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…

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…

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…

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…

Adrielle Camuel 93rd district winner

Adrielle Camuel won state representative in the 93rd district of Kentucky in a race against republican Kyle Whalen.

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Adrielle Camuel won state representative in the 93rd district of Kentucky in a race against Republican Kyle Whalen. Camuel is a mom, and a first-time Democratic candidate. For the last 13 years, she served as an administrative professional at Fayette County Public Schools. Camuel says that she wants to see politics become less divisive. She has five…

Gov. Beshear lays out plans for second term

FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- It’s been only hours since Kentucky governor Andy Beshear was elected to a second term. Beshear beat Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron Tuesday night in the state’s general election. Now, as he prepares for another four years, he’s laying out his goals for the Commonwealth. “Today, we are one day post an election that I think last…