Covering news, weather & sports for Eastern and Central Kentucky. Have a story? ➡️ news36@wtvq.com / 859-294-3636
Lexington, Kentucky
- Tweets 92,030
- Following 426
- Followers 31,361
- Likes 697
A man has been arrested after Franklin County detectives say they stopped an alleged scam that could have cost a resident approximately $235,000. wtvq.com/franklin-county-dep…
1
1,005
A 70-year-old Clay City woman died and three of her grandchildren were injured after an ATV crash in Powell County Tuesday night, according to Kentucky State Police. wtvq.com/clay-city-woman-die…
680
Community members are invited to participate in the Lexington 9/11 Stair Climb at Kroger Field on Thursday as part of a tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. wtvq.com/lexington-9-11-stai…
1
399
The search for a man considered armed and dangerous continues in Irvington after KSP said he caused significant damage to vehicles in the area Wednesday morning. wtvq.com/search-continues-fo…
695
Kentucky will receive $358 million from a $17 billion settlement Meta is paying to resolve a landmark case over teen social media addiction. wtvq.com/kentucky-ag-talks-a…
1
544
Family members of a Lexington woman who was fatally stabbed after police say her ex-boyfriend crashed a FedEx truck into her home are remembering her as a devoted mother whose life centered on her 5-year-old wtvq.com/family-remembers-le…
609
A free fidget toy giveaway at 7Brew coffee locations across Kentucky, drew massive crowds Monday, sending lines spilling out of drive-thrus and onto surrounding roads. wtvq.com/7brews-free-brew-do…
1
518
Kentucky will receive $358 million from a $17 billion settlement Meta is paying to resolve a landmark case over teen social media addiction. wtvq.com/kentucky-ag-talks-a…
1
574
Two peafowl are waiting to be reunited with their owners after being found wandering through a Lexington neighborhood.
wtvq.com/peafowl-found-wande…
393
A calf was rescued from the Dix River in Jessamine County on Saturday after kayakers spotted the animal struggling in the water and called 911, according to the Jessamine County Fire District. wtvq.com/calf-rescued-from-d…
421
An 81-year-old man died Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle along U.S. 421 North in Harlan County, according to the Harlan County Coroner’s Office. wtvq.com/81-year-old-pedestr…
750
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and his allies to tone down their rhetoric after an armed man pushed through a crowd toward Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton at a fair Sunday. wtvq.com/kentucky-gov-andy-b…
2
597
Federal Public Assistance has been approved for at least 20 Kentucky counties affected by severe flooding that killed six people and caused widespread damage across the state in June, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday. wtvq.com/federal-aid-approve…
586
Data shows several Kentucky counties have seen a rise in charges since the implementation of House Bill 5, a law aimed at banning people from sleeping on public streets. wtvq.com/kentucky-camping-ba…
379
A letter from Beshear's office says the tariffs are fueling a "cost-of-living crisis" for Americans and harming signature Kentucky industries, such as agriculture, bourbon and coal. wtvq.com/gov-beshear-sends-l…
1
447
Ronald received a citation from Lancaster police. An officer stated Ronald struck him in the face on the right side with his left hand using a closed fist. Attorney Ephraim Helton disputed that account, noting a prior injury to Ronald's hand. wtvq.com/attorney-refutes-la…
1
590
The Catholic Action Center sent an urgent call Tuesday to the community for bottled water donations to help the homeless beat the heat. wtvq.com/?p=2581652&preview=…
481
A school bus carrying six students and an adult driver was involved in a crash Tuesday in Casey County, according to the county sheriff. wtvq.com/no-injuries-reporte…
578
The Little Red Blessing Food Box, a community food-sharing initiative launched in Lexington in 2020, is seeking monetary donations and volunteers to help expand its reach across Kentucky and eventually into other states. wtvq.com/little-red-blessing…
1
406
Rowan County officials say no company has approached the county about building a data center, but they're taking steps now in case one does. wtvq.com/rowan-county-approv…
1
442