UPDATE: In wake of shooting, NAACP raises questions about justice system
Attempted murder, drug trafficking, stolen property charges lodged against three teens
Drug trafficking, stolen property charges also lodged
Bulls, Bands, and Barrels Tour returns to Alltech Arena
The tour features bull riding, barrel racing and bull fighting competitions.
The tour features bull riding, barrel racing and bull fighting competitions.
Continued Cold To Finish Out The Weekend
We had a blustery Saturday. Clouds, a northwest wind, and temperatures in the 30s all day. Upper teens tonight. A sunny, but chilly Sunday. Highs in the 30s again. We could see stray flurries or a dusting of light snow at times on Sunday. Mostly sunny Monday but still 30s. Near 50 Tuesday. 60s possible Wednesday-Friday. Rain enters the forecast…
Celebrating Galentine’s Day at the Galentine’s Day Market
Saturday, about 180 women showed out to the Kentucky Castle to celebrate their girl friends.
VERSAILLES, Ky. (WTVQ) – February 13th is “Galentine’s Day:” a day to celebrate your girl friends. Saturday, some ladies were getting a head start on the celebrating at the Galentine’s Day Market at the Kentucky Castle. The market included booths from about 16 area vendors, selling clothes, fresh flowers, sweet treats, and services like mini-makeovers. According to friends of three…
An “East End Legend:” family remembers 10-year-old Landon Hayes
Saturday, a funeral was held for Landon Lavelle Trent Hayes at Greater Liberty Baptist Church.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – As the family of 10-year-old Landon Hayes is grappling with his sudden and senseless loss, they say Landon left his mark on his community. “He’s affected so many people. People that knew him just loved him. He was the child that everybody knew, everybody knew Landon and they knew who his parents were. He’s going to…
LCA students raise school record amount of money for Kentucky Children’s Hospital
The students raised more than $54,000 during the popular annual Dance Blue fundraiser
The students raised more than $54,000 during the popular annual Dance Blue fundraiser.
Lexington barber feeds the homeless to pay it forward
Barber runs business and also rides around Lexington with food to feed homeless
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Lexington barber is making a difference for people who have fallen through society’s safety net,the homeless. Gordon Carsby, the owner of Nippy’s barbershop says he feels a real connection to them. “I sympathize with people on the homeless side of the spectrum because I’ve been locked-up with them. I’ve been on the street dealing with…
Big Changes For The Weekend
Oh man were the winds whipping! Southwest winds gusting up to 50+ mph in spots. Lexington maxed at 53 mph winds. The sun was nice and warmed us up. Lexington topped out at 64 degrees. We have a system working its way across the area and yet another cold front into the weekend. Isolated light rain tonight. Light snow/flurries is…
UPDATE: Missing Lexington man found safe
Man had been missing since Wednesday, found late Friday morning
Man is diabetic, on blood thinners
Bulls, Bands and Barrels comes to Lexington
Rodeo events and concerts combine for a great event
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Bulls, Bands and Barrels comes to Lexington
Rodeo events and concerts combine for a great event
Categories: GDK
Bulls, Bands and Barrels comes to Lexington
Bull riding, barrel racing and concerts make for a great event
Morehead State men’s hoops loses nail biter to Belmont
Eagles lose a tight battle on the road to Belmont 48-47
MOREHEAD, Ky. (Morehead State Athletics) — Morehead State men’s basketball held host Belmont to 33 points below its season scoring average at the Curb Event Center Thursday night, but unfortunately the Eagles went cold in the second half themselves and ended up falling in a heartbreaker 48-47. Morehead State fell to 19-7 overall and 11-2 in the league as the…
UK women can’t overcome big early deficit, fall to top-ranked South Carolina
Down by 16, Wildcats close to within 9
Down by 16, Wildcats close to within 9
Community leaders speak on helping to stop youth violence
Following several tragic shootings, community leaders and police speak on the fight against youth violence.
LEXINGTON/GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) – Police and community leaders are speaking out on what can be done to stop youth violence following shootings earlier in the week and over the weekend. Monday, a seventeen-year-old was accused of shooting and killing a man in an apartment. Saturday, a sixteen year old was accused of shooting a Lexington Police officer who wanted to…
State Rep. Westrom withdrawing from race, won’t seek re-election
Two Democrats will remain in the May 17 primary
Two Democrats will remain in the May 17 primary
UPDATE: Urban County Council approves new contract between city and union jail employees
Contract includes major pay raises and increases starting pay
The new contract includes major pay raises and increases starting pay.
Kentucky Senate passes ‘national model’ name, image, likeness measure
Senators voted 37-0 to send the legislation to the House.
Senators voted 37-0 to send the legislation to the House.
Kentucky Senate panel advances ban on transgender athletes
The measure moves on to the GOP-dominated full Senate next.
The measure moves on to the GOP-dominated full Senate next.
Warm Tomorrow, Followed By Rain Chances
The weekend looks cold.
Loads of sun, and not bad for highs. Lexington hit 50 today. We had breezy west winds 15-20 mph with gusts at times close to 30 mph. We have a system approaching us from the northwest. Winds and warm temperatures are ahead of the cold front. Also light rain Friday evening. Light snow is possible later Sunday. Tonight: Mainly clear. …
Rupp Arena nominated for Arena of the Year
The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards
The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards
Kentucky Soybean Association thanks lawmakers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Kentucky Soybean Association took the chance Thursday to say ‘thanks’ to state lawmakers. The association says providing lunch to legislators is the least they can do to show them how much they appreciate the support shown to farmers. “Everybody in the state of Kentucky farms differently. There’s not a one size fits all for everybody’s…
Redistricting lawsuit by the Democratic party heard
The KY Democratic party along with some individuals brought a lawsuit against the new redistricting maps.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – The state’s latest redistricting map has been called to court by a lawsuit saying the new maps are unconstitutional and need to be redrawn. The Kentucky Democratic party and some individual voters brought the lawsuit. Legislatively, the governor vetoed the redistricting plans, but the Republican dominated legislature overrode the veto. Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate brought…
Senate bill would clarify name, image and likeness opportunities for college athletes
Senate Bill 6 would provide more concrete parameters in state law about what Kentucky college athletes can and can’t do
Senate Bill 6 would provide more concrete parameters in state law about what Kentucky college athletes can and can’t do