Organizers say about 150 people showed up for the event, which brought smiles to their resident’s faces.
BEREA, Ky (WTVQ)- The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen is known for promoting and preserving art heritage and history in the commonwealth. But two missing pieces have members asking the public for help. “Where is our train?” asked KGAC President Preston Sowder. Members of the KGAC are looking for two train cars they say were a huge part of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The deadline to file your taxes is Monday, April 18th, which means it’s crunch time for CPAs across the country, and perhaps you if you haven’t filed yet. If you have a side gig or a hobby that you’re making money from and you use Venmo, CashApp, or other third party payment networks for business transactions,…
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) – You’ve heard of an Easter egg hunt for kids, but how about one for dogs? That’s exactly what happened this morning at Paws in the Park. Georgetown-Scott County Parks and Recreation says about 300 eggs were laid out for both small and large dogs, each with dog treats hidden inside. There was also an opportunity to…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – One dental group is making sure kids have a smile-friendly Easter. Saturday, Commonwealth Smiles hosted an Easter egg hunt free to the community. The dental group says the event is just one of many celebrations it’s hosting to honor its tenth year in business. The dentist’s office estimates hundreds of kids came out to get their…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – For the first time since the fall of 2019, the Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League kicked off a new, full season of baseball, and it was just as much of a celebration as it was a great gameday. The joy was so contagious Saturday, it could be heard and seen throughout Shilito Park. “They’re so happy to…
The new information was revealed during a Friday court hearing in the murder of 64-year old William Ashby.
The group delivered medical supplies and bulletproof vests to volunteers working in ‘hot spots.’
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – In the final hours of Kentucky’s 2022 60-day Regular Legislative Session, lawmakers focused on several bills, but there was as much talk about what wasn’t passed as what was. Wednesday, the Republican supermajority in both House and Senate secured the passage of several bills in a slew of overrides. The bills ha d been vetoed by…
The nonprofit signed a lease to relocate to the former Common Grounds Coffee Shop on East High Street, according to the organization.
Deputies say they found cocaine and crystal meth in a vehicle after the department’s dog “Drago” led them to the drugs.
We dried out nicely today. We had more wind than rain, though to deal with. 56 mph wind gusts at one point in Lexington. We saw just over a half-inch of rain in the last 24 hours. Friday looks nice, but rain moves in late night. Friday night into early Saturday we could see 1/4″ of rain or so. Easter…
Planning meetings are held monthly in city hall.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners honored the Intensive Care Unit.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – According to the Lexington Fire Department, 33-year-old James Purdy has been arrested in connection to a string of dumpster fires in Lexington. The Fayette County Detention Center shows Purdy is charged with 14 counts of Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree and one count of Arson 2nd degree. According to the jail, the fire department’s arson unit arrested…
The pursuit began in Laurel County and ended in Scott County.
A squall line of storms raced through the region Wednesday evening. The Shelby County Kentucky Mesonet site recorded a 75 MPH wind gust, while extensive damage was reported in Jefferson and Shelby counties. As of 11 AM, over 12,000 customers are still without power across the state. Over 3,000 of those customers are in Fayette County. Good news is that…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – State lawmakers voted to override Governor Beshear’s veto of Senate Bill 83 Wednesday, which bans transgender girls from participating in sports alongside their peers from sixth grade through college. “We’re talking about twelve, thirteen year-old girls here in Kentucky who will be told that because they are transgender children, they will not be allowed to participate…
We have had minimal rain (so far). Wind gusts as high as 43 mph at the Lexington Bluegrass Airport. Generally a quiet day for us (so far). Warm, humid air. 70s. Severe storms are ahead later this evening. Strong winds are certain. Isolated tornadoes within the storm line are a possibility. Storms linger east after midnight. Thursday we begin to…
Warm temperatures and off and on showers and storms are on the way for the first half of your Wednesday. These showers and storms won’t be the severe threat for today, that threat moves in starting this evening. A line of strong-t0-severe thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon across portions of Arkansas and Missouri. As this line of storms moves…
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We have had about .25″ of rain in Lexington over the past 24 hours. Generally a quiet day. Breezy south winds at times. 60s for most. Wednesday will be more active. The day itself won’t be too bad. Isolated shower chances. The afternoon will see scattered showers and thunderstorms. Severe storm potential for us late. Much higher of a threat…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Inflation is taking a toll on the US economy: in a report out today, it’s soared to new highs at the fastest pace in 40 years. While soaring prices have everyone concerned about everything from grocery store bills to gas prices, organizations like the Catholic Action Center must still provide much-needed resources to the most vulnerable…
