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FCPS makes changes to COVID practices

At a special-called meeting, the superintendent was granted authority to choose masking requirements and the Virtual Learning Academy will be 're-imagined'.

March 2, 2022

Maddie McQueen,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fayette County Public Schools held a special-called Board of Education meeting Wednesday to talk about an update on COVID-19 policies. Some of the topics on the table included the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) and masking guidelines. FCPS is one of the last districts in the state with a universal masking mandate. During the meeting, the district…

EKU women win opening round ASUN Tournament game

The Colonels went on a 23-6 run to end the game and secure a 71-57 victory over Kennesaw State

March 2, 2022

Tom Kenny,

The Colonels went on a 23-6 run to end the game and secure a 71-57 victory over Kennesaw State.

Man seriously injured in shooting Wednesday, Lexington police looking for info

Police say the shooting happened in the 100 block of Dundee Drive

March 2, 2022

Erica Bivens,

Police say there is no suspect information at this time

UPDATE: McConnell meets SCOTUS nominee ahead of confirmation hearings

Democrats see 'no reason to wait' on Supreme Court vote

March 2, 2022

Steve Rogers, Erica Bivens,

Biden fulfilling promise to further diversify the court

State AG’s office co-leading nationwide investigation into TikTok

Attorneys General concerned for safety and well-being of children

March 2, 2022

Erica Bivens,

AG’s taking a stand against TikTok

Catholic schools in Fayette County go mask optional Thursday

The change in policy will affect about 2,000 students

March 2, 2022

Tom Kenny,

The change in policy will affect about 2,000 students, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

West Liberty Tornado Anniversary Special

Wednesday marks 10 year anniversary of deadly tornado outbreak

Anniversary comes during Severe Weather Awareness Week and a statewide tornado safety drill.

March 2, 2022

Erica Bivens,

26 people died in Kentucky that day

State COVID-19 deaths remain high, as positivity rate continues to trend down

State announced 2,334 new cases Wednesday

March 2, 2022

Erica Bivens,

Cases, positivity rate continue to trend down

UPDATE: Hundreds gather during Peace Vigil for Ukraine in Lexington

6 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 at Courthouse Plaza

March 2, 2022

Erica Bivens,

The city will also show its’ support March 1-5, by lighting up the downtown in blue and yellow

UPDATE: Mother, boyfriend charged with 4-year-old’s death appear in court

Child's body found Friday

March 2, 2022

Steve Rogers, Erica Bivens,

Report Information to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 502-633-4324 or 502-633-2323

Person accused of stealing thousands in stolen goods in Boyle County identified

Boyle County Sheriff's Office says person is accused of stealing $10,000 to $12,000 worth of goods

March 2, 2022

Erica Bivens,

Sheriff’s office says the goods were stolen over two days

A Bit Cooler Weather Ahead

A Warm Weekend Though

March 2, 2022

wtvq_staff,

A cold front sits north and will interact with us overnight into Thursday. Tomorrow will be a bit different. The rain-free stretch still looks to take us into Sunday. Tonight: Partly cloudy with winds shifting from southwest to north. Tonight’s low a mild 42. Thursday: Partly-mostly sunny at times and a high of 55. Friday: Partly sunny and a…

Lexington-Fayette Emergency Management talks severe weather sirens, safety

During National Severe Weather Awareness Week, the emergency management agency discusses what to do in the event of severe weather.

March 2, 2022

Annie Brown,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – As we look back at the devastating tornadoes of 2012, and with the recent deadly tornadoes in Mayfield, many are wondering how to stay safe during severe storms. While tornado and severe weather sirens play an important role in our safety, you might not always hear them. According to Lexington-Fayette County Emergency Management, there are 30…

Sec. Jennifer Granholm touts clean energy during visit to Central Kentucky

Granholm visited Schneider Electric in Lexington and East Kentucky Power Cooperative solar farm in Winchester

March 2, 2022

Erica Bivens,

Granholm joined state leaders to visit Lexington, Winchester

Lexington woman admits getting her dead mother’s disability checks for nearly 13-years

Stareka Nicole Howell pleaded guilty to embezzling from the Social Security Administration

March 2, 2022

Tom Kenny,

Stareka Nicole Howell pleaded guilty to embezzling from the Social Security Administration, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.

