HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Harlan County man died in a “tragic accident” Monday after being stung by a swarm of bees. The man was apparently moving an old bag of potting soil from his porch when he was stung by a swarm of bees from inside the bag, Coroner John Jones said. His family started CPR, which was…
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A “Go Day” for Tuesday Our stretch of nice weather continues for your Tuesday! It’s a Dillon Gaudet, “Go Day.” Afternoon highs will peak in the mid-to-upper 70s, right where we should this time of the year. We will stay dry as well with low humidity and mostly clear skies. Late summer warmth Temperatures will begin to climb on Wednesday….
EUBANK, Ky. (WTVQ) — Multiple fundraisers have been created for the family of a Pulaski County youth football coach who died from a heart attack while coaching a game last Saturday. Michael Kean died Saturday “surrounded by those who loved him, while doing something he loved,” his obituary reads. The 34-year-old was coaching his son’s youth football game when he…
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Categories: Mom to Mom
Categories: Mom to Mom
Categories: Mom to Mom
(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…
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…
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…
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RICHMOND, Ky (WTVQ) — He’s been described as a great coach but an even better man. The legendary former EKU head football coach Roy Kidd was laid to rest Monday in Richmond. Dozens of family members, former players, and community members came in to say those final goodbyes during the funeral at EKU’s Center for the Arts. “It’s a sad…
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Categories: Let’s Talk Kentucky
Categories: Let’s Talk Kentucky
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…
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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…
MT. VERNON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 62-year-old man driving a motorcycle has died after a collision involving a truck in Rockcastle County on Sunday. The crash happened yesterday around 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of US 25 North and the exit 59 ramp of I-75. A 50-year-old man was driving a truck off the exit ramp when he pulled out…
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….
