FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Governor Andy Beshear signed several bills into law Thursday, including Senate Bill 105, also known as the Bella Dawn Streeval Law, which is designed to increase awareness and screenings for cytomegalovirus (CMV). Sarah Streeval shared the heart-wrenching story of the death of her daughter, Bella Dawn, from CMV. “My world ended two years ago today,” says…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – In Lexington, the Marriott Griffin Gate off newton Pike has received a facelift. After around 15 months of delays and supply chain shortages, it has finally finished its $30,000,000 renovations. The Marriott says nearly every part of the resort was upgraded from the presidential suites to a new bourbon tasting area. “It’s a reinvention of this…
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Blue tarp covers the top center of First Baptist church in East Bernstadt where its steeple sat. Now it lays in pieces on the ground below, after a strong storm blew through laurel county Wednesday night. “It’s just one of those things that gives that little beacon to the whole community and wherever you come…
Gov. Beshear says the bill would divert money away from already underfunded public schools.
The victim was airlifted to a hospital in Tennessee with burns.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – As of April 7, paper will once again be accepted in curbside recycle carts in Lexington and mixed recycling dumpsters. In another step forward, cartons, such as broth boxes, milk cartons and juice boxes, can now be recycled. “We’ve missed the convenience of being able to recycle paper curbside,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Now the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – For nearly 10 years, a local group of video gamers have teamed-up every November to spend 25 hours straight livestreaming their gaming while simultaneously fundraising for Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington. ‘Lexington Games for Good’ (LexGG) has raised about $37,000 dollars total during this time. LexGG team captains Steven Hayes and Taylor Brandenburg love gaming but…
A criminal complaint has been filed with the county attorney in Breathitt County.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Springtime means many things for Kentucky, but for horse racing fans, it means racing at Keeneland. The racetrack says even with the upcoming weekend’s not-so-springy weather, the stands are expected to still be full. “There’s something about right here in the horse capitol of the world, these fans are ready for racing. They’re going to come…
The victim was identified as 20-year old Brayden Cole Lewis, of Nicholasville.
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IRVINE, KY-(WTVQ) A music teacher at West Irvine Intermediate School resigned on Monday after a photo of a whiteboard message circulated on social media, drawing heat from some parents and community members. The message on a whiteboard said, “You are free to be yourself with me….you matter!”, with gay and transgender pride flags drawn around it. Superintendent Jeff Saylor said…
UK’s Oscar Tshiebwe takes home the Wooden Award, making it a clean sweep for all six national player of the year awards.
Organizers say supply cost, inflation, rent price increases and wages are just a few of challenges developers of affordable housing are facing, not just locally but nationally.
Volunteers are taking 100 bullet proof vests and medical supplies to Ukraine.
IRVINE, Ky. (WTVQ) – There’s controversy at an Estill County school surrounding the message a music teacher wrote on his whiteboard with the gay and transgender pride flags drawn around it. It’s sparking debate over how topics like sexuality should be handled in class. Tyler Clay Morgan was the West Irvine Intermediate music teacher for 3rd through 5th graders, until…
William Jackson was indicted on rape and sodomy charges, according to court records cited by the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Lexington saw just shy of an inch of rain Tuesday. We will remain in an unsettled weather pattern this week. Rain chances most days, up/down temperatures, windy at times, strong storm chances Wednesday PM, followed by winter-like weather. Stormy weather in the southeast this afternoon Tonight: Rain ends. Patchy fog. A low of 46. Winds light. Wednesday: Shower and…
About 55 students were displaced due to water damage, according to the school.
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A death investigation is underway after a juvenile reportedly shot a man in Pulaski County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, on April 4, at 8:06 p.m., a juvenile allegedly shot and killed 26-year-old Travis Popplewell, of Stanford, at a home on Poplar Estates Road in Somerset. Deputies say the preliminary investigation indicates Popplewell was assaulting…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE) – The Backstreet Boys, one of the best-selling bands of all time, announced additional tour stops on their DNA World Tour. The tour includes the previously announced and already on sale stop in downtown Lexington at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Tickets are on sale now and for more information, visit www.rupparena.com. The band…
Deputies say Skyler Kestner faces domestic violence, child abuse and strangulation charges.
Republican Congressman Andy Barr has championed the ‘Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act’.
The suspect is accused of robbing the Tobacco Barn in Brodhead at gunpoint April 2, according to Kentucky State Police.