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Diamond Landscapes works on efficient strategies to combat hike in gas prices

Trower says the 55 truck fleet needs to be filled up once a week while for mowers it's every other day.

March 7, 2022

Kaitlyn Shive,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – You and your wallet have no doubt noticed you’re paying a lot more for gas since Russia invaded Ukraine. According to AAA, the current national average is a little over $4/gallon…compared to one year ago when it was $2.76. In Lexington we have seen prices range from $3.68 to $3.99. AAA says the average is $3.75….

A Brief Dry-Out

Our next system rolls in Tuesday night. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Andrews gives you a quick look at your week

March 7, 2022

wtvq_staff,

We had a pretty wet first half for Monday. .88″ of rain today. 1.95″ Sunday. Winds ease some tonight. We saw a pretty significant temperature drop. Overall, this workweek looks normal as far as temperatures. We have the potential of a big drop Friday night with snow potential. Yes, snow. Tonight: Cloudy and chilly. NW winds around 10 mph. Shifting…

Second closure of KY River Bridge in Irvine scheduled

This detour will impact travel between Lee and Owsley counties and Richmond, as well as local Estill County traffic.

March 7, 2022

Kaitlyn Shive,

JACKSON, Ky. (WTVQ) (PRESS RELEASE) – A second closure of the Kentucky River bridge in Irvine is scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 16. Drivers who use this bridge should make plans to use an alternate route until mid-July. This closure is necessary to proceed with a project to repair and repaint the Estill County bridge carrying KY 52 and KY…

Royal Ascot winner Strike the Tiger, 2 other horses die in Sunday barn fire

Nine horses were inside when it caught fire, six were able to escape.

March 7, 2022

Kaitlyn Shive,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – According to the Lexington Herald Leader, 3 horses died in a barn fire Sunday afternoon. The Lexington Herald Leader says the Lexington Fire Department responded to the 2800 block of Elkchester Road Sunday for a report of a barn fire. When crews arrived, they found the barn was fully engulfed in flames, according to Major Jessica…

Parents React To Fcps Mask Policy 030422 11pm

Parents react to FCPS masking policy

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March 7, 2022

Al Greenfield,

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Soldiers return to Fort Knox after 9 months in Afghanistan

Kentucky soldiers going to Europe to boost American forces

The Corps will support NATO’s eastern flank

March 7, 2022

Macey Fix,

About 300 soldiers from Fort Knox’s Victory Corps are being deployed

UK’s DanceBlue marathon raises more than $1.4 million dollars for kids with cancer

March 6, 2022

Justin Walker,

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- A twenty-four hour dance marathon came to an end Sunday night inside Memorial Coliseum, with University of Kentucky students raising more than one million dollars for a good cause. It was all part of the DanceBlue University of Kentucky Dance Marathon fundraiser. The final total was $1,430,497.39. That money will go towards helping kids with cancer at the…

Lawnmower prep fundraiser kicks off spring

The University of Kentucky Student Branch club raised around $2,000 for the organization.

March 6, 2022

Maddie McQueen,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A University of Kentucky club is kicking off springtime by helping people prep their lawnmowers for the good weather. UK’s Student Branch organization sharpens lawnmower blades, changes oil and does general maintenance on push mowers as a fundraiser for the organization. The money raised helps them to fund chapter meetings and go to professional development conferences….

Church unites Russians, Ukranians during wartime

Saint Athanasius Orthodox Church has members from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus worshiping together.

March 6, 2022

Maddie McQueen,

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Behind the doors of an orthodox church in Nicholasville, people from all over the world gather to worship. Father Justin Patterson of Saint Athanasius Orthodox Church says Ukrainians, Russians and Belarusian all leave politics at the door for a common love of God. “I think there’s questions of politics that might have- we can debate politics…

Kentucky Theological Seminary holds webinar to address antisemitism solutions

With an increase in antisemitic incidents involving members of the Jewish community, some Jewish leaders are trying to find ways to educate people about the harm antisemitic comments can have.

March 6, 2022

Justin Walker,

With an increase in antisemitic incidents involving members of the Jewish community, some Jewish leaders are trying to find ways to educate people about the harm antisemitic comments can have.

LexArt’s Horse Mania returns in 2022; Students, artists set to paint life-size horse statues for auction

March 5, 2022

Justin Walker,

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- LexArts is celebrating its’ 50th anniversary this year, and to celebrate, the art agency is bringing back its’ Horse Mania arts program. On Saturday, students and teachers from Fayette County helped kick off the student version called “Horse Play” at Keeneland. “I kind of just submitted a design for fun, and didn’t really think anything of it,”…

KSP investigates Leslie County fatal motorcycle vs car crash

KSP says Chappell was not wearing a helmet.

