Annie Brown Live: Officer-Involved Shooting and Chase Investigation 2/8/23
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State legislature reconvenes after month-long break
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lawmakers reconvened for the legislative session after about a month-long break and it was a short day for senators, lasting just about two hours. Kentucky’s individual income tax rate is one of the topics on some senators’ minds. At the beginning of this year, the tax rate dropped and may drop even further next year. Senators…
Family of Lexington homicide victim says city must do more to curb gun violence
Marquis Tompkins Jr.'s homicide marked the first of 2023 for the city of Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Monday night’s murder marked the first homicide for the city of Lexington this year. The city finished 2022 by breaking its homicide record finishing at 39. “I’m fighting, I will not give up, I love my babies,” said Andre Maxberry through tears, as she recalled the memory of her late grandson Marquis Tompkins Jr. who police…
Occasional rain and mild temperatures the next few days
Our touch of spring here in early February will continue the rest of the week with some rain and wind at times
It felt more like early April instead of early February on Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a strong south wind helped push afternoon highs into the mid-60s. This despite a good bit of cloudiness around the area thanks to a weakening frontal boundary laying just to our northwest. Most spots stayed dry Tuesday with the majority of the…
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,”…