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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EKU men's basketball picks up Saint Francis transfer Cranford

1 day ago | wtvq.com | Forrest Tucker

Second offseason addition for the Colonels RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Juan Cranford Jr, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound guard from Saint Francis, is the newest member of Head Coach A.W. Hamilton’s Eastern Kentucky men’s basketball team. In over 30 games as a freshman for the Red Flash, Cranford averaged 10.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals per game. He made 45% of his shots from the field and was a 39% shooter from distance.
Duke Tobin mum on Trey Hendrickson's future heading into the NFL Draft

2 days ago | wtvq.com | Forrest Tucker

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said Monday he had no update on All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who has requested a trade and has an uncertain status with the team for 2025. “I’m glad he’s here,” Tobin said. “I don’t have any new information on what the future holds for him. He’s a guy that I have a lot of respect for.”The Bengals gave permission to Hendrickson to seek a trade in March.
Sean Woods named boys basketball Head Coach at Scott County

2 days ago | wtvq.com | Forrest Tucker

Woods fills the shoes left by former Head Coach Steve Helton GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Former Kentucky player and college coaching veteran, Sean Woods, is the new Head Coach for Scott County’s boy’s basketball team. Woods, a former coach with seven NCAA programs, is tasked with turning around a Cardinal program that ended with a 6-21 record last season.
Local leaders remark on the life, legacy of Pope Francis

2 days ago | wtvq.com | Ana Medina

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Lacrosse is making its KHSAA debut this spring and growing in popularity

4 days ago | wtvq.com | Forrest Tucker

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Lacrosse has been played in North America since native tribes gathered to use the sport to prepare men for war as early as the 12th century. In the Bluegrass, the sport is not as deeply rooted, but that may change soon as interest in tlacrosse is growing throughout Lexington. You Never Forget Your FirstThis spring season is the first ever that lacrosse is a Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) sanctioned sport.
Church damaged by floods still finding a way to celebrate Easter

6 days ago | wtvq.com | Walker Simmons

Frankfort's Bellepoint Community Church relocates services after severe flooding earlier this month FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Heading into Easter weekend, some church services are looking different this year as the historic flooding earlier this month continues to have an impact. As Easter Sunday services begin across the Commonwealth, some congregations are having to gather in different locations.
Lexington SC's women's team staying optimistic during four game slump

6 days ago | wtvq.com | Forrest Tucker

Greens are 1-4-1 under Interim Manager Sam Stockley LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- In the USL Super League, Lexington Sporting Club has had a rough first season spending most of the campaign in the bottom half of the table. The Girls in Green are on a four match losing streak with a loss to Spokane this week, 3-0. In those four games, 14 goals have been scored against them.
Morehead State women's golf wins conference title by 29 strokes

6 days ago | wtvq.com | Forrest Tucker

Third-largest winning margin in OVC history MUSCLE SHOALS, Al. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Morehead State women’s golf are OVC Champions after winning the conference tournament by 29 strokes in Alabama this week. Head Coach Stephanie Barker, the conference’s Coach of the Year, had her team in a comfortable 13 and 18 stroke lead after the first and second rounds to glide into first place and capture the Eagles’ third title in women’s golf.
What Kenny Brooks is saying about his Kentucky women's basketball transfers so far

6 days ago | wtvq.com | Forrest Tucker

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Tonie Morgan, Asia Boone and Josie Gilvin are the three new additions so far for Kentucky women’s basketball. Head Coach Kenny Brooks has brought them in to help progress his team to the second year of his tenure. Josie Gilvin- Senior Guard | Western KentuckyThe Louisville native joins the Cats after three years in Bowling Green. The 6 foot tall guard is an all-conference defensive standout and coming off of her most productive season yet.
Legendary ESPN Broadcaster Lee Corso to work his final College GameDay show on August 30

1 week ago | wtvq.com | Forrest Tucker

Corso to retire after a 38 season career as a panelist on the show. BRISTOL, Ct. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Lee Corso, the legendary ESPN broadcaster and former coach, will make his final headgear pick on College GameDay on Saturday, August 30 which is Week One of the 2025 season. Corso, who turns 90-years-old in August, has been on the program since it started in 1987.