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Stoops speaks on Kentucky's loss to No. 22 Texas - WTVQ
10/20/2025

Stoops speaks on Kentucky's loss to No. 22 Texas - WTVQ

Categories: Football, Solid Blue, Sports Tags: ABC 36 Sports, Football, solid blue report

Blustery Sunday brings big weather changes across Central and Eastern Kentucky - WTVQ
10/19/2025

Blustery Sunday brings big weather changes across Central and Eastern Kentucky - WTVQ

After a stormy and blustery start to Sunday, calmer and cooler conditions are on the way with sunshine returning to start the new week.

Two killed, others hospitalized after three-vehicle crash in Bourbon County - WTVQ
10/19/2025

Two killed, others hospitalized after three-vehicle crash in Bourbon County - WTVQ

Two people were killed and others hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash Friday evening on Kentucky 627 in Bourbon County. The victims’ names have not been released.

Rescue crews respond after boat takes on water at Lake Cumberland - WTVQ
10/19/2025

Rescue crews respond after boat takes on water at Lake Cumberland - WTVQ

The Somerset-Pulaski County Rescue Squad says a boat that struck an object on Lake Cumberland was safely towed to shore Saturday with no injuries reported. Officials are reminding boaters to stay alert as lake levels drop.

A stormy Sunday brings a big weather change ahead - WTVQ
10/19/2025

A stormy Sunday brings a big weather change ahead - WTVQ

A strong cold front sweeps across the region overnight, bringing showers, storms, and gusty winds before clearing skies and cooler air settle in for the start of the week.

Kentucky falls to Texas in low scoring overtime battle - WTVQ
10/19/2025

Kentucky falls to Texas in low scoring overtime battle - WTVQ

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky drops their ninth straight SEC game in a heartbreaking overtime loss against Texas at Kroger Field on Saturday Night 16-13. The Wildcat defense held Texas quarterback Arch Manning to 132 yards and no touchdowns. Kentucky failed to capitalize on multiple ...

Wi******er police investigating apparent murder-suicide - WTVQ
10/19/2025

Wi******er police investigating apparent murder-suicide - WTVQ

Wi******er police say a man shot and killed a woman before turning the gun on himself during an apparent murder-suicide Friday evening on West Side Drive.

Lane closures coming to West Maxwell Street for paving project next week - WTVQ
10/19/2025

Lane closures coming to West Maxwell Street for paving project next week - WTVQ

West Maxwell Street in Lexington will have alternating lane closures from October 20–24 for milling and paving. Access to homes and businesses will remain open, but street parking will be unavailable.

week nine ENDZONE - WTVQ
10/18/2025

week nine ENDZONE - WTVQ

Categories: Endzone 2025, High School Sports, Sports Tags: abc 36 endzone, ABC 36 Sports, high school sports

Motorcyclist critically injured in Lexington crash - WTVQ
10/18/2025

Motorcyclist critically injured in Lexington crash - WTVQ

Lexington police say one person was critically injured in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash Thursday night at Lakewood and Chinoe Road. The cause remains under investigation.

Frankfort man accused of killing two sons in house fire appears in court - WTVQ
10/18/2025

Frankfort man accused of killing two sons in house fire appears in court - WTVQ

Dustin Fields, the Frankfort man accused of killing his two sons and the family dog in an April house fire, appeared in court for status hearings in two separate cases. Both sides are still awaiting reports from federal investigators.

Usher in new adventures - WTVQ
10/18/2025

Usher in new adventures - WTVQ

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