Two people dead after a crash on Black Creek Road

In Powell County two people are dead after a crash Wednesday afternoon on Black Creek Road.

Powell County, Ky (WTVQ): Kentucky State Police are still investigating after two people died after an automobile crash on Black Creek Road in Powell County. Gerald Wireman, who has lived on Black Creek Road for more than 45 years, pleads for folks who drive on this road to slow down. “Here comes one around the curb now,” Wireman said. Throughout…

Warmer and staying nice into the late week

A weak front will drop through Thursday night with a passing shower and bring some additional dry and pleasant air

We saw another sneak preview of mid to late September across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday as the unseasonably mild air stuck around. With a light north to northeast flow along with some low level moisture hanging around, a mix of sun and clouds was the rule for much of the day especially for areas south and east of…

KY gubernatorial candidates lay out education plans

  FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- A focus on education in the race for Kentucky governor as students return to the classroom. Incumbent democratic Governor Andy Beshear outlined an education plan from his proposed budget Wednesday, just one day after GOP gubernatorial candidate and current state attorney general Daniel Cameron released his education plan. From teacher pay raises to implementing more resources…

Happy first day of school, Fayette County students!

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky.  (WTVQ)  —- The energy is high as teachers, students and staff start the first day of school for the 2023-24 school year. Mayor Linda Gorton and FCPS Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins greeted kids at Northern Elementary School with high fives and smiles. “I’m going into my 24th year as an educator and this is indeed the most…

London woman accused of DUI, trying to pick children up from school

LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A London woman is accused of trying to pick her children up from school Tuesday while driving under the influence. Brandy Evans was arrested at London Elementary School at 3:55 p.m. yesterday after police were notified by a teacher of “an intoxicated woman…attempting to drive her kids home from school,” London police said. According to the…

4 juveniles arrested for stealing, possessing guns from vehicles in Georgetown

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) — Four juveniles were arrested Monday for allegedly stealing guns and other items from vehicles in a Georgetown neighborhood. A person told Georgetown police they saw at least three boys in his vehicle through video surveillance while at work. Police then began surveilling that neighborhood. Officers arrested three armed juveniles and later found a fourth juvenile in…

‘We’re going to play for him this season’: East Jessamine football team mourns the loss of sophomore

The Nicholasville community is mourning the loss of an East Jessamine High School student who died over the weekend.

Nicholasville, Ky (WTVQ): The Nicholasville community is mourning the loss of an East Jessamine High School student who died over the weekend. The school district says Joseph Seagraves was in the 10th grade and played football for the school’s football team. Tuesday night the football team held practice.  Head Coach Mike Bowlin says the 15-year-old will be missed. “We’re going…

Nice mid-August weather continues in the coming days

It should feel a bit like fall into Wednesday before our temperatures start to climb late week

It was a nice change of pace on Tuesday weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a frontal system moved east of the commonwealth. This front swept the muggy air out and with a breezy west to northwest wind, much drier and more comfortable air moved into the Bluegrass. It felt more like mid to late September with afternoon highs…

Officials break ground on new downtown Lexington park

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Coming soon, the Lexington community will have access to a huge downtown park following a groundbreaking Tuesday afternoon. City, state and community leaders broke ground on the brand-new Town Branch Park project. Once completed, the park will include a large stage and performance lawn, art installations, water features, a dog park and food and beverage places….