Annual Ball Homes Night of Hope raises money for mental health and homelessness

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The 15th Annual Ball Homes Night of Hope taking place on Wednesday. It’s a night that’s been marking the lives of many throughout the years, the Ball Homes Night of Hope. “We primarily started out addressing homelessness and quickly found that you can’t do that without addressing the underlying causes, which primarily are mental health and…

Sunshine returns briefly Wednesday but it won’t stick around long

The door is open for our next storm system to bring rain showers to end the week

It was just what the doctor ordered on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky…bright sunshine and nice temperatures! After being stuck under the low clouds the first two days of the week, drier air finally won out into the early hours of Wednesday allowing high pressure to take over and bring a return of some much needed sunshine. Despite the…

County clerks prepare for early voting

Anderson, Ky. (WTVQ) –With election day just three weeks away a lot of counties are getting ready for early voting. Election day is November 7th, but before then voters have the option of absentee excused voting. Which is for those who can not make it out for early voting or election day. Voters must call their county clerk’s office and…

Family plans lantern release, marking one year anniversary of Desman Laduke’s death

  NICHOLASVILLE, Ky (WTVQ)- This coming Sunday marks exactly one year since 22-year-old Desman Laduke was shot and killed by Nicholasville police following a mental health crisis. The wounds are still fresh for Desman’s aunt Melissa Marks. “It seems like it’s every second of every day. It’s hard to not think about him. He was such a big part of…

Keeneland to begin construction on new Paddock Building in Jan. 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Keeneland will begin a new construction project in January 2024, building a permanent Paddock Building alongside a reimagined saddling experience. The new three-level Paddock Building will be located next to the Keeneland Paddock and Walking Ring. The building will expand viewing and dining experiences during Keeneland’s two signature race meets and provide a new venue for…

Kentucky Department of Education proposes student-teacher pay

The Kentucky Department of Education is proposing a plan to pay student teachers to address a statewide teacher shortage. The Board is calling the shortage a crisis. 

Frankfort, Ky (WTVQ): The Kentucky Department of Education is proposing a plan to pay student teachers to address a statewide teacher shortage. The Department is calling the shortage a crisis. Byron Darnall, the Associate Commissioner with the Department, says he hopes the general assembly considers options for student teachers in Kentucky, who. currently do not get paid. “The frank reality…

Jessamine Co. man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 29-year-old man was arrested Tuesday on child sexual abuse exploitation charges. Darren Ruble is charged with possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor over the age of 12. He was arrested after an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation after he allegedly shared images of child sexual exploitation online, KSP said. The equipment…

Death investigation underway in Estill Co.

RAVENNA, Ky. (WTVQ) — An investigation is underway in Estill County after a man was found dead in a home on Main Street Tuesday morning. According to Kentucky State Police, a family member found Randell Anglin dead around 11:30 a.m. in the home. Estill County Emergency Services responded to the home and life-saving measures were attempted but were not successful,…

Preliminary report released on plane crash in Western Ky. that killed 2

WHITESVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on a plane crash in Western Kentucky that killed a flight instructor and student pilot last month. The report details the flight path, weather conditions, social media posts, air traffic control voice communications and more. On Sept. 27, a Piper PA-28-161 was destroyed when it was involved…

Pro-Palestine rally voices concerns over islamophobia, misinformation

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — As the war in the middle east continues with no sign of ending soon, The Lexington-Palestinian community and those in support making their way to the Courthouse Plaza on Tuesday to make their voices heard. “As Muslims specifically, there is no room in Islam for violence specifically for violence against civilian populist. We understand that there…

Some sunshine briefly returns into the mid-week

The stubborn clouds will finally break apart allowing for some better weather, at least for one day

It was another cloudy and dreary Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky thanks to the low clouds and moisture trapped just above the surface which kept the sunshine away. As I mentioned yesterday, this wasn’t unexpected given how tough it can be to scour out these clouds in this type of weather pattern and sure enough that was the case….

Non-profit receives funds to help with affordable housing

Community Ventures, a non-profit, received a grant of $50,000 from NeighborWorks America to help Kentucky with affordable housing in both Fayette and Bourbon Counties.

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Community Ventures, a non-profit, received a grant of $50,000 from NeighborWorks America to help Kentucky with affordable housing in both Fayette and Bourbon Counties. The Artist Village off of Goodloe Street is a space created by Community Ventures in the East End of Lexington. Stephanie Batts and Kevin Burney are artists who have lived in the neighborhood…

“It is deeply painful”: Rabbi hands out care packages as act of love as Israel-Hamas war continues

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Kentucky Jewish council held its’ own event Tuesday in downtown, distributing care packages as “acts of love” to counter what they’re calling a “rally of hate.” The distribution comes ahead of a second planned Palestinian rally called “All Out for Palestine,” which has been scheduled Tuesday evening. KJC Chairman Rabbi Shlomo Litvin says he believes the…