UPDATE: Parents of 2-year-old injured in apartment fire, speak on son’s condition

Chief Whiteley says the 2 adults and one child were inside the apartment at the time

UPDATE: (5 P.M. MARCH 18TH, 2022) WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – A 2-year-old boy is left in critical condition after an overnight fire at an apartment in Winchester. “I thought I was going to lose my child” said Erin Saunders. A grateful but concerned mother as her two-year-old boy fights in the hospital after being critically injured in the early Friday…

Strong storms possible Friday evening

A warm and quiet workweek comes to an end as showers and storms move through Friday evening

Strong-to-Severe Storm Risk Late Friday A Level 1 (Marginal) Severe Risk has been issued for Friday. Damaging wind gusts will be the top threat. This will also be the first favorable setup so far this year for large hail. The tornado threat is low, but not zero. The “primetime” for these storms will be during the evening hours. Rain showers…

Christian Mission Ebenezer sending thousands of donations, money to Ukraine

Chubaruk says they are looking to ship the first container to Poland next week, but donations are still being accepted

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – As people in Ukraine continue to try to escape the horrors of war, Christian Mission Ebenezer in Lexington is doing what it can to help those a world away. “We have a couple teams in Ukraine in different ministries that are finding volunteers to bring food to these captive areas and at the same time bring…

Rain and Strong Storm Potential Friday

A Bit Cooler to Start the Weekend. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Andrews Has Your Outlook

Rain moves into the area Friday.  Depending on the track of the low, we may not see much rain.  Heavier amounts look to be northwest KY-SE Indiana.  Stronger storm potential will be western KY, southern Indiana and southern Illinois.  The Storm Prediction Center has our viewers in a Level 1- Marginal Risk.  Strong-damaging winds are the highest threat.  Isolated tornadoes…

‘Parachuting’ Joro Spiders not likely to impact Kentucky

A lot of the media attention regarding this spider has focused on their size and ability to “parachute” into new areas.

LEXINGTON, Ky., (WTVQ/PRESS RELEASE)- Joro spiders, which are the size of a human palm and can fall from great heights, should pose little concern for most Kentuckians. Jonathan Larson, University of Kentucky entomologist, does not expect the large spider to appear in the state this year, according to a release from the UK College of Agriculture. “The Joro spider has attracted a…

Bonded by basketball: a father-daughter tradition

The father-daughter duo hasn't missed a game in 48 years

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Wednesday was the first day of the KHSAA boys Sweet Sixteen with many local teams in this year’s tournament. But for one family, March Madness is more than just basketball. ‘ Many Kentuckians unite over their love for basketball, but for Roy Lauter and Lori Wright, the KHSAA state tournament has been a special tradition for…

Area experts talk benefits, drawbacks to Sunshine Protection Act

Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed the legislation, which would make daylight saving time permanent year-round

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A measure to make daylight saving time permanent across the U.S. has cleared another hurdle, with the U.S. Senate approving the Sunshine Protection Act. The act would put an end to the ‘spring forward,’ ‘fall back’ time change. However, area health experts are weighing in on the benefits and drawbacks of a move like this. University…

Ukraine’s video message to America

A heartbreaking look at Ukraine before and after Russia's invasion

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVQ) – During a live address to a joint session of Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an impassioned plea for more help in turning back the Russian invasion of his country.  The address included a video made by his government drawing attention to Ukraine before and after the invasion. Watch the unedited video in its entirety here….