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Fayette ‘red’ after two days of near-record COVID cases, college numbers up
Outbreak may be underway at Transylvania.
‘Horse Soldier’ already giving back to community, Veterans Park planned
Veterans Park planned for downtown Somerset.Two fraternities to return to UK campus
Both fraternities previously had operated on campusAnother COVID record, governor says communities must work together
Red zone recommendations will be successful if everyone does their partLegislation pre-filed to help domestic violence victims get benefits
Legislation will be considered when lawmakers convene in January.Lexington Police ask for help identifying crime suspects
Lexington Police are trying to identify suspects in cases involving everything from burglary to mail theft.Balloon release held for elderly Lexington woman killed in drive-by
Purple balloons were released for 82-year-old Alice Carter.Clay City clerk faces DUI charges, newspaper reports
The Clay City clerk faces several charges, including DUI and possession of marijuana, according to the Clay City Times.
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A rain full of day then cool and chilly this weekend
Rain showers throughout Thursday with patchy fog then clearing after midnight. Cool and chilly temperatures move in for Halloween weekend. Patchy frost Saturday morning...Hurricane Delta becomes the strongest storm named after a letter in the Greek alphabet
Hurricane Delta became a category 4 hurricane Tuesday morning. This now classifies Delta as the strongest storm to ever be named after a letter...Over 5 inches of rain fell over the weekend in some Kentucky counties
Heavy showers and thunderstorms caused flash flooding issues across central Kentucky over the weekend. Rainfall totals from the Kentucky Mesonet at WKU show some...Utilities, customers can prepare for severe weather seasons
Month is a good time to start thinking about weather uncertainties.Historical Derby Weather’s 2020 Update
Keeping in mind, most Derby Days occurred in the month of May, usually within the first week. The coldest temperature recorded was 36 degrees,...Post-Tropical Cyclone Laura and Kentucky: Friday Update
Rain showers and thunderstorms will be increasing across the Bluegrass as former Hurricane Laura, which is now a post-tropical cyclone, makes its way through...Hurricane Laura and Kentucky: Thursday Update
After Hurricane Laura made landfall as a category 4 hurricane, winds within the storm have now slowed down to 100 mph as as 8...Hurricane Laura and Kentucky: Wednesday Update
Hurricane Laura has now reached winds of 115 mph in the Gulf of Mexico heading northeast at 15 mph. Sustained winds from 111-129 mph...
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KHSAA state soccer championships moved to Henry Clay
(KHSAA) - The 2020 KHSAA State Soccer Championships move to Henry Clay High School this week for the boys’ and girls’ semifinals and finals....Basketball seating plan for fans will allow 15% capacity in KFC Yum! Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (UofL Athletics) – University of Louisville men's and women's basketball season ticket holders will be contacted soon with information on plans for...Barbasol Championship Charity Golf tournament hits ‘hole in one’
$205,000 Raised Caddie127 Partner Charities2021 Four-star power forward Bryce Hopkins commits to Kentucky
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - Coach Cal and the Cats received their second commit in the last week; this one for the class of 2021....EKU to host inaugural Opportunity Bowl
RICHMOND, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Eastern Kentucky University will host the inaugural Opportunity Bowl in memory of Dr. Sheila Pressley on Nov. 21, 2020,...Cats offense lays an egg in loss to Missouri, 20-10
COLUMBIA, Mo. (UK Athletics) – Missouri's defense held Kentucky in check all day as the Tigers broke a five-game losing streak to the Cats...Colonels upset No. 11 Central Arkansas on a touchdown with six seconds left
RICHMOND, Ky. (EKU Sports) – Dakota Allen found Matt Wilcox Jr. in the left corner of the end zone from 21 yards away with six seconds...Keeneland closes Fall Meet, taps top jockey, trainer; Breeders’ Cup next
Race for leading trainer among Brad Cox, Mike Maker and Steve Asmussen decided on the final day.
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Fayette ‘red’ after two days of near-record COVID cases, college numbers up
Outbreak may be underway at Transylvania.‘Horse Soldier’ already giving back to community, Veterans Park planned
Veterans Park planned for downtown Somerset.Two fraternities to return to UK campus
Both fraternities previously had operated on campusAnother COVID record, governor says communities must work together
Red zone recommendations will be successful if everyone does their partLegislation pre-filed to help domestic violence victims get benefits
Legislation will be considered when lawmakers convene in January.Lexington Police ask for help identifying crime suspects
Lexington Police are trying to identify suspects in cases involving everything from burglary to mail theft.Balloon release held for elderly Lexington woman killed in drive-by
Purple balloons were released for 82-year-old Alice Carter.Clay City clerk faces DUI charges, newspaper reports
The Clay City clerk faces several charges, including DUI and possession of marijuana, according to the Clay City Times.
- Weather
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A rain full of day then cool and chilly this weekend
Rain showers throughout Thursday with patchy fog then clearing after midnight. Cool and chilly temperatures move in for Halloween weekend. Patchy frost Saturday morning...Hurricane Delta becomes the strongest storm named after a letter in the Greek alphabet
Hurricane Delta became a category 4 hurricane Tuesday morning. This now classifies Delta as the strongest storm to ever be named after a letter...Over 5 inches of rain fell over the weekend in some Kentucky counties
Heavy showers and thunderstorms caused flash flooding issues across central Kentucky over the weekend. Rainfall totals from the Kentucky Mesonet at WKU show some...Utilities, customers can prepare for severe weather seasons
Month is a good time to start thinking about weather uncertainties.Historical Derby Weather’s 2020 Update
Keeping in mind, most Derby Days occurred in the month of May, usually within the first week. The coldest temperature recorded was 36 degrees,...Post-Tropical Cyclone Laura and Kentucky: Friday Update
Rain showers and thunderstorms will be increasing across the Bluegrass as former Hurricane Laura, which is now a post-tropical cyclone, makes its way through...Hurricane Laura and Kentucky: Thursday Update
After Hurricane Laura made landfall as a category 4 hurricane, winds within the storm have now slowed down to 100 mph as as 8...Hurricane Laura and Kentucky: Wednesday Update
Hurricane Laura has now reached winds of 115 mph in the Gulf of Mexico heading northeast at 15 mph. Sustained winds from 111-129 mph...
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LATEST SPORTS
KHSAA state soccer championships moved to Henry Clay
(KHSAA) - The 2020 KHSAA State Soccer Championships move to Henry Clay High School this week for the boys’ and girls’ semifinals and finals....Basketball seating plan for fans will allow 15% capacity in KFC Yum! Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (UofL Athletics) – University of Louisville men's and women's basketball season ticket holders will be contacted soon with information on plans for...Barbasol Championship Charity Golf tournament hits ‘hole in one’
$205,000 Raised Caddie127 Partner Charities2021 Four-star power forward Bryce Hopkins commits to Kentucky
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - Coach Cal and the Cats received their second commit in the last week; this one for the class of 2021....EKU to host inaugural Opportunity Bowl
RICHMOND, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Eastern Kentucky University will host the inaugural Opportunity Bowl in memory of Dr. Sheila Pressley on Nov. 21, 2020,...Cats offense lays an egg in loss to Missouri, 20-10
COLUMBIA, Mo. (UK Athletics) – Missouri's defense held Kentucky in check all day as the Tigers broke a five-game losing streak to the Cats...Colonels upset No. 11 Central Arkansas on a touchdown with six seconds left
RICHMOND, Ky. (EKU Sports) – Dakota Allen found Matt Wilcox Jr. in the left corner of the end zone from 21 yards away with six seconds...Keeneland closes Fall Meet, taps top jockey, trainer; Breeders’ Cup next
Race for leading trainer among Brad Cox, Mike Maker and Steve Asmussen decided on the final day.
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