UPDATE: Men accused in deadly parking garage confrontation appear in court

Police say 23-year-old Juan Linares has been arrested and charged with murder

UPDATE (3/11/22) – New information in a deadly shooting and severe beating that happened in a Lexington parking garage last week. According to the Lexington Herald Leader, three suspects appeared in court Friday for a preliminary hearing. As we’ve reported, Juan Linares has been arrested and charged with the murder of Michael Yocum, who was reportedly shot to death early Saturday…

We Are Tracking a Return to Winter

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Andrews discusses the snow and cold.

The snowfall rate is beginning to overcome the warm surface in Lexington and accumulate.  Temperatures are dropping behind northwest winds. Accumulations are expected as snow rates increase.  Northwest winds 10-20 with gusts near 30 mph. A low of 21. Saturday: Lingering snow showers (40%) and some sun later. A cold high of 28. Northwest winds 15-20 mph gusting to near…

Inmate saves deputy during medical emergency

The jailer is thanking an inmate for his "heroic" actions

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – An inmate saved a deputy during a medical emergency, according to the Jessamine County Jailer. The jailer says around noon Tuesday, a deputy was driving a crew of four inmates back to the jail that had been picking up litter as part of the roadside litter program. That’s when the jailer says the deputy’s sugar…

City of Morehead prepares for winter weather this weekend

However, crew won't be pre-treating the roads this time around, because of higher temperatures expected Friday.

MOREHEAD, Ky. (WTVQ) – Winter weather returns with a vengeance this weekend and for many it’s coming as quite the surprise. “I kind of laughed because last weekend my kids were outside playing in their swimsuits and this weekend we’ll be breaking out winter coats again” said Mayor Laura White-Brown. Morehead Mayor, Laura White-Brown, says the City is preparing for…

We Are Preparing For a Winter Storm

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Andrews updates you and gets you prepared.

Friday, another nice day. More clouds, light winds, and near 60.  Friday night, big changes.  Gulf moisture meets a strong cold front.  Rain quickly transitions to snow before midnight.  The snowfall rate will overcome the warm surface and accumulate.  Temperatures will drop behind northwest winds.     Tonight: Partly cloudy.  A low of 32. Friday: Mostly cloudy and a high…

Calm Thursday ahead of late Friday snow

Winter to make a return to start the weekend

WEATHER HEADLINES Calm before the storm Rain changing to snow late Friday Bitter cold and snow Saturday   Calm Before the Storm Near average temperatures return for your day on Thursday. More sunshine is on the way for your Thursday than we’ve seen all week. Even warmer temperatures are expected Friday during the midday out ahead of a strong system…

KHSAA tournament bringing business downtown

Businesses welcome the crowds after the pandemic.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The first day of the KHSAA Sweet Sixteen girls basketball tournament bringing in large crowds to downtown Lexington at Rupp Arena. After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic the tournament kicked off Wednesday morning and downtown businesses are thrilled to welcome in new business and out-of-town-guests. COVID-19 hit small businesses hard. “We were impacted greatly…