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UPDATE: I-75 Southbound now back open following multi-vehicle accident
UPDATE: 2:00 P.M. LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Interstate I-75 is now back open following a multi-car accident Sunday morning. Police say the wreck was caused by a downpour, which led to drivers losing control of their vehicles. Officials are advising caution…
Scattered t-storms Sunday; heavy rain with a flooding threat next week
After heavy rainfall on Saturday afternoon, calm weather has returned to central and eastern Kentucky with only a few isolated showers overnight. We can expect the weather on Sunday to be…
Two More Mobile Registration Centers Open in Breathitt, Owsley Counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – FEMA has opened a second mobile registration center in Breathitt County and a new center in Owsley County to help Kentucky flood survivors who experienced uninsured loss from the flooding that began July 26. Center…
Lexington Mayor holds neighborhood summit
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Fayette County community got the chance Saturday to get an update on what's going on in city government through the mayor's neighborhood summit at the Lexington Senior Center. The summit included three break out session topics:…
"Rock Relief" fundraiser raises money, supplies for Eastern Kentucky flooding victims
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Kathy Hall didn't hear from her family in Knott County for days after the flooding. In fact, she didn't even know if they were still alive. "My uncle, he lost his home. Actually, his son, who lives in…
Happening Now: Raffle for Stanton, KY woman paralyzed in diving accident
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - A charity raffle is being held Saturday by Diamond Pressure Washing Services in Lexington for a Stanton Kentucky woman who was paralyzed during a swimming accident on Memorial Day weekend. 21-year-old Kayla Lacy has been in…
More rain this weekend with an isolated flooding threat
The work week ended on a soggy note with widespread showers and thunderstorms. Luckily, we were able to avoid significant flooding issues. Overnight tonight, temperatures will fall into the low 70s,…
Letcher County Coroner gifted vehicle after transport van destroyed in flooding
WHITESBURG, KY (WTVQ)- The recovery and cleanup continues in communities left devastated after last weeks flooding in eastern Kentucky. In Letcher County, homes and buildings have been emptied with many items unusable. The flood waters surprising many. "It come way…
Cajun Navy delivering food, supplies to Kentuckians in need
The nonprofit has been in Fleming-Neon the past couple days.
UPDATE: "Stable progess" being made as flood relief efforts continue in eastern Kentucky
UPDATE (8/5/22) - Gov. Andy Beshear held a Team Kentucky update on flood recovery efforts in eastern Kentucky saying the death toll remains 37. According to the governor, wellness checks are going to be underway all day Friday. State leaders…
White House: Biden to visit flood damage in eastern Kentucky
Biden will join Gov. Andy Beshear and first lady Britainy Beshear.
UPDATE: Victim identified in August Dr. shooting Friday morning
UPDATE: 8/6/2022 (WTVQ) LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The victim in the August Drive shooting on Friday morning has been identified. The Fayette Co. Coroner has identified the man as 44-year-old James Allen Palmatier. ------ UPDATE 8/5/22 AT 11:00 A.M.…
UPDATE: Semifinalists named for Kentucky Teacher of the Year award
Ky educators chosen for Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards will compete for Kentucky Teacher of the Year title.
Heavy rain possible into Friday, but mostly in Central and Western Kentucky
Rain and storms returned to Central and Western Kentucky on Thursday as a mid-level wave of energy tapped into all the moist air that is sitting right over our…
Flood victims now dealing with dangerous heat
JACKSON, Ky (WTVQ) - As residents in eastern Kentucky come to terms with the devastation left behind by last week's flooding, temperatures are now soaring to dangerous levels adding insult…
Gov. Beshear honors Lexington's emergency response crews for flooding recovery efforts
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The hard work of first responders continues as they help those affected by last week's flooding in eastern Kentucky. On Thursday, state leaders paid tribute to some of those local heroes. Governor Andy Beshear stopped by the…
Feds charge 4 police officers in fatal Breonna Taylor raid
Joshua Jaynes was arrested Thursday morning by federal agents, according to his attorney.
