Happy National Baklava Day! Amy Kemker and Jasmine Rivera celebrate with us
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Former Laurel Co. deputy, wife indicted for theft charges
LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A former Laurel County Sheriff’s Office deputy and his wife were indicted on theft charges on Friday. Joshua Velasco and his wife, Bethany Camille Velasco, were indicted by a grand jury today after an investigation into an alleged theft at the sheriff’s office. He’s charged with the following: 4 counts of complicity to commit theft by…
40-year-old Breathitt Co. logger dies while on the job
VANCLEVE, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 40-year-old Breathitt County logger died while on the job on Thursday afternoon. Around 3 p.m. yesterday, Kentucky State Police troopers were called to Williams Road in Vancleve for a report of a logger being injured while working. Troopers found Taylor Neace, Jr. was trying to cut a tree when it fell into his path and…
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…
Laura Glover is our woman worth talking about
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Shermiah Holland, Peach Cobbler Factory owner, is our guest at the table
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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…
Kentucky carries lead into final day of Big Blue Crush blood drive
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky is carrying the lead into the final day of the annual Big Blue Crush blood drive that pits the Commonwealth against Tennessee. On day four, which was Thursday, Kentucky was leading the Volunteer State by 1,719 to 1,622 donors. Today is the final day to donate. “Big Blue Nation, the ball is in our hands,”…
Out there with Kim and Aunt B’s Catering
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Holliday Tips
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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…
Power Swabs: “Thanksgiving Special”
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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…
#1 ranked UK Men’s Rugby faces NC State in third round of national playoffs
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Three-star running back Jason Patterson is a Wildcat
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Kentucky loses a heart breaker to Kansas in Chicago
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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…
Carrabba’s Italian Grill winter specials with Cole Webb
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Our woman worth talking about is philanthropist Mira Ball
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Judge issues Allen charge on day 4 of jury deliberations in Brett Hankison case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — A judge on Thursday issued an Allen charge to a jury during deliberations of a federal civil rights trial for former Louisville Metro police officer Brett Hankison. Judge Rebecca Grady-Jennings issued the charge to the 12-person jury on day four of deliberations after reading a note from the jury that said: “We are at an impasse…
3 taken to hospital after crash at Sir Barton Way, Winchester Road in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Three people were taken to the hospital after a crash at the intersection of Sir Barton Way and Winchester Road in Lexington Thursday afternoon. The crash happened just before 2 p.m. Three vehicles were involved and three people were taken to the hospital, according to Lexington police. All three people have non-life-threatening injuries. The lanes will…