Houck requests new judge after bias claim in Crystal Rogers case

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — Attorneys for Brooks Houck, who’s accused in the murder of Crystal Rogers, have requested the judge be disqualified and replaced from the case after a claim of bias on Houck’s behalf. In documents filed in court Tuesday, Houck’s attorneys say Nelson Circuit Court Judge Charles Simms’ “impartiality might reasonably be questioned from the perspective of a…

Community voices concerns over Winchester Rd. widening project

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A second meeting held on Tuesday night about a widening project for Winchester Road was held at the Greenbrier Golf and Country Club. Members of the transportation cabinet, in attendance to update residents on the status of the project. People in the area voicing their concerns over proposed U-turns, speeding and pollution, among other things. The…

Lawmaker expresses urgency in changes to Department of Juvenile Justice

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) —  After a series of debates, Governor Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron continue to tackle key issues just two weeks ahead of Election Day. In addition to abortion rights and teacher shortages,  among the most fiercely debated issues, the handling of the Department of Juvenile Justice. “I can’t think of something that has failed more…

Pleasant late October weather rolls along

Other than some scattered cloudiness, it should be quite nice for this time of the year the next few days

It felt pretty delightful across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday with some filtered sunshine and afternoon highs into the mid-70s in most locations. With high pressure in control to our east, a nice south flow pushed temperatures well above average for this time in October despite some high clouds filtering the sun out a bit. It was definitely a…

UK receives nearly $16 million grant to help address primary care physician shortage

UK will receive nearly $4 million over the next four years, to help address the primary care physician shortage.

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): The University of Kentucky college of medicine has received a grant of nearly $16 million from the Health Resources and Service Administration. UK will receive nearly $4 million over the next four years, to help address the primary care physician shortage. This shortage however is not unique to Kentucky nor is it limited to primary care. Dr….

AAA working to expand Slow Down Move Over law in Ky.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Slow Down Move Over law in Kentucky helps protect vehicles on the side of the road — but it doesn’t include all types of vehicles. AAA is working to expand the law to cover regular motorists and roadside workers in addition to the list of people already protected under the law. When you see a…

Ky. among states suing Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health

Dozens of US states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms. A lawsuit filed by 33 states in federal court in California, claims that Meta routinely collects data on…

5 reported cases of fungal disease at UK Chandler Hospital

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Five cases of a fungal disease have been reported at the University of Kentucky’s Chandler Hospital, UK officials said Tuesday afternoon. The fungal disease, more specifically Candida auris, has been reported in five patients at the hospital. All of the cases have been isolated to one floor. Each patient is reported to have fungus on their…