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…
Pets as Pals with Woodford Humane Society: Leroy the dog
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‘Rock Relief’ a domestic violence charity event coming up with Ned Bellau, Corissa Phillips
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Emily Donohue of Lexington Living Magazine is our woman worth talking about
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‘Can’t believe, can’t speak, can’t leave’: Corissa Phillips with GreenHouse 17 joins the table
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Previewing the Ky. Book Festival with Katerina Stoykova and Mariama Lockington
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Ky.’s first female lobbyist laid to rest
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — On Oct. 12, Kentucky’s first female lobbyist died. Judy Taylor was a trailblazer for women in politics, creating long-lasting relationships and leaving infinite impacts on the people of Kentucky. “She was an advocate, she was a friend, she was a relationship builder. She was someone who was great at hospitality. She was wise, smart, articulate. She…
Sports Talk Radio Host Brad Taylor discussing his book “Side Hustle” on Good Day Kentucky
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LCA remembers Coach Pete Akatsa
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Preparing your child for the future with Pearsons
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Candidates wrangle over abortion policy in Kentucky gubernatorial debate
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron accused each other of taking extreme stands on abortion policy Monday night as they wrangled over an issue that’s become a flashpoint in their hotly contested campaign for governor in Kentucky. During an hourlong debate at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Kentucky, the rivals fielded questions over education, taxes,…
Larson wins in Las Vegas, Richmond Raceway hosts 4th Annual Bluegrass Nationals – Motorsports Monday
Dillon Gaudet recaps the latest from the motorsports world
In the NASCAR playoffs you need little bit of luck to advance onto the next round and especially to advance to the championship. What better place to kick off the Round of 8 than the Gambling Capitol of the World? Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosted the South Point 400. Christopher Bell started on the pole position for this one but…
14-year-old missing Lexington boy found safe
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 10/18/23 Martin was found and is safe, Lexington police said in an update. 10/17/23 Lexington police are still searching for a missing 14-year-old boy after issuing a Golden Alert Monday night. Cody Martin was last seen Sunday in the 1700 block of Jennifer Road. Martin is described as 5’9″ and approximately 160 pounds with brown hair and…
Austin Kearns Golf Classic and Joe Schlarman Chooses E.K.U.
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Mom2Mom Making Halloween Smore Pies
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Cloudy and dreary weather to kick off the week
It felt more like mid-November on Monday but a brief warm-up is on the way by Wednesday
It wasn’t the best way to kick off the week weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky Monday as an upper level system lingered in the Ohio Valley, providing plenty of low cloud cover, a few spotty showers and afternoon highs struggling to reach the low-50s. Those are the type of temperatures were are used to seeing in mid-November with daily…
‘I hate to hear anybody lose their life’: Neighbor reacts to Race Street fatal shooting
Police say officers found 47-year-old Samuel Lopez shot to death last night on Race Street.
Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): We now know the name of the man who was shot and killed Sunday night in Lexington’s East End. Police say officers found 47-year-old Samuel Lopez shot to death last night on Race Street. Officers say they found his body outside, after they responded to a call about a shooting, around 9:15 Sunday night. Police say the…
God’s Pantry breaks ground on new expansion project; expected to be complete in Oct. 2024
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- A leading nonprofit organization in Lexington aimed at addressing hunger in Kentucky broke ground Monday on a renovation and expansion project. Leaders at God’s Pantry Food Bank’ say the expansion will provide even more support in 50 Central and Eastern Kentucky counties. “There’s nearly a quarter of a million people across central and eastern Kentucky who may…
Talking Big Blue Boo with UK women’s softball coach Rachel Lawson
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