Walker Simmons

Lexington

Morning News Anchor at WTVQ-TV (Lexington, KY)

Host of Good Morning Kentucky and Reporter for ABC 36 | SU Alum 🍊

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Kentucky honors fallen officers at memorial ceremony

2 days ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Gov. Andy Beshear joins families and law enforcement to remember two who died in the line of duty RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Commonwealth paused to honor the lives of two Kentucky law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty on Thursday. At the Department of Criminal Justice Training Center in Richmond, a solemn crowd of officers, community members, and state leaders, including Governor Andy Beshear, gathered to pay tribute.
Cicada swarm overwhelms Richmond: “They're everywhere”

3 days ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Three species emerge at once in rare 17-year event swarming Central Kentucky RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The nonstop screeching of cicadas has become the soundtrack to life across Central Kentucky as a rare insect invasion takes over the region. In Richmond, residents say they’ve had enough. “They’re everywhere, I mean the on the ground, they’re on your fence, and they fly on you,” said Lottie Williams, a longtime Richmond resident.
God's Pantry Food Bank surprised with free breakfast sandwiches

4 days ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

McDonald's Franchise hands out Egg McMuffins and 400 coupons to volunteers and food recipients LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Tuesday National Egg Day, and a popular fast food chain used the occasion to surprise a Lexington organization. Members at God’s Pantry Food Bank were treated to a complimentary breakfast courtesy of the McDonald’s. McDonald’s franchise owner Denise Long and her team handed out free Egg McMuffins to those serving at the food bank Tuesday morning.
Dozens of FEMA centers open statewide after months of severe weather

5 days ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky has endured multiple fatal weather events in 2025, from historic flooding to devastating tornadoes, including the most recent tornado in Washington County. In response, FEMA has opened more than 30 Disaster Recovery Centers across the state, providing essential support to thousands of Kentuckians.
Wildlife rescuer works to rebuild after deadly tornado

1 week ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Nearly two weeks after the deadly tornado in London, Kentucky, stories of survival and community support keep emerging LONDON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Tonya Poindexter lives along the trail of destruction left behind by the deadly tornado that tore through London nearly two weeks ago. She was inside her home when it struck. “It like replays in my mind all the time,” said Poindexter, the founder of Wilderness Trail Wildlife Center.
Fallen service members honored with Memorial Day ceremony in Frankfort

1 week ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Families gather as 22 names are added to the Kentucky National Guard Memorial FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Communities across Kentucky paused on Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. A solemn ceremony was held at the entrance of the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, where veterans, active military members, state leaders, and community members gathered to pay tribute to the men and women who died in service.
Memorial Day weekend kicks off with high travel numbers

2 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

More than 500,000 Kentuckians expected to hit the road as summer travel season kicks off LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Memorial Day travel weekend is officially underway, marking the unofficial start of summer. Nationwide, more than 39 million drivers are expected to hit the roads, including around 500,000 Kentuckians, according to AAA. While that’s still a high number, experts say the year-over-year growth is starting to slow.
Tornado survivors now brace for more severe storms

2 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Residents still reeling from Friday’s destruction prepare for another round of potential dangerous weather LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Some Kentuckians are facing a brutal double threat: the devastation from Friday’s tornado—and the possibility of another storm on the horizon. In hard-hit neighborhoods, the wreckage is still fresh. Homes are shattered, lives are upended, and now communities are bracing for more potential severe weather.
Lexington vets caring for cat after man allegedly bit off her ears

3 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Pulaski County man charged in case that left a cat with missing ears LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A cat named ‘Bunny’ is beginning a long road to recovery in Lexington after authorities say she was abused. A man allegedly bit off the cat’s ears. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Zachary Rollins is charged with the torture of a dog or cat after being accused of biting off the cat’s ears.
Chrome Book trend damaging school laptops

1 month ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Kentucky districts report destroyed devices, injuries linked to viral social media challenge LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – An online trend that’s gaining traction nationwide is having serious impacts at Kentucky schools. The so-called “Chromebook trend” is leading students to destroy expensive school property by inserting metal objects into their Chromebook ports, causing the devices to short out, smoke, and sometimes catch fire.