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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
About 300 soldiers from Fort Knox’s Victory Corps are being deployed
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…
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….
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…
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.
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,”…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
UK President Eli Capilouto issued a statement on Friday regarding masking protocols
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.
Commander Billie Farrell is first woman to command USS Constitution
Brett Hankison cleared on three counts of wanton endangerment
Frankfort Police say 33-year old Camden Bell is a convicted felon now facing a murder charge.
Brevede Coffee Company’s owner says mother is Ukrainian
No one was hurt in the fire on Dale Hollow Drive, according to the Lexington Fire Department.