Kentucky State Police investigating fatal collision in McCreary County
STRUNK, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) - The Kentucky State Police Post 11 London responded to a fatal crash that occurred just after 2:30 pm on August 3, 2022. The accident happened on US27 South in the Strunk Community of McCreary County.…
State Police looking for 2 missing people in Breathitt County after flood
LOST CREEK, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 13 in Hazard is continuing to search for two individuals out of Breathitt County who have been missing since the historic flooding in eastern Kentucky that occurred on…
Spa offers massages, therapy to volunteers serving in flooded areas
EASTERN KENTUCKY (WTVQ)- The clean up continues in eastern Kentucky after the devastating floods killed 37 people and left many without homes. The efforts have left many tired and weary. Nancy Hutchinson is the chief executive officer with the Kentucky…
Backpack giveaway honors first Fayette County student who died from COVID-19
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Family, community, and back to school fun: that was the goal of a backpack giveaway Sunday at Whitney Young Park. The Summer Water Fun Day featuring CJ's first backpack and supply giveaway was held in honor of…
UPDATE: Additional counties in Eastern KY now eligible for FEMA assistance
UPDATE: FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE 08/07/2022)– Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Floyd, Knott, Owsley and Pike counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for debris removal and permanent work to repair public facilities that were damaged…
Disaster Recovery Centers open in Clay, Knott Counties for flood victims
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE)– A Disaster Recovery Center is open in Knott County to assist Kentucky flood survivors who experienced loss from the flooding that began on July 26. Center location: Knott County: Knott County Sport Plex - 450 Kenny…
UPDATE: I-75 Southbound now back open following multi-vehicle accident
UPDATE: 2:00 P.M. LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Interstate I-75 is now back open following a multi-car accident Sunday morning. Police say the wreck was caused by a downpour, which led to drivers losing control of their vehicles. Officials are advising caution…
Two More Mobile Registration Centers Open in Breathitt, Owsley Counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – FEMA has opened a second mobile registration center in Breathitt County and a new center in Owsley County to help Kentucky flood survivors who experienced uninsured loss from the flooding that began July 26. Center…
Lexington Mayor holds neighborhood summit
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Fayette County community got the chance Saturday to get an update on what's going on in city government through the mayor's neighborhood summit at the Lexington Senior Center. The summit included three break out session topics:…
"Rock Relief" fundraiser raises money, supplies for Eastern Kentucky flooding victims
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Kathy Hall didn't hear from her family in Knott County for days after the flooding. In fact, she didn't even know if they were still alive. "My uncle, he lost his home. Actually, his son, who lives in…
Happening Now: Raffle for Stanton, KY woman paralyzed in diving accident
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - A charity raffle is being held Saturday by Diamond Pressure Washing Services in Lexington for a Stanton Kentucky woman who was paralyzed during a swimming accident on Memorial Day weekend. 21-year-old Kayla Lacy has been in…
Letcher County Coroner gifted vehicle after transport van destroyed in flooding
WHITESBURG, KY (WTVQ)- The recovery and cleanup continues in communities left devastated after last weeks flooding in eastern Kentucky. In Letcher County, homes and buildings have been emptied with many items unusable. The flood waters surprising many. "It come way…
Cajun Navy delivering food, supplies to Kentuckians in need
The nonprofit has been in Fleming-Neon the past couple days.
UPDATE: "Stable progess" being made as flood relief efforts continue in eastern Kentucky
UPDATE (8/5/22) - Gov. Andy Beshear held a Team Kentucky update on flood recovery efforts in eastern Kentucky saying the death toll remains 37. According to the governor, wellness checks are going to be underway all day Friday. State leaders…
White House: Biden to visit flood damage in eastern Kentucky
Biden will join Gov. Andy Beshear and first lady Britainy Beshear.
UPDATE: Victim identified in August Dr. shooting Friday morning
UPDATE: 8/6/2022 (WTVQ) LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The victim in the August Drive shooting on Friday morning has been identified. The Fayette Co. Coroner has identified the man as 44-year-old James Allen Palmatier. ------ UPDATE 8/5/22 AT 11:00 A.M.…
UPDATE: Semifinalists named for Kentucky Teacher of the Year award
Ky educators chosen for Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards will compete for Kentucky Teacher of the Year title.
Flood victims now dealing with dangerous heat
JACKSON, Ky (WTVQ) - As residents in eastern Kentucky come to terms with the devastation left behind by last week's flooding, temperatures are now soaring to dangerous levels adding insult…
Gov. Beshear honors Lexington's emergency response crews for flooding recovery efforts
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The hard work of first responders continues as they help those affected by last week's flooding in eastern Kentucky. On Thursday, state leaders paid tribute to some of those local heroes. Governor Andy Beshear stopped by the…
Feds charge 4 police officers in fatal Breonna Taylor raid
Joshua Jaynes was arrested Thursday morning by federal agents, according to his attorney.
Kentucky State Police investigating fatal collision in McCreary County
STRUNK, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) - The Kentucky State Police Post 11 London responded to a fatal crash that occurred just after 2:30 pm on August 3, 2022. The accident happened on US27 South in the Strunk Community of McCreary County.…
Pet supplies collected for shelter serving four of the hardest hit counties in the flood area
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) - As the death toll in eastern Kentucky was climbing, it wasn't just people losing their lives but animals. One shelter in eastern Kentucky, serving four of the hardest hit counties, working hard to clean up and…
Donations for small towns waiting on state, FEMA assistance
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) - Many people are organizing donation efforts across central Kentucky to send to impacted people from the floods. Rebecca and Jonathon Sizemore are both first responders and have friends who were greatly affected in the floods last…
'They looked like angels': Woman recounts being rescued from home
JEREMIAH, Ky. (WTVQ) - Countless people have lost everything in the floods and it's left people heartbroken and in shock. An 86-year-old woman in Letcher County says she thought she was going…
KY National Guard rescues 404 by air, 19 by boat
EASTERN KENTUCKY (WTVQ) - The Kentucky National Guard is helping the people of eastern Kentucky on all fronts - by land, water and sky. 404 air rescues, 19 people and two dogs by boat, the Kentucky National Guard has been…
Hacker, activist from Kentucky part of take down of 'the most hated man on the internet'
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - A new Netflix docu-series has an unexpected tie to Kentucky. 'The Most Hated Man on the Internet' follows the take down of a man who posted nude photos of…
PICS: Reports of flooded roads seen in eastern Kentucky
Flooded roads reported in Floyd County.
"The most defeated year": rescues, shelters hitting capacity
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Tuesday, the Garrard County Animal Shelter posted on Facebook that it was full and would have to schedule a euthanasia date. Unfortunately, the shelter says…
Long-term care facilities staffing at 'emergency levels'
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Health care professionals say staffing levels at long-term care facilities, like nursing homes, are at emergency level lows. The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF)…
Kentuckians prepare to compete in 'Transplant Games'
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - In just under two weeks, people will gather for what's called "the world's largest celebration of life", otherwise known as the Donate Life Transplant Games. Transplant recipients, living…
Sec. of State Michael Adams reinstated as chair of State Board of Elections
Effective Thursday, Adams reinstated following enactment of Senate Bill 216 by the 2022 General Assembly.
Fentanyl dealers facing harsher punishments with Dalton's Law
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) - The punishment for dealing fentanyl is getting harsher Thursday with the start of Dalton's Law. A full copy of the law can be read HERE. The law will…
New law lowers alcohol serving age to 18
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Starting Thursday, 18-year-olds will be able to serve alcohol in Kentucky. The new law lowering that age from the current…
Kentucky to end 2022 with budget surplus
Report: General fund receipts totaled $14.7 billion, which exceeded estimates by more than $900 million.
UPDATE: Funerals continue for Floyd County officers killed in last week's shooting in Allen
Capt. Ralph Frasure remembered by community on Wednesday.
UPDATE: Third police officer has died in Floyd County shooting
Suspect is reportedly in custody.
Reactions pouring in after judge temporarily blocks Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban
Abortion-rights groups fought for the ruling that pauses the 2019 Kentucky law for now.
Last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient, Woody Williams, passes away
Williams died Wednesday morning surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center which bears his name.
Juvenile justice agency looking to fill dozens of jobs
Job fair on June 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT at the Campbell Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Newport.
Local reaction to SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - There's mixed reaction coming in following Friday's decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Today, Republican National Committee (RNC)…
American Idol winner Noah Thompson to perform at Black Gold Festival
Thompson to perform in downtown Hazard on Sept. 17th at 8 p.m. during a free concert.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild symptoms'
The 79-year-old Biden is fully vaccinated.
REACTION: Japan’s ex-leader Shinzo Abe assassinated during a speech
Sen. McConnell, Rep. Barr react to news of Abe's death.
UPDATE: Funerals continue for Floyd County officers killed in last week's shooting in Allen
Capt. Ralph Frasure remembered by community on Wednesday.
UPDATE: Third police officer has died in Floyd County shooting
Suspect is reportedly in custody.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
Kelly has been jailed without bail since in 2019.
BREAKING: Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison
Maxwell was sentenced Tuesday for helping the wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls.
Some pharmacies limiting Plan B pill purchases as demand spikes
The surge comes less than a week after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court sides with coach who sought to pray after game
The decision is the latest in a line of Supreme Court rulings for religious plaintiffs.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.
NYRA suspends Baffert 1 year; eligible to return in January
A panel credited Baffert for time served from an initial suspension.
Supreme Court strikes New York gun law in major ruling
Decision is expected to ultimately allow more people to legally carry guns on the streets of the nation’s largest cities.
Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
The president also called on states to suspend their own gas taxes or provide similar relief.
Senators say agreement on gun violence compromise is at hand
McConnell issues statement on bipartisan negotiations.
FDA advisers endorse 1st COVID-19 shots for kids under 5
Advisory panel for FDA gave a thumbs-up Wednesday to vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer.
In a boost, McConnell backs Senate bipartisan gun deal
McConnell announced his support Tuesday for his chamber’s emerging bipartisan gun agreement.
Ohio reports 1st probable monkeypox case in the state
Health officials report 65 confirmed cases in the United States.
Feds: Goodyear knew of defective RV tires as early as 2002
Recall of 22.5-inch-diameter G159 tires.
Johnny Depp wins libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard
Heard testified that Depp physically and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions
Area man faces returning to home country of Ukraine
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - According to the United Nations, as of May 17, 6.3 million people have fled Ukraine. While many people are leaving, fearing for their safety, an area man is worried…
FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
CDC must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group.
