Senator McConnell addresses a gathering at Commerce Lexington

The senator answered questions about the Russia/Ukraine crisis and domestic inflation

LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) – Kentucky senator and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell visited Lexington and addressed the Commerce Lexington luncheon. McConnell answered questions about Russia’s President Vladimir Putin’s order of troops into Ukraine and talked about what congress can do to stem ongoing inflation. Categories: Featured, National News, News

Cold and Calm Wednesday ahead of another round of heavy rain

Colder and drier before rain returns overnight

Feeling Colder After rain and gusty winds moved through the region on Tuesday, drier and colder conditions are on the way for your Wednesday. Waking up this morning temperatures were about 10-20 degrees colder than yesterday morning. This will continue throughout much of the day, while skies will remain cloudy. More Heavy Rain; Potential Flooding Attention then turns to another…

African-American Sports Hall of Fame introduces first 20 inductees

Kentucky native athletes from SEC and Major Leagues enter Hall of Fame

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – With the university of kentucky basketball, some great former high school sports teams, and other pipelines to athletics, Lexington has no shortage of sports history .  But until now, many had gone unrecognized. On Tuesday, the community unveiled the new African-American Sports Hall of Fame and the first 20 inductees. In the first ever Lexington African-American…

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks on Russia-Ukraine border crisis

Tuesday, the Senate Minority Leader addressed the Commerce Lexington Public Policy Luncheon at the Central Bank Center.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On the heels of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order of Russian troops into two separatist pro-Moscow regions in eastern Ukraine, President Biden announced a new round of sanctions against Russia. Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell addressed the Commerce Lexington Public Policy Luncheon about the ongoing crisis. The Senate Minority Leader focused on the ongoing tensions…

Mary Todd House have President’s Day Family Event in Person

Guests tour the Mary Todd House and participate in scavenger hunts

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Monday, the Mary Todd Lincoln house in Lexington held its’ annual Presidents Day Family Event in-person for the first time since the start of the pandemic. For its’ return to in-person tours, guests got a chance to walk thru the home on their own. Participate in a scavenger hunt, and take part in other activities…

Sportsmen say higher hunting, fishing gear prices worth it

MT. STERLING, Ky. (WTVQ) – Spring turkey-hunting season is right around the corner, a good reminder for any hunters to get a valid hunting license. While hunting and fishing are popular pastimes in Kentucky, there’s also a major economic impact. A lot of people are seeing the price tags around them going up, to include items like ammo needed for…

Warmer Monday ahead of heavy rain Tuesday

After a calm weekend an active workweek is on the way

Warm and breezy conditions are on the way for your President’s Day. Afternoon highs will be pushing the mid-60s, with clouds building later in the day. Rain chances hold off for much of the day before moving in tonight. The rain moving in overnight is just the first of two strong storm systems moving through the region this week. A…