2 arrested in London with 2 pounds of meth, marijuana and guns

Laurel County Sheriff's Office and London Police Department arrested Michael Berry, 40, and Amara Creech, 34

LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ/FACEBOOK POST) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office shared in a Facebook post 2 people had been arrested with over 2 pounds of meth. Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that Laurel Sheriff’s interdiction unit Landry Collett along with drug interdiction unit Justin Taylor, Detective Sgt. Richard Dalrymple, and Detective Bryon Lawson with assistance from London City…

Gov. Beshear signs bills to give KSP troopers a pay increase

House Bill 259 ensures that all troopers will receive a $15,000 raise

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE)– Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law two pieces of legislation recently passed by the General Assembly to make historic investments in law enforcement, positioning the commonwealth as a leader in public safety. In November last year, the Governor announced his two-year budget proposal would provide millions of dollars to fund competitive salaries for Kentucky State Police…

Fatal collision in Casey County, KSP invesitgates

KSP looking into fatal 2 car crash on April 11

LIBERTY, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a two vehicle fatal collision that occurred on April 11, 2022 at approximately 6:13 PM south of Liberty, on US-127 near Walnut Hill Rd. Preliminary investigations indicate that Keith McQueary, 21, of Russell Springs, KY was operating a 2007 Scion passenger car north on US-127 when he lost control…

Sheriff’s office launching app, hub of community resources

Scott County Sheriff's Office will be the first Central Kentucky county to use this app

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Scott County will soon have a new way to get the community information and resources through a free smartphone app that will be available to Android and Apple users. The sheriff’s office has been working with ‘The Sheriff App’ to develop its own it hopes to launch May 1st. “It seems like technology, that’s where…

Opening weekend at Keeneland Spring Meet wraps up Sunday

Image courtesy: KeenelandLEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The first full weekend of Keeneland horse racing wrapped up today under sunny skies. Thousands of people poured through the gates to enjoy the races. Sunday was Kid’s Club Family Day, so children’s activities took place on the north terrace. Overall, there were about nine races to close out opening weekend. Some people we spoke…

Camp Nelson hopes to bring smiles, happy tears to families

Camp Nelson Honor Guard held a community Easter egg hunt

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Camp Nelson Honor Guard in Nicholasville held its first Easter egg hunt for the community Sunday afternoon. Camp Nelson says the turnout exceeded its expectations, with around 50 children hunting over 2,000 eggs that were gone in just minutes. Kids were also able to enjoy a bounce house and face painting as well as getting…

1 woman shot in Lexington Sunday evening

Police say she was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Police say 1 woman was shot Sunday evening. According to Lexington Police, officers responded to Gerald Drive and Winburn Drive for reports of shots fired. Police say when they arrived to the scene they found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say she was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police…

Clark County Animal Shelter distributes bags of pet food

The animal shelter distributed dog and cat food for free on Saturday

WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – Clark County Animal Shelter is helping people who might need pet food get it for their furry friends. Saturday, the animal shelter gave away 2 pallets full of cat and dog food to the community at Tire Outlet on Maple Street. The shelter says the donation of extra pet food came from the pet supply company…

Volunteers brave cold to help restore fence at Camp Nelson

Saturday morning, volunteers from across Kentucky helped to replace about 200 pieces of fencing

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Volunteers are helping keep our National Parks clean and updated. As part of the American Battlefield Trust’s Park Day, which falls on April 9th, a very dedicated group of volunteers braved the cold Saturday morning to help replace parts of a fence at Camp Nelson National Monument. As Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Services Steve…

Despite weather, large turnout at Keeneland’s Opening Day

Even though the weather was gloomy, Keeneland says it was close to capacity for its opening day

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Even though the weather at Keeneland was a little gloomy, it didn’t stop fans from enjoying Opening Day. It’s a tradition in the bluegrass: maybe it’s the betting, maybe it’s the Kentucky burgoo, maybe it’s the bourbon, or maybe it’s just spending time with friends and family, but for Opening Day at Keeneland, a not even…

Cold Tonight. A Freeze Warning Saturday Night/Sunday AM

A Wintry Mix is Expected In Spots

A FREEZE WATCH (more to come) We are still feeling the effects of an upper midwest low.  The low has dropped further south (closer to us) and as it pinwheels (counter-clockwise rotation) northeast, a few spots saw some rain today, complete with some wintry precipitation mixed in. Afternoon spotty thunder too.  Saturday, the tail end gives us some snow showers. …

Kentucky State Police searching for escaped McCracken County inmate

Escapee last seen at the Mt. Keton Cemetery on April 7

Paducah, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 are currently searching for a McCracken County inmate who walked away from work release detail in Lone Oak. Clifton O. Crumble, described as a 30-year-old male, approximately 5′ 11″ tall and weighing approximately 172 pounds with brown eyes and black hair, was last seen at the Mt….