Man seriously injured in shooting Wednesday, Lexington police looking for info
Police say the shooting happened in the 100 block of Dundee Drive
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
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
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
The change in policy will affect about 2,000 students, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Wednesday marks 10 year anniversary of deadly tornado outbreak
Anniversary comes during Severe Weather Awareness Week and a statewide tornado safety drill.
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
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
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
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
Sheriff’s office says the goods were stolen over two days
A Bit Cooler Weather Ahead
A Warm Weekend Though
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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."
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…
Lexington Public Library Community Read: The Sum of Us
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Lexington hotel evacuated after pool chemical mix-up
A hotel employee was taken to the hospital after complaining of having difficulty breathing
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
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
ABC News will present special coverage of the 2022 State of the Union Address by President Joe Biden
Oscar Tshiebwe turns in 24th double-double, Cats go undefeated at home with win over Ole Miss
UK's 14th perfect home season in the 46-year history of Rupp Arena and sixth under John Calipari
UK’s 14th perfect home season in the 46-year history of Rupp Arena and sixth under John Calipari.
REMINDER: Statewide Tornado Safety Drill scheduled for Wednesday, March 2
Severe Weather Awareness Week observed from Feb. 28 - March 6
Drill will be conducted on Wednesday, March 2 at 10:07 am EST.