Measure still needs approval in the full Senate and in the House
New mural in downtown Lexington to promote peace in Ukraine
We will generally see more sun on St. Patrick’s Day, and far southern and southeastern Kentucky could see more clouds, due to a departing (to the NE) system. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Light winds. A mild low of 50. Thursday- Partly-mostly sunny for St. Patrick’s Day and a high near 72 Friday- partly sunny with an 80% chance of scattered showers. …
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy summoned the memory of Pearl Harbor and the Sept. 11 terror attacks Wednesday in an impassioned video plea to Congress to send more help for Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Lawmakers stood and cheered, and President Joe Biden later announced the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones. Biden also declared Russian…
Beshear says the legislature’s action would “take food directly off the tables” of about a half-million Kentuckians
100% of sales from dine in or carry out on Wednesday will go to World Central Kitchen
Keeneland now hiring for 2022 Spring Meet
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/AP) — Supporters of legalizing sports betting in Kentucky mounted a late-session push Wednesday, winning initial bipartisan backing as the measure cleared a House committee. The bill has more hurdles to clear in the fast-paced final days of the 2022 legislative session. Similar measures died in prior years, reflecting the divisiveness of gambling issues in the Bluegrass State….
The legislation is named in memory of former Williamsburg coal miner John “J.L.” White.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Starting Wednesday, it’s going to cost you more to Uber. The company is adding a fee to try to offset high gas prices. As of February, there were 3,607 active Uber drivers in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. For drivers like Frank Harris, this is his main source of income. “On a good week,…
Sean Reardon is charged with third-degree rape and distributing obscene material to minors, according to a report in the Lexington Herald-Leader.
We had another nice day, even warmer. Highs in the upper-60s-low-70s. We will generally see more clouds tomorrow, and far southern and southeastern Kentucky could see light rain early and in the afternoon. Tonight: winds light from the south-east. Under mainly clear skies, a low of 43. Wednesday: Partly sunny but more PM clouds. A 30% chance of light rain…
Center will be open Tuesday’s through Saturday’s from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Juvenile taken into custody Monday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Valet parking service is reopening at Blue Grass Airport. The service has been unavailable due to the pandemic, but is reopened now that case numbers have been consistently lower. According to the airport, valet parking is available for all passengers and visitors at a rate of $22 per day. “We are glad to reinstate this popular…
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- A suspect is now charged in connection to yesterday’s slow speed chase in Lexington. According to officers, 45 year-old Timothy Davis is charged with fleeing or evading police, kidnapping, wanton endangerment and criminal mischief. Investigators say the chase began after Davis reportedly abducted a woman around 8:15am at the intersection of 7th Street and Jackson Street. The…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Lexington Legends have announced free hot dogs will be offered every Tuesday this season. The team says the free hot dogs are made available through a partnership with Friends of Coal, which, according to the Legends, has been strong for years. “Incredible friends and partners, like Friends of Coal, enable us the continuation of providing…
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Warm-Up Continues High temperatures reached the low-to-mid 60s on Monday and that warmth will continue into your Tuesday. A few stray showers are possible early in the day, but we will clear out by the afternoon. High temperatures will range from the mid-to-upper 60s. Showers for Southern Kentucky on Wednesday For tonight, mostly clear and cool conditions are expected. Lows…
Oscar is at the Lexington Humane Society looking for his forever home
District also lifting COVID-19 restrictions on school visitors, volunteers Monday, March 21
The governor warned against ending the state’s COVID-19 state of emergency early.
The Kentucky Senate and House will go into session at 1:00 p.m. EDT
Piper needs financial help for medical, nutritional needs