Daniel Cameron shifts abortion stance, voices support for exceptions

(WTVQ) — The Kentucky gubernatorial race is more than a month away, but the race to Frankfort continues picking up steam. Current Attorney General and Republican nominee Daniel Cameron has always remained adamant about his stance on abortion, and protecting the lives of the unborn here in Kentucky. But on Monday, many were able to listen to Cameron on The…

‘He was a titan in the horse industry’: Former Gov. Brereton Jones dies at 84

Jones served as the 50th lieutenant governor of Kentucky, from 1987 to 1991. He was the state's 58th governor from 1991 to 1995.

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Former governor and lieutenant governor Brereton Jones has died at the age of 84. Governor Andy Beshear announced his passing on social media Monday afternoon. Jones served as the 50th lieutenant governor of Kentucky, from 1987 to 1991. He was the state’s 58th governor from 1991 to 1995. Jared Smith, a longtime Democrat Party political operative, knew…

Delightful weather on the way as the summer season winds down

Get set to enjoy several days with warm and dry conditions this week

It was a very nice start to this final week of summer across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With a mix of clouds and sunshine, afternoon highs topped out in the mid to upper 70s, which is just below average for this time of the year. A light west to northwest wind pushed drier air into the region, upping the comfort…

Chris Stapleton to perform new Monday Night Football Anthem

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky native Chris Stapleton will perform the new Monday Night Football Anthem beginning tonight. The anthem “In The Air Tonight” premieres Sept. 18 and then all season long on ESPN. Stapleton joins Snoop Dogg and Cindy Blackman Santana. A short 30-second video posted to Stapleton’s X account teases the premiere with the trio. New Monday Night…

Adult Education and Family Literacy Week kicks off

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Government and educational leaders joined together at the Capitol to announce Adult Education and Family Literacy Week and recognize the importance of education in the Commonwealth. Deputy Secretary Brinly says more than 300,000 Kentuckians do not have a high school diploma and nearly 40% of jobs in the state require secondary education. The Office of Adult…

‘This is unacceptable’: FOP says Lexington Police Department short 131 officers

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Lexington Police Department is short 131 officers, and a Fraternal Order of Police president who has been on the force for 21 years says this is unacceptable. FOP Bluegrass Lodge 4 President Jeremy Russell wrote on Facebook about his concern that his over two decades in law enforcement in Lexington, not much has changed staffing-wise….

Warm and dry weather for the week ahead

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Sunday evening forecast!

Good Sunday evening everyone, it has been another fall like day across the area with highs only in the upper 60s to low 70s with scattered showers and rumbles of thunder. Any rain action will wind down after midnight and that will set us up for some patchy dense fog to start our Monday. I’d highly recommend you add a…

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High School Friday Night Football Recap

LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) — Our game of the week #1 Fredrick Douglass at #2 Corbin, as well as a recap of all the high school football action around Kentucky.   Categories: More Sports, Sports Tags: end zone, friday night football, Kentucky Football

Dodging a few showers over the weekend

Our best chances for rain Saturday will be across Southern Kentucky before a cold front brings rain area-wide Sunday

It was a postcard finish to the week weather-wise Friday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as high pressure dominated across the Ohio Valley. After another cool start to the day with lows in the low 50s, the combination of full sunshine and a nice northeast breeze pushed afternoon highs climbed into the upper 70s. With all the dry air in…

Markey Cancer Center receives “Comprehensive” status

Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — It’s a special day for the UK Markey Cancer Center, Friday afternoon the center announced it is a leader in Kentucky’s fight against cancer. It’s sense of pride for the Markey as the center is now designated as a “Comprehensive” Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. This designation is the highest level awarded to cancer…