Sydney St. Claire

Lexington

Weekend Anchor and Reporter at WTVQ-TV (Lexington, KY)

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Lexington Public Library launches summer program to keep kids learning

4 days ago | wtvq.com | Sydney St. Claire

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — With school out for the summer, the Lexington Public Library has officially launched its annual “Summer at the Library” program—an initiative designed to keep children engaged in reading and learning throughout the summer break. The program, which has been running for more than 30 years, aims to help students avoid the so-called “summer slump” and continue building academic and social skills.
Car found, search for missing teens continues

3 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Sydney St. Claire

LEXINGTON, Ky. ( ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The search for two missing teenagers who are considered to be in danger continues, police are asking the public for help. 15-year-old Aoun Basboos and 16-year-old Ali Naqvi were last seen on Sunday getting into a vehicle associated with a shots-fired call. The car, a white Acura ILX, was found Thursday night, at the Loradale Market on Russell Cave Road. However, the boys were not found.
Hunger reaches record levels in central and eastern Kentucky, study shows

3 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Sydney St. Claire

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) –A new report from Feeding America’s “Map the Meal Gap” study shows hunger has surged to the highest levels ever recorded in central and eastern Kentucky. God’s Pantry Food Bank, which serves 50 counties across the region, says nearly 20 percent of people are now facing food insecurity—impacting more than 280,000 Kentuckians. The food bank says this includes 19 of the most food-insecure counties in the nation.
Police investigating after person robbed at knifepoint

3 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Sydney St. Claire

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police are investigating after someone was robbed at knifepoint Saturday afternoon. According to police, just after 3 p.m., officers were called to the Sportsman Motel on Winchester Road. They say someone was robbed at knifepoint. Nobody was hurt. No arrests have been made. The investigation remains ongoing.
Woman found dead on I-64, police investigating

3 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Sydney St. Claire

SHELBY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a woman was found dead on I-64 Friday night. According to the Shelby County Coroner, dispatch received several reports of a body lying near mile marker 26 eastbound around 9:40 p.m.Upon arrival, police say they found 24-year-old Brianna Perry of Lexington dead in the roadway. The cause of death is under investigation. We’ll keep you updated as this story develops.
Drowning investigation underway

3 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Sydney St. Claire

LEE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Lee County Coroner’s Office is investigating a drowning after someone fell into the Kentucky River Saturday. According to the coroner’s office, they received a report about a person that fell in the South Fork of the Kentucky River near Beattyville. Resuscitation efforts were performed, but they were unsuccessful and the person was pronounced dead on the scene. The name of the victim hasn’t been released yet. The investigation is ongoing.
Baptist Health celebrates nurses during Nurse Appreciation Week

4 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Sydney St. Claire

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It is National Nurse Appreciation Week, with many businesses participating in the event by offering deals and discounts. Nurse Appreciation Week runs from May 6th through the 12th. Baptist Health Lexington held a celebration in honor of its nurses and show its appreciation. There was food, massage therapists, aroma therapy, therapy dogs, activities and prizes.
Officials continue search for missing boater

1 month ago | wtvq.com | Sydney St. Claire

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s been five days since 26-year-old John Myrick went missing after a boating accident on Laurel Lake near the KY 312 city dam. Several agencies now working together in an effort to find Myrick. Last Sunday, Myrick and his brother were fishing on Laurel Lake when their boat hit the dam, causing it to fill up with water and capsize. The brother was able to make to shore, but the search for John continues.
Franklin County middle school holds emotional memorial for brothers killed in house fire

1 month ago | wtvq.com | Sydney St. Claire

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Bondurant Middle School is honoring the lives of two teenage brothers who died in a tragic house fire last week. A memorial service is being held Wednesday night inside the school’s gymnasium, where classmates, teachers, and staff are gathering to remember 13-year-old Bently Maxwell Fields and 15-year-old Rylan Austin Fields. The Franklin County Coroner’s Office confirmed the boys’ identities on Monday.
One man arrested in connection with deadly Franklin Co. fire

1 month ago | wtvq.com | Sydney St. Claire

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – In Franklin County, one man has been arrested in connection with a deadly fire that took the lives of two teenage boys. “The investigation has led to the arrest of 44-year-old Dustin fields for arson in the first degree,” said Chief Deputy Dwayne Depp. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office other charges could be added later.