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…
The move comes following three homicides in and around the Victorian Square parking garage in the past nine months.
Average price in Kentucky tops $4, according to AAA.
According to the coroner, Webb died from a gunshot wound.
Oldest living Kentucky Derby winner dies from heart failure
Teen reported missing in Paris
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…
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…
The new law sets a framework for the athletes to profit off their notoriety.
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…
Experts say there are some things you can do to minimize the effects of the sleep loss.
Courthouse will be lit blue in support of Ukraine
The passage sets up a policy conflict with the governor.
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…
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…
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…
Police: one person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries
New mask policy adopted by UK to take effect March 9
The incident happened just before 10 a.m. on Friday, March 4
It didn’t feel “dry” today, but at least no measurable rain. A little bit of sun and quite a bit of cloud cover. Lighter winds did help. 40s for most. Overall, this workweek looks normal as far as temperatures. We have a likely big drop Friday night with snow potential. Yes, snow. Probably a couple of inches. We may not…
Kentucky’s TyTy Washington Jr. and Sahvir Wheeler were named to the All-SEC Second Team.
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).
As the virus’s prevalence wanes, Gov. Beshear says Kentuckians should resist feeling pressure to take off masks if they think it’s best for them to keep wearing them in public.
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…