Quiet Again Thursday. NOT Quiet Friday Late

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Andrews explains the "Winter" weekend

Thursday looks to be nicer.  Mostly sunny and low-mid-50s.  Winds continue light.  We have a big drop Friday night with snow.  Probably 2-4″ for Lexington.  We may not crack 30 Saturday.  Single-digit wind chills Saturday. Better Sunday PM. Tonight: Partly cloudy.  A low of 33. Thursday: Mostly sunny and a high of 53. ENE winds 5-10 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny…

Rhyne Howard named finalist for Cheryl Miller award

Howard is one of five finalist for the Cheryl Miller award.

LEXINGTON, Ky.( UK Athletics) – The national recognition for senior guard Rhyne Howard continues to come as the senior guard has been recognized by two organizations for national awards. The Cheryl Miller Award has tabbed Howard a finalist for the third straight year, while the Naismith Trophy named the guard a semifinalist for the women’s college player of the year. The…

Oscar Tshiebwe named Sporting News National Player of the Year

Oscar Tshiebwe continues to rack up the postseason accolades.

LEXINGTON, Ky.(UK Athletics) – Kentucky junior forward Oscar Tshiebwe has earned National Player of the Year honors from The Sporting News, the publication announced on Wednesday. Tshiebwe is just the second Wildcat to earn the honor in the publication’s long-standing history. The Sporting News has crowned a player of the year dating back to 1943 and UK’s only other winner was…

Son of Kentucky Lawmaker expected to be deployed to Europe with several other United States Marines

Kentucky Marines Expected Overseas Soon

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Hundreds of Kentucky soldiers in the US Army from Fort Knox’s Victory Corps were deployed to Europe this week to help strengthen US army forces, support allies and help prevent further Russian aggression against Ukraine.  In a few days several marines will make their way overseas as well, including the son of a Kentucky lawmaker. “It’s…

AMEN House hosting prom dress giveaway

The organization is providing prom dresses, shoes, and accessories free of charge at Faith Baptist Church in Georgetown this Saturday and next weekend.

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) – Prom: it’s a rite of passage for many teens. However, it can cost a lot to get ready for the big event. That’s where an organization in Georgetown comes in. According to the most recent statistics from the US Census, nearly 15 percent of Kentuckians live at or below the poverty line. Added with the struggles…

More women breaking into restaurant industry

With less than 25% of chefs in the U.S. being female, it's still a male-dominated industry.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – In celebration of International Women’s Day, a meal featuring food from 17 female-owned restaurants will be served at Honeywood in the Summit in Lexington. These women are from all over the state with all types of food. Honeywood is expecting a full house all night for Women’s Day 2022. The featured women in the event have…

Report: Alcohol-related driving deaths increased in 2020 throughout the Bluegrass State

Crash fatalities involving alcohol went up 31.8% in Kentucky from 2019 to 2020. Only seven other states had higher percentage increases, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Crash fatalities involving alcohol went up 31.8% in Kentucky from 2019 to 2020. Only seven other states had higher percentage increases, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Aging Cement Pipe Requires Million Dollar Project to Fix Water Break Issues in Estill County

Estill County takes on massive water project to prevent water break catastophe

IRVINE, Ky. (WTVQ) – A community in Estill County known as Irvine has a lot of promise for infrastructure, good quality of life, and economic growth. However, the community is being held by a water and sewer issue. This summer, county leaders and utility managers are hoping to take on a big water project that would ultimately give citizens a…

Local priest picks up tab at Ukrainian-owned coffee shop

Brevede Coffee Co. raised money for Ukraine Monday with the help of Father Jim Sichko.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A local priest picked up the tab at a coffee shop in Lexington Monday in order to send the money to Ukraine. Brevede Coffee Co. in distillery district gave out coffee and pastries paid for by Father Jim Sichko, a Papal Missionary of Mercy from the Diocese of Lexington. Brevede says it kept busy and there…

Rising temperatures lead to rising car thefts, tips from police to protect belongings

Lexington Police say warm weather leads to an increase in property crimes.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – As we get closer to spring and warmer temperatures, police in Lexington say it’s also a time of year the department sees an increase in certain crimes, particularly when it comes to your property. According to Lexington police leaving valuables like your purse, a wallet, cell phone or laptop out in plain sight could entice a…