March 5, 2022

Kaitlyn Shive,

LESLIE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – One man is dead after a crash in Leslie County. According to Kentucky State Police on Friday around 1 p.m. troopers were called to a two car crash on Glady Branch Road in the Stinnet Community of Leslie County. An investigation found that Charles David Chappell of London was driving his motorcycle northbound on Glady…

Severe Weather Potential is Ahead

Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Likely

March 5, 2022

wtvq_staff,

A warm and windy Saturday. We will add another “W” for Sunday. Wet. A 4th “W” Monday. Wild. We have an elevated severe weather threat (level 1, Marginal) for Sunday and a Level 2 (slight) threat Monday. Heavy rain and damaging winds are the greatest concern. An isolated tornado is not out of the question. Tonight: Cloudy, windy and mild. …

One year later: Beattyville remembers flooding, celebrates recovery

Saturday, the city of Beattyville officially re-opened Main Street with a ribbon cutting

March 5, 2022

Annie Brown,

BEATTYVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Just over a year ago, historically devastating flooding hit Beattyville. People in the area say they hadn’t seen a flood so destructive in decades. Despite the devastation, the city is celebrating their resilience one year later. People in the community say there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel after working to rebuild…

KSP investigates trooper involved shooting in Gallatin County

Troopers made contact with that person who started shooting. A trooper fired back hitting the person and ending the incident.

March 5, 2022

Kaitlyn Shive,

GALLATIN COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky State Police are investigating a trooper involved shooting that happened Friday around 6:30 p.m, in Gallatin County. KSP says an investigation found that troopers responded to a call for service on Ambrose Road. The original caller told them someone was armed with a gun in the front yard of the home. Troopers made contact…

University of Kentucky to reevaluate masking policies next week

President Eli Capilouto sent a statement to campus on Friday

March 4, 2022

Erica Bivens,

UK President Eli Capilouto issued a statement on Friday regarding masking protocols

UPDATE: Lancaster man stabbed to death to be remembered Friday with vigil

20-year old Mallery Reynolds, her 15-year old sister and 17-year old male cousin are all charged with murder

March 4, 2022

Erica Bivens, Annie Brown, Tom Kenny, Justin Walker,

20-year old Mallery Reynolds, her 15-year old sister and 17-year old male cousin are all charged with murder, according to Lancaster Police.

Paducah native is first woman to command USS Constitution

Commander Billie Farrell took command of the 224-year-old warship in January

March 4, 2022

Erica Bivens,

Commander Billie Farrell is first woman to command USS Constitution

UPDATE: Breonna Taylor’s family, protesters upset over acquittal

Brett Hankison was cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid

March 4, 2022

Erica Bivens,

Brett Hankison cleared on three counts of wanton endangerment

UPDATE: Frankfort man charged with murdering his father

Frankfort Police say 33-year old Camden Bell is a convicted felon now facing a murder charge

March 4, 2022

Macey Fix, Tom Kenny,

Frankfort Police say 33-year old Camden Bell is a convicted felon now facing a murder charge.

Father Jim Sichko to pick-up tab at Brevede Coffee on Monday to support Ukraine

100% of proceeds from sales Monday will go to Ukraine

March 4, 2022

Erica Bivens,

Brevede Coffee Company’s owner says mother is Ukrainian

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Two people, dog, displaced after house fire in Lexington

No one was hurt in the fire on Dale Hollow Drive

March 4, 2022

Kaitlyn Shive,

No one was hurt in the fire on Dale Hollow Drive, according to the Lexington Fire Department.

Parents react to continued mask mandate in Fayette County Schools

Friday, Fayette County Schools parent Brandon Clark says about ten parents rallied at Garrett Morgan Elementary to protest the ongoing mandate.

March 4, 2022

Annie Brown,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Parents are speaking out in response to the continued mandatory masking policies in Fayette County Schools. The school district is one of just a few left in the state with a universal masking policy. Fayette County Schools parent Brandon Clark helped to organize the ‘Unmask Our Kids’ rally on Friday morning at Garrett Morgan Elementary. He…

Warm, Wet & Windy

Warm and Windy Saturday. Warm, Wet and Windy Sunday

March 4, 2022

wtvq_staff,

Clouds will keep us mild tonight. We will warm quickly Saturday as the south winds kick and the skies clear. We finish out the weekend wet and warm. We expect to stay wet until late Monday night. Tonight: Cloudy and a mild low of 47. winds will veer ENE to south at 5-10 mph. Saturday: Becoming mostly sunny. A high…

Trower says the 55 truck fleet needs to be filled up once a week while for mowers it's every other day.

Our next system rolls in Tuesday night. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Andrews gives you a quick look at your week

This detour will impact travel between Lee and Owsley counties and Richmond, as well as local Estill County traffic.

Nine horses were inside when it caught fire, six were able to escape.

Opinions run the gamut

The Corps will support NATO’s eastern flank

The University of Kentucky Student Branch club raised around $2,000 for the organization.

Saint Athanasius Orthodox Church has members from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus worshiping together.

With an increase in antisemitic incidents involving members of the Jewish community, some Jewish leaders are trying to find ways to educate people about the harm antisemitic comments can have.

KSP says Chappell was not wearing a helmet.

Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Likely

Saturday, the city of Beattyville officially re-opened Main Street with a ribbon cutting

Troopers made contact with that person who started shooting. A trooper fired back hitting the person and ending the incident.

President Eli Capilouto sent a statement to campus on Friday

20-year old Mallery Reynolds, her 15-year old sister and 17-year old male cousin are all charged with murder

Commander Billie Farrell took command of the 224-year-old warship in January

Brett Hankison was cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid

Frankfort Police say 33-year old Camden Bell is a convicted felon now facing a murder charge

100% of proceeds from sales Monday will go to Ukraine

No one was hurt in the fire on Dale Hollow Drive

Friday, Fayette County Schools parent Brandon Clark says about ten parents rallied at Garrett Morgan Elementary to protest the ongoing mandate.

Warm and Windy Saturday. Warm, Wet and Windy Sunday

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