Monday Munchies; Brasa’s 2.20.23
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Woodford Humane Society, Pet of the week 2.20.23
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Laurel County sheriff: Scammer identifying self as 911 dispatcher
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scammer identifying himself as a 911 dispatcher in calls. The scam caller is telling people to reveal personal identifying information. The caller is using the number 606-310-0832, though other numbers could be used, Laurel Co. Sheriff John Root said. Root is asking people who receive these…
One year later: Lexington man with family in Ukraine reflects on war
It's been almost one year since Eduard Svystun's life and his family's was turned upside-down by war.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – As President Biden makes an unannounced visit to Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv Monday, just days before the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the country, one Lexington man with family in Ukraine reflects on the past year. February 24th marks one year since Eduard Svystun’s life and his family’s was turned upside-down by war. “I’m very…
Somerset police K-9 receives body armor
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) — Somerset police K-9 has new body armor thanks to donations. According to a Facebook post from the Somerset Police Department, K-9 Joker received a custom-fit ballistic vest from Spike’s K9 Fund. The vest is designed so it can be worn throughout the day. Categories: Local News, News Tags: BODY ARMOR, Joker, K-9, police department, Somerset, vest
Rain showers on the way ahead of near record warmth
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has a look at your Monday forecast
After a fantastic Sunday across the bluegrass, rain showers are in the forecast for your Monday. Most of the rain will be confined to areas south and east of I-64. Temperatures will start the week mild in the mid-to-upper 50s, but soar into the 70s later in the week. This week will not be a washout but there will be…
Whitley Co. man arrested for murder of 3-year-old, KSP says
WOODBINE, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Whitley County man was arrested Sunday after police say a 3-year-old was found dead in his home. Whitley County EMS responded to a home in Woodbine for a report of an unresponsive 3-year-old. The child was taken to a local hospital where the child was pronounced dead, according to Kentucky State Police. Jordan Taylor, 22,…
Good Morning Kentucky Sports with Sara Cardona: Athlete of the Week: Niah Rhodes 2.20.23
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Monday Morning Quarterback with Jeff Piecoro 2.20.23
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19-year-old shot, killed after breaking into Lexington home
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 12:23 p.m. The coroner has identified the 19-year-old as Oscar Wilds. 7 a.m. According to the coroner, a 19-year-old man broke into a home on the 1100 block of Jouett Creek Drive and was shot by the homeowner. He died from multiple gunshot wounds at the scene. The coroner says the entire family was inside the home…
Skyline Chili to replace LaRosa’s in Richmond location
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — Skyline Chili will replace LaRosa’s at its Richmond location, the company announced Monday. LaRosa’s last day in Richmond was Sunday, citing underwhelming sales for its closure. The store opened in May 2021 when COVID-19 restrictions were recently lifted. “Our friends in Richmond gave us a very warm welcome. Unfortunately, sales momentum over the past year and…
Allegiant announces new, nonstop flight from Lexington to Las Vegas
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Allegiant on Monday announced a new, nonstop flight from Lexington to Las Vegas beginning in June. Introductory one-way fares are as low as $69. “Lexington-area travelers have long been asking for a route to Las Vegas and we are thrilled to offer a new nonstop flight to the Entertainment Capital of the World,” said Drew Wells,…
After a nice week, we have a warm and wet week ahead!
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Sunday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ): Good Sunday evening everyone, we are putting the wraps on a fantastic Sunday across central and eastern Kentucky. Here is what I am tracking for the week ahead! Rain will move in just in time for the morning commute so you’ll keep that in mind and allow extra travel time. The steadier rain will push off…
Kentucky Pop-Ups hosts Winter Market at Central Bank Center
Ninety vendors took part offering handmade items, jewelry, arts and crafts, clothes, foods, and much more
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Small businesses had a chance to showcase their items during a winter market Sunday at the Central Bank Center. The event was organized by Kentucky Pop-Ups, which is a traveling vendors market. Ninety vendors took part offering handmade items, jewelry, arts and crafts, clothes, foods, and much more. You could also bring donations for the Lexington Humane…
A windy Sunday is on the way before more rain next week!
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Saturday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ): Good Saturday evening everyone, it has been a chilly but great looking Saturday across central and eastern Kentucky with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s under a partly sunny skies. Here is what I am tracking in the days to come! We will start the new week on Sunday with mostly sunny skies and temperatures near…
Berea College celebrates new beauty care product vending machine
BEREA, Ky (WTVQ)- Students on Berea College say it’s hard for them to find beauty care products that fit their needs, especially within walking distance of campus. They often have to travel miles just to find the right store that has hair creams and other necessities. “Since I’m on a trip, I forgot my durag this weekend to protect my…
Jessamine County receives funding for infrastructure, tourism and local non-profits
Governor Andy Beshear handing out checks to organizations in Jessamine and Anderson Co.
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — Jessamine and Anderson Counties getting a big boost for future projects and renovations coming from Governor Andy Beshear. “Today we are presenting more than $139,000 to the Nicholas, Wilmore, Jessamine County Joint Tourism Commission,” said Governor Andy Beshear as he presented checks to different organizations. The funding coming from various agencies including the Better Kentucky Plan’s…
“I can see light, I got hope”: Veteran gets second chance at life through pain management program
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – According to the CDC, 50 million adults in the United States are living with chronic pain affecting veterans over the age of 20 at an even higher rate. A new program at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital in Lexington is helping veterans get a new outlook on life with chronic pain management. This January,…
Fire destroys nonprofit in Bath County
OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – A nonprofit in Bath County was destroyed in a fire Friday afternoon. Crews say some roads were closed in downtown Owingsville while first responders battled the fire at Christian Social Services on Coyle Street. Firefighters say Christian Social Services was like a “local Goodwill”, where families could pick up anything they needed to live. The fire…
Much needed dry weather heading into the weekend
After multiple rounds of heavy rain caused many flooding and high waters issues, a few quiet days are in store for Central and Eastern Kentucky
It finally felt more like mid-February across Central and Eastern Kentucky as much colder air filtered in behind the departing system that caused some many flooding issues across the region. With another round of moderate to heavy rain across Southern and Southeastern Kentucky during the early hours of Friday, additional high water problems were realized in a few spots after…
20 graduate from Public Safety Dispatch Academy Class
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — 20 dispatchers from across Kentucky graduated from the Public Safety Dispatch Academy on Friday. Dispatch basic training is mandatory for an employee who will dispatch law enforcement officers by radio, according to a press release. Graduates received 164 hours of instruction over a four-week period. The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training is located on Eastern…
Awesome Inc.Interview 2/17/23
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Beshear signs bill to lower Ky.’s income tax rate to 4%
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 1 Friday, which will lower Kentucky’s income tax rate by half a percentage point to 4%. In a video posted on Beshear’s Twitter account, he said inflation “is real,” grocery store bills are “still way too high” and Kentuckians need relief. But he didn’t sign the bill until he noted…
Manchester, Clay County declare State of Emergency after heavy rain, flooding
MANCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) — The City of Manchester and Clay County have declared a State of Emergency after heavy rain caused flooding and water line breaks. According to an executive order issued by Mayor Steve Collins, the “emergency situation appears to be such a magnitude and severity” that the likelihood of flooding will continue for the “next several days.” Collins…