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Early summer-like feel for the weekend
After a cold start to the workweek, temperatures climb into the 80s for the weekend
Monday’s high temperature was only 49 degrees as cloudy skies and chilly temperatures were in store to start the week. What a difference a few days makes. Afternoon temperatures on Friday will be making a run at 80 degrees. A few clouds will be possible, especially early in the afternoon as a warm front moves northward. Behind that warm front,…
Emotional balloon release for Madison Central student killed in crash
Friends and classmates released 18 balloons in memory of Eddie Tribble on what would have been his 18th birthday on Thursday
Friends and classmates released 18 balloons in memory of Eddie Tribble on what would have been his 18th birthday on Thursday.
Woman accused of intentionally setting fire that destroyed a camper
Tiffany Nicole Roberts faces arson and other charges in connection to the fire
Tiffany Nicole Roberts faces arson and other charges in connection to the fire, according to Lexington Fire investigators.
Lexington E911 low on emergency dispatchers, now hiring
Lexington E911 Director Jonelle Patton says since the pandemic, staffing has been a challenge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The “Help Wanted” sign is out for 911 operators in Lexington. Like other public safety departments, such as the Lexington-Fayette County Detention Center, the emergency call center is short-staffed, which puts extra stress on employees already working in what can be a very stressful job. Before a first responder gets to you, these emergency dispatchers are on…
Central Bank Center ‘changing Lexington landscape’
The ribbon was cut for the $300 million expansion of the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – After years of work, hundreds of millions of dollars and pandemic delays, the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington is open and ready for business. Congressman Andy Barr, Governor Andy Beshear and Mayor Linda Gorton were among the many on hand for the ribbon-cutting. Mayor Gorton says she expects the new convention center to bring in…
Lexington Fisher House construction progressing at VA
The house is where military and veterans' families stay for free while their loved one is treated in either VA hospital in Lexington
The house is where military and veterans’ families stay for free while their loved one is treated in either VA hospital in Lexington.
Urban County Council tours jail amid chronic staffing shortage
The union says the recent pay hike is helping keep employees from leaving, but isn't attracting new workers to fill positions
The union says the recent pay hike is helping keep employees from leaving, but isn’t attracting new workers to fill positions.
Federal judge blocks Kentucky’s new abortion law
The decision is a victory for abortion rights advocates
The decision is a victory for abortion rights advocates.
Beshear seeks input for possible action on medical cannabis
The governor will form an advisory team as he decides whether to take executive action to legalize access to medical marijuana
The governor will form an advisory team as he decides whether to take executive action to legalize access to medical marijuana.
UPDATE: GoFundMe set up to help with funeral costs for 8-year old car crash victim
Ritter Polston was killed in a single-car crash on Tuesday in Lexington
Ritter Polston was killed in a single-car crash on Tuesday in Lexington.
Two new K9’s join UK Police Explosive Detection Division
"Kinder" and "Kip" were both imported from the United Kingdom
“Kinder” and “Kip” were both imported from the United Kingdom.
Teen driver safety, safe driving tips for inexperienced drivers
AAA says every day, 7 teens die in car wrecks
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Two separate car accidents within hours of each other Tuesday in central Kentucky, both killing children ages 8 and 17. In both wrecks, the driver was a teenager. While the cause of the wrecks is still under investigation, it highlights the potential dangers that come with young, inexperienced drivers. Some people say a lack of driver…
Search on for missing teen from Frankfort
Police say 16-year old Brooklyn Taylor disappeared April 16
Police say 16-year old Brooklyn Taylor disappeared April 16.
Marijuana legalization advocates push for law changes in Kentucky
Advocates want state lawmakers to consider legislation that would decriminalize possession of marijuana
Advocates want state lawmakers to consider legislation that would decriminalize possession of marijuana.
Oscar Tshiebwe returning to UK for his senior season
The consensus national player of the year in college basketball last season averaged a double-double
The consensus national player of the year in college basketball last season averaged a double-double.
Gov. Beshear signs 14 recently passed pieces of legislation
The bills include support for students’ mental health, health care worker retention, virtual learning and addiction treatment
The bills include support for students’ mental health, health care worker retention, virtual learning and addiction treatment.
“Swatting” incident targets Morehead State and St. Claire HealthCare
Swatting is the practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to get a large number of armed police officers to a particular address
Swatting is the practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to get a large number of armed police officers to a particular address.
KSP performs its first ever hoist operation during Red River Gorge rescue
Wolfe County Search and Rescue worked with KSP to rescue two people who didn't return from a canoe trip
Wolfe County Search and Rescue worked with KSP to rescue two people who didn’t return from a canoe trip.
Blue Grass Airport drops mask mandate after TSA announcement
Monday, TSA announced it will no longer enforce masks in airports
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Signs telling guests to wear a mask at Blue Grass Airport were taken down on Tuesday afternoon following the Transportation Security Administration’s announcement Monday that it will no longer enforce the Center for Disease Control’s mask mandate. The decision comes after a federal judge in Florida voided the masking requirement, saying the mandate “exceeds the statutory…
Stanton police searching for suspect in connection to armed robbery
Robbery investigation underway in Powell County
According to Stanton police, an armed robbery happened at the Stanton Shell Mart on Friday.
Lexington to add more license plate reading cameras around the city
Lexington Police say 25 Flock cameras will be placed throughout Fayette County
Lexington Police say 25 Flock cameras will be placed throughout the city.
UPDATE: Appeals court orders dismissal of horse trainer Bob Baffert case
Report: a panel of three judges turned down Baffert
As of Monday, April 4, Baffert can’t enter any horses at any track in the U.S.
More participants needed for special study for Dementia patients
The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is looking for patients in rural communities to participate in their 6 week study
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – In December, the University of Kentucky opened a new building for the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. At the center, those living with Dementia and Alzheimers can take part in clinical trials. The goal is to further research and prolong memory for those people. The Harmony at Home Project is a special study for those living with…