Traffic stop, home search lead to meth, fentanyl, weapons
Jpoint investigation by Perry County Sheriff, KSP
Jpoint investigation by Perry County Sheriff, KSP
Kentucky Equine Education Project spreads awareness to Legislators
The primary goal of keep is to advocate for the industry and bring awareness.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Horse industry officials gathered in Frankfort Thursday for the annual ‘KEEP’ day Kentucky Equine Education Project event. KEEP day is a way for the organization and those in the industry to speak to legislators about the importance of horses to legislative districts and the States economy. Whether it be about tourism and recreation, racing, or non…
UPDATE: Fire investigators ask for public’s help in business fire
Suspect caught on security camera
Suspect caught on security camera
UPDATE: Residents react to vaccine incentive plan
Mayor Robert Blythe broke a tie to approve the measure
Mayor Robert Blythe broke a tie to approve the measure, according to the Richmond Register.
Kentucky Association of Nurse Anesthetists (KyANA): 01-26-22