Former WTVQ meteorologist Frank Faulconer dies at 100

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — 10/19/23 6:07 p.m. “Frank was one of the kindest, one of the most sincere and professional,” said Brian Wright, news and sports director of WKGG and colleague of Faulconer. “He was the weather man in Kentucky. He was the TV weatherman in central Kentucky. Everybody loved Frank.” Dennis Dillon, or ‘Dead Air Dennis’, spoke about Faulconer’s…

Prescribed burns spark new growth

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is about to start setting fields on fire, but no need to panic, they are contained. There will be multiple different areas undergoing burns these next few months. They include the Clay Wildlife Management Area, Grayson Lake WMA, Paul Van Booven WMA, Taylorsville lake WMA, and Green River…

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…