Former UK swimmer says she was attacked at San Francisco university event
Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines says she was attacked while speaking at an event at San Francisco State University. In a tweet, Gaines claims she was ambushed by a mob while speaking at a Turning Point USA event on Thursday. She posted a video showing a crowd of people following her down a hallway, yelling at her as…
Man dies after shooting on Centre Parkway in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A man has died after being shot on Centre Parkway in Lexington Thursday night. According to Lexington police, around 11 p.m., officers were called to the 1200 block of Centre Parkway for a man who was shot. He later died from his injuries. No suspect is in custody at this time. Police ask if you have…
Fan Mail Friday 4/7/2023
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Sandy Ridge at Red Mile championships
Week of racing was capped off by handing out championship belts
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Thursday marked the last day for Sandy Ridge at Red Mile, this marked the first time quarter horses have raced in Kentucky in more than a decade. The races were taking place at Red Mile while construction begins on a $55 million development in Boyd County. Sandy’s Racing and Gaming historic horse racing facility is expected…
Clouds and cool temperatures hang around to end the week
The good news is that Easter weekend is looking dry and pleasant
We went from summer to early spring in short order across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a strong cold front blew through the area late Wednesday and into early Thursday. Temperatures surged into the mid to upper 80s Wednesday for afternoon highs ahead of the front with a much different scenario Thursday. With low clouds, a north wind and some…
Pets as Pals with Woodford Humane Society: Yumi the dog
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28-year-old accused of triple murder in Breckinridge Co.
Correction: Kentucky State Police issued a correction of Tyler’s last name after this story was published. This story has been updated to reflect his last name as Wehmeyer VINE GROVE, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 28-year-old man is accused of murdering three people in a Breckinridge County home on Wednesday. According to Kentucky State Police, the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office found…
Louisville man walking his dog identified as death from severe weather
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Louisville man who was killed during Wednesday’s severe weather has been identified as 30-year-old Billy Corum. According to ABC affiliate WHAS, Corum was walking his dog when a tree was knocked over by high winds during severe weather. The Jefferson County coroner said Corum died from severe blunt injuries. This is the only confirmed death…
Jesus Prom with Guest Christina Smith 4/6/2023
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GoFundMe created for foster mom who lost everything in house fire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A GoFundMe has been created for a foster mom who lost everything in a house fire this week. Starler Fish and her family lost her five-bedroom home and everything in it to an unexpected house fire, according to the GoFundMe page. Starler has helped foster children for over 10 years, and her family is now in…
Police arrest Russell Co. murder suspect in Casey Co.
JAMESTOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) 4/6/23, 8 p.m. Lee Maynard has been arrested, KSP said Thursday evening. KSP was on patrol and saw someone who resembled Lee Maynard, walking on US 127 in Casey County. Maynard was arrested and taken to the Russell County Detention Center. 4/6/23, 10:20 a.m. Kentucky State Police are searching for an “armed and dangerous” man accused of…
Talking Kids with Dr. Caitlynn: Recurring Strep Cases 4/6/2023
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Lexington Sporting Club matches up against Louisville City vying to move on in U.S. Open Cup
This marked the first ever match between Louisville and Lexington's soccer teams
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — A historic match just down I-64, as Lexington Sporting Club, the newest professional soccer team in the horse capital of the world, faced off against Louisville City at Lynn Family Stadium. The first ever match between both teams, vying for a spot in the next round of the U.S. Open Cup. The match, later delayed thirty…
Lexington Sporting Club’s Sam Stockley and Charlie Machell
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Wilderness Trail Distillery, Danville KY 4/5/2023
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A.A.A. Hosting T.S.A. Pre-Check Pop-Up Event April 10-13 4/5/2023
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Maker’s Mark commemorative bottles return to shelves ahead of Keeneland Spring Meet
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Maker’s Mark commemorative bottles are returning to store shelves this Friday ahead of opening day of the Keeneland Spring Meet. The bottles showcase three different labels depicting winning jockeys from the 2022 Breeders’ World Cup Championships held at Keeneland and will be signed by one of three winning jockeys: Flavien Prat (Classic), Tyler Gaffalione (Juvenile Fillies…
What Ya Eatin’ Wednesday: El Azteca 4/5/2023
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Summer warmth for the mid-week as storms chances return
Highs should run into the low 80s Wednesday with breezy conditions before a few strong storms roll in by evening
It’s definitely felt like spring to kick off this first week of April so far across Central and Eastern Kentucky with unseasonably mild/warm temperatures and Tuesday was no exception. While stubborn cloud cover hung around the region as expected into the early afternoon hours, the sun finally came out and working with a breezy south wind, afternoon highs surged into…
Funeral arrangements set for 17-year-old who died after football injury
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) — Funeral arrangements have been set for a 17-year-old boy who died from a head injury sustained during football practice. Andrew Dodson, who played football for Pulaski County High School, died Monday. He was injured over the weekend and passed away after surgery. His visitation will be held at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset on…