FAYETTE CO, Ky (WTVQ)- An open seat on the Fayette County Public Schools Board may not be vacant much longer. The seat for FCPS District Three opened after Tom Jones stepped down in October. That came after he made controversial remarks that members of an Equity Council Committee some deemed “racially insensitive.” Jones apologized for those remarks. Potential candidates are…
Richmond, Ky (WTVQ): In just a couple days many will be enjoying a holiday feast with family and friends, so we want to make sure we keep food safety in mind on Turkey Day. Chef Sangwook Kang, Associate Professor at Eastern Kentucky University, says two important safety tips when preparing your Thanksgiving meal is taking proper care of the turkey,…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Fayette County Coroner’s Office says the victim in a hit-and-run on overnight on Tuesday, has died. Officials have identified her as 44-year-old Anna Kolokotsas. Police say the incident happened at 12:51 A.M Tuesday on North Broadway and Fourth Street, where police responded to a hit and run. Authorities have not released any suspect or vehicle information…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Lexington police are investigating after they say a car crashed into a home Tuesday morning. Police say the incident happened around 1:33 A.M. Tuesday on Londonberry Drive in Lexington. Police say the houses were unoccupied at the time and no one was hurt. The car and house did have damage. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) —- Whether you’re grocery shopping, running errands, or just out and about, there is a high chance you might hear a familiar ring. That is because Governor Andy Beshear, alongside First Lady Britainy Beshear, signed the official document starting Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign. “The Salvation Army lives that faith of serving everyone; the lost, the lonely,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — John Popovich surveys the damage done to the bottom floor of his home of 25 years, shaking his head. He says after hiring a general contractor he and his fiancé, Evie Patterson, found to reputable and reliable, one-third of their home is now unlivable. Exposed wiring and drywall. No heating, lighting or air conditioning. A job…
We kicked off Thanksgiving week on a cloudy note across the board with a few spots across Central and Northern Kentucky seeing some scattered rain. which was very beneficial given the on-going drought across the area. With a strong low pressure system spinning in from the southwest into Tuesday, more rain and wind will be on the way! Before the…
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — Across the nation there is a shortage of obstetric services and here in the state of Kentucky 72 out of the 120 counties do not have dedicated OB’s. The shortage of obstetric services has been growing for a few years and it’s projected that by 2030 there will only be around a 90% supply of OB-GYN’s…
Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Kentucky state police now have a new interactive tip line. This new tool gives people the ability to confidentially submit a crime tip much quicker than before. Paul Blanton, the Public Affairs Branch Commander, says it’s as fast as sending a text message. “Now, we’re able to integrate the website into an app, and when you pull…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Fayette County coroner has identified the victim who died in a Monday morning car accident in Lexington. The coroner says 26-year-old Noah Shuck of Lexington died due to traumatic injuries to his head and torso. Lexington police say the wreck happened just before 7 A.M on I-75 northbound near the Newtown Pike ramp, and shut down…
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- As we near the Thanksgiving holiday, families are preparing for food, fellowship and family visits. But according to God’s Pantry Food Bank, there are thousands in Central and Eastern Kentucky who can’t afford to put a holiday meal on the table this year. “That’s because of inflation, that’s because of the pandemic era stimulus packages no longer…
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