UPDATE: Semi driver killed in I-64E crash in Montgomery County identified
KYTC reports crash happened on I-64E at the 105 MM in Montgomery County
Deadly crash around 1 P.M. on I-64E in Montgomery County closed the interstate for several hours.
UPDATE: Remains identified as missing Floyd County man
54-year old Gordon McKinney went missing May 9, 2022
54-year old Gordon McKinney went missing May 9, 2022, according to KSP.
UPDATE: Adults accused of burning historic school plead not guilty
Two of the four people charged, Cody Kirk and Cameron Speigle, pled not guilty in their first court appearance
Investigators say Cody Kirk and Cameron Speigle confessed to breaking-in to the old Sadieville School and setting it on fire.
Search for two men accused of stealing from Blue Heron Train Depot
They were seen driving an older model black or dark color SUV that had a trailer attached
They were seen driving an older model black or dark color SUV that had a trailer attached.
UPDATE: Woman sentenced in deadly stabbing case in Lexington
Tonisha Hendrickson was sentenced to 10-years and ordered to pay restitution
31-year old Tonisha Hendrickson was sentenced to 10-years and ordered to pay restitution, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Lexington Public Library returns to in person summer programming
The summer festivities kicked off at the Northside Branch Library with a petting zoo, book giveaways, and more fun activities for the family
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Lexington Public Library returns to a full schedule of in person summer programming. Tuesday marks the start of the summer programming..going through June and July. The summer festivities kicked off at the Northside Branch Library with a petting zoo, book giveaways, and more fun activities for the family. According to Library officials, along with the…
Bullitt County Sheriff looking for car after two women were shot, 1 killed
The Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of a silver 2002 Hyundai Elantra
BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office is looking for armed and dangerous suspects involved in a shooting Monday morning. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called Monday around 8:20 a.m. to the 1700 block of Pitts Point Road, where two women were found shot on the side of the roadway by a passerby. The Sheriff’s…
Sarah Ramsey, legendary thoroughbred owner/breeder dies at 83
Visitation for Ramsey will be held at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington Thursday
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Kentucky Horse Racing community is mourning, following the loss of one of it’s most storied members Sarah Ramsey, a top thoroughbred breeder and owner, has passed away. Ramsey raced multiple breeder’s cup and derby winners, including 2014’s California chrome. Union College says Ramsey was a big supporter of the college, her name is on the…
Unseasonably warm air sticks around to kick off June
Expect another day with highs in the upper 80s on Wednesday before a cold front ramps up our storm chances into Thursday
Folks across Central and Eastern Kentucky were sweating it out during the final day on May thanks to more sunshine, highs in the upper 80s and less wind than Monday, which made it feel a tad bit muggy! You could see a little haze in the air looking toward the horizon as the moisture increased a bit with the south…
‘One Parent Scholar’ helps single parents earn degrees and certificates
Thirty-six single parents graduated with post-secondary degrees and certificates
Thirty-six single parents graduated with post-secondary degrees and certificates.
Lexington starts Fight the Bite campaign to reduce mosquito population
Fight the Bite wants to eliminate standing water
Report standing water by calling health department’s Environmental Health section at 859-231-9791.
Scott County to receive $2 million for infrastructure, recreational projects
Georgetown to receive major improvements
Projects include extension of Legacy Trail, streetscape and viaduct project in Georgetown and construction of a splash pad in Sadieville.
Another hot and humid forecast for Tuesday ahead of midweek showers and storms
Temperatures will push the upper 80s yet again on Tuesday ahead of storms returning to the forecast late Tuesday into Wednesday
Temperatures will once again push the upper 80s and low 90s on Tuesday to close out the month of May. Dew points will be climbing into the upper 60s as well. This will make it start to feel muggy and uncomfortable to those sensitive to the heat and humidity. Another mild overnight is anticipated with lows only falling into the…
Family, friends pleading for school board to stop cemetery excavation in Clay County
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the relocation of the graves, but cemetery supporters haven't given up their fight
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the relocation of the graves, but cemetery supporters haven’t given up their fight.
Summer-like weather continues across Central and Eastern Kentucky to close out May
The warm and dry weather that we enjoyed over Memorial Day weekend will hang around a few more days.
After a beautiful Memorial Day weekend across Central and Eastern Kentucky it appears the warm and dry weather will hang around as we close out May and kick off June. It was definitely a warm holiday as most locations across Central and Eastern Kentucky reached the mid to upper 80s thanks to beautiful sunshine across the region. High pressure will…
North Laurel High School band performs in National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC
Danielle Smoot, whose son is a junior in the band, calls it "an experience of a lifetime"
Danielle Smoot, whose son is a junior in the band, calls it “an experience of a lifetime”.
CrossFit Maximus takes part in ‘Murph Challenge’ in honor of Navy SEAL killed in action
Gyms across the country host the annual fundraiser for scholarships for veterans
Gyms across the country host the grueling workout, fundraiser for scholarships for veterans.
Camp Nelson honors Medal of Honor recipients in the national cemetery
70 Kentuckians have been given the highest award for valor in action against an enemy
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Memorial day, a day of remembrance and reflection honoring the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice — their life — to keep us safe. Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County held the first public tribute since 2019, honoring Medal of Honor recipients buried there. “This is the idea of America. That…
Victim in four-wheeler accident in Martin County identified
The coroner identified the victim as 61-year old Muriel Penix
The coroner identified the victim as 61-year old Muriel Penix.
AAA reports record high gas prices on Memorial Day
Kentucky's average for a gallon of gas Monday was $4.30
AAA reports Lexington’s average Monday was $4.21 a gallon, compared to $2.97 a year ago.
Weekly Kentucky Horse Park Run/Walk Club returns
Every Monday from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. the public is invited to walk or run the 1.5 or 3-mile route
Every Monday from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. the public is invited to walk or run the 1.5 or 3-mile route.
Jury convicts militia leader of pointing rifle at police
John Johnson, who goes by "Grandmaster Jay," was convicted in connection to an incident in Louisville two years ago
John Johnson, who goes by “Grandmaster Jay,” was convicted in connection to an incident in Louisville two years ago.
Boaters on Lake Cumberland remember real reason for Memorial Day
Thousands of boaters took to the lakes and waterways this holiday for the "unofficial" start of summer.
Thousands of boaters took to the lakes and waterways this holiday for the “unofficial” start of summer.
UPDATE: 1 person shot on Locust Hill Drive, police on scene investigating
He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – One man was sent to the hospital after being shot on Locust Drive Monday afternoon. According to Lexington Police, officers responded just after 2 p.m. to an apartment complex on North Locust Drive. Police say when they arrived one man was suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries….