Lexington church packed as people celebrate Easter Sunday
Hundreds of people filled the church, with many having to go to an overflow gym to make room.
Hundreds of people filled the church, with many having to go to an overflow gym to make room.
A Cool Easter Sunday. Big Warm Up Late Week..
Following the passage of a cool front earlier on Saturday, we’ll see another shot of unseasonably cold air moving in overnight with Frost Advisories posted for much of Eastern/Northeastern Kentucky. To the north, a Freeze Warning has been issued across parts of Far Northern Kentucky and into Indiana and Ohio. After starting out the day in the 30’s for many,…
Senior center celebrates 25th anniversary with Easter egg hunt, family day
Organizers say about 150 people showed up for the event, which brought smiles to their resident's faces.
Organizers say about 150 people showed up for the event, which brought smiles to their resident’s faces.
Kentucky Guild members seeking public’s help for missing train cars
According to the Guild director Jeanette Rowlette, the train ran for six years in the 1960's in two L&N train cars.
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…
Area business owner, expert talk change to payment app taxes
It's not a new tax: it's a rule change hidden in the American Rescue Plan Act
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,…
Paws in the Park kicks off Easter weekend
Saturday morning, Georgetown-Scott County Parks and Recreation hosted an Easter egg hunt for dogs
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…
Commonwealth Smiles hosts community Easter egg hunt
One dental group is making sure kids have a 'smile-friendly' Easter.
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…
Bluegrass Miracle League returns after two-year hiatus
After two years of cancelled seasons and false starts, Bluegrass Miracle League is back
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…
UPDATE: Gruesome details emerge in recent Lexington homicide
The new information was revealed during a Friday court hearing in the murder of 64-year old William Ashby
The new information was revealed during a Friday court hearing in the murder of 64-year old William Ashby.
Ukrainian Pentecostal Church members from Jessamine County return from humanitarian mission in Ukraine
The group delivered medical supplies and bulletproof vests to volunteers working in 'hot spots'
The group delivered medical supplies and bulletproof vests to volunteers working in ‘hot spots.’
What passed, what didn’t: last day for Kentucky Legislature
Lawmakers focused on several bills, but there was as much talk about what wasn't passed as what was
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…
UPDATE: Lexington Writer’s Room finds new location after fire
The nonprofit signed a lease to relocate to the former Common Grounds Coffee Shop on East High Street
The nonprofit signed a lease to relocate to the former Common Grounds Coffee Shop on East High Street, according to the organization.
K-9 plays key role in traffic stop drug bust in Floyd County
Deputies say they found cocaine and crystal meth in a vehicle after the department's dog "Drago" led them to the drugs
Deputies say they found cocaine and crystal meth in a vehicle after the department’s dog “Drago” led them to the drugs.
A Nice Friday is Ahead
We Could See Some Weekend Rain
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…
Clark County Veterans Council plans to build memorial park in Winchester
Planning meetings are held monthly in city hall
Planning meetings are held monthly in city hall.
Nurse Practitioners from UK HealthCare receive national recognition for work during pandemic
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners honored the Intensive Care Unit
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners honored the Intensive Care Unit.
Man accused in string of dumpster fires in Lexington now charged with arson
The suspect was arrested Thursday morning on Versailles Road
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…
Arrests after police chase through five counties
The pursuit began in Laurel County and ended in Scott County
The pursuit began in Laurel County and ended in Scott County.
Drier conditions to end the workweek
After strong storms moved through the Commonwealth Wednesday evening, drier conditions are on the way for the rest of the week
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…
Transgender girl athletics ban veto overridden, now law in Kentucky
Both the state House and Senate voted to override the Governor's veto on Wednesday
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…
Strong Storms Have Passed. Nicer Weather Ahead
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…
Strong-to-severe storms on the way late Wednesday night
A Level 2 Risk for severe weather for Lexington and surrounding areas
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…
Hager Hams ready to make your Easter tasty
Louis Hager makes delicious suggestions for your Easter gathering
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