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Boil Water Advisory issued for Old Stanford Rd in Danville
DANVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) - A boil water advisory has been issued for a road in the City of Danville. The advisory is for 1972 Old Stanford Road. The City says it affects about 25 people. Officials say a contractor broke…
Making water safety more accessible to kids in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - It's about making swim lessons and water safety education more accessible to kids, especially as the summer heats up. According to YMCA of Central Kentucky's Vice President of Mission Advancement Jessica Berry, drowning is still a…
Teen reported missing in Laurel County
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) - A teenager has been reported missing out of Laurel County. According to the sheriff's office, Maddison Schumaker was last seen Monday around 5 a.m. off Slate Lick Church Road, about two miles north of London.…
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.
UPDATE: Frankfort Police identify man killed in Saturday shooting
UPDATE: Frankfort Police have identified the victim in a shooting near Tractor Supply over the weekend. Police say the victim is 41-year-old Dustin C. Northington of Frankfort. ---- FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) - Frankfort Police are still looking for the suspect…
Man arrested, charged with two counts of arson in connection to Monticello fire
MONTICELLO, Ky. (WTVQ) - The man connected to the fires that burned down buildings in downtown Monticello Friday is now in custody. According to the Monticello Police Department, 45-year-old Joey Wayne Hall of Monticello was arrested late Sunday night. He…
Sydney McLaughlin breaks world record in the 400-meter hurdles
LEXINGTON, Ky- (UK Athletics) Kentucky track and field alumna Sydney McLaughlin broke her own 400-meter hurdles world record while alumna Keni Harrison won the 100m hurdles national championship on the third day of USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field. McLaughlin…
Cooler temperatures and sunshine return this week
A cold front is moving through the region and will continue to fire off showers and thunderstorms overnight Sunday. Luckily, with the loss of daytime heating and instability, these storms are…
Morehead, Frankfort protestors hold abortion rallies after SCOTUS overturn
MOREHEAD, Ky (WTVQ)- Getting an abortion was a decision Nancy Henly didn't take lightly. "In 1981, I had a medical complication, and had to make a very difficult decision," said Henly, with tears welling up in her eyes. "Because I…
Showers and thunderstorms likely Sunday before much more comfortable air arrives next week.
Unlike Friday, Saturday's heat came with an increase in humidity, resulting in feels like temperatures climbing into the mid and upper 90s across Central and Eastern Kentucky. A few lucky locations…
Some fear more bans could follow after Supreme Court Roe v. Wade overturn
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Reaction continues to pour in following Friday's Supreme Court overturn of Roe v. Wade. Some are fearing the decision will lead to other bans going forward. Friday's decision…
Lexington woman's journey to walk again
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- One Lexington woman is one step closer to being able to walk again after a domestic abuse situation left her paralyzed. Nine years ago, April Ballentine was…
Pride Festival draws thousands to downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- For the first time since 2019, the annual Pride Festival returned Saturday to downtown Lexington. The festival drew thousands of people showing off their LGBTQIA+ pride. More than…
Hope Center for Women loses kitchen in fire, food donations needed
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - In Lexington, a fire Friday damaged the kitchen at the Ball-Quantrell Jones Recovery Center for Women on Versailles Road. The fire department says it happened around a quarter to six Friday evening. Firefighters say sprinklers were…
Man found dead after barricade situation at Bryan Station Inn in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Police say a man wanted in another state took his own life at a hotel in Lexington. According to investigators, officers found the body of the suspect Friday at the Bryan Station Inn on New Circle…
Annual OutWOD raises money for HIV testing during Pride Week
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Pride Week continues in Lexington with events happening leading into Saturday's Pride Festival. On Friday, one event got people active all to raise money for a good cause that benefits the LGBTQ+…
First probable case of Monkeypox reported in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – The first probable case of monkeypox in Kentucky in 2022 has been identified in a person in Jefferson County. According to the State, initial testing was completed at the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) Division…
Muggy air returns this weekend as the heat sticks around
With the dry ground and a northeast wind pushing drier air into the region, our humidity levels stayed low so it wasn't oppressive to close out the week across Central…
New middle school moving to next step, update on Tates Creek High School construction
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The latest application for the new middle school in Lexington estimated to open in 2025 has been approved. Fayette County Public Schools spokeswoman Lisa Deffendall released a statement that says: "Amid economic uncertainty and volatility in…
