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Booker brands GOP Sen. Rand Paul as 'barrier' to progress
Democrat Charles Booker has railed against Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul as a “barrier” to progress in a solo appearance on statewide television. Booker touted his plans to expand health care access, defended his support for abortion rights and said…
9/11 steel to be repurposed in new memorial at Special Response Team headquarters in Somerset
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A piece of steel from the World Trade Center Twin Towers will be repurposed as a 9/11 Memorial outside the Somerset-Pulaski County Special Response Team's new headquarters. The memorial will feature two black, granite columns measuring…
Kentucky's Elle Smith hands off crown to new Miss USA
RENO, Nevada (WTVQ) -- Kentucky's Elle Smith handed off her crown to the next Miss USA Monday night in Reno. And the new title-holder is making history. She's R'Bonney Gabriel -- and marks the first Asian American woman to represent…
Man who died in Versailles Road motorcycle crash identified
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – 10/4/22, 7:59 a.m. Dylan George, a 25-year-old man, died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Fayette County Coroner's Office. He was not wearing a helmet. His death was ruled accidental. 10/4/22, 7:54 a.m. The…
Preparations underway for Keeneland Fall Meet, Breeder's Cup
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Keeneland's beginning a very busy fall season starting Friday, with not just its regular Fall Meet, but also preparing for the Breeder's Cup World Championship in November. According to Keeneland spokesperson Kara Heissenbuttel, this meet is…
Former Kentucky lawmaker sentenced to prison in fraud case
LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Former Kentucky lawmaker Robert Goforth was sentenced Monday to two years and one month in federal prison for health care fraud and money laundering. Goforth, who resigned from the Kentucky House in 2021, also faces two…
Lexington woman given 42 months for wire fraud, money laundering
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Lexington woman was sentenced to 42 months in prison last week for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. Jyoti Agrawal, 51, was a co-owner of ScienceTomorrow, with Subhadarshi Nayak. In December…
"It's human violence": Second community gun violence forum
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - City leaders and activists in Lexington host the city's second gun violence forum. This comes just a few weeks after the city held a news conference about the recent uptick in crime. Almost a month ago,…
15,000 books collected for Eastern Kentucky libraries
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Thanks to the International Book Project, Eastern Kentucky will receive more than 15,000 books to replenish libraries damaged by July flooding. The book drive for Eastern Kentucky took place between Sept. 12-16, with books still being…
Goble sentenced to 5 years probation on perjury charge
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Former Scott County Coroner John Goble was sentenced Monday to five years probation on a perjury charge. The sentencing comes a week after he was sentenced on federal charges for his role in stealing and storing…
Kentucky’s Hank the Horse moves up in America’s Favorite Pet contest
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Kentucky's Hank the Horse has moved up to the quarterfinals of America's Favorite Pet contest! Voting for this next round of competition begins Monday and runs through Oct. 13 at americasfavpet.com/2022/hank-the-horse. Hank, a Tennesse walking horse,…
Ex-president of Kentucky college files lawsuit over firing
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The former president of a small Kentucky college who was fired after allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct involving employees has filed a lawsuit against the school claiming defamation and breach of contract. An attorney…
Local freight company collecting donations for Florida hurricane victims
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Lexington freight company is collecting donations to give to those in need in Florida. Jeff Ireland, the terminal manager for the Lexington Yellow Terminal says they're asking people to drop off donations this week to…
Trump launches direct attack on McConnell ahead of midterm elections
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Former President Donald Trump directly ridiculed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on social media Friday, saying the Kentucky Republican had a "death wish" for supporting "Democrat sponsored bills." It came hours after congress approved -- and President…
NAACP calls for Cameron's resignation
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The state's largest branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is calling for the resignation of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. The Louisville organization made the announcement Friday, Sept. 30, sending a…
Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee releases results
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) - New data is suggesting that Kentuckians overwhelmingly support the legalization of medical marijuana here in the Bluegrass. Governor Andy Beshear's Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee released their findings Friday. The committee traveled the state over the summer…
5 people hospitalized after ambulance, pickup truck wreck
MONTICELLO, Ky. (WTVQ) - In Wayne County, a car wreck between a pickup truck and ambulance Saturday sent 5 people to the hospital. The Monticello Police Department says at 5:12 Saturday afternoon, the ambulance and pickup truck crashed at the…
Health fair provides information for Lexington's Hispanic community
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- On the same weekend the annual Latino Festival of Lexington made its return, so did a very important resource for the Hispanic community. The Feria de Salud- or health fair- returned to Masterson Station Park. It provides…
Roads clear after 'serious' crash on Alumni Drive
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Roads are now clear after a serious crash Tuesday night near the University of Kentucky's campus. Lexington Police Department confirmed the crash happened around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Alumni Drive and Tates Creek Road.…
