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Woman dies from injuries sustained in car crash Friday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A woman has died from injuries she sustained in a car crash in Lexington on Friday. The Fayette County Coroner says Jo Etta Allen of Paris was involved in a crash with another car on Winchester Road and North Cleveland Road Friday, October 28th. The Fayette County Coroner says Allen was taken to the hospital around…
Lexington PD investigate Sunday shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Police are investigating a shooting Sunday. Police say officers responded around 4:30 p.m. to the 600 block of Ohio Street for a report of a person shot. Police say a man was found inside the home with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital. Investigators say the suspect left the scene before officers…
Wicked World Scaregrounds hosts kid-friendly haunted house
Wicked World is open for Halloween from 8 to 10 pm
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky (WTVQ)- Halloween is just one day away but Halloween events have gone on all weekend long. One attraction invited kids in who might be a little afraid of scary monsters for a more family-friendly event Sunday. Wicked World Scaregrounds held its Kid’s Day event. Organizers say they turned on the lights inside their haunted house and trail and…
Day of Dignity provides winter clothes, warm food for those in need
The event focuses on providing people in the under served west end of Lexington with basic living essentials
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- One event in Lexington helped get people ready for the winter season Sunday. It was “Share Center’s 4th annual Day of Dignity at Douglas Park. The event is a flagship by Islamic Relief USA. The event focuses on providing people in the under served west end of Lexington with basic living essentials. Those in need received fresh…
University of Kentucky student killed in Halloween stampede in South Korea
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The University of Kentucky is mourning the loss of one of its students, Anne Gieske, who was one of the 150 plus people killed in South Korea over the weekend. The University releasing the following statement on social media. The University of Kentucky community is grieving the tragic loss of one of our students, Anne Gieske,…
Truck pulling trailer of horses crashes into Lexington bar
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A two car collision on Paris Pike Saturday sent a truck crashing into one of the oldest bars in Lexington, Curbside Bar. According to Lexington police, the crash happened just before 3:30 p.m.. Police say a pick up truck and another car collided which then sent the truck into the building. Police say the truck was…
KSP offers trick-or-treating safety tips for Halloween weekend
As Halloween events continue this weekend, the Kentucky State Police is offering safety tips to make sure your children stay safe
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky (WTVQ)- As Halloween events continue this weekend, the Kentucky State Police is offering safety tips to make sure your children stay safe. “We know that every year, there are situations where children are injured, possibly from something that could have been avoided. We know that when kids are out trick-or-treating this Halloween or this weekend, you’re placing…
Law enforcement agencies use event to dispose of unneeded prescription drugs
The drive-thru style event allows people to bring their unwanted, expired, and unused prescription drugs from their cabinets
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth participated in National Prescription Drug Take Back Saturday. In Lexington, the police department partnered with the Fayette County Sheriffs Office, Kentucky American Water, and the Drug Enforcement Administration for the event. It’s sponsored every year by the DEA. University of Kentucky’s pharmacy students volunteered to help. The drive-thru style event allows…
Kentucky’s oldest and longest running book festival returns to Lexington
There were also book giveaways, literary lunches, discussions and panels
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- All month long, the state’s largest and oldest book festival has sponsored literary events in Lexington. On Saturday, the Kentucky Book Festival wrapped up with its 41st annual event at Joseph-Beth Booksellers. The festival brought 150 authors to sign their books. There were also book giveaways, literary lunches, discussions and panels. Kids of all ages came out…
Family and friends say final goodbye to 22-year-old Desman LaDuke
Kentucky State Police continue to investigate what led up to the shooting while his family waits for answers
RICHMOND, Ky (WTVQ)- Family and friends of 22-year-old Desman LaDuke said one final goodbye Saturday during his packed funeral in Richmond. LaDuke was shot and killed by Nicholasville police one week ago. “Today is a very, very, very sad day for our family,” said LaDuke’s grandmother Jessena Moore. “It’s amazing to see how many people loved him. It was so…
50/50 weekend on tap as we start dry and end wet across Central and Eastern Kentucky
With much of the region under drought conditions, we could use additional rain and that should happen during the second half of the weekend
We’ve had a nice stretch of weather the last few days across Central and Eastern Kentucky and Friday was no exception. With abundant sunshine and a light east wind, afternoon highs overachieved and reached the upper 60s. We did have a few scattered high clouds in the area, which made for some beautiful sunrise photos early Friday morning. It should…
Parents angry, feel dismissed after loaded gun found at high school
A 15-year-old is being charged with possession of a firearm on school property
UPDATE 11:31 P.M. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Fayette County Public School District says, the student that was arrested on Thursday after a loaded handgun was found at Henry Clay High School, snuck into the building after school was in session, by following a class of students, that was returning with a teacher, after an outdoor activity. The district says…
Sunshine returns with more pleasant weather on the way
After a dreary mid-week, it was good to see the sun back Thursday and more is on the way for the late week
Many times during the fall season as temperatures cool down, sunshine or the lack there of can make all the difference and that was definitely the case on Thursday. After an overcast Wednesday, we enjoyed full sunshine Thursday. A brisk northeast wind kept things a bit on the cool side but at least with the sun around, temperatures were milder…
State lawmakers address “misinformation” spread surrounding Amendment 2
Voters are heading to the polls to vote November 8th
FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- Members of the General Assembly’s Pro-Life Caucus met Thursday morning in Frankfort to discuss their concerns about “misinformation” surrounding a controversial amendment on this year’s ballot- Amendment Two. The ballot asks voters if they want to include this amendment into the state’s constitution: “To protect life, nothing in this constitution shall be construed to secure or protect…
City of Lexington prepares for Breeders’ Cup World Championships
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The horse capitol of the world is preparing for one of the biggest weekends in the horse racing industry. Keeneland will host the Breeders’ Cup World Championships next weekend on November 4th and 5th. “We’ve worked with some great local partners, we’ll be distributing Maker’s Mark bourbon balls, the currency and Maker’s Mark to passengers as…
A reality check with clouds and cooler air but pleasant weather is on the way back for the late week
After some beneficial light rain late Tuesday, low clouds put the brakes on temperatures Wednesday but we should rebound nicely in the coming days.
What a difference a day makes! After highs pressing 80 degrees on Tuesday afternoon ahead of a cold front that brought some light but beneficial rain to the area, it was a quick dose of reality Wednesday. With stubborn low clouds, some patchy drizzle, and a cool west wind, temperatures stayed put most of the day with readings in the…
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Sheriff calls on community to speak up, fight against domestic violence
The sixth annual 'Rise Up' Against Domestic Violence vigil took place Tuesday night at the courthouse plaza
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A vigil against domestic violence Tuesday night in downtown Lexington, as the city continues to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness month. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and Amanda’s Center are hosting this year’s sixth domestic violence awareness vigil. People able to talk to community resources and hear stories from survivors throughout the evening. Lexington has…
Cooler temperatures to follow a quick shot of much needed rainfall
While totals won't be much given the short window for rainfall, we'll take what we can get given the drought conditions across the area
It’s been an unseasonable warm stretch of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky and Tuesday was no exception. Despite some clouds in advance of an approaching cold front, a strong south wind helped to push afternoon highs into the mid and upper 70s. With those clouds scattered about at daybreak, it may for some pretty sunrise shots across the region….