Suspect accused of shooting a woman in Pike County now charged
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ)- Kentucky State Police say a man is now charged with Assault and Wanton Endangerment in connection to a shooting Saturday, June 25, in the Freeburn community of Pike County. According to KSP, troopers responded to State…
Couple pleads "not guilty" in Mercer County animal cruelty case
HARRODSBURG, Ky (WTVQ)- Two people charged in an animal cruelty case in Mercer County went before a judge Monday for the first time. Michael and Katrina Cain are accused of abandoning two dogs without food or water for four months.…
Boil Water Advisory issued for Old Stanford Rd in Danville
DANVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) - A boil water advisory has been issued for a road in the City of Danville. The advisory is for 1972 Old Stanford Road. The City says it affects about 25 people. Officials say a contractor broke…
Making water safety more accessible to kids in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - It's about making swim lessons and water safety education more accessible to kids, especially as the summer heats up. According to YMCA of Central Kentucky's Vice President of Mission Advancement Jessica Berry, drowning is still a…
Teen reported missing in Laurel County
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) - A teenager has been reported missing out of Laurel County. According to the sheriff's office, Maddison Schumaker was last seen Monday around 5 a.m. off Slate Lick Church Road, about two miles north of London.…
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.
UPDATE: Frankfort Police identify man killed in Saturday shooting
UPDATE: Frankfort Police have identified the victim in a shooting near Tractor Supply over the weekend. Police say the victim is 41-year-old Dustin C. Northington of Frankfort. ---- FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) - Frankfort Police are still looking for the suspect…
Man arrested, charged with two counts of arson in connection to Monticello fire
MONTICELLO, Ky. (WTVQ) - The man connected to the fires that burned down buildings in downtown Monticello Friday is now in custody. According to the Monticello Police Department, 45-year-old Joey Wayne Hall of Monticello was arrested late Sunday night. He…
Morehead, Frankfort protestors hold abortion rallies after SCOTUS overturn
MOREHEAD, Ky (WTVQ)- Getting an abortion was a decision Nancy Henly didn't take lightly. "In 1981, I had a medical complication, and had to make a very difficult decision," said Henly, with tears welling up in her eyes. "Because I…
Some fear more bans could follow after Supreme Court Roe v. Wade overturn
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Reaction continues to pour in following Friday's Supreme Court overturn of Roe v. Wade. Some are fearing the decision will lead to other bans going forward. Friday's decision…
Lexington woman's journey to walk again
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- One Lexington woman is one step closer to being able to walk again after a domestic abuse situation left her paralyzed. Nine years ago, April Ballentine was…
Pride Festival draws thousands to downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- For the first time since 2019, the annual Pride Festival returned Saturday to downtown Lexington. The festival drew thousands of people showing off their LGBTQIA+ pride. More than…
Hope Center for Women loses kitchen in fire, food donations needed
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - In Lexington, a fire Friday damaged the kitchen at the Ball-Quantrell Jones Recovery Center for Women on Versailles Road. The fire department says it happened around a quarter to six Friday evening. Firefighters say sprinklers were…
Man found dead after barricade situation at Bryan Station Inn in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Police say a man wanted in another state took his own life at a hotel in Lexington. According to investigators, officers found the body of the suspect Friday at the Bryan Station Inn on New Circle…
Annual OutWOD raises money for HIV testing during Pride Week
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Pride Week continues in Lexington with events happening leading into Saturday's Pride Festival. On Friday, one event got people active all to raise money for a good cause that benefits the LGBTQ+…
First probable case of Monkeypox reported in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – The first probable case of monkeypox in Kentucky in 2022 has been identified in a person in Jefferson County. According to the State, initial testing was completed at the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) Division…
KSP investigating officer-involved shooting in Breathitt County
BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) - The Breathitt County Sheriff's Office says Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened around 11:00 A.M. Friday in Clear Fork. Deputies say a man was shot by an officer but would not…
UK HealthCare to administer COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5 and under starting Monday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Starting on Monday, June 27, UK HealthCare will administer COVID-19 vaccine shots to kids ages five and younger following the emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration and the recommendation from Centers for Disease…
UPDATE: Man accused of shooting into home, blinding 5 year old refuses transport to court
Shooting happened four days before Christmas last year.