Mamm and a Movie, a night of 'fun and education' for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Baptist Health Lexington and the Kentucky Theatre have teamed up to host Mamm and a Movie next week in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mamm and a Movie will be held at the Kentucky Theatre…
Family leaves Florida home to stay with sister in central Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - A Lexington family is hosting some extended family members from Florida after their community was hit by Hurricane Ian. While they don't know how long they'll stay in Lexington, they're grateful to have family to lean…
KY Music Hall of Fame speaks on death of country star Loretta Lynn
LEXINGTON, Ky, (WTVQ) - Loretta Lynn, a legend in country music, and Eastern Kentucky native, died Tuesday morning at the age of 90. Her family releasing a statement on her passing, saying: "Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully…
BCTC breaks ground on new Newtown North Campus building
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Bluegrass Community and Technical College broke ground Tuesday on its new Newtown North Campus building. The building is 26,000 square feet and it will move the college's dentistry and cosmetology programs to its Newtown Pike campus.…
Kentucky Derby Museum, Indiana dad team up for rare bourbon auction to find cure for son
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- An Indiana father has teamed up with the Kentucky Derby Museum to auction off his rare collections of bourbon to help find a cure for his 3-year-old son who has cystic fibrosis. Wyatt Perdue is living…
Sawyer's officially opens in new location
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A popular lexington restaurant that's been closed for more than a year is reopening in a new location. A ribbon-cutting was held Tuesday at the new Sawyer's Downtown Grill and Bar, which is now located in…
Boonesboro Boogie Car Show rides back to town
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Boonesboro Boogie Car Show is riding back into town this weekend. The car show will be held at Fort Boonesborough State Park on Oct. 7-9. More than 1,000 cars are expected and food and swap…
Wolfe County addressing 'series issue' of teen vaping
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) -- An Eastern Kentucky school district is sounding the alarm about student vaping. The Wolfe County Board of Education sent out a notice to parents and guardians Monday about a vaping trend in the county. The…
Booker brands GOP Sen. Rand Paul as 'barrier' to progress
Democrat Charles Booker has railed against Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul as a “barrier” to progress in a solo appearance on statewide television. Booker touted his plans to expand health care access, defended his support for abortion rights and said…
9/11 steel to be repurposed in new memorial at Special Response Team headquarters in Somerset
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A piece of steel from the World Trade Center Twin Towers will be repurposed as a 9/11 Memorial outside the Somerset-Pulaski County Special Response Team's new headquarters. The memorial will feature two black, granite columns measuring…
Kentucky's Elle Smith hands off crown to new Miss USA
RENO, Nevada (WTVQ) -- Kentucky's Elle Smith handed off her crown to the next Miss USA Monday night in Reno. And the new title-holder is making history. She's R'Bonney Gabriel -- and marks the first Asian American woman to represent…
Man who died in Versailles Road motorcycle crash identified
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – 10/4/22, 7:59 a.m. Dylan George, a 25-year-old man, died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Fayette County Coroner's Office. He was not wearing a helmet. His death was ruled accidental. 10/4/22, 7:54 a.m. The…
Preparations underway for Keeneland Fall Meet, Breeder's Cup
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Keeneland's beginning a very busy fall season starting Friday, with not just its regular Fall Meet, but also preparing for the Breeder's Cup World Championship in November. According to Keeneland spokesperson Kara Heissenbuttel, this meet is…
Former Kentucky lawmaker sentenced to prison in fraud case
LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Former Kentucky lawmaker Robert Goforth was sentenced Monday to two years and one month in federal prison for health care fraud and money laundering. Goforth, who resigned from the Kentucky House in 2021, also faces two…
Lexington woman given 42 months for wire fraud, money laundering
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A Lexington woman was sentenced to 42 months in prison last week for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. Jyoti Agrawal, 51, was a co-owner of ScienceTomorrow, with Subhadarshi Nayak. In December…
"It's human violence": Second community gun violence forum
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - City leaders and activists in Lexington host the city's second gun violence forum. This comes just a few weeks after the city held a news conference about the recent uptick in crime. Almost a month ago,…
Theft suspect identified, payment issue resolved: KSP
SEDALIA, Ky. (WTVQ) 10/4/22 The suspect has been identified and payment "has been resolved" between the suspect and the business, according to KSP. 10/3/22 Kentucky State Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a theft suspect who they…
Man identified in fatal house fire in McLean County
SACRAMENTO, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The man who died in a house fire on Oct. 1 in Sacramento has been identified as 69-year-old Jeff Helm. According to Kentucky State Police, the fire was reported around 8:45 a.m. in the 300 block…
15,000 books collected for Eastern Kentucky libraries
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Thanks to the International Book Project, Eastern Kentucky will receive more than 15,000 books to replenish libraries damaged by July flooding. The book drive for Eastern Kentucky took place between Sept. 12-16, with books still being…
'She called me and she was crying': Former Racing Louisville FC player felt helpless while supporting teammate
