Good Morning Kentucky Sports with Sara Cardona Live from Nashville for the SEC Tournament 3/9/23
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Dodging some rain in the coming days with colder air on the horizon
After an unseasonably mild winter, below average temperatures should be the rule into next week
With a weak wave of low pressure sliding by to our southwest it was a mainly cloudy Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Throw in a brisk northeast wind and afternoon highs struggled to reach the mid-40s in many locations. We did manage to enjoy some beautiful colors in the sky right at sunrise as the high to mid-level cloudiness…
Kentuckians warned to be on the lookout for invasive species
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky residents should be on the lookout for an invasive bug with the potential to disrupt multiple industries. The University of Kentucky says spotted lanternflies have been seen close to the Kentucky border in Ohio and Indiana. If the insect enters the Commonwealth, it can impact wine, apples, Christmas trees, hops and forest industries. “Spotted lanternflies…
UK Hockey Club headed to ACHA Nationals next weekend
The team met their fundraising goal on Wednesday night to help fund the trip's expenses
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The University of Kentucky Hockey team received an invitation to the American Collegiate Hockey Association 2023 National Championships. However, because they’re not an NCAA team, they’re not funded by the school. But the team was not discouraged, even if it meant having to raise their own money just to be able to go, with a goal…
Solid Blue Drive Thru Interview at Southland Christian Church, Richmond Road 3/8/
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Southland Solid Blue Drive Thru with Misty and Staff
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Military Missions 3/8/2023
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UK president opposes bill that would allow guns on Ky. college campuses
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto opposes a bill that would prohibit colleges from banning guns on campus. House Bill 542, once a “shell bill” — a legislative bill that’s introduced for the purpose of later being amended to include the actual legislative proposals — would prohibit colleges and universities from banning anyone 21 or older…
‘Unacceptable and heartbreaking’: LMPD had pattern of violating rights of community, DOJ says
The Department of Justice says Louisville police had engaged in a pattern of conduct that violated the Fourth Amendment rights of citizens.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS) — A nearly two-year civil rights investigation into the Louisville, Kentucky, police department and Louisville Metro Government found the city and law enforcement engaged in a pattern of unlawful and discriminatory conduct, depriving people of their constitutional rights, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Attorney General Merrick Garland arrived in Louisville to discuss the findings after they were launched…
Bill to legalize sports betting passes in committee, heads to House for vote
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — A bill that would legalize sports betting in Kentucky passed in a committee Wednesday morning. House Bill 551 would allow Kentuckians to legally place wagers on sports in the state. The bill now heads to the House for a vote. Since 2018, lawmakers have been introducing bills to legalize sports betting. Last year, a sports betting…
Chilly and cloudy conditions on the way Wednesday
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has a look at your midweek forecast
Colder conditions settled in Tuesday morning and will continue for the middle of the week. Mostly cloudy skies, breezy winds, and chilly temperatures can be expected on Wednesday. Afternoons highs will only reach the mid-40s for many but will feel colder once you factor in the breeze. A northeasterly breeze will be present through much of the day, gusting as…
Lexington coffee shops talk brewing woes after mass power outages
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Thousands of Kentuckians, are still dealing with the aftermath of last Friday’s storms that caused power outages throughout Kentucky. “We lost power on Friday around five o’clock, and we actually didn’t have power back on until Sunday evening. So we were without power from Friday to Sunday,” says Natalie Hewlett from Kenwick Table, a coffee shop…
March like temperatures are back across Central and Eastern Kentucky
After starting the week with temperatures in the 70s, expect highs in the 40s and 50s the rest of the week.
We saw a quick dose of reality as March-like temperatures returned Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Afternoon highs were a solid 20-25 degrees cooler dropping from the 70s Monday to the 40s and 50s Tuesday depending on location with Southern Kentucky seeing the most sun and mildest air. Get used to temperatures back around average for this time of…
Lexington council hears plan for Airbnb, short-term rental regulations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Regulations for Airbnb and short-term rentals could be changing soon in Kentucky. Lexington council members heard a proposal Tuesday to better regular short-term rentals. A few changes outlined in the proposal include: Any unhosted unit, where the rental operator does not live on the property, must seek a conditional use permit if the rental is in…
Kentucky History Treasures: Campaign Banners 3/6/23
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Mom to Mom: Leprechaun Binoculars 3/7/23
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ABC36 Solid Blue Drive Thru Mount Sterling
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All but 4 of Fayette Co. Public Schools will return to class Wednesday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — All but four of Fayette County Public Schools will return to class on Wednesday. Garden Springs Elementary, James Lane Allen Elementary and Winburn Middle are still without power and will remain closed. Due to widespread damage from a fire last week, Southern Middle will operate on a remote learning schedule. FCPS was closed Friday in anticipation of…
Suspension Bridge in Red River Gorge to take 2-3 months to reopen
WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) 3/7/23 Officials with the Daniel Boone National Forest are considering their next steps when it comes to the reconstruction of the suspension bridge in the Red River Gorge. The bridge, destroyed by a tree over the weekend following severe winds from Friday’s storm is a popular spot for hikers on the Sheltowee Trace trail. In 2017…
‘It’s going to be 29 degrees tonight’: Lexington residents concerned with continued power outages
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky Utilities has been working around the clock to get power restored. At 1:50 p.m., the agency reported just under 13,000 customers without power in Fayette County. Despite the ongoing work by utility companies, residents who have been without power for multiple days say they’re trying to be patient — but it’s been tough. In Lexington’s…
Dillon’s Weather and Lyssa’s Interview at Botts Park Mt. Sterling Solid Blue Drive Thru 3/7/2023
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Drive Thru Interview at Botts Park with Sarah Strands and Dog Sadie 3/7/2023
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