UPDATE: KY Black Legislative Caucus honors late Rep. Owens
Former state Rep. Darryl Owens was given the 2022 Legacy Award.
Many taking to social media to share condolences
Kentucky campuses react to assault and threats on campus, and explain how they’re preventing future ones
Kentucky campuses are using technology and communication to protect students
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – For students, parents and universities, sexual assault on students is a serious concern. Fortunately, statistically, random assaults don’t happen that often on kentucky campuses. However, two recent cases provided an opportunity for schools across the state to remind students to put safety first. News of an assault on January 30th broke across the University of Kentucky’s…
“Healthy Mouth, Healthy You” campaign kicks off with community partners
Volunteers of America teamed up with Kentucky Beverage Association and Avēsis.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – February is children’s dental health month and Volunteers of America partnered with the Kentucky Beverage Association and Avēsis to kick off a “Healthy Mouth, Healthy You” campaign. The goal of the campaign is to improve oral health, teaching kids how to properly care for their teeth and connecting families to dentists. Partners of the campaign say…
Baseball is in Their DNA: Legends announced second team, stadium name
Backed by Wild Health, names reflect sponsorship
Backed by Wild Health, names reflect sponsorship
Frankfort Police searching for missing teenager
Girl is thought to still be in Frankfort area, police say.
Police think she still may be in the Frankfort area.
McKee man arrested on meth trafficking charges in Berea
Expired license plate on truck sparked traffic stop
Expired license plate on truck sparked traffic stop
Volunteers needed for annual LexCount
LexCount takes place between 10:00pm and 11:59pm on February 23, 2022
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Office of Lexington Homelessness Prevention & Intervention is looking for LexCount volunteers to help count those who are experiencing homelessness, and offer emergency housing support and care packages. The Lex End Homelessness Continuum of Care (CoC) is looking for teams of volunteers to visit dozens of outdoor locations where people unsheltered might be found to…
Fayette COVID seven-day average falls for ninth straight day
No deaths reported Saturday through Monday
No deaths reported Saturday through Monday
UPDATE: Arrest made in Hollow Creek homicide case
17-year-old charged, investigation continues
17-year-old charged, investigation continues
“It’s a pandemic across the world”: Domestic violence advocates urge victims to seek help
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- A string of domestic violence cases in recent days have advocates reacting. “I worry about survivors who are trying to figure out what their next steps are,” said Darlene Thomas. “How to leave, when to leave, if to leave. What that could look like for themselves and their children.” Thomas is the executive director of Greenhouse17, which…
Lexington Fire Department responds to Costco for refrigerant leak
Firefighters say the leak was quickly contained and no one was hurt
Firefighters say the leak was quickly contained and no one was hurt.
Family and friends mourn loss of 10-year-old Landon Hayes with vigil
Landon's grandmother says he was loved by the community...and that was on display Monday.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – 10-year-old Landon Hayes was loved deeply. “The only thing I could do was just scream and then I just ask them to let me hold him, I just wanted to hold him for the last time, I just wanted to hold him” said Landon’s grandmother, Veda Brown. Corral Street in Lexington Monday night was packed with…
Breathitt County man accused of having sex with dog
Kentucky State Police say there is video evidence against Andrew Bennett
Kentucky State Police say there is video evidence against Andrew Bennett.
UPDATE: Community holds vigil for 10-year-old boy killed in murder-suicide Sunday
Grief counselors available for students at Ashland Elementary
Shooting occurred just before noon
Car flips, two gun-toting men claim the other was kidnapping them: Police
Incident happens on restaurant patio in Nicholasville
Incident happens on restaurant patio in Nicholasville
State COVID numbers continue down but last week still fifth highest ever
Hospitalizations, ICU cases also falling
Hospitalizations, ICU cases also falling
Three-county chase serious enough to stop school buses in one county
Started in Estill, ended in Owsley at about 3:45 p.m.
Started in Estill, ended in Owsley at about 3:45 p.m.
Neighbors react to murder-suicide in Nicholasville
Nicholasville Police report that one of the children had called 9-11 to report the domestic violence and request aid
Police say a husband killed his wife and then himself following a domestic dispute.
Proposed legislation, small fee on phone bills could fund suicide prevention line
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) – Starting mid-July, Kentucky will adopt the National Suicide Prevention Line (NSPL) three-digit phone number: 9-8-8. In addition to the number change, lawmakers are discussing a bill that would implement a small fee onto phone bills in order to fund this call line. Mental Health America of Kentucky says the fee would be about 70 cents…
Frankfort Police looking for missing teenager
She was last seen Sunday afternoon, possibly in Frankfort or Danville area
She was last seen Sunday afternoon, possibly in Frankfort or Danville area
Man fatally shot by troopers after setting fire to home
Incident started late Sunday night in Powell County
Incident started late Sunday night in Powell County
Proposed changes to unemployment benefits face lawmakers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) – A proposed bill in the state House of Representatives could make changes to unemployment benefits. House Bill 4 details what would qualify someone for unemployment. Some of the changes include actively applying or interviewing for at least five jobs per week and not rejecting a job offer or interview. The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy…
UPDATE: Seven-year-old who died in house fire identified
Fire cause still under investigation
Fire cause still under investigation
Mild Again Tomorrow
We had a decent amount of sun today and continued to thaw. 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. Tonight: Mainly clear and cold, a low of 20. West-southwest winds at 5 mph. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, southwest winds 5-10, and a high…