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS) — Brooke Hendrix and Erin Simon are close. They played together in England and got to do so again at Racing Louisville FC. That’s where Hendrix tried to support her friend as an abusive culture trapped them…
The most popular Halloween candy in Kentucky? Reese's
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The most popular Halloween candy in Kentucky is Reese's, according to a map by candystore.com. Over 15 years' worth of sales data was analyzed, putting the peanut butter and chocolate candy sold by nearly 70,000 pounds…
'Trailblazing Kentuckian': Condolences pour in for country queen Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music, died at 90. Condolences came pouring in from…
Loretta Lynn, coal miner's daughter and country queen, dies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Loretta Lynn, the Kentucky coal miner’s daughter whose frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music, has died. She was…
Reminder: peak season for deer-vehicle crashes is here
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- October, November and December is peak season for deer-vehicle crashes in Kentucky, the state's Transportation Cabinet is reminding residents, saying about half of such crashes occur during those last three months of the year. Shorter days…
Plan aims to help more Kentucky adults attend college
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has released a statewide plan aimed at removing barriers preventing adults from returning to college or enrolling for the first time. Kentucky has one of the nation’s lowest workforce participation…
Abuse in women’s pro soccer league was systemic, report says
An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players, according to a report released Monday. “Abuse…
KYTC releases draft Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan for public feedback
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is asking residents for their opinion on its 2022-45 Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan to support a multi-modal network. The comment period opened Monday and will be available until Nov. 2 at GetThereTogetherKY.org.…
Tree monsters statues welcome parkgoers
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Along Lake Malone, Kentucky, something is in the woods. Over at Wayne's Place, Katie Bowersock has seen them... "Hooo! Oh my gosh!" "I wouldn't know an exact name for it." Allee Mallory at the Spillway's seen them…
Trump launches direct attack on McConnell ahead of midterm elections
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Former President Donald Trump directly ridiculed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on social media Friday, saying the Kentucky Republican had a "death wish" for supporting "Democrat sponsored bills." It came hours after congress approved -- and President…
Kentucky State Police accepting applications for troopers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Applications are being accepted this month for people who want to become Kentucky State Police troopers. State police say current law enforcement officers also may apply for the accelerated program. The deadline to apply is Oct.…
NAACP calls for Cameron's resignation
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The state's largest branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is calling for the resignation of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. The Louisville organization made the announcement Friday, Sept. 30, sending a…
Vine Grove unveils first-ever Narcan vending machine in Kentucky
VINE GROVE, Ky. (WTVQ) -- The first-ever Narcan vending machine in Kentucky is now operating in a Hardin County city. The Vine Grove Police Department on Thursday unveiled the vending machine, which allows a person to retrieve one package (containing…
Adams: Kentucky voter registration surges in August
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- After two years of flatlined voter registration, Kentucky is seeing a surge with nearly 10,000 people registering to vote in August, Secretary of State Michael Adams says. August saw 9,631 voters registering in Kentucky. Republican registrants…
98.64% of Kentuckians want medical marijuana legalized, advisory committee says
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Nearly 99 percent of Kentuckians want medical marijuana legalized in the state, according to a report from the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee. Of 3,539 responses to an online feedback form conducted by the advisory…
Window and door manufacturer locating plant in Kentucky
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A new production and distribution facility in Kentucky will bring an investment of over $16 million and 203 full-time jobs to Hopkinsville. Gov. Andy Beshear's office says Elevate Windows and Doors LLC will use an existing…
Riverview expanding coal operations in western Kentucky
HENDERSON, Ky. (AP) - A coal company is building a new facility in western Kentucky. Riverview Coal LLC operates a massive underground coal mine in Union County. The Kentucky governor's office says the new $35 million facility will be built…
Kentucky recoups $15M from Bevin administration’s mill investment
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- A $15 million investment made by former governor Matt Bevin for an aluminum mill in northeastern Kentucky that never materialized was recouped, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday during his Team Kentucky update. The land, which was…
Caution urged ahead of wildfire hazard season beginning Oct. 1
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) -- Gov. Andy Beshear is urging Kentuckians to be cautious as wildfire hazard season begins on Oct. 1. That day also brings outdoor burning restrictions to the state. The Commonwealth's outdoor burning law (KRS149.400) prohibits burning between…
Trial dates pushed back for former officers federally charged in Breonna Taylor case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS) -- The trial dates for two of the former Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) officers charged in connection with Breonna Taylor's death have been pushed back, officials said. Judge Charles Simpson said the original schedule to have fired Det. Joshua…
'Best Before' labels scrutinized as food waste concerns grow
