Promoter, music director CJ Akins joins the table for an upcoming Earth, Wind and Fire show
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Urban County Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds is our woman worth talking about
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Gale Reeceto details the i Know Expo
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Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center previews first show of the season ‘The Waiting Room’
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Christian Appalachian Project hosting series of walks for food insecurity
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — This September, every action ― big or small ― is one step closer to an America where no one is hungry. Christian Appalachian Project will be hosting a series of walks on Thursday to raise awareness about food insecurity in Eastern Kentucky. This year’s event, sponsored by Texas Roadhouse and Hunt Brothers Pizza, seeks to collect…
Registered sex offender arrested after being on Richmond playground
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — A registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday after allegedly being seen on a Richmond playground last week. Nathanael Sparks, of Irvine, was seen at the park by two mothers who were watching their children play at a local park around noon, according to Richmond police. The mothers told police Sparks didn’t have any children or another…
Former Gov. Brereton Jones’ funeral arrangements announced
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Funeral arrangements for former Gov. Brereton Jones have been announced by his family. Jones will lie in the state rotunda of the Kentucky State Capitol on Monday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The family will receive visitors there from 3 to 7 p.m. only. His funeral will be held the following day, on Tuesday, at…
World Chicken Festival ready to return to London this weekend
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Preparations for Festival Latino de Lexington underway
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The city of Lexington is so diverse not just with its people but also with its events. This weekend a popular festival, will be the center focus downtown. The Festival Latino de Lexington is taking place this weekend, the organizer of the event, Jessica Piersol, the Special Events Manager with Lexington Parks and Recreation spoke on…
Warm late summer weather hangs around into the late week
The only change Thursday will be some mid to high levels clouds filtering in from the west but it should remain dry
It’s been a fantastic week of weather so far across Central and Eastern Kentucky with Wednesday being no exception. After starting out in the mid to upper 50s, afternoon highs surged into the low to mid-80s here in the Bluegrass with upper 70s in the southeast. The combination of lots of sunshine and a breezy southeast wind help push our…
Beshear and Cameron to attend gubernatorial forum in Louisville
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — The first gubernatorial forum will be held in Louisville Wednesday night. Gov. Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron will be there for their first dual appearance during the race. The forum is being hosted by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. According to the chamber, the candidates will be asked about their positions on the most…
Family members, neighbors react to homicide in normally “quiet neighborhood”
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- A suspect is now charged in connection to the shooting death of an 80-year-old man and a barricade situation in Lexington. Police say it happened Tuesday night on Marshall Lane. The normally quiet neighborhood wasn’t so quiet, according to residents living around Marshall Lane. “I’ve been here 53 years and I live by myself. My girlfriend lives…
Our woman worth talking about is social justice advocate Mizari Suárez
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Betty Abdmishani joins us at the table to talk about Festival Latino de Lexington
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Painting With a Twist, Dogtopia team up for Dogtopia Foundation
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Emergency agencies practice disaster response in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington Division of Emergency Management among other public safety agencies is participating in a disaster response exercise Wednesday at Jacobson Park. “It’s an annual event that we do to make sure that we’re operationally capable of a chemical release in Fayette County and the surrounding counties,” Batallion Chief Shane Poynter said. This is part of the…
Firefighters working to extinguish house fire on Addison Ave.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington firefighters are working on putting out a house fire on Addison Avenue. Around 10:30 a.m., the fire department was called to the 700 block of Addison Avenue for the fire. No one was injured, officials told ABC 36. We’re on scene working to learn more. This story will be updated Categories: Featured, Local News, News…
UK police begin extra patrols on and around campus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — University of Kentucky police have begun extra patrols on and around campus “for the foreseeable future.” UK made the announcement yesterday that the new patrols begin today and run through Saturday every week. A press release says the reason is to ensure the safety of the community as well as address issues related to off-campus parties…
Walk to end Alzheimer’s
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Ky Jazz Festival in Harrisburg
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Former Gov. Steve Beshear, his wife remember the life, legacy of Brereton Jones
As we await funeral arrangements for former Gov. Brereton Jones, those who knew him best are remembering the changes he made to Kentucky and the legacy he leaves behind. We sat down with former Gov. Steve Beshear and his wife, Jane, for a candid interview about the bond between governors — and the life of Brereton Jones. Sometimes only…