Secret Oath wins the 148th Longines Kentucky Oaks
Secret Oath ran from post position 1 in Friday’s race
The filly Secret Oath is the 148th Longines Kentucky Oaks winner.
Horse racing fans from around the globe convene at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Oaks
Fans deck out in traditional Oaks Day pink
Horse racing fans convene at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Oaks racing, fashion.
Activate Games hosts grand opening
The Lexington location opened at 10AM in Hamburg
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – It combines sports, gaming, and of course, fun. Activate Games, which opened Friday in Lexington, is a physical arcade. Here’s how it works: you bring your friends, set up your player profile on wristbands, and you have 60 minutes to play in eight different micro-arenas. With each game, there are ten different levels of difficulty. It’s…
Nicholasville bakery owner’s items stolen just weeks before re-opening
It's been setback after setback for a woman who runs a bakery in Nicholasville
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s been setback after setback for a woman who runs a bakery in Nicholasville. Her shop caught fire back in December. Since then, she’s been working to re-open, only to have thousands of dollars in kitchen appliances stolen from her backyard. It’s been a difficult past few months for CNC Bakery owner Lana Rowland. “I don’t…
Interview with VA’s Charles Tapp II
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Kentucky State Police investigate fatal collision in Nicholas County
87-year-old woman killed in crash with tractor trailer
Dry Ridge, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – According to Kentucky State Police, on Friday May 6, 2022 at approximately 9:00 a.m. Trooper Justin Corlis responded to a fatal collision at U.S. 68 (Maysville Rd) and KY 32 in Nicholas County. According to State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed a 1998 Ford Taurus SE being operated by Evelyn Abnee (87) of Carlisle, KY,…
Protest held at Woodford County HS in support of Principal Morgan Howell
Howell says he was given an ultimatum to resign or be demoted
Howell says he was given an ultimatum to resign or be demoted.
Lexington firefighters battle house fire Thursday evening, cause under investigation
Firefighters battle house fire at 1700 block of Scarborough Court Thursday evening
Firefighters say the cause of fire is under investigation.
Rain and storm chances increase Friday with strong storms possible in Southeastern Kentucky
Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are possible mainly east and south of Lexington Friday afternoon
Oaks and Derby Day are upon us and of course Mother Nature is trying to crash the party as another significant storm system impacting the Ohio Valley Friday and Saturday. While Oaks Day shouldn’t be a complete washout, we will see several rounds of showers and storms with heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds not only over at Churchill Downs…
Drive-in theater closing after 55 years, community heartbroken
27 Drive-In announced on Facebook Wednesday it would not be reopening
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Somerset community is shocked and saddened by news of a community staple closing down. After 55 years, the 27 Drive-In theater has announced it will be closing. “I think it represents family,” says Brittany Whitaker, a lifelong 27 Drive-In movie goer. In 1967, the 27 Twin Drive-In opened in Somerset. Wednesday, the outdoor movie theater…
Beshear predicts leeway for some action on medical cannabis
Beshear floated the possibility of executive action about a month ago
The governor maintains that legalizing medical cannabis has strong support among Kentuckians.
2022 EKU Giving Day breaks record
EKU’s third-ever Giving Day saw 2,393 donors provide $396,000
EKU’s third-ever Giving Day saw 2,393 donors provide $396,000.
3,900 UK grads to participate in May 2022 commencement ceremonies
May 2022 commencement ceremonies for UK students is Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7
May 2022 commencement ceremonies for UK students is Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7.
Kentucky Power sale approved by Public Service Commission
The utility company is being sold to Liberty Utilities, Inc.
The utility company is being sold to Liberty Utilities, Inc.
Ky Sec. of State announces more than 30,000 voters have requested absentee ballots for May 17 primary
74 Kentucky voters voted via new in-person absentee option
The receipt deadline to count an absentee ballot is May 17 by 6 p.m.
Largest graduating class in UK Athletics history
114 Wildcats expected to graduate, including 11 with master’s degrees
A total of 114 current and former University of Kentucky student-athletes set to graduate this spring, summer term
Lexington Police looking for driver in hit-and-run crash
The accident happened Wednesday night on Darien Drive at Traveler Road
The accident happened Wednesday night on Darien Drive at Traveler Road.
Mental health struggles, suicide high among servicemembers
Veteran organizations say showing support for past and active soldiers could help reduce the high number of mental health issues
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – May is Mental Health Awareness month and Military Appreciation month, and the two have more in common than you may think. Veterans organizations say more support for our servicemembers might help reduce an alarming suicide rate. In Kentucky, around 17 veterans commit suicide every day, according to Veteran’s Club INC. “Oftentimes, I think as Americans and…
After a brief break, more rain and storms on the way into the late week
Oaks Day looks pretty wet and stormy but the shower chances may actually diminish through Derby Day, especially over in Louisville
With the frontal boundary that brought all the storms to Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday well to our east and south, lingering cloud cover kept temperatures in check Wednesday with most spots topping out in the low and mid-60s. We did see a bit of sunshine in the southeastern Kentucky mountains, which allowed a few spots to make…
Scott County deputies part of the safety campaign “Move Over. It’s the law.”
Deputies will be on the lookout for drivers who don't move over along the interstate when a vehicle is pulled over on the shoulder
Deputies will be on the lookout for drivers who don’t move over along the interstate when a vehicle is pulled over on the shoulder.
For first time since pandemic hit, Keeneland to be at full capacity Derby Day
The track is expecting up to 15,000 fans Saturday
The track is expecting up to 15,000 fans Saturday.
Lexington man with ALS has RV, wheelchair vandalized
Jeramey Etherton says his RV, which helps other people with ALS travel, was vandalized Monday
Jeramey Etherton says his RV, which helps other people with ALS travel, was vandalized Monday.
UPDATE: Decomposed body found in Winchester identified
The coroner identified the woman as Hannah Archer
The coroner identified the woman as Hannah Archer.
Lexington Public Library resumes summer programming
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