As awareness grows around the world about the problem of food waste, one culprit in particular is drawing scrutiny: “best before” labels. Manufacturers have used the labels for decades to estimate peak freshness. Unlike “use by” labels, which are found on…
Poll: 90% of adults say mental health is crisis in US
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- Do you think there's a mental health crisis in this country? If you said yes -- you're not alone. Nine out of 10 adults think theU.S. is in a crisis, according to a new CNN/Kaiser Family Foundation…
US to require more rest between shifts for flight attendants
Flight attendants are about to get an extra hour of required rest between shifts. The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that it will require the workers to get at least 10 hours off between shifts, fulfilling a requirement that Congress…
The Onion and the Supreme Court. Not a parody
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Onion has some serious things to say in defense of parody. The satirical site that manages to persuade people to believe the absurd has filed a Supreme Court brief in support of a man who was…
You'll be paying more for a Christmas tree this year
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- A symbol of Christmas cheer will cost more this year. Christmas tree farms say people can expect to pay more for their perfect tree this year. A survey of 55 wholesale Christmas tree growers found 71 percent…
Herschel Walker paid for girlfriend's abortion, report says
DUNWOODY, Ga. (AP) - A new report says Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker paid for an abortion for his girlfriend in 2009. Walker has vehemently opposed abortion rights and calls the accusation in The Daily Beast a “flat-out lie."…
Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don't skip your flu shot
Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don’t skip your flu shot this fall -- and seniors, ask for a special extra-strength kind. After flu hit historically low levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be poised for a comeback. The main clue: A…
Fraud, scam cases increasing on Zelle, Senate report finds
NEW YORK (AP) - Incidents of fraud and scams are occurring more often on the popular peer-to-peer payment service Zelle, according to a report issued Monday by the office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, giving the public its first glimpse into…
Supreme Court welcomes the public again, and a new justice
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is beginning its new term, welcoming the public back to the courtroom and hearing arguments for the first time since issuing a landmark ruling stripping away women’s constitutional protections for abortion. Monday’s session also is the first time new Justice…
Trevor Noah leaving The Daily Show
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- The Daily Show host Trevor Noah has announced he will step away from the anchor desk. In a video statement shared on Twitter Thursday, Noah said that after seven years as host of the comedy central satirical…
Unpaid internships face new scrutiny as barriers to careers
The value of an internship is unmistakable. It teaches marketable skills, it builds professional networks, and it helps students test-drive careers. But the benefits are not available to all: Close to half of all internships are unpaid, putting them out…
GOP states sue Biden administration over student loan plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Six Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration in an effort to halt its plan to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans, accusing it of overstepping its executive powers. It’s at least the second…
Queen Elizabeth II's cause of death was old age
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- The queen's cause of death? Old age. National Records of Scotland shared Queen Elizabeth II's death certificate Thursday, showing she died at 3:10 p.m. on Sept. 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The cause of death is…
State department advises US citizens to leave Russia
(ABC NEWS) -- American citizens are being advised by the U.S. State Department to get out of Russia immediately. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has issued an alert, saying "severe limitations" could prevent it from assisting U.S. citizens still in…
‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper Coolio dies at age 59
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop’s biggest names of the 1990s with hits including “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” died Wednesday at age 59, his manager said. Coolio died at the Los Angeles home of…
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in southwestern Florida as massive Category 4 storm
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Hurricane Ian has made landfall in southwestern Florida as a massive Category 4 storm. About 2.5 million people had been ordered to evacuate the area before the storm hit the coast on Wednesday with maximum…
Biden to oil industry: Don’t raise prices as hurricane nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday warned oil and gas companies against increasing prices for consumers as Hurricane Ian neared landfall along Florida’s southwest coast. “Do not, let me repeat, do not use this as an excuse to raise gasoline…
Hurricane Ian nears Florida landfall with 155 mph winds
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., (AP) — Hurricane Ian rapidly intensified as it neared landfall along Florida’s southwest coast Wednesday morning, gaining top winds of 155 mph (250 kph), just shy of the most dangerous Category 5 status. Damaging winds and rain lashed the…
McDonald's selling happy meals to adults
(CNN NEWSOURCE) -- McDonald's Happy Meals are iconic . The specially-designed box with a hamburger, fries and a toy inside was, and still is, a special treat for many kids. And for a limited time -- you can relive the…
States get final OK to build highway EV charging network
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attention, potential car buyers: New electric vehicle charging stations are on their way to highway locations near you. All 50 states received final approval Tuesday to begin construction on a first nationwide network of EV charging stations that places one roughly…
