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You could feel the difference in temperatures on Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with an upper level system spinning in from the west. Even with a mix of clouds and sunshine along with mainly dry conditions, afternoon highs struggled to reach the upper 30s and low 40s. Tack on a brisk southwest wind and at times it felt more…
Pulaski County, Ky (WTVQ): The Pulaski County Jail is among the first in the country to get contact free monitors. The new technology, can measure an inmate’s heart and respiratory rate using a sensor mounted on the wall. Pulaski County jailer Anthony McCollum says this device, helps save lives. He says that you’ll hear a beep that notifies the…
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — With the 2024 legislative session beginning in just a few days, Kentucky lawmakers are prepared to hear a bill on removing guns from people in crisis. Senator Whitney Westerfield spoke about the bill and how likely he believes it is to pass in 2024. “In Kentucky 2021 there were 900 plus deaths by firearms, over 500…
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KINGS MOUNTAIN, Ky. (WTVQ) — A missing North Carolina 16-year-old was found hidden under a trap door inside a Lincoln County, Kentucky man’s home on Christmas Day, police say. According to an arrest citation, Zackary Jones’ mother called the police about an “altercation between her son and his girlfriend” on Robertstown Road. Officers arrived at the home and found Jones…
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STANFORD, Ky. (WTVQ) — Stanford Mayor Dalton Miller on Wednesday issued a State of Emergency in the city as water supply is “critically low.” Miller signed the emergency to begin at 3 p.m. yesterday and continue until further notice. He also directed the following in the order: Local Emergency Operations Plan shall be fully executed Emergency Management Director shall direct…
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — The General Assembly will meet in Frankfort on Jan. 2 to begin Kentucky’s 2024 Legislative Session. The session will be 60 days, ending on April 15. This year is known as a budget session and lawmakers must pass a new, two-year state budget and road plan as well. Below are important dates to note in the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — As 2023 comes to a close, GasBuddy is sharing its predictions for gas and diesel prices in 2024. The good news: drivers can expect lower prices for the next year after two years of above-average prices, based on forecasting from key trending data. “As 2023 fades away, I’m hopeful those $5 and $6 prices for gasoline…
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COVINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — An Ohio man was sentenced to three years in prison for engaging in interstate prostitution after he transported a victim to other states including Kentucky and California. According to Leon Sims’ plea agreement, on Dec. 14, 2020, police responded to an advertisement for prostitution services on a sex ad website. Police saw Sims take a victim…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 12/28/23 Devon Dockery Jr. was identified as the man killed on Pemberton Street last night, according to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn. Dockery Jr. was 34. His death was ruled a homicide. Ginn said Dockery Jr. was found inside his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. 12/27/23 A man has died after being shot inside his car in…
We enjoyed a brief break in our recently wet weather pattern on Wednesday with a mix of clouds and sunshine across the area and temperatures pretty comfortable for late December. Of course visibilities were down a bit with some patchy dense fog at daybreak but the sunshine made quick work of that. The much needed sunshine helped to boost our…
Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): January marks Sex Trafficking Awareness Month. One Lexington non-profit, Natalie’s Sisters, provides resources for women impacted. In January they’re looking for your help with donations. Founder, and Executive Director Jani Lewis, started this organization in 2000 to help women like herself. She says she was a single mom at the time. According to Lewis, Monday through Friday…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 16-year-old was arrested Saturday after 11 separate instances of vehicle theft and taking officers on a pursuit in another county, Lexington police say. For the past few months, detectives with the Auto Crimes Unit have been investigating incidents of stolen vehicles, theft from vehicles and criminal mischief throughout the city. Using Flock license plate readers,…
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GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — A man who died in a crash in Scott County on Christmas Eve has been identified. James Wolford died in the crash on Lexus Way around 5:30 a.m., according to Scott County Coroner Mark Sutton. Georgetown police say officers were called to the intersection of Lexus Way and Cherry Blossom Way for the crash. Officers believed…
BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Berea woman was arrested last week after being accused of abusing her 6-month-old. On Dec. 22, Hannah Rupard took her baby to a local clinic; doctors said the baby needed to be seen at UK Hospital for treatment, according to Berea police. When Rupard, 21, took her baby to the hospital the same day, a…