Guest Mike Hilton with Holly Hill & Co. 2/7/23
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Guest Dishayna Perkins with Kentucky Good Vibes, LLC. for ‘Queen Me’ Conference 2/7/23
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Annie Brown Live in Frankfort: Lawmakers Address Teacher Shortage 2/7/23
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House Committee on Education meets to discuss teacher shortage
Kentucky lawmakers are reconvening in the State Capital as they resume the 2023 Legislative Session.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky lawmakers are reconvening in the State Capital as they resume the 2023 Legislative Session. Some of the biggest topics being addressed include the ongoing teacher shortage. The House Standing Committee on Education met Tuesday to discuss ways to improve on that shortage. Kentucky Department of Education Commissioner Jason Glass spoke to the committee, saying the…
Monday Munchies: Zen Sushi Sake 2/6/23
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Good Morning Kentucky Sports with Sara Cardona: High School & College Basketball Highlights 2/7/23
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Tuesday Trivia With Guest Host Ouita Michel 2/7/23
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Annie Brown Live In Frankfort: 2023 Legislative Session Reconvenes 2/7/23
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City of Paris addresses incorrect high utility bills
PARIS, Ky. (WTVQ) – The city of Paris plans to resend utility bills from the last two months after miscalculations led to huge increases for some customers. “It usually is a $200 bill and I just got it today, it’s a $680 electric bill. How can I pay that?” says Gloria Boyer, a Paris resident. “I’m 100% disabled, I cannot…
Unseasonably mild and occasionally damp through the week
Temperatures should top out in the upper 50s and low 60s with a few showers from time to time
After a cold start early on Monday with a weak boundary ushering in some brief chilly air, temperatures recovered nicely into Monday afternoon making for a pretty and comfy start to the week across Central and Eastern Kentucky. With some afternoon sunshine most locations ended up into the mid-50s for highs, which was quite remarkable after the colder temperatures in…
New Careers in Police Department with Officer Rachel Kennedy 2/6/23
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YMCA of Central Kentucky Annual Campaign 2/6/23
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Fayette County Public Schools unveils “Classroom on Wheels”
The district says it's a way to continue to help pre-schoolers get prepared for kindergarten.
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – Fayette County Schools unveiled its first “Classroom on Wheels” pre-school bus Monday morning. The district says it’s a way to continue to help pre-schoolers get prepared for kindergarten. “Really and truly, we’re taking that experience, putting it on the bus, and our staff will be read, talking, and playing with families all over our community,” said…
A Go Day to kick off the workweek
Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has a look at your full workweek forecast
Calm and seasonably mild conditions continue for your Monday. Mostly sunny skies will turn to partly cloudy by the afternoon and temperatures will peak in the low-to-mid 50s. We do stay try today but that will be changing later in the week. Rain showers are likely Wednesday and Thursday ahead of a chance at some wintry weather to kick off…
Monday Morning Quarterback with Jeff Piecoro: Cats Deal with Gators, Superbowl Preps 2/6/23
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Sports With Chris Bolton: UK Basketball Beats Florida, E.K.U. Beats Kennesaw State 2/6/23
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Our calm stretch of weather continues for a few more days!
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Sunday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky: Good Sunday evening, it’s been a fantastic day across central and eastern Kentucky. The good news is that we have two more great days before the active pattern cranks back up. Here is what I am tracking. Monday will provide a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the low to mid 50’s. Tuesday will…
A calm next several days before the pattern turns active again
Meteorologist Jordan Smith has a look at your Saturday evening forecast!
Lexington, Kentucky: Good Saturday evening everyone, we are coming off of a very calm day across central and eastern Kentucky. Good news is that we have several more calm days before we turn back up the active pattern. Here is what I am tracking! Our Sunday looks absolutely fantastic, here is a breakdown of the day to help…
Hundreds of FCPS students compete in annual science fair
The competition returned to full capacity for the first time since the Covid pandemic
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Hundreds of students in the Fayette County Public Schools system were at Frederick Douglass High School Saturday, competing in the annual Kentucky American Water Science Fair. For nearly four decades, the competition has showcased some of the best experiments that students have come up with on their own. “My project was if sodas are bad for you,”…
“A lack of respect for a human life”: Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers speaks out on the death of Tyre Nichols
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Tyre Nichols, 29, was beaten by Memphis Police officers after a traffic stop on January 7th and died three days later from his injuries. “That incident was not policing. I mean, that was so far outside of the realm of policing,” says Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers. Since Nichols’ death, some bodycam and surveillance footage has…
Meet the Lexington Sporting Club
Lexington's USL club
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — To some it’s known as the beautiful game, and every four years countries come together to watch the world cup all for the love of one sport, soccer, and now that passion continues to spread to Lexington. “Get ready for the season. It’s going to be a long ride,” said an excited Don Smart, a midfielder…
Tranquil weather on tap for the first weekend of February
After a chilly start Saturday, southwest winds and sunshine will push our afternoon highs back into the upper 40s.
It’s been an interesting and active week across Central and Eastern Kentucky with a few rounds of wintry weather to close out January and kick off February. An Arctic boundary moved through early Friday bringing a re-enforcing shot of some colder air to the region. Despite lots of bright sunshine by the afternoon, temperatures still struggled into the low 30s…
American Heart Association, Lexington Fire highlights the importance of knowing “hands only” CPR
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- February is National Heart Month and it’s dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health. It’s been about one month since Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest. He’s since been released from the hospital and continues to recover. The American Heart Association says he’s just one example of why knowing hands only CPR is so important….