Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44B and will take it private
Musk promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the social media platform
Musk said in a joint statement with Twitter that he wants to make the service “better than ever”.
Lexington Coffee Week features more than 20 businesses offering unique $4 drinks
Third annual Lexington Coffee (+Tea) Week runs April 25 through May 1
$4 unique drink variations of coffee or tea available from April 25 through May 1, 2022.
Local veteran celebrates 108th birthday, receives cards from all over the world
The center says as a birthday surprise, Chester received 1800 birthday cards from people all over the world
WILMORE, Ky. (WTVQ) – A local veteran turned 108-years-old Monday and the milestone was celebrated by many. Mayor Linda Gorton declared Monday, ‘Chester Wilson’ day, to celebrate Lexington native and veteran Chester Wilson. Mayor Gorton says Wilson was born in Lexington and played baseball at Bryan Station High School, and for a Bluegrass minor league team. He also served as…
Black Faith Leaders urge charges against protesters be dropped
Black Faith Leaders of Lexington and Vicinity call on Fayette County Attorney Larry Roberts to drop charges from protesters in 2020
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Black Faith Leaders in Lexington once again are calling on Fayette County Attorney Larry Roberts to drop charges against people who were charged during racial justice protests downtown in June of 2020. “After all, protesting is the language of those who are not being heard,” says reverend Keith Tyler, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. June 13, 2020,…
Man charged in Wayne County meth bust
24-year old Jonathan Meer faces a drug trafficking charge
24-year old Jonathan Meer faces a drug trafficking charge.
UPDATE: Rabbi Litvin responds to Chabad of KY synagogue destroyed by weekend fire
Louisville Metro Arson Unit is investigating
UPDATE (4/25/22) – After the Chabad house in Louisville was destroyed in a weekend fire, Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, the Director of Chabad of the Bluegrass and the UK Jewish Student Center, is responding. In a social media post, Rabbi Litvin says in part, “While thankfully no one was seriously injured & the Torahs were rescued, the Sanctuary was utterly destroyed….
Volunteers needed for water quality testing in Lexington
The current round of testing will focus on the North Elkhorn Watershed
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – The City of Lexington invites residents who are interested in the local waterways to participate in water quality testing this summer. The current round of testing will focus on the North Elkhorn Watershed, in the northeast part of Fayette County. New volunteers are invited to a training on Friday, May 6 at 9 a.m. at…
Special Olympics KY Athlete dies in car crash Sunday
According to Versailles Police, officers responded to Midway Road near Aiken Road around 3 p.m Sunday for a report of a 3 car crash
VERSAILLES, Ky. (WTVQ) -The Special Olympics Kentucky community is in mourning after one of its athletes and volunteer coaches was killed in a car crash Sundayafternoon. The Woodford County Coroner has identified 40-year-old Eric John Klette of Florence, Kentucky as the person who died in the crash. The coroner said Klette was at a Special Olympics soccer meet and was…
“Cover the Cruiser” fundraiser for Special Olympics Kentucky kicks off
"Cover the Cruiser" will take place the last week of April
Gov. Beshear encourages Kentuckians to participate in the annual ‘Cover the Cruiser’ campaign.
Mt. Sterling man arrested after police chase
Officers were eventually able to stop the car, but Elliot got out and ran from officers before taking him into custody
VIDEO COURTESY: EMILY SMITH STANTON, Ky. (WTVQ) A Mount Sterling man led multiple police departments on a chase Sunday afternoon, that ended in his arrest According to the Stanton Police Department, the chase started in Winchester. Around 2:54 p.m. Sunday officers in Stanton were made aware of the chase heading their way. Stanton police say, as an officer with the…
Cold front to bring showers and storm chances Monday
One final day of the warm conditions as a cold front brings big changes to the forecast
After three straight days of 80° temperatures, one final warm day is on the way. A cold front will push through the region during the afternoon and evening hours, cooling us down for the rest of the week. A line of showers and storms will along the cold front, a few of which could be severe. A Level 1 Severe…
Cut-A-Thon helps raise money for instruments for youth
Organizers say those instruments will be used during summer camps and will help the kids find their passions.
Organizers say those instruments will be used during summer camps and will help the kids find their passions.
Annual AIDS Walk returns after two year hiatus
The event, which is put on by AVOL Kentucky, is used as a fundraiser for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.
The event, which is put on by AVOL Kentucky, is used as a fundraiser for HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.
Community remembers two Lexington Catholic High runners through 5k event
Nearly 900 runners and walkers participated in the inaugural Dom and Dave Memorial 5K. The show of support meant a lot to parents.
Nearly 900 runners and walkers participated in the inaugural Dom and Dave Memorial 5K. The show of support meant a lot to parents.
One person shot in Lexington Sunday morning
Police say they are investigating but there are no suspects at this time
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Police say 1 person was shot early Sunday morning. According to Lexington Police, officers responded to Industry Road and Winchester Road around 4 am. Sunday for a report of a person shot. Police say they found 1 person suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say that person was inside of a car at the time…
Annual Kite Fest returns to Lexington
This was the first time since 2017 that the kite fest was held.
This was the first time since 2017 that the kite fest was held.
Kentucky organizations team up to address community energy concerns, climate justice
There were also events in Louisville and Bowling Green.
There were also events in Louisville and Bowling Green.
Volunteers in community work to keep Berea beautiful
Saturday, the Berea Police Department and Berea Earth Warriors held the Second Annual Spring Clean-Up
BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s no secret that Berea, found at the foothills of Eastern Kentucky, is a beautiful area, whether you’re walking through town or hiking the Pinnacles. The community in Berea is banding together to help keep it that way. “We are standing on the edge of a massive change in the planet. At this point there is…
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Russell Capital Management: “Shred Day”
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Land Rover Three Day Event
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Lexington Aids Walk
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“Derby Hats” with Pam Honchell
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