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…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Artists in the East End portion of Lexington got the chance Sunday to show off their art work through a festival. The newly constructed Artists' Village community held its first "East End Art and Music Festival" in…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The struggles continue for one family, who have been fighting for affordable housing for months. Davita Gatewood’s lease was expected to end in May, but over the summer, her landlord granted her an extension on her lease…
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – County-wide debris removal caused by the July flooding event is scheduled today and tomorrow in Pike, Knott and Letcher Counties. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving trucks and give them plenty of room to work…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Lexington Police are investigating a 2nd shooting that happened on Saturday night. On August 13, 2022, at 10:42 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Scottsdale Circle for shots fired. When officers arrived, they found…
UPDATE: (08/14/22) LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The man shot Saturday night on Centre Parkway has died, according to Lexington Police. The Fayette County Coroner has identified the man as 19-year-old Demetrius A. Shelton Jr. ---- LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) (08/13/22) -…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Donations continue to pour in for those affected by the flooding in eastern Kentucky two weeks ago. Here in Lexington, one event is collecting money and supplies, as well as bringing some music along with it. The…
OLMSTED, Ky (WTVQ/RELEASE) - On Saturday, August 13th just before 3:30 AM, KSP Post 3 was requested by the Logan County Sheriff's Office to conduct a death investigation in the Olmsted community. Logan County deputies responded to the 600 Block of Kenny…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are opening Aug. 14, 2022 in Magoffin and Owsley County to assist Kentucky flood survivors who experienced loss from the Eastern Kentucky flooding. Mobile Center Location: Magoffin County: Magoffin County Health…
We had another stellar weather day Saturday with temperatures a few degrees below average and dew points staying at a comfortable level. The official high in Lexington was 84 degrees. Overnight tonight,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/RELEASE) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled bridge repair work for Versailles Road/US 60. A temporary lane closure will be necessary for a pier cap to be replaced on the bridge (B00030N). Tuesday, August 16…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/RELEASE) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this news release serves as an update. The Roundabout project is progressing and on schedule for downtown Mt. Sterling. The location is the intersection of Indian Mound Drive/KY 686 and…
(WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that two Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) will open on Monday, Aug. 15 in Elkhorn and Virgie, Kentucky. These BRCs are established to provide one-on-one assistance in submitting a disaster…
(WTVQ/FEMA PRESS RELEASE ) - Residents needing help with their cleanup efforts can contact the Crisis Cleanup Hotline at 606-268-0896. Crisis Cleanup will connect residents with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities to help with drywall,…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The third annual Cruising for the Kids at the Lexington Legends baseball field brought more than 100 cars out, all to raise money for kids in need. The event was sponsored by the Toy Factory. Money raised…
MT STERLING, Ky (WTVQ)- In Mount Sterling, hundreds ventured out into downtown for the annual Small Town America Festival. The event included a talent show, corn hole tournament, and more than 50 hand-made craft vendors. There was also a farmer's…
RICHMOND, Ky (WTVQ)- In Richmond, the inaugural Bourbon Jam Music Festival kicked off Saturday outside the mall. The festival honored local businesses and musicians. Organizers say the event was dedicated to their first responders, with a portion of sales benefiting…
Organizers say it's a partnership between local coffee roasters and the Lexington Farmers Market which grows each year.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Police say 18-year-old J'Lynn Hersey was taken into custody on Friday in connection to a report of shots fired into a vehicle on East Short Street near Elm Tree Lane in Lexington. According to officers, the…
After some of the best weather we have seen in weeks Friday, clear skies and light winds will allow temperatures to fall into the 50s on Friday night. This will be…
