Kentucky Attorney General warns of scams related to baby formula shortage

Baby formula scammers may use ploys similar to those used by online purchase scammers

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued a consumer alert on May 18, warning Kentuckians of scams related to the nationwide baby formula shortage and shared tips to avoid these scams. Kentuckians can report suspected scams here. “Makenze and I would do anything to ensure our four-month-old son is cared for, and we understand the stress that the…

Montgomery County High School student signs with plumbing company

Montgomery County High School senior Jacob Bradley is already getting started in his career

MT. STERLING, Ky. (WTVQ) – You’ve heard of high school student-athletes signing to play for college teams, but have you heard of a high school student signing with a company to start his career? That’s exactly what Montgomery County High School senior Jacob Bradley did Wednesday, officially signing with Fast Flow Plumbing as a plumbing apprentice. Bradley is part of…

Mother Nature wins Election Day with awesome spring weather but changes are on the way

Keep the rain gear handy as the chances for scattered showers and storms

No matter who you voted for, Mother Nature was the big winner on Election Day with beautiful conditions across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Plenty of sunshine helped afternoon highs to reach the upper 70s and low 80s and with low humidity levels, it felt pretty comfortable to say the least. Unfortunately our dry stretch of weather will come to an…

Beautiful end to Tuesday ahead of Wednesday storms

Another round of strong-to-severe storms will be possible on Wednesday

Spectacular conditions are expected for the remainder of your Tuesday. Temperatures will be reaching the upper 70s and low 80s. Skies will also be staying sunny outside of a few afternoon clouds. However, storm chances will be increasing heading into Wednesday. All of central and eastern Kentucky is under a Level 1 Severe Risk on Wednesday. Damaging wind gusts, large…

A nice start to the week but more unsettled weather is not far off

Tuesday looks to be the "pick" day of the week with sunshine and highs in the upper 70s!

After some early morning showers and the passage of a cold front, Monday turned out to be a delightful day with a mix of clouds and sunshine and afternoon highs into the mid-70s. With the passage of the front, a northwest wind brought drier air in so expect some comfortable sleeping weather into early Tuesday. You can give the A/C…

EKU responds to concerns over safety issues at its graduation ceremonies Friday

He says rather than graduation being in the AC gym like years past, he says they were on a "smoldering football field"

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – Eastern Kentucky University is responding to growing concerns from people who attended its Graduation ceremonies on Friday. Many people expressing  concerns over the way it was conducted, some saying multiple students were escorted out of Roy Kidd Stadium because of how hot it was outside, suffering heat related medical issues. Austin Cunliffe’s girlfriend who is pregnant…

Polls open from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Election Day Tuesday

Voters must vote at their precinct location on Election Day

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky’s Primary Election is Tuesday, May 17, 2022. According to Fayette County Clerk Don Blevins, voters should have received a mailer with their precinct and voting location included. Voters can also find this information and a sample ballot HERE. Voting is available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST Tuesday. Early in-person voting closed on Saturday….

UPDATE: Richmond couple on ground in Ukraine packing food for families, soldiers

Kyle and Christi Wells are working with Spirit of Victory to make food packages for Ukrainian families and those fighting on the frontlines

UPDATE MAY 16, 2022 LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On the western border of Ukraine, volunteers with the Ukrainian-based nonprofit ‘Spirit of Victory’ are packing food for families and soldiers. What once was a wedding venue has been transformed into a staging area and warehouse to hold food brought over the border from Hungary. “Basically, being here in the western part…

Remembering fallen conservation officers, National Police Week

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife held its annual recognition of its 10 officers killed in the line of duty

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Since 1918, ten conservation officers have fallen in the line of duty, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Every year, the Department of Fish and Wildlife recognizes the families of its fallen officers and remembers them with stories. The recognition this year fell during National Police Week, where across the country law enforcement…