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More help or more charges? Discussion on manslaughter for overdose deaths.
As drug overdoses continue to increase during the pandemic, there's been talk about how to lower those numbers.Firefighters battling house fire behind “The Cave” fire station in Lexington
Firefighters are battling a house fire in the 3400 block of Colonnade drive in Lexington off Man o' War near Bold Bidder Drive.KSP investigating after man found dead in Herrington Lake
State police are investigating after a man was found dead in Herrington Lake in Garrard County.Health department suing coffee shop defying new coronavirus orders
Just before small business Saturday, the battle between public safety and the economy gets ready to head to court in Fayette County.Former constable convicted of child porn, now sued by victim
The Herald Leader reports a former constable convicted of child porn is now being sued.Chase Bank robbed in Lexington, police say
Lexington Police say it's investigating a bank robbery.Lexington-Fayette Health Department release Wednesday COVID-19 cases
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reported 306 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday.Small Business Saturday is a reminder to shop local
Especially during a time of COVID, local businesses could use your help in order to survive.
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Snow looking likely the start of the week
Chilly on Saturday with winds out of the northwest, however, plenty of sunshine by the afternoon. Rain turning to snow on Monday as a...Red Flag Warning Thursday
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from the mid-Mississippi Valley to the Ohio Valley. This includes parts of central and western Kentucky. What's...Hurricane Eta Tuesday Update
Hurricane Eta maintained category 4 status with winds of 145 mph Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding to areas of Central America.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...
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High School Highlight Reel: 11/27/20
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - On Friday, it was finally time for hardware to be handed out across Kentucky. District titles were on the line....No. 10/9 Kentucky beats Morehead State 81-45 in season opener
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) — Brandon Boston Jr. had 15 points and seven rebounds, Devin Askew and Terrence Clarke each added 12 points and...No. 11 Kentucky rolls past Murray State in season opener
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Senior guard Chasity Patterson scored 30 points as the 11th-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team beat Murray State 86-60 in...EKU Men’s Basketball begin season with win over North Florida
RALEIGH, N.C. (EKU Athletics) – The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team defeated North Florida, 80-67, in its season opener on Wednesday evening at...Majority of tickets for UK MBB sold as ‘full season packages’
Fans encouraged to check TicketmasterUK Athletics adjusts ticketing procedures for Bluegrass Showcase
UK season ticket holders will not be able to use their Friday tickets and parking passes to attend the Richmond-Morehead State game.Concession stands won’t be open at Rupp for basketball game
Same rules apply to historic racing sites.Lineman of the Week: Adam Judy
This week's Lineman of the Week from Elliot is Adam Judy, a lineman apprentice 3 with 3 years of experience. Judy, of Georgetown, and...
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More help or more charges? Discussion on manslaughter for overdose deaths.
As drug overdoses continue to increase during the pandemic, there's been talk about how to lower those numbers.Firefighters battling house fire behind “The Cave” fire station in Lexington
Firefighters are battling a house fire in the 3400 block of Colonnade drive in Lexington off Man o' War near Bold Bidder Drive.KSP investigating after man found dead in Herrington Lake
State police are investigating after a man was found dead in Herrington Lake in Garrard County.Health department suing coffee shop defying new coronavirus orders
Just before small business Saturday, the battle between public safety and the economy gets ready to head to court in Fayette County.Former constable convicted of child porn, now sued by victim
The Herald Leader reports a former constable convicted of child porn is now being sued.Chase Bank robbed in Lexington, police say
Lexington Police say it's investigating a bank robbery.Lexington-Fayette Health Department release Wednesday COVID-19 cases
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reported 306 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday.Small Business Saturday is a reminder to shop local
Especially during a time of COVID, local businesses could use your help in order to survive.
- Weather
WEATHER SECTIONS
WEATHER HEADLINES
Snow looking likely the start of the week
Chilly on Saturday with winds out of the northwest, however, plenty of sunshine by the afternoon. Rain turning to snow on Monday as a...Red Flag Warning Thursday
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from the mid-Mississippi Valley to the Ohio Valley. This includes parts of central and western Kentucky. What's...Hurricane Eta Tuesday Update
Hurricane Eta maintained category 4 status with winds of 145 mph Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding to areas of Central America.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...
- Sports
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LATEST SPORTS
High School Highlight Reel: 11/27/20
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - On Friday, it was finally time for hardware to be handed out across Kentucky. District titles were on the line....No. 10/9 Kentucky beats Morehead State 81-45 in season opener
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) — Brandon Boston Jr. had 15 points and seven rebounds, Devin Askew and Terrence Clarke each added 12 points and...No. 11 Kentucky rolls past Murray State in season opener
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Senior guard Chasity Patterson scored 30 points as the 11th-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team beat Murray State 86-60 in...EKU Men’s Basketball begin season with win over North Florida
RALEIGH, N.C. (EKU Athletics) – The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team defeated North Florida, 80-67, in its season opener on Wednesday evening at...Majority of tickets for UK MBB sold as ‘full season packages’
Fans encouraged to check TicketmasterUK Athletics adjusts ticketing procedures for Bluegrass Showcase
UK season ticket holders will not be able to use their Friday tickets and parking passes to attend the Richmond-Morehead State game.Concession stands won’t be open at Rupp for basketball game
Same rules apply to historic racing sites.Lineman of the Week: Adam Judy
This week's Lineman of the Week from Elliot is Adam Judy, a lineman apprentice 3 with 3 years of experience. Judy, of Georgetown, and...
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