Girl Scouts celebrate 110 years, visit Kentucky State Capitol
Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road and Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana gathered in Frankfort Tuesday
Gov. Beshear issued a proclamation declaring March 22 as Kentucky Girl Scout Day.
Rain Late Tonight. A Thunderstorm Chance Wednesday Too
Chief Meteorologist Jeff Andrews Looks at Rain Chances Tonight & Wednesday
We had a very nice Spring Day #3. Lexington hit 74 with partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies. We expect the arrival of wet weather tonight. The heaviest rain looks to be late tonight night-early Wednesday. Wednesday will see spotty showers and thunderstorms. Strong storms southwest in Mississippi and Alabama at this hour Tonight- Showers later tonight. A few thunderstorms…
Beshear accuses lawmakers of ‘cruel’ votes on veto overrides
Beshear responded a day after legislature voted to override his vetoes of the two measures
Both proposals now become state law.
UPDATE: Skink returned to Most Valuable Pets
MVP says it happened Saturday night around 6:30
Pet shop in Lexington hopes the public can help identify two people it says stole an animal.
UPDATE: Missing coal miner found dead
James D. Brown was working on a roof in the mine when it collapsed
UPDATE POSTED MARCH 22, 2022 AT 11:14 A.M. FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – The body of a missing coal miner has been found. According to the Commonwealth of Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet says James Brown was found Monday evening around 9 p.m. from the D-29 Darby Fork mine is Holmes Mill, Harlan County. The Kentucky Department for Natural Resources, Division…
Warm temperatures continue for Tuesday ahead of overnight showers and storms
A few more days of warm temperatures before cold temperatures return for the weekend
Late Showers & Storms Tuesday A few showers are possible early on Tuesday but most areas in our viewing area will remain dry for the early afternoon. The shower and storm risk will be increasing into this evening into the overnight. Heavy downpours and gusty winds will be possible, but this likely won’t pose a severe threat. Severe Threat Increases…
Crews battle fire in Lexington
Fire crews say smoke and flames are visible
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Crews are on the scene of a fire in Lexington. According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews were dispatched to the 7900 block of Old Richmond just before 10:30 a.m. Tuesday for the report of a fire. When they arrived, firefighters say they saw smoke and flames coming from a detached garage. Crews say the fire…
Lexington’s professional soccer club reveals name, crest
The inaugural season will begin next spring
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The USL League One soccer club has revealed its name and crest. The club will be named Lexington Sporting Club, stylized as Lexington S.C., and its crest features a vibrant green horse figure against a dark green background. The process to design Lexington S.C.’s crest involved 14 listening sessions with members of the local community, more…
UPDATE: State lawmakers override Beshear veto of legislation restricting eligibility for unemployment benefits
The legislation triggered emotional floor debates and a defection by some GOP lawmakers
The legislation triggered emotional floor debates and a defection by some GOP lawmakers.
Judge rejects Baffert stay but delays suspension to April 4
Ruling is to allow Baffert's representatives to seek emergency relief through the state’s Court of Appeals
Ruling is to allow Baffert’s representatives to seek emergency relief through the state’s Court of Appeals
Two charged in kidnapping/assault case in Laurel County
Jessica Charlene Lawson and Kendall Browning face charges
Jessica Charlene Lawson and Kendall Browning face charges, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office.
Statewide peace vigil for Ukraine scheduled for March 24 in Frankfort
Attendees asked to bring a candle for the lighting ceremony
Statewide peace vigil to take place Thursday, March 24 at 6 p.m.
Bird Bikes set to roll onto UK campus soon
Bird Bikes are electric bikes with batteries
UK: Bird Bikes will be the first shared electric bikes in the city.
UPDATE: Wolfe County Search and Rescue receives prize, life-saving tool
Monday, the team received a customized Land Rover Defender
Team won Search and Rescue category in Land Rover’s Defender Above and Beyond service awards.
UPDATE: Wild Lights draws crowds during opening weekend
Annual light show feaures thousands of lanterns aglo throughout the Louisville Zoo
Louisville Zoo announced opening night for Wild Lights has been bumped back a day to Saturday
New form of dementia discovered at University of Kentucky
Dr. Pete Nelson with the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging discovered 'LATE' dementia
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Scientists at the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging in Lexington will be starting the first clinical trial in the world for a new form of dementia, discovered at the center. The new form of dementia is known as ‘LATE’, an acronym for limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy. Lu-Ann Farrar’s husband, Ned, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s…
Old Friends asking for name suggestion for 3-year-old filly
Find a name for High heels '19
Name the Old Friends Filly in a contest.
UPDATE: Man arrested in Floyd County homicide case
The sheriff says 52-year old James Pratt is charged with the murder of Paul Sester
The sheriff says 52-year old James Pratt is charged with the murder of Paul Sester.
Georgetown police issue warning on “Orbeez Challenge”
GPD has responded to several incidents
Georgetown police encourage parents to discuss dangers with their children.
UPDATE: Reward for tip that leads to arrest in deceased dog dumping case
Investigators asking the public for help in finding the person responsible
Investigators looking for person seen tossing a deceased dog.
UPDATE: Kentucky Marine identified as 1 of 4 Marines killed in NATO exercise crash
McConnell honors Corporal Jacob Moore, from Catlettsburg
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Nice Weather Continues Monday
We Welcomed In Spring in a Nice Way
We had a nice improvement for our Sunday and the first day of Spring. We rolled into the low-60s with plenty of sunshine. West winds were a bit breezy at times but better than Saturday. I think you will enjoy Monday too. Tonight- Clear. Light winds and a low of 38. Monday- Mostly sunny and a high of 70. …
UPDATE: Lexington celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with festival Saturday
Festival rescheduled to Saturday, March 19, from 11-5 p.m. at Moondance Amphitheater
Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade has been cancelled
Storms Are Still Possible Tonight
Chief Meteorologist Jeff Andrews Looks at Tonights Rain/Storm Chances
On the gloomy side Friday. but quiet. Mild temperatures in the mid-upper-60s. Breezy south winds 15-20 mph. Rain was slim today. We are not done quite yet for the night…or weekend. Heavier amounts look to be northwest KY-SE Indiana. Strong storm potential will be there. Strong-damaging winds are the highest threat. Isolated tornadoes are not out of the question. West…