Beshear: Measure would cost Kentucky millions in food aid
The governor warned against ending the state's COVID-19 state of emergency early
The governor warned against ending the state’s COVID-19 state of emergency early.
General Assembly to convene in Old State Capitol on Tuesday
The rich tradition of the legislative branch will be celebrated
The Kentucky Senate and House will go into session at 1:00 p.m. EDT
UPDATE: Donors exceed fundraising goal for dog in need of medical treatment
Anderson County Animal Control says Piper Pepper has a long journey ahead
Piper needs financial help for medical, nutritional needs
UPDATE: Lexington Police make arrest following slow speed chase Monday morning
According to Lexington Police, around 8:19 a.m. officers responded to the intersection of E. Seventh Street and Jackson Street for a report of a female being kidnapped
The case remains under investigation.
Beshear: COVID fight continues moving in ‘right direction’
Kentucky has seen declining COVID-19 numbers for seven straight weeks
Kentucky has seen declining COVID-19 numbers for seven straight weeks, according to the state.
Somerset man charged with attempted murder of police officers
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says Christopher Thompson was arrested March 12
Deputies found a heroin, fentanyl mix on Thompson during suicide watch
Essential bourbon-making tools impacted by supply shortages
Distillers talk COVID impacts at bourbon conference
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Master distillers from around the country met at the university of Kentucky for the James B Beam Institute Bourbon Industry Conference. The annual conference gives distillers a chance to talk shop with other bourbon producers, and hash-out some of the industry’s problems. Bourbon distillers say over the past decade, there’s been a huge increase in demand…
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More than a dozen Kentuckians recognized for work done to help child abuse victims
The Children's Advocacy Center's of Kentucky says the cape and plaque presented are designed to celebrate people who go above and beyond in helping a child in need
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Superheroes often wear capes and fight crime, well on Monday, March 14th, more than a dozen people in Kentucky were recognized as superheroes for their work in making a difference in the lives of child abuse victims. The Children’s Advocacy Center’s of Kentucky says the cape and plaque presented are designed to celebrate people who go…
City of Lexington reports Town Branch Commons Trail is in ‘home stretch’
City says completion is scheduled for this fall
City says progress is being made on the project
UPDATE: Breonna Taylor’s family, supporters sustain push for justice
The sculpture will be at the Carnegie Center for the next year.
‘The mural will be at the Carnegie Center for the next year.
Georgetown pub prepares for St. Patrick’s Day
GEORGETOWN, Ky (WTVQ)- St. Patrick’s Day is this Thursday and local bars and pubs are gearing up for a busy holiday. Slainte Public House in Georgetown is expecting hundreds of people this year. Co-owners Matt and Ashley Nunn say all hands will be on deck, as the pub will be fully staffed. The pub is bringing in a live band…
The Kentucky Women’s basketball team earns No.6 seed in NCAA Tournament
Kentucky will square-off against No.11 Princeton on Saturday.
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- The Kentucky Women’s basketball team has earned the No.6 seed in the upcoming Women’s NCAA Tournament. Kentucky will take on No.11 Princeton in the Bridgeport Region. The Kentucky Wildcats were recently crowned SEC Champions and have won 11 straight. This will mark Kentucky’s 17th appearance in the tournament. Categories: Solid Blue, Sports
Jessamine County community honors police officer who died in car crash in 2015
On Sunday afternoon, nearly 200 runners and walkers participated in the 3rd Annual Officer Burke Rhoads Memorial 5.74K in honor of Rhoads.
On Sunday afternoon, nearly 200 runners and walkers participated in the 3rd Annual Officer Burke Rhoads Memorial 5.74K in honor of Rhoads.
Fallen officer memorial postponed due to weather
Officer Scotty Hamilton was killed in the line of duty in 2018
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Sunday marks 4 years since Pikeville Police Officer Scotty Hamilton was killed in the line of duty. Usually, the department says the day is remembered with coffee, food and gathering of officers and family, some of Hamilton’s favorite things. Due to the snow, this year’s memorial had to be postponed for later in the week, but…
Kentucky earns No.2 seed in the NCAA Tournament
Kentucky is the no.2 Seed in the East Region.
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team was selected as the No. 2 seed in the East Region. The Wildcats will play No.15 see Saint Peter’s on Thursday in Indianapolis. The Wildcats finished the 2021-22 regular season with a 26-7 overall record and a 14-4 SEC record. If UK defeats Saint Peter’s they would face the winner…
County wide clean up begins in Jessamine County
No daily trash and food garbage.
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A county wide clean up effort has begun in Jessamine County. The clean up is for those living in Jessamine County to dispose of any residential debris. You’re encouraged to bring debris to either the Jessamine County Road Department in Nicholasville or in Wilmore. Some things not accepted are commercial debris like shingles, drywall, bricks,…
“It’s therapeutic”: Rage room hit among community
Break glass and smash old electronics at LexRage
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A new entertainment venue in Lexington is all the rage and is encouraging people to get out the pent up pandemic stress. For many people, the last two years have been long and stressful and LexRage offers a new way for people to release that tension. For co-owner Samantha George, she’s dreamt of opening a rage…
Missing 13-year-old girl out of Laurel County
She was last seen wearing camouflage pants and a blue sweatshirt.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 13 year old girl. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 13-year-old Madison Shumaker was last seen yesterday around 12 p.m.off of may lane…6 miles east of London. She is 5’2, 140 pounds with black shoulder length hair. She was last seen wearing camouflage pants and a blue…
Bell County man accused of trying to make underage girl have sex with him
He is being held on a $250,000 dollar cash bond.
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Bell County man is accused of trying to make an underage girl have sex with him. According to WRIL Radio, a complaint warrant taken out by a Middlesboro Police Officer says that 29-year-old Steven Lankford is accused of using an electronic device to try and make a 16-year-old girl have sex with him The…
Western Kentucky students help raise money for tornado relief through Horse Mania
While money raised from other Horse Mania statues are going to help local art programs, money raised from these particular horses will go back to Graves, Hopkins, and Warren counties to help in the rebuilding process
While money raised from other Horse Mania statues are going to help local art programs, money raised from these particular horses will go back to Graves, Hopkins, and Warren counties to help in the rebuilding process.
Kentucky artist raising awareness for racial inequality
The horse will be complete sometime in April and will used during the Horse Mania event this summer
The horse will be complete sometime in April and will used during the Horse Mania event this summer
Kentucky Crafted Market returns to Alltech Arena this weekend
The market was cancelled the past two years due to the pandemic, but it's celebrating nearly 40 years.
The market was cancelled the past two years due to the pandemic, but it’s celebrating nearly 40 years.
Cold Tonight, But a Warm-Up Is Ahead
Chief Meteorologist Jeff Andrews has a warmer, drier week for you
We had an interesting 24 hour period. A nice Friday. Winds picked up ahead of the cold front, but we had some sun and warmed to near 60°. Then came the snowfall. Reports of 6″ at the Bluegrass Airport. That would tie the record. As of now (6 PM), the Lexington high for today is 24 degrees. Coldest Max temperature…