Sheriff: heroin, cocaine, meth among drugs found in Somerset home

Street value estimated at $46,000

March 2, 2022

Tom Henderson,

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Sheriff Greg Speck says his department teamed up with the FBI in the arrest of 43-year-old James Woods on a variety of drug-related charges after serving a search warrant at Woods’ home on Providence Road in Somerset. In a news release, Speck listed the drugs he says were found inside the home: heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine,…

UPDATE: Fired cop says he did nothing wrong in Breonna Taylor raid

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison testified Wednesday in his own defense

March 2, 2022

Tom Kenny,

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison testified Wednesday in his own defense.

Suspect in fatal home invasion makes first court appearance

Shannon Gilday is accused of breaking into the home of a former lawmaker and shooting and killing a woman in her bed

March 2, 2022

Macey Fix,

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Shannon Gilday, the suspect in a fatal home invasion, made his first court appearance today. Gilday is accused of killing 23-year-old Jordan Morgan when he broke into her family’s home on Willis Branch Road in Madison County on February 22. Gilday appeared virtually from the Madison County Detention Center. He’s charged with murder, burglary, criminal…

17 Kentuckians indicted on cock-fighting charges, including attempted bribery

FBI: "The gruesome ritual has no place in a civilized society."

March 2, 2022

Macey Fix,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – More than a dozen Kentuckians have been indicited with various offenses related to animal fighting and cruelty, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 17 Kentuckians have been indicted in four separate indictments issued by a federal grand jury sitting in London. In the first indictment, the grand jury charged Cruz Alejandro…

New Faces On Staff With Uk Football 030122 6pm

New faces join Stoops’ staff

OC and Linebackers Coach introduced

March 2, 2022

Al Greenfield,

Categories: Solid Blue, Sports

Lexington Public Library Community Read: The Sum of Us

March 2, 2022

Al Greenfield,

Categories: GDK Guests

Lexington hotel evacuated after pool chemical mix-up

A hotel employee was taken to the hospital after complaining of having difficulty breathing

March 2, 2022

Macey Fix, Tom Kenny,

A hotel employee was taken to the hospital after complaining of having difficulty breathing, according to the Lexington Fire Department.

Technology Experts Looking for Recruits as Cyber Attacks Occur Overseas and in the US

More technology experts needed as companies are boots on the ground to combat cyber attacks

March 2, 2022

Danielle Saitta,

LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) – A lot of industries have the ‘help wanted’ sign out, including cyber security. The industry says there’s a shortage of more than 500-thousand information security professionals in the u-s alone and more than four-million globally. Experts say that’s one of the reasons hackers are so prevalent and successful. On Tuesday night, several area companies are partnered…

REACTION: Biden delivers first State of the Union address, war in Ukraine transforms focus

Reaction from Kentucky lawmakers

March 1, 2022

Erica Bivens,

ABC News will present special coverage of the 2022 State of the Union Address by President Joe Biden

At a special-called meeting, the superintendent was granted authority to choose masking requirements and the Virtual Learning Academy will be 're-imagined'.

The Colonels went on a 23-6 run to end the game and secure a 71-57 victory over Kennesaw State

Police say the shooting happened in the 100 block of Dundee Drive

Democrats see 'no reason to wait' on Supreme Court vote

Attorneys General concerned for safety and well-being of children

The change in policy will affect about 2,000 students

Anniversary comes during Severe Weather Awareness Week and a statewide tornado safety drill.

State announced 2,334 new cases Wednesday

6 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 at Courthouse Plaza

Child's body found Friday

Boyle County Sheriff's Office says person is accused of stealing $10,000 to $12,000 worth of goods

A Warm Weekend Though

During National Severe Weather Awareness Week, the emergency management agency discusses what to do in the event of severe weather.

Granholm visited Schneider Electric in Lexington and East Kentucky Power Cooperative solar farm in Winchester

Stareka Nicole Howell pleaded guilty to embezzling from the Social Security Administration

Street value estimated at $46,000

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison testified Wednesday in his own defense

Shannon Gilday is accused of breaking into the home of a former lawmaker and shooting and killing a woman in her bed

FBI: "The gruesome ritual has no place in a civilized society."

OC and Linebackers Coach introduced

A hotel employee was taken to the hospital after complaining of having difficulty breathing

More technology experts needed as companies are boots on the ground to combat cyber attacks

Reaction from Kentucky lawmakers

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