WTVQ-TV (Lexington, KY)

WTVQ-DT is the ABC-affiliated TV station serving Lexington, Kentucky. The station offers a variety of news programs throughout the day, airing from 5am to 7am, 9am to 10am, 12pm to 1pm, 5pm to 6:30pm, 10pm to 10:30pm, and 11pm to 11:30pm.

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The search is on for escaped inmate in Madison County

4 days ago | wtvq.com | Russ Geller

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center in Madison County. Authorities say 28-year-old Jarod Barnes walked away from the facility around 6:45 p.m. Sunday. He was last seen wearing a white tank top, black sweatpants, and white tennis shoes. Barnes has several tattoos on his chest and arms, according to investigators.
Harmful algae found at Herrington Lake

1 week ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

State officials urge caution around the water this weekend HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A warning is in place at Herrington Lake as harmful algae blooms have been detected in the water. State officials are advising anyone heading to the lake this weekend to be on the lookout for blue-green algae, which experts say can pose health risks to both people and pets.
Dry weather pattern kicks in to welcome the summer season

1 week ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

Afternoon highs should run into the low 90s as heat builds in this weekend After a stormy Wednesday night that brought some gusty winds and pockets of heavy rain, Thursday offered a bit of a breather—but not a total break. A few scattered showers and storms lingered through the day as a slow-moving front crept across the region. Clouds hung tough during the morning, but we did manage to squeeze out some late-day sunshine.
Georgetown police issue safety reminders for online sales meetups

1 week ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Officers encourage use of ‘Green Zone’ to prevent thefts during meetups GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Georgetown Police Department is reminding people to stay safe when buying and selling items through online platforms like Facebook Marketplace. Police say it’s important to stay informed and cautious when arranging to meet someone for a transaction. It comes as officials say some recent meetings have gone wrong.
Storm chances begin to wind down into the late week

1 week ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

A frontal boundary will bring a welcome change in our weather pattern It’s been a steamy stretch across Central and Eastern Kentucky and Wednesday brought more of that classic late-spring humidity with highs topping out in the mid-80s. A few spotty storms tried to pop during the afternoon, but the main event is still ahead of us.
Legacy Business Park breaks ground in Lexington

1 week ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

City leaders say the project will bring nearly 1,700 jobs and millions in tax revenue LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Construction is now underway on the new Legacy Business Park, located between Georgetown Road and I-75. Mayor Linda Gorton, alongside other state leaders, broke ground on the 200-acre project Wednesday morning. City officials say the Legacy Business Park is one step closer to becoming a major addition for Lexington’s economy.
One month after deadly tornado, southern Kentucky communities still rebuilding with help from donations

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

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — It’s been one month since a historic and deadly tornado tore through parts of Laurel and Pulaski counties, killing 20 people and leaving dozens more injured. The recovery process has been slow, as residents begin the long journey of rebuilding homes, businesses, and lives. For many, the trauma of that night still lingers. Monroe Murphy, a survivor from Finley Trailer Park, recalls the moment the storm struck.
Stormy weather continues into the mid-week

1 week ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

Heavy rain and a few strong storms will be possible It’s been a stormy stretch across Central and Eastern Kentucky, and Tuesday kept the soggy trend going. Scattered showers and slow-moving thunderstorms dotted the region, bringing locally heavy downpours and some minor flooding concerns, especially in poor drainage areas. With the thick cloud cover and limited sunshine, most spots struggled to climb out of the upper 70s and low 80s—well below where we’ve been recently.
Woman arrested in connection to damage at Lexington coffee shop

1 week ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Salvador Sanchez shares how A Cup of Common Wealth continues to serve the community despite repeated vandalism LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Cup of Common Wealth in downtown Lexington is cleaning up after its store window was shattered over the weekend. The store’s founder, Salvador Sanchez, said it’s unfortunately not an uncommon occurrence. In fact, it has happened so frequently that the shop now sells T-shirts featuring the infamous shattered windows.
Unsettled weather pattern hangs tough the next few days

1 week ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

Look for more scattered showers and locally heavy downpours After a weekend that felt straight out of July—with warm, muggy air and scattered storms that brought downpours and even a few flooding issues—Monday brought more of the same for Central and Eastern Kentucky. That upper-level energy from the weekend finally began shifting east, but a new wave started working in from the southwest.