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.
UPDATE: Man accused of punching Louisville's mayor arraigned in court Wednesday
Antwon Brown appeared in front of a judge Wednesday morning for an arraignment hearing.
Kroger to expand customer access to electric vehicle charging stations
Shoppers can charge vehicles in as few as 10 minutes.
Medical marijuana committee first meeting, plans townhall meetings for community
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) - The Kentucky legislature again blocked a bill this year that would legalize medical marijuana. Governor Andy Beshear says he's working to take action on this through an executive…
Former President Donald Trump endorses KY Attorney General Cameron in 2023 gubernatorial bid
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has won former President Donald’s Trump’s endorsement in his 2023 bid for governor. Cameron tweeted the endorsement Thursday evening. Trump's support offers a momentum boost given the ex-president’s enduring popularity among…
In a boost, McConnell backs Senate bipartisan gun deal
McConnell announced his support Tuesday for his chamber’s emerging bipartisan gun agreement.
Lincoln birthplace to observe Juneteenth with presentations
Ranger Layton Carr will lead a discussion at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Former UofL basketball player Montrezl Harrell facing felony marijuana charge
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Montrezl Harrell is facing a felony drug charge after authorities said they found vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana in his car during a traffic stop. Harrell,…
Honor Flight Kentucky makes history with state's first all-women's flight
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTVQ) - Saturday was a monumental day for many lady veterans from all over the Commonwealth. Honor Flight Kentucky had its first flight since the pandemic and the organization's first…
UPDATE: KSP says suspect shot and killed Calloway County deputy with gun undetected during arrest
Chief Deputy Jody Cash was gunned down by Gary Rowland who asked to go outside for a smoke break during questioning, according to a preliminary investigation by the KSP Critical Incident Response Team.
Kentucky Blood Center opening donor center in Corbin
Another donor center is scheduled to open in Frankfort in early July, according to KBC.
Number of Kentucky counties in the 'red' on the COVID-19 map grows
Fayette, Clark and Woodford counties are in the 'yellow' category, according to the latest CDC data.
Records case leads to rare agreement among political rivals
Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron's office concluded the state Department of Agriculture violated Kentucky’s open records law by failing to respond to a request for records from the Democratic Party.
Secretary of State Adams to back bill stopping 'frivolous' recount bids
Secretary of State Michael Adams says he will support legislation to only allow recount requests from candidates coming within 1 percentage point of the winner.
School shootings give opportunity to improve safety, KDE says
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Sadly, Uvalde isn't the first school shooting in recent memory. There was Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012, Columbine High School in 1999 and many others, to include a…
Effort underway to get father of Texas shooting victim out of Kentucky prison to attend funeral
Eli Torres' 10-year old daughter was one of 19 children killed in Uvalde.
Jury convicts militia leader of pointing rifle at police
John Johnson, who goes by "Grandmaster Jay," was convicted in connection to an incident in Louisville two years ago.
Newport Aquarium's "Shark Summer" returns for fourth year
"Shark Summer" runs May 27 - September 11, 2022.
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.
US allows more baby formula imports to fight shortage
Shortage stems from February recall by Abbott that exacerbated ongoing supply chain disruptions among formula makers.
Report: Alabama corrections officer who escaped with inmate has died in hospital
Authorities caught up with the pair after more than a week of searching.
Grammy winner Naomi Judd dead at 76
ASHLAND, Ky. (WTVQ/AP) - Naomi Judd, the singer from Ashland and part of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds has died at age 76, according to the Associated Press. In a statement to AP, Judd's daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, say their…
U.S. case of avian flu virus reported in Colorado
COLORADO (WTVQ/CDC PRESS RELEASE) - A person has tested positive for avian influenza in the U.S., as reported by Colorado and confirmed by CDC. The case occurred in a person who had direct exposure to poultry and was involved in…
Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44B and will take it private
Musk said in a joint statement with Twitter that he wants to make the service “better than ever”.
Jury awards $450,000 to employee who declined birthday party
The company didn’t heed his request, and Berling suffered a panic attack.
Federal judge voids US mask mandate for planes, other travel
Federal judge in Florida says mandate exceeds authority of U.S. health officials in coronavirus pandemic.
