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57-year-old charged with shooting 74-year-old man
KSP: Occurred during argument in Rockcastle County
KSP: Occurred during argument in Rockcastle County
Nicholasville Wildlife Rescue raises funding through “Wolf Selfie”
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky (WTVQ)- Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge is known for being a safe place for wolves and other wildlife, when they have no place to go. Unfortunately, the refuge closed its’ doors to the public a few years ago after organizers realized the animals would get skittish around groups of people. But that hasn’t stopped their cause. “We wanna educate…
A Warm Start To Your Week
Rain chances move in late Monday night
We warmed nicely to end the weekend. A bit on the breezy side. We continue warm to start the week. Dry for another day. A wet week is ahead. Likely three different rounds of rain, heavy at times. Tonight: Mainly clear, breezy south winds 10-15 mph and a low of 38. Monday: Increasing cloud cover in the afternoon. Breezy south…
Lexington Police investigating disorder at Malibu Jacks Saturday
Police say 5 adults and two minors were arrested.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Police are investigating a disorder at Malibu Jacks Saturday night that resulted in 7 people being arrested. Officers responded a little after 8 p.m. to the indoor theme park for a disorder with a firearm present. Police say 5 adults and two minors were arrested. The investigation is still ongoing and no additional information is…
Franklin County jury awards $900,000 to three KSP whistleblowers
Jury votes 10-2 in favor of three troopers
Jury votes 10-2 in favor of three troopers
FDA: Do not use recalled infant formulas tied to infections
Popular powdered infant formulas linked to bacterial contamination
FDA investigating four infants hospitalized after consuming the formula, one who died
Pastor, school administrator indicted on child sex abuse charges
Alleged abuse happened over period of years, involved seven kids, most under age 12: Court records
Alleged abuse happened over period of years, involved seven kids, most under age 12: Court records
Cold weather saves a man’s life, doctors find blockage after checkup
Doctors discover serious blockage in man's heart after he comes in for a checkup
LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) – 50 year old John Adams from London, found out that he had a problem with his breathing while out in the cold weather. “The cold weather was taking my breath and I had never ever had any problem going outside and not been able to breathe,” explains Adams. During a checkup doctors discovered that Adams…
State’s COVID hospitalization numbers down more than 100, ICU cases below 300
Positivity rate drops almost a full percent again
Positivity rate drops almost a full percent again
Proposed KY bill to ban Delta 8 THC, other cannabinoids, has the CBD community upset
"It would be detrimental to a lot of Kentuckians, to take away any cannabinoid that's helping them"
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) -Senate Bill 170 is an emergency measure introduced by Republican Senator Paul Hornback of Shelbyville that would prohibit the production of what it calls intoxicating products from hemp. Those products include Delta 8 THC, a psychoactive cannabinoid that is extracted from hemp plants and contains a low amount of THC, low enough that it is legal on…
UPDATE: Breathitt investigators find suspected impersonator
Man caught on video, not from Breathitt
Man caught on video, suspected of being armed
A Cold Start, Nice Weekend Finish
We will be on the breezy/windy side off and on this weekend, especially during the daytime. Temperatures will remain chilly until Sunday midday. We rebound temperature-wise into the 60s Monday. Next week looks fairly wet. Tonight- Mainly clear skies. Our winds will be breezy from the southwest at 15-25 mph at times. An overnight low of 27. Saturday- Mostly sunny…
Pilot program “Swim at the Gym” begins in March in Clark County
New swimming program will be set up in Winchester in an effort to drown-proof Clark County
The Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation program is designed to prevent drownings.
Nicholasville’s Douglas files measure to end state of emergency
Senate resolution would end in March 7, year and a day after first case in state
Senate resolution would end in March 7, year and a day after first case in state
Hearing and Speech Center Fundraiser
Frankel Night Cocktails and Casino Event on Friday, March 4, 2022
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“Teaching America’s Principles Act” goes to Senate floor
Thursday, Senate Bill 138, sponsored by Senator Max Wise (R-Campbellsville), was approved by the Senate Education Committee on a 9 to 4 vote.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – A revised bill passed out of the State Senate Education Committee on Thursday, but not before a lot of debate for and against it. Senate Bill 138, or the “Teaching America’s Principles” Act, introduced by Senator Max Wise (R-Campbellsville), draws upon 24 historical documents and speeches by important historical figures as the foundation for teaching civics…
UPDATE: More than 14,000 customers without power across Kentucky
Reports of down transformers, power lines
More than 10,000 customers reportedly without power as of 9 p.m. Wednesday
Woodford Humane Society: “Raisin”
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Heavy Rain, A Severe Weather, Threat Still On The Table
Lexington’s rain tally, unofficially, 2.79″. The record for the date, 2.91″. Frankfort 2.41″. Winds are now from the northwest and chilly. Friday will feel like the Arctic (not exactly, but cold). We rebound temperature-wise this weekend. Tonight- The temperatures will drop significantly tonight. An overnight low of 26. Friday- we will end up with sunshine but we will be cold. …
Hero recognized for life-saving CPR actions
Charlotte Callan honored for saving a woman's life.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Lexington hero was recognized Thursday for her life-saving actions in October 2021. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton named February 17, 2022 Charlotte Callan Day. Sarah Katzenmaier was all smiles and laughs while honoring the woman who saved her life, Charlotte Callan. “I did not rush to meet Charlotte face-to-face because it was so overwhelming, what do…
Bourbon County NAACP reacts to teacher’s alleged political comments
PARIS, Ky. (WTVQ) – At the end of January, a Facebook post was brought to the attention of the Bourbon County NAACP chapter. The post alleged that a middle school teacher with Paris Independent Schools used class time to share her political opinions. In the post, the teacher is accused of calling George Floyd a “thug” and “criminal”. The post…
UPDATE: Forest fire in Mount Vernon now 80% contained
Mount Vernon, Climax, and Kentucky Division of Foresty fire crews on scene
Forest fire off Sand Springs Road, smoke visible