FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Kentucky National Guard held a meeting to discuss the Kentucky Youth Challenge Program Monday. The program takes place through the Bluegrass Challenge Academy and Appalachia Challenge Academy. The meeting was held to spread awareness about the challenge program and to find potential students who would be a good fit. Program Director Dee Briscoe says the…
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) 5/9/23 A 39-year-old man was arrested Monday night in connection with the robbery at Cumberland Valley Bank. Jason Sparks, of Richmond, allegedly entered the bank wearing black clothing, a mask, sunglasses and a hat. Police say he handed the bank teller a note indicating he had a gun and wanted an envelope with $100 and $50 bills….
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 90-year-old bar located close to the University of Kentucky’s campus was broken into and vandalized overnight. The Chevy Chase Inn on Euclid Avenue was “an absolute disaster” when employees arrived Monday morning, according to a post on the bar’s Facebook page. Photos were ripped, and boxes and other various items were thrown off the shelves,…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday again paid tribute to “an amazing Kentuckian who personified inclusion and love,” ASL interpreter Virginia Moore who died on Saturday. In a two-minute video message posted to his social media, a bobblehead of Virginia sits atop Beshear’s podium as he pays tribute to a woman who also made sure everyone got…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A bakery that’s been open in Lexington for nearly 70 years is closing its doors this weekend. Magee’s Baking Company, also known as Magee’s Bakery, is closing its 726 E. Main Street location after Sunday, May 14. “We would like to thank our loyal customers who stood by us throughout the years watching us grow,” the…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow, who was honored with a Hometown Hero banner in Louisville, is starring in a new movie being released on Hulu next week. White Men Can’t Jump, a remake of the 1992 film, will air on the streaming platform on May 19. The movie features Kentucky native Harlow, Sinqua Walls, Lance Reddick, Teyana…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 60-year-old woman was identified as the victim of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on Sandersville Road last Friday. Lynette Lane was struck by a car while walking on Sandersville Road at Atoma Drive around 11:10 p.m. Friday, according to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn. Lane died of “traumatic injuries of the head, torso and extremities,”…
WESTMINSTER, LONDON, UK (WTVQ)- Saturday marked a historic day for the United Kingdom, as King Charles III was officially crowned king in front of the world. His coronation ceremony taking place at London’s Westminster Abbey. World leaders, high dignitaries and the Royal Family were in attendance. But so were scholar students from the Westminster School next door. Among those scholars…
Good Sunday evening, it has been a day filled with rain and strong to severe storms. Unfortunately, more of the same is on the way. Here are todays weather headlines. More rain and storms is moving in this evening from the west and will last into the overnight. We then catch a brief break before more storms go up…
LOUISVILLE, Ky (WTVQ)- Kentucky’s long-time sign language interpreter Virginia Moore has passed away. Governor Andy Beshear announced her death on social media Sunday, saying she died Saturday. During the Covid pandemic, Moore was instrumental in helping with the governor’s daily coronavirus briefings during the height of the pandemic. She spent more than 25 years with the Kentucky Commission on the…
Good Saturday evening everyone and Happy Derby day! It has been a FANTASTIC day across the entire state of Kentucky, including over at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Starting tomorrow we have a VERY active weather pattern kicking off. Here are todays weather headlines. First order of business is a multi day severe weather threat. We have a chance for strong…
Mother Nature cashed a winning ticket on Oaks Day Friday with just ideal weather not only across central and Eastern Kentucky but over at Churchill Downs in Louisville. With high pressure hanging on, we saw cloud free skies, full sunshine and overachieving highs into the mid-70s! This was a nice surprise considering that a few days ago it appear we…
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Another horse was scratched from the 149th Kentucky Derby Friday morning, the first time in eight years four horses have been scratched ahead of the race. Skinner was taken out of the race due to an elevated temperature, according to a press release. The Derby is now down to 19 starters. Practical Move, Lord Miles and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Come on down — due to popular demand, a second The Price is Right Live show has been added to Rupp Arena in October! The Price is Right Live is an interactive stage show that gives people a chance to play classic games made famous by the iconic network television show The Price is Right. Contestants…