Funding a greater Lexington
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Holiday Art Fair
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All about the fast-paced comedy Scarface at the Carriage House Theater
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UK plays on with “small” lineup
Players say that the depth of team is strong, even without the three big guys. Categories: More Sports, Sports Tags: uk basketball
Better rain chances arrive into early Friday
After a few spotty showers along a cold front Thursday, more widespread rain is possible through Friday morning
Our stretch of unseasonably mild/warm and record setting temperatures come to an end on Thursday as a cold front dropped through the area. The front moved through the Lexington metro area about 8am Thursday dropping temperatures from the low 70s to low 60s over a roughly 2 hour period. As I mentioned yesterday I wasn’t overly excited about the rain…
LPD testing new body-cam technology
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Lexington Police Department is now testing new technology for their body-worn cameras, ensuring that all officers are safe in any situation. “If the officer pulls the taser or pulls their firearm it will send out a signal, very similar to what the technology is for, that will automatically start the body-worn camera,” said Brian Maynard,…
Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency as wildfires in Eastern Ky. spread
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday declared a state of emergency as wildfires rage on across Eastern Kentucky. The Kentucky Division of Forestry is coordinating response efforts and says there are 31 active fires being worked on — but that they continue to spread. About 36 fires are contained, and there are 44 more fires that are…
The Holly Day Market is coming to Lexington this weekend
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Columbia Gas COO Kimra Cole is our woman worth talking about
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Our guest at the table Sinclaire Marie with GRAC
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1 taken to hospital with injuries after crash on Armstrong Mill Road
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — One person was taken to a local hospital after being injured from crashing their car into a tree on Armstrong Mill Road Thursday morning. According to Lexington police, the crash happened in the 2200 block of Armstrong Mill Road around 10 a.m. When officers arrived, they found the car flipped on its side and the driver…
Maximus Call Center strike underway in London, Ky.
LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Hundreds of call center workers at Maximus, one of the federal government’s largest call center contractors, have started their strike. One Maximus center located in London, Kentucky, is joining for one day only. They’re asking for higher pay, more time off in between calls and clear policies that protect them from abusive calls. This comes after…
The Legends of Bourbon County Secretariat Installment 8
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Hunter Robins Brings Tacos in for Agave and Rye Epic Taco Week!
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Asbury Music Department Presents Dido and Aeneas Opera
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Out There with Kim Goes to Fizz Facial Bar
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Bullitt Co. mom accused of killing her two children ages 6, 9
BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Bullitt County mom was arrested Wednesday after allegedly shooting and killing her two children, who were 6 and 9 years old. Around 11 a.m. that day, Bullitt County deputies arrived at a home in the 200 block of Bentwood Drive in Shepherdsville for a report of a shooting. The two children were taken to…
Monticello man allegedly hits, strangles Pulaski Co. deputy during arrest
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Pulaski County deputy was injured after a Monticello man allegedly hit and strangled the deputy during his arrest on Tuesday. Around 4:30 p.m. that day, Deputy Dylan West responded to the Social Security Office in Pulaski County for a complaint of a “disorderly person.” West says the man, identified as Joshua Hardwick, appeared to be…
FBI warns of jury duty scam targeting Kentuckians
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The FBI Louisville Division is warning the public about a jury duty scam targeting Kentuckians. The scammer apparently says you failed to report for jury duty and may threaten criminal prosecution or jail time. The scammer also says that he or she can avoid arrest by paying a fine immediately and then may request payment information…
Talking Kids THC Use in Teens
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After record warmth on Wednesday, rain and cooler temperatures return late week
Much of the area saw highs in the low 80s mid-week thanks to sunshine and breezy conditions
It didn’t feel much like early November across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. In fact it felt more like mid-September across the region with record setting afternoon highs into the low 80s! The combination of sunshine and a strong southwest wind pushed temperatures into the upper 70s and low 80s and shattered many record temperatures in the process. Here…