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
Man with outstanding warrants arrested after police foot chase in Lexington
Police say the suspect had a non-life threatening medical emergency on the way to jail and was taken to the hospital
Lexington Police say the suspect had a non-life threatening medical emergency on the way to jail and was taken to the hospital.
Resolution would recognize antibody test as equivalent to being vaccinated
Would cover individuals who, while unvaccinated, produce enough neutralizing antibodies to counter COVID-19 and can demonstrate the antibodies through a serology test
Would cover individuals who, while unvaccinated, produce enough neutralizing antibodies to counter COVID-19 and can demonstrate the antibodies through a serology test
Richmond man charged with raping, sexually abusing a minor
Brady Sisman faces a number of charges in the case that dates back to last November
Brady Sisman faces a number of charges in the case that dates back to last November, according to the Richmond Register.
State’s positivity rate drops almost a full percent
Number of ICU cases below 400 for first time in weeks
Number of ICU cases below 400 for first time in weeks
Kentucky Wildlife Center to launch monthly adoption campaign
Herbie the groundhog to launch campaign
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Kentucky Wildlife Center (KWC) is launching a monthly campaign to help animals get adopted. According to a post on social media by KWC, “Each month the Kentucky Wildlife Center will feature one of our permanent resident animals for adoption.” Herbie, a groundhog and educational ambassador at KWC, is kicking off the monthly campaign. According to…
UPDATE: Sound barrier wall project for New Circle Road/KY 4
Project location between milepoints 4.80 and 5.20 in Lexington
Project location between milepoints 4.80 and 5.20 in Lexington
“CARR” bill might reduce the rate of suicide/gun violence in Kentucky, supporters push for bill to pass
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – After a rash of murder suicides, over the past weekend, supporters of a bi-partisan bill met in frankfort on Wednesday to rally for a bill known as “Carr”. Currently, the bill was filed in the Kentucky Senate, advocates for the bill, like Whitney Austin hope that lawmakers will pass it. As a victim of gun…
“Museums without walls” help tell stories of Kentucky communities
The City of Lexington's Public Arts Commission is implementing a Public Art Master Plan to continue to grow the city's vibrant arts scene.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington’s Public Arts Commission is implementing a Public Art Master Plan to continue to grow Lexington’s art scene. Public and street art, sometimes referred to as “a museum without walls,” makes a powerful impact on the community, according to LexArts Community Arts Director Nathan Zamarron. “Public art really can help create an identity of a community….
Some Light Rain and Possibly Snow Ahead
We have a few more systems affecting us this week. The most impactful system looks to be Friday night and Saturday. Scattered showers Friday night, lingering rain, light snow Saturday as the surface low passes and chills us in its wake. Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 31. Southwest winds becoming west at 5-10 mph. Thursday- Mostly sunny and…
Nearly $1 million for Bourbon, Nicholas through cleaner water program
Grants go to two cities, water district.
Grants go to two cities, water district.
Fayette County constable running for re-election dies
Kenneth Wayne Winburn served in District 2
Kenneth Wayne Winburn served in District 2.
Racing Post: Thief takes precious trophy boxes from Woodford home
12 golden Royal Ascot trophy boxes were trainer's prized possessions
12 golden Royal Ascot trophy boxes were trainer’s prized possessions
UPDATE: COVID at-home test giveaway reset in Berea
Set for Thursday, Feb. 10, canceled last week by weather
Set for Thursday, Feb. 10, canceled last week by weather
Fayette COVID case numbers continue to fall
Hospitalization numbers back down to near December levels
Hospitalization numbers back down to near December levels
Mild temperatures and slight chance of rain Wednesday
Highs will reach the low 50s of Wednesday as a weak cold front passes by
Temperatures climb to the low 50’s for your Wednesday out ahead of a cold front that will be pushing through. A slight rain chance is possible throughout the day but most areas will be staying dry. As the cold front passes this evening, temperatures will be dropping into the low 30s during the overnight. As the temperatures drop, we could…
Balanced Cats win at South Carolina 86-76
Oscar Tshiebwe turned-in his 18th double-double of the season with 18 points and 14 rebounds
Oscar Tshiebwe turned-in his 18th double-double of the season with 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Wildcats.
Would-be robber leaves fast food restaurant empty handed
The attempted robbery happened at a McDonald's on Pimlico Parkway in Lexington
The attempted robbery happened at a McDonald’s on Pimlico Parkway in Lexington on Tuesday night, according to Lexington Police.
State’s COVID positivity below 23%, first time with a county in ‘orange’ in weeks
Hospitalizations, ventilators, ICU cases continue down from last week
Hospitalizations, ventilators, ICU cases continue down from last week
Continued Nice
We have a few systems affecting us this week, but their impacts look small. Generally a quiet week. The best rain chance looks late week Friday night/Saturday day. Tonight: More clouds toward sunrise, a low of 33. Southwest winds at 5-10 mph. Wednesday: Partly cloudy and a high of 50. Southwest winds 10-15 mph. Thursday- Mostly sunny and a seasonal…
Area experts talk ongoing workforce, supply chain challenges
According to University of Kentucky professor of supply chain Dr. Haoying Sun, supply chain shortages will likely remain a problem for at least another year.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Impacts from supply chain issues and labor shortages continue to be felt across Kentucky and across the country. According to University of Kentucky professor Dr. Michael Clark, the reasons are not all pandemic-related, but he says the pandemic made the problem worse. “There were childcare concerns associated with the pandemic. Some people may have left the…