Dry and cool for the upcoming weekend

After some scattered rain Friday, it looks tranquil for the weekend before another storm system arrives early next week

Even though it wasn’t much, it was good to see a few scattered showers across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Friday as a cold front moved through the region. Rainfall totals were overall light with a few isolated locations picking up a brief heavy downpour but more than anything is was just good to have some moisture around given the…

UK Healthcare Circle of Love committee gifting toys to kids

UK's Circle of Love program is serving around 700 children in ten counties

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): UK Healthcare Circle of Love committee loaded school buses with gifts for children in need. It’s a tradition that goes back more than 30 years. UK’s Circle of Love program is serving around 700 children in ten counties, including Fayette, Bourbon and Woodford. Lowery says each child gets three wishes. So, at the minimum gets three gifts….

Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign kicks off

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — In Lexington, the Salvation Army has kicked off its Red Kettle Campaign with its annual luncheon. The kick-off was held Friday morning at the Hilton Hotel on West Vine Street. The campaign raises money for year-round programs including the Salvation Army’s emergency shelter and food bank. “There are so many people who need help. We’ve all…

Man found dead by river in Jessamine Co.

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Deputies are investigating after a man was found dead by a river in a wooded area in Jessamine County on Thursday. The man’s body was found near Dix Drive and Lock 7 in Highbridge, according to the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office. The man had no identification on his person and now, deputies are asking for…

GoFundMe started for funeral expenses for 4-year-old Whitley Co. child found murdered

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — A GoFundMe has been created by the family of a 4-year-old girl found murdered in Whitley County to help cover her funeral expenses. Chloe Darnell’s family hopes to raise $10,000 to lay Chloe to rest. Two people have been arrested for Chloe’s murder: 24-year-old Brittany Slaughter and 34-year-old Adam Hayes. “We’ve arrested Adam Hayes and…

4-year-old Whitley Co. child found dead after 2 month search

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Two people have been arrested in the murder of a 4-year-old child in Whitley County. According to the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, 24-year-old Brittany Slaughter and 34-year-old Adam Hayes were arrested in the disappearance of Chloe Darnell. Slaughter is Darnell’s aunt. It’s unclear what Hayes’ connection to Darnell is. The sheriff’s office says they believe…

Judge declares mistrial in Brett Hankison federal trial after jury deadlocks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — After weeks of witness testimony and evidence, a jury could not come to a decision in the federal trial of former Louisville Metro Police officer Brett Hankison. Hankison was accused of using excessive force when he blindly fired 10 shots into Breonna Taylor’s apartment during a botched raid in 2020. Federal prosecutors said Hankison’s actions violated…

Family continues searching for four-year-old in Whitley County

WHITLEY COUNTY, KY. (WTVQ) — Its been an agonizing time for the family of four-year-old Chloe Darnell who has been missing since September. “I wanna know why there is no Amber Alert on Chloe because she is only four,” questioned Jessica Gearheart, one of Chloe’s aunt’s. The child alongside her aunt Brittany Slaughter were reported missing. Slaughter had been missing…

Much needed rain on the way to close out the week

With parts of the area now in a severe drought, we'll take every drop of rain we can get on Friday

It was another delightful day Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky capping off a wonderful run of unseasonably mild temperatures across the area. With more sunshine and a south to southwest wind, afternoon highs returned to the upper 60s and low 70s, a good solid 15 degrees above average for mid-November. Hopefully you’ve enjoyed this great stretch of weather as…

Lexington man concerned about intersection safety

The intersection of Man O War Boulevard and Alumni Drive is too dangerous, and the city is doing nothing to alleviate it, that is according to a nearby resident.

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): The intersection of Man O War Boulevard and Alumni Drive is too dangerous, and the city is doing nothing to alleviate it, that is according to a nearby resident. According to police records in the last two years, there has been 93 crashes at this intersection. Jimmy Osborne says he has lived on Dale Hollow Drive for…