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Inflation at record levels, area charity feeling impacts

A report Tuesday showed inflation has skyrocketed at the fastest pace in 40 years

April 12, 2022

Annie Brown,

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…

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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

April 12, 2022

Maddie McQueen,

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

April 12, 2022

Nefertiti Jenkins,

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

April 12, 2022

Maddie McQueen,

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…

DERBY FASHION WITH PAMULA HONCHELL

April 12, 2022

Clayton Gullett,

DERBY FASHION WITH PAMULA HONCHELL 4 8 2022 Categories: Community, Noon Guests

Life-saving medication for opioid overdoses strategically placed at the Hope Center

A non-profit and social services organization have banded together mounting life saving medicine for overdose victims

April 11, 2022

Danielle Saitta,

A non-profit and social services organization have banded together mounting life saving medicine for overdose victims.

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

April 11, 2022

Maddie McQueen,

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…

UPDATE: Man arrested at middle school basketball game in more trouble with the law

Mark West is accused of pointing a gun at an officer who was serving him with an indictment warrant in the case

April 11, 2022

Erica Bivens, Tom Kenny,

Mark West is accused of pointing a gun at an officer who was serving him with an indictment warrant in the case, according to Paris Police.

Opening weekend at Keeneland Spring Meet wraps up Sunday

April 10, 2022

Justin Walker,

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…

“It’s a miracle”: Lexington family to reunite with Ukrainian refugee family members

The Yust family's relatives have spent five weeks fleeing the war in their war-torn country.

April 10, 2022

Justin Walker,

The Yust family’s relatives have spent five weeks fleeing the war in their war-torn country.

Camp Nelson hopes to bring smiles, happy tears to families

Camp Nelson Honor Guard held a community Easter egg hunt

April 10, 2022

Maddie McQueen,

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…

UPDATE: “No greater honor”, remembering a Honor Flight Kentucky founder

U.S. Army Aviation veteran Phillip Pittman was 75-years old

April 10, 2022

Tom Kenny, Maddie McQueen,

U.S. Army Aviation veteran Phillip Pittman was 75-years old.

1 woman shot in Lexington Sunday evening

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

April 10, 2022

Kaitlyn Shive,

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…

Turning MUCH Warmer and then Wetter..

April 9, 2022

Jeremy Kappell,

After an unseasonably cold few days, sunshine combines with a southwesterly wind to allow temps to jump on Sunday with highs warming into the low to mid 60’s. The warmth continues into the new work week. However, moisture also returns with a good chance for scattered showers and storms starting Monday. Thanks to a series of fronts and an active…

Marathon runner honors cancer community at Horse Capital Marathon

In total, around 600 runners from 25 states participated in the annual Horse Capitol Marathon at the Kentucky Horse Park. The 26.2 mile race is organized by Race Rise.

April 9, 2022

Justin Walker,

In total, around 600 runners from 25 states participated in the annual Horse Capitol Marathon at the Kentucky Horse Park. The 26.2 mile race is organized by Race Rise.

Clark County Animal Shelter distributes bags of pet food

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

April 9, 2022

Annie Brown,

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

April 9, 2022

Annie Brown,

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

April 8, 2022

Annie Brown,

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

April 8, 2022

wtvq_staff,

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. …

UPDATE: People camp out for Maker’s Mark Bourbon-Keeneland commemorative bottles

Sales will help fund this year's Horse Mania public art project

April 8, 2022

Tom Kenny,

Sales will help fund this year’s Horse Mania public art project.

Light pole damaged in car accident in downtown Lexington

Lexington Police say no one was seriously hurt in the two-vehicle collision

April 7, 2022

Tom Kenny,

Lexington Police say no one was seriously hurt in the two-vehicle collision.

UPDATE: Beshear ready to explore action on medical marijuana issue

Governor looking into whether he can take executive action to legalize medical marijuana if bill dies in the legislature

April 7, 2022

Tom Kenny, Annie Brown,

Governor looking into whether he can take executive action to legalize medical marijuana if bill dies in the legislature.

Foot chase in Lexington ends in arrest connected to stolen vehicle

The arrest was made in the area of Versailles Road and Red Mile Road on Thursday afternoon

April 7, 2022

Tom Kenny,

The arrest was made in the area of Versailles Road and Red Mile Road on Thursday afternoon, according to Lexington Police.

UPDATE: Beshear signs bill aimed at addressing nursing shortage

The law is designed to boost enrollment and lure out-of-state nurses into the state's workforce

April 7, 2022

Danielle Saitta, Erica Bivens, Tom Kenny,

The law is designed to boost enrollment and lure out-of-state nurses into the state’s workforce.

A report Tuesday showed inflation has skyrocketed at the fastest pace in 40 years

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

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

KSP looking into fatal 2 car crash on April 11

A non-profit and social services organization have banded together mounting life saving medicine for overdose victims

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

Mark West is accused of pointing a gun at an officer who was serving him with an indictment warrant in the case

The Yust family's relatives have spent five weeks fleeing the war in their war-torn country.

Camp Nelson Honor Guard held a community Easter egg hunt

U.S. Army Aviation veteran Phillip Pittman was 75-years old

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

In total, around 600 runners from 25 states participated in the annual Horse Capitol Marathon at the Kentucky Horse Park. The 26.2 mile race is organized by Race Rise.

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

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

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

A Wintry Mix is Expected In Spots

Sales will help fund this year's Horse Mania public art project

Lexington Police say no one was seriously hurt in the two-vehicle collision

Governor looking into whether he can take executive action to legalize medical marijuana if bill dies in the legislature

The arrest was made in the area of Versailles Road and Red Mile Road on Thursday afternoon

The law is designed to boost enrollment and lure out-of-state nurses into the state's workforce

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