Inmate escapes in Lexington, Police say she’s not a danger to the public

Police say the woman escaped during transport with the Nicholas County Sheriff's Office

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – An inmate is on the loose after escaping during transport to Nicholas County. According to Lexington Police, they received a call around 3 p.m. about an inmate who had escaped near New Circle and Russell Cave Road. Police say the woman escaped during transport with the Nicholas County Sheriff’s Office. She was being taken from Fayette…

After a warm and muggy Tuesday, our scattered storm chances ramp back up for the mid-week

With a cold front moving through the region into Wednesday evening, a few storms could be strong with damaging winds being the primary threat

It definitely felt like early June across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday as afternoon highs reached the low and mid-80s. Tack on a bit of humidity and you could really feel the muggy air during the warmest part of the day. Most locations managed to avoid any thunderstorms but that should change heading into the mid-week. With an area…

Four hospitals add Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) to staff

Bluegrass Community Hospital, Bourbon Community Hospital, Clark Regional Medical Center, and Georgetown Community Hospital will all add SANE nurses to its staff

VERSAILLES/WINCHESTER/PARIS/GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) – Four more hospitals in the state are adding 24-hour ‘SANE’ nurses to its emergency room staff. According to Haven Andrews, founder of Still Waters Center and a SANE nurse herself, it’s a way to help provide compassionate care for survivors of sexual assault a little closer to home. “Survivors may be driving an hour-plus just to…

New food bank to help address food desert

God's Pantry Food Bank has opened a pantry in the Northside Branch of the Lexington Public Library

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A new food bank on Lexington’s northside will make fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible to people without a reliable food source. God’s Pantry Food Bank has opened a pantry inside the Northside Branch of the Lexington Public Library, where people in the Winburn and Hollow Creek communities can look around and take home the food…

Free dental care for Military Veterans this Saturday

Millions of Americans struggle to access dental care every year

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Saturday, June 11, Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its 8th year, the Day of Service provides much-needed dental care for veterans at no cost to honor their service and break down barriers to health care. According to Aspen Dental, millions…

Unsettled weather pattern continues

Shower and storm chances continue through the middle of the workweek

After heavy rain and storms moved in overnight, shower and storm chances continue Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. Areas across central and eastern Kentucky saw 1-2″+ Monday evening into Tuesday morning. The good news is that the heaviest of the rain for Tuesday will be exiting during the morning hours. A few isolated showers and storms will be possible during the…

Overnight shooting sends 2 to hospital

Lexington police say they found two people suffering from bullet wounds, around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday morning.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Two people have been hospitalized, following an overnight shooting in Lexington. According to Lexington police, officers were called to the 400 block of Oak Street, around 1:15 a.m. Once on scene, police say they found two adults suffering what they call non-life-threatening gun shot wounds. Both victims were transported to the hospital. Investigators were also able…

Strong storms possible in Central and Eastern Kentucky through Wednesday

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible in Central and Eastern Kentucky until a cold front clears the region

Monday has featured scattered showers and thunderstorms, a few of which became strong to severe this afternoon and evening. The good news is as we head through the overnight hours tonight, the threat of severe weather will significantly diminish. Widespread rain will continue to overspread the area with a few embedded claps of thunder. With a frontal system nearby, Tuesday…

Jail still facing staffing shortages despite big recruiting class

Fayette County Detention Center says it has a recruiting class of 15, but is still 111 understaffed

LEXINGTON, KY. (WTVQ) – For the past six months, we’ve been telling you about the staffing shortage at the Fayette County Detention Center. While the jail says they’re still understaffed, they are looking at their biggest recruiting class in a long time with several new hires, set to start in the coming weeks. The Fayette County Detention Center has been…

Irvine police and EMS have their hands full with opioid related calls

According to Irvine Police, narcan is needed every few weeks due to the rate of drug overdoses

IRVINE, Ky. (WTVQ) – While drug overdose rates have gone down in places like Lexington, other parts of the state are seeing numbers on the rise. First responders believe it’s because prices on pills  like oxycodone and xanex have gone up, making other street drugs more appealing and a lot cheaper. According to Lexington police, drug overdose calls have been…

Body of 23-year-old man found in Paintsville Lake

The Coroner says he was found in the Pickle Fork Area of Paintsville Lake Sunday afternoon, just before dark

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – The body of a 23-year-old  man was found in Paintsville Lake, in Eastern Kentucky, over the weekend. The Johnson County Coroner identifies the man as Kyle Webb. The Coroner says he was found in the Pickle Fork Area of Paintsville Lake Sunday afternoon, just before dark. He says that is a popular area for cliff jumping….

Spectrum begins construction on broadband network expansion in Madison County

The announcement was made during a groundbreaking event in Richmond

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – On June 6, 2022, Spectrum announced construction is underway on a fiber-optic network expansion project that will bring gigabit broadband and other Spectrum services to more than 800 homes and small businesses in Madison County. The announcement was made during a groundbreaking event in Richmond, KY. The buildout is part of Spectrum’s approximately $5 billion…

Daniel Boone National Forest waives fees for ‘Get Outdoors’ Day

Fees are waived at all Daniel Boone National Forest recreation areas, except concession-operated sites and reserve group-use areas

WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – On Saturday, June 11, 2022, the Daniel Boone National Forest will waive fees at all Forest-operated recreation sites in honor of National Get Outdoors Day. This waiver does not apply to recreation sites operated by concessionaires or reserved group-use areas. “I hope that our visitors take this opportunity to explore a new trail or enjoy…

Jurassic Quest coming to Lexington this weekend

You can experience all the fun this Friday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 to 6 p.m

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) -The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit in North America returns to Lexington. Jurassic quest opens at the central bank center June 10th through 12th for one weekend only. Dinosaur fans will get a chance to see photo-realistic dinosaurs in a unique indoor experience. Organizers say it includes dinosaur themed rides and attractions, dinosaur shows, fossil digs…

City breaks ground on new Lexington police roll call station

It will be the first roll call station outside of New Circle Road and Man O’ War

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton joined Police Chief Lawrence Weathers and several Council members on Monday, in breaking ground on a new East Sector Roll Call station, the first roll call station outside of New Circle Road and Man O’ War. “This new facility positions police closer to major traffic arteries and to neighborhoods along Man…