Ask the Expert: Dental Care by Gretchen “Tooth Loss”
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Devine Carama and Cierra Spaulding partnering to bring change and goodness to Lexington
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Savannah Maddox announces run for governor
Maddox filed with the state and joins a crowded field vying for the Republican nomination
Maddox filed with the state and joins a crowded field vying for the Republican nomination.
Ask the Expert: Dental Care by Gretchen “KOR Whitening”
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West Shore Homes makes bathroom remodeling easy
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Teen arrested after bringing gun to Berea Community pool
According to the Berea Police Department, Daniel Hays, 19, is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon on school property
According to the Berea Police Department, Daniel Hays, 19, is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon on school property.
Two people in hospital after overnight accident in Nicholasville
Nicholasville Police say the accident happened just after midnight
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – An on-duty Nicholasville Police officer and one other person are in the hospital for minor after an accident just after midnight on Monday. According to the Nicholasville Police Department, the accident happened on South Main Street at the Brown Street intersection. The collision involved an on-duty Nicholasville police officer’s cruiser and one other vehicle. Both drivers…
Unsettled weather returns to start the new week
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible in Central and Eastern Kentucky this week
After a great weather weekend, well-advertised changes are just around the corner. We are keeping track of an area of low pressure developing across the Central Plains that will move into the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next few days. Much of the day Monday should be dry with increasing clouds. Humidity will be on the rise so it…
400 Mile Sale wraps up across Kentucky
The sale had been going on since Thursday offering everything from clothes and shoes, to handmade items and food.
The sale had been going on since Thursday offering everything from clothes and shoes, to handmade items and food.
Some Lexington pools face lifeguard shortage ahead of summer
Some companies are offering sign-on bonuses, pay raises as high as $16 an hour for those with lifeguard experience, and lifeguard CPR training funding.
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Summer is now in full swing and that means pools are filling up with people looking to get out of the heat. But some pool companies are facing a challenge as kids are out of school and more families head to cool off. Nancy Boatman knows just how easily an accident can happen near the water. “Just…
KSP investigate shooting in Simpson County
The investigation continues by KSP detectives
FRANKLIN Ky., (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – On Sunday, June 5th, 2022 just before 6:30 a.m. the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 3 received a call for service of a shooting incident in Simpson County. Law Enforcement responded to the scene at 637 Patton Road in Franklin. Upon arrival at the scene Tierra N. Williams (21) of Franklin was located with multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to the…
Kickoff drag show for first Pride Festival in two years
Drag Queens performed at Old North Bar to start the celebrations for Pride Month in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – June is Pride Month celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. In a kickoff event for the Pride Festival later this month, Old North Bar in Greyline Station hosted a drag show for people of all ages. A handful of drag Queens danced the afternoon away to celebrate the start of pride month in Lexington and…
Body of 9-year-old KY boy found in Ohio River
It wasn’t clear why he left, but Valenti said he had walked away previously
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) – Authorities say the body of a 9-year-old Kentucky boy who was reported missing from a children’s home has been found in the Ohio River. Covington Police Lt. Col. Brian Valenti told news outlets that boaters found the body of Ian Sousis floating in the river Saturday afternoon. He said the discovery came hours after the Children’s…
One more day of comfortable weather before temperatures climb and storm chances return
High pressure will move east of the area Sunday as our next storm system develops to the west
Saturday was another beautiful day across Central and Eastern Kentucky! Despite temperatures climbing into the mid-80s Saturday afternoon, light north and northeast winds managed to keep humidity levels down, bringing a refreshing feel to the air. The weather pattern begins to change slightly Sunday, with a few more clouds and an uptick in humidity With increasing south and southwest flow,…
1 man dead, 1 woman hurt in shooting outside of a funeral Saturday
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lexington Police
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – 1 man is dead and a woman is hurt after being shot outside of a funeral on Saturday. Lexington Police say officers responded just before 2:10 p.m. to the Unity Worship Center for reports of shots being fired. When officers arrived, they found a man and woman suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to the…
Lexington’s Environmental Services holds Truck-A-Palooza
Kids could talk to the drivers, sit in the seats, and honk the horns.
Kids could talk to the drivers, sit in the seats, and honk the horns.
Lexington Police hold annual “Cops and Bobbers
The event was held at Gainseway Park fishing pond between 11 A.M. and 2 P.M.
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Dozens of kids in Lexington got the chance to fish with the police officers through the annual “Cops and Bobbers” event. It was held at Gainseway Park fishing pond between 11 A.M. and 2 P.M. Organizers say the event provided a chance for families to interact and form partnerships with the police officers that serve the community….
Students put electric cars to the test at Kroger Field
The program is coordinated by the University of Kentucky's Center for Applied Energy Research and the State Office of Energy Policy
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Thirteen teams made up of nine- through 12-year-olds competed with their electric cars at Kroger Field. It was part of the “Generation Electric Vehicles,” or GEN E.V., program. The program is coordinated by the University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research and the State Office of Energy Policy. Organizers say the goal is to get kids…
Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America hold a rally in downtown Lexington
Victims of gun violence, along with city and faith leaders rallied together with the same message, gun violence is becoming too commonplace
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – Instead of Kentucky blue, downtown Lexington was colored orange to symbolize a call to action against gun violence. A crowd outside the Fayette County courthouse gathered as one by one, victims and family members recounted some of the worst moments of their life Local leaders like Lexington mayor Linda Gorton and Fayette County Sheriff Kathy Witt…
UPDATE: Judge dismisses lawsuit aimed at blocking relocation of cemetery
The ruling involves Hoskins Cemetery, which overlooks a school and athletic facilities in Clay County
The ruling involves Hoskins Cemetery, which overlooks a school and athletic facilities in Clay County.
Commonwealth Smiles hosting “Community Fun” event
The free event will be held June 3rd from 5 to 8 PM
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s a party celebrating 10 years in business and a way to get the community together. On Friday, June 3 from 5 to 8 P.M., Commonwealth Smiles is celebrating 10 years in business with its second event. According to owner Dr. Jessica Kress, people can expect inflatables, an appearance by Big L from the Lexington Legends,…
Comfortable feel heading into the weekend
After a muggy start to the workweek, pleasant conditions are on the way to end the week
A cold front pushed through the region on Thursday giving way to pleasant conditions for your Friday. After morning cloud cover fades, mostly sunny skies will return for the afternoon. Temperatures will climb into the mid-to-upper 70s. Mugginess from earlier in the week is gone as dewpoints will remain in the 50s. These drier and more comfortable conditions will continue…
School shootings give opportunity to improve safety, KDE says
State Commissioner of Education Jason Glass says schools need to be proactive by reporting concerning behavior
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Sadly, Uvalde isn’t the first school shooting in recent memory. There was Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012, Columbine High School in 1999 and many others, to include a few in Kentucky. These shootings leave many with questions about school safety and the awful thoughts of “what if it happens at my child’s school?” State Commissioner of…