern Kentucky after the devastating flooding. Six rare, unique whiskey packages will be up for auction,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday. The Food and Drug Administration said the new regulation cuts red tape by creating a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Kentucky Girl Scouts announced Tuesday a new cookie is joining its lineup for the 2023 cookie season -- the Raspberry Rally! The thin, crispy cookie is a "sister" cookie to Thin Mints, infused with raspberry…
