One person dead in overnight fire in Pulaski County

According to the Woodstock Fire Department, the fire happened at a home off Liberty Road near Highway 70

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – One person is dead following a devastating house fire overnight in Pulaski County. According to the Woodstock Fire Department, the fire happened overnight at a home of Liberty Road near Highway 70. Emergency crews from Woodstock, Rockcastle County, and Eubank each assisted in helping put out the fire. Investigators are still looking into what caused…

Beautiful early May weather settles into Central and Eastern Kentucky this week

With a nice ridge of high pressure building in, afternoon highs will run into the low and mid-80s with plenty of sunshine

After a nice Mother’s Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky with the return of sunshine and comfortable temperatures, Mother Nature has carried the lovely weather over into the first week of May. The good news is that the quiet conditions aren’t going anywhere, anytime soon so you’ll have ample opportunity to soak up some sun and warmth this week.  …

Capital City Museum unveils renovated bourbon exhibit, kicks off Heritage Week

The Capital City Museum says getting involved with the history of the state capital can help reconnect the community post-pandemic

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Whether you’re a history buff or just a bourbon connoisseur, Frankfort’s Heritage Week is sure to bring you something you enjoy. The Capital City Museum unveiled its renovated bourbon exhibit Monday as part of this annual celebration. “I love getting to share these artifacts that otherwise would’ve been lost to history or lost in someone’s attic…

Rich Strike’s owner, trainer talk Kentucky Derby and what’s next

Owner Rick Dawson, trainer Eric Reed, and friend Ken Tyson say they're just enjoying the moment

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – There’s no debate: Rich Strike made history when he won the 148th Kentucky Derby. “I thought, he’s got him. He sees it. And that may be slightly after the finish line, but he was gonna pass Epicenter. Fortunately, he passed Epicenter before he got to the finish line. And we’re pulling the way,” said Owner Rick…

Bath County receives more than 800,000 dollars towards public safety

Governor Andy Beshear wrote two checks towards a new facility for emergency management services and for sidewalk safety

BATH COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A couple of checks were written for Bath County on Monday by Governor Andy Beshear. That money is expected to fund two different public safety issues. Community members gathered outside the Bath County Courthouse Annex for the presentation. The first check of $750,000 dollars will be going towards a new facility for emergency management services…

Kentucky State Police investigate death of Knott County Man

Search crews found the body of Charles B. Moore on Sunday

LACKEY, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – On Saturday, May 7, 2022, at approximately 11:23 P.M, Kentucky State Police, Post 13, Hazard, received a call of a single vehicle accident on KY-550 E, in the Lackey community of Knott County. Troopers responded to the scene and located a 1997 red Chevrolet overturned in the creek. Upon the recovery of the vehicle no occupants…

One person killed in early morning crash on I-75

The crash happened at the 110 mile marker northbound on I-75

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A deadly crash on I-75 Monday morning is now cleared and the ramp leading off the exit is back open. Lexington police say a call came in around 3 a.m. Monday about a crash on I-75 north near mile marker 110. According to police, the person driving the vehicle died and a dog found at the…

‘Mama makers’ celebrated at Mother’s Day Market

Forage Plant Shop in Lexington was one of many locations nationwide to host the Mother's Day vendor market

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Forage Plant Shop celebrated all kinds of moms at its Mother’s Day Market. Forage says the vendors available were all different types of moms, from a mom-daughter duo to a mom-to-be, even a dog mom. Forage says this event is happening at all of its locations across the country as a way to do something special…

Rich Strike, 10th Kentucky Derby winner bred at Calumet Farm

Rich Strike was purchased by Red TR Racing LLC for $30,000

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Rich Strike made history at the 148th Kentucky Derby, bypassing Epicenter for the title and this win is huge for trainer Eric Reed. Back in December 2016, a barn at Mercury Equine Center, where Reed trains his horses, was burned to the ground after a lightning strike from a storm hit it. They were able to…