Storm chances diminish as drier air moves in to close out the week

With high pressure building in, our weather looks dry and pleasant across Central and Eastern Kentucky heading into the weekend

We got a break for the summer-like heat on Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a cold front moved through the region. While much of the area remained dry, a few scattered showers and storms with heavy downpours developed through the afternoon as the front dropped into Central Kentucky. With a few more clouds around, afternoon highs were down…

UPDATE: Charles Booker hopes graphic ad will push toward change

Viewer discretion is advised when watching the campaign ad

Courtesy: Youtube/CharlesBookerUPDATE 9:30 P.M. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A provocative new TV campaign ad was released by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker Wednesday. The ad attacks his opponent, Republican incumbent Rand Paul for “not thinking racism is an issue.” “He’s a contrarian, he’s a crisis actor, he’s a conspiracy theorist. In a lot of ways, he’s an arsonist who…

Special Olympics KY ‘Summer Games’ returns this weekend

For the 27th time more than 900 athletes will be on campus Friday and Saturday

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – Special Olympics Kentucky ‘Summer Games’ is returning to Eastern Kentucky University this weekend. For the 27th time more than 900 athletes will be on campus Friday and Saturday to compete in gymnastics, soccer, swimming and more. And this years games takes a step back to normal after the games were cancelled in 2020 and shortened in…

A hot start to June across Central and Eastern Kentucky but some relief is in sight

A cold front will drop through the Ohio Valley bringing showers and storms to the area Thursday

It was a warm and humid start to the month of June across Central and Eastern Kentucky as the big bubble  of high pressure held tough across the eastern part of the country. Despite a breezy southwest wind, it was pretty toasty across the board Wednesday with afternoon highs in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees. Factor in some…

Economic development project set to begin in Estill County

The groundbreaking will be held Wednesday at 10:30 AM

IRVINE, Ky. (WTVQ) – A groundbreaking will be held for a new multi-use tourist attraction and economic development project in Irvine. According to a press release, state and federal officials, along with industry leaders will gather at the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation. The project integrates the region’s history, natural beauty, and culture in a 45-acre rail-centered campus. The groundbreaking will…

Roads cleared after Lexington Police respond to swatting call

Police say they responded to reports of a man who had supposedly shot his mother and sister and was setting the house on fire

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A call that caused heavy police presence on Wilson Downing Avenue overnight is now being considered a swatting incident by Lexington Police. According to police, around 2AM Wednesday morning, officers and emergency crews responded to 308 Wilson Downing Road for reports of a man who had supposedly shot his mother and sister and was setting the…