Lexington television station WTVQ sold to rival. What it means for ABC36
E.W. Scipps Co . in Cincinnati announced Wednesday it has reached an agreement to purchase WTVQ 36, the ABC affiliate in Lexington, from Morris Network Inc. for $15.8 million. Scripps already owns the NBC affiliate, WLEX 18 , creating a duopoly in the Lexington TV market. WKYT, Channel 27 , is owned by Gray Media...
FCPS investigating claims teacher used ‘highly inappropriate and offensive language’ in class
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - An investigation is underway after claims that a Lafayette High School teacher used “highly inappropriate and offensive language” in class, according to a letter sent to parents by Principal Anthony Orr. The letter, shared with WKYT Investigates, says it was sent to the parents...
Kentucky Athletics Director Hot Board: Top candidates to replace Mitch Barnhart
Mitch Barnhart’s near quarter-century long tenure at the University of Kentucky is coming to an end. For the first time since the early 2000s, the leadership at UK will conducting a job search for a new athletics director. A huge job in the SEC has opened. Who will be the next administrator and leader for the UK...
1 adult, 4 kids displaced overnight after garage fire on Kearney Ridge Blvd.
The Lexington Fire Department reported that a home fire on Kearney Ridge Boulevard Monday has left one adult and four kids displaced for the night.
Fayette Circuit judge calls removal petition ‘frivolous,’ asks committee to dismiss
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman has filed a response with the state impeachment committee calling a petition to remove her from the bench “legally deficient and frivolous,” according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. The petition, filed by former state Rep. Killian Timoney, accuses Goodman...
BBN slams Mark Pope’s timeout strategy as Aggies explode on a 36-6 run
Kentucky fans are out of patience with Mark Pope’s timeout management after the Wildcats allowed a 36-6 Texas A&M run in a 96-85 road loss.
Lexington fire units responding to structure fire on Centerville Lane Tuesday
The Lexington Fire Department is responding to a scene in the 1100 block of Centerville Lane where LEX 18 captured heavy smoke and fire in the area.
Dave Baker’s time with the UK Sports Network comes to an end, still going...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - WKYT Special Projects Coordinator and Sportscaster Dave Baker released the following statement about his time at the UK Sports Network. At the end of April, I’ll celebrate my 44th year at WKYT. I began here as an intern and was hired full time a week before my graduation from Georgetown...
Statewide tornado drill scheduled Wednesday as part of Kentucky Severe Weather Awareness Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentuckians will hear tornado sirens Wednesday morning as part of the annual statewide tornado drill during Severe Weather Awareness Week. Officials say the drill is scheduled for 10:07 a.m. Wednesday. During the exercise, the National Weather Service will issue a test tornado...
Deputy shot, bodycam hit
A deputy is recovering after being shot because his body-worn camera stopped a potentially fatal bullet. (WKMG, VOLUSIA SHERIFF'S OFFICE, CNN)
