Rockcastle County Schools cancel classes March 13 and 16 due to illness - WTVQ Rockcastle County Schools announced classes will not be held March 13 and March 16 due to illness affecting students and staff.

Rockcastle County Schools announced classes will not be in session Friday, March 13, and Monday, March 16 due to widespread illness. www.wtvq.com/rockcastle-county-school...

Laken Snelling booked in Fayette County Detention Center on manslaughter charge - WTVQ Laken Snelling, who was indicted on March 10 by a Fayette County grand jury on first-degree manslaughter, was booked in the Fayette County Detention Center on Thursday.

Laken Snelling, who was indicted on March 10 by a Fayette County grand jury on first-degree manslaughter, was booked in the Fayette County Detention Center on Thursday. www.wtvq.com/laken-snelling-booked-in...

Murray man arrested in child sexual abuse material investigation - WTVQ Kentucky State Police arrested a Murray man accused of distributing child sexual abuse material online after executing a search warrant at his home.

A Murray man has been arrested following an investigation into the distribution of child sexual abuse material. www.wtvq.com/murray-man-arrested-in-c...

Crash involving semi shuts down outbound lanes of Newtown Pike in Lexington - WTVQ Lexington police say a crash involving a semi-truck and passenger vehicle has closed outbound lanes of Newtown Pike near Citation Boulevard.

A crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle has shut down lanes on Newtown Pike in Lexington. www.wtvq.com/crash-involving-semi-shu...

FCPS launches student auto program partnership with Jubilee Jobs and Valvoline - WTVQ Fayette County Public Schools students will service vehicles for Jubilee Jobs clients through a new automotive technology partnership at the Drive Center at The Hill.

Fayette County Public Schools is launching a new partnership designed to give students hands-on experience while helping members of the community. www.wtvq.com/fcps-launches-student-au...

Governor Beshear hosts 58th annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in Frankfort - WTVQ Governor Andy Beshear hosted the 58th Governor’s Prayer Breakfast at Kentucky State University, where the Hope Initiative received a faith and community service award.

Andy Beshear hosted the 58th annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning in Frankfort. www.wtvq.com/governor-beshear-hosts-5...

FCPS Deputy Superintendent Dr. Houston Barber announces September retirement - WTVQ Fayette County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Dr. Houston Barber plans to retire September 1 after nearly three decades in public education.

The deputy superintendent of Fayette County Public Schools has announced plans to retire from public education later this year. www.wtvq.com/fcps-deputy-superintende...

Kentucky lawmakers consider Alyssa’s Law to add panic alert systems in schools - WTVQ Kentucky lawmakers are considering Alyssa’s Law, a proposal that would install silent panic alert systems in schools to improve emergency response and safety.

Kentucky lawmakers are considering a new proposal they say could help make schools across the Commonwealth safer. www.wtvq.com/kentucky-lawmakers-consi...

Kentucky State Police searching for wanted man in Paducah area - WTVQ Kentucky State Police in Mayfield are asking for the public’s help locating Joshua Hunt, who is wanted for failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements.

Kentucky State Police in Mayfield are asking for the public’s help locating a wanted man. www.wtvq.com/kentucky-state-police-se...

Kentucky State Police searching for missing Grayson woman last seen in February - WTVQ Kentucky State Police are searching for 50-year-old Tessa Reeves, who was last seen February 14 at Bayso's Bar in Grayson.

Kentucky State Police are searching for a woman who has been missing since February. www.wtvq.com/kentucky-state-police-se...

Nicholasville police searching for missing 15-year-old Jayden Kash - WTVQ Nicholasville police are asking for the public’s help locating 15-year-old Jayden Kash, who was last seen leaving Providence School on Wednesday.

Nicholasville Police Department are asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager. www.wtvq.com/nicholasville-police-sea...

Corbin man indicted on rape and sexual abuse charges in Knox County - WTVQ The Knox County Sheriff's Department says a Corbin man has been indicted and arrested on rape and sexual abuse charges involving a victim under 12.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Department says a Corbin man has been arrested following a grand jury indictment connected to incidents dating back to 2020. www.wtvq.com/corbin-man-indicted-on-r...

Lexington Fire Department responds to working structure fire on Stratford Drive - WTVQ Lexington firefighters responded to a working structure fire on Stratford Drive. Officials say no injuries were reported and the scene remains active.

Crews with the Lexington Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Thursday at a home on Stratford Drive. www.wtvq.com/lexington-fire-departmen...

Kentucky advances in SEC tournament - WTVQ NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Wildcats advanced to the second round of the SEC Tournament with an 87–82 win over LSU on Wednesday. The last time these two teams met on the hardwood, Kentucky fell behind by as many as 18 points before battling back to win on a last-second 18-foot shot by Malachi Moreno in...

The Kentucky Wildcats advanced to the second round of the SEC Tournament with an 87–82 win over LSU on Wednesday. www.wtvq.com/kentucky-advances-in-sec...

Cold temperatures return ahead of a weekend warm up - WTVQ Cooler air settles into the Bluegrass today A much cooler and drier air mass is settling across the Bluegrass region Thursday morning after a strong cold front swept through Kentucky on Wednesday. The boundary, as of early morning, has pushed east of the Appalachian Mountains, while lingering clouds and cold northwest winds continue across the Ohio Valley. The last of...

Cold temperatures return ahead of a weekend warm up. www.wtvq.com/cold-temperatures-return...

Storms give way to cooler air into the late week - WTVQ After another spring-like day with strong winds and storms around, much cooler air is set to return to the Bluegrass into Thursday

Storms give way to cooler air into the late week. www.wtvq.com/storms-give-way-to-coole...

Hope Center of Lexington hosts Full Bloom fundraiser to support homelessness services - WTVQ The Hope Center of Lexington held a Full Bloom fundraising event where a portion of sales was donated to support programs for people experiencing homelessness in Central Kentucky.

The Hope Center of Lexington invited the community to shop for a cause during the Full Bloom fundraising event. www.wtvq.com/hope-center-of-lexington...

Keeneland unveils new paddock building ahead of spring meet - WTVQ Keeneland is introducing a new paddock building with five hospitality spaces ahead of its spring meet, offering fans more seating and race day experiences.

The upcoming spring meet at Keeneland will offer fans new ways to experience race day thanks to a major renovation project. www.wtvq.com/keeneland-unveils-new-pa...

Teen killed in three-vehicle crash on KY-88 in Green County - WTVQ Kentucky State Police say a 14-year-old was killed after losing control of a vehicle and crashing into two trucks on KY-88 in Green County. Several passengers were injured.

Kentucky State Police say a teenager was killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Kentucky 88 in Green County. www.wtvq.com/teen-killed-in-three-veh...

Injury crash shuts down Versailles Road at Man O War in Lexington - WTVQ Lexington police say an injury crash has closed inbound lanes of Versailles Road at Man O War Boulevard. The Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating.

A crash involving injuries has shut down several lanes near Versailles Road and Man O War Boulevard in Lexington Wednesday. www.wtvq.com/injury-crash-shuts-down-...

Donald Trump scheduled to visit Boone County logistics facility - WTVQ Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Verst Logistics contract packaging facility in Hebron Wednesday afternoon, according to the Republican Party of Kentucky.

Donald Trump is scheduled to make a stop in Boone County Wednesday afternoon. www.wtvq.com/donald-trump-scheduled-t...

Lexington police searching for man wanted on parole violation warrant - WTVQ Lexington police are asking for the public’s help locating 25-year-old Gage Cates, who is wanted on a parole violation warrant. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.

The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted on a parole violation warrant. www.wtvq.com/lexington-police-searchi...

Laurel County deputies ask for help identifying burglary suspect - WTVQ The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify a suspect connected to a burglary reported March 4 off Lynn Acres Road.

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect connected to a burglary investigation. www.wtvq.com/laurel-county-deputies-a...

Laurel County man arrested after alleged threats made inside church - WTVQ Laurel County deputies arrested a man accused of making threats inside a church, including statements about killing children, according to the sheriff’s office.

One man is facing charges after authorities say he made threats inside a church in Laurel County. www.wtvq.com/laurel-county-man-arrest...

Jackson County man indicted after missing child investigation in Pulaski County - WTVQ The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says a Jackson County man has been indicted following a missing child investigation that led to federal charges and a prison sentence.

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says a Jackson County man has been indicted following an investigation into a missing child report. www.wtvq.com/jackson-county-man-indic...

Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting in Guthrie - WTVQ Kentucky State Police say a man has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal shooting that left one person dead and another injured in Guthrie.

Kentucky State Police say a man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in Guthrie. www.wtvq.com/man-arrested-in-connecti...

Breeders' Cup World Championships returning to Keeneland in 2026 - WTVQ The Breeders' Cup World Championships will return to Keeneland in Lexington on October 30–31, 2026, with tickets going on sale to the public April 21.

The Breeders’ Cup World Championships will return to Keeneland Race Course on October 30–31, 2026. www.wtvq.com/breeders-cup-world-champ...

Kentucky American Water invests $72 million in infrastructure upgrades - WTVQ Kentucky American Water says it invested nearly $72 million in 2025 infrastructure upgrades to improve water reliability and quality across several Central Kentucky counties.

Kentucky American Water says it invested nearly $72 million in infrastructure improvements in 2025 to strengthen reliability and water quality for customers across its service areas. www.wtvq.com/kentucky-american-water-...

Gas line break closes downtown Lexington intersection - WTVQ A gas line break has closed the intersection of West High and South Mill streets in downtown Lexington. Officials say the closure could last through Wednesday afternoon.

A section of downtown Lexington is closed after an emergency gas line break. www.wtvq.com/gas-line-break-closes-do...

Arrest warrant issued for former University of Kentucky student indicted in newborn's death - WTVQ Laken Snelling was first arrested last August after a newborn was found dead at a home on Park Avenue.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a former University of Kentucky student who has been indicted in the death of a newborn. www.wtvq.com/arrest-warrant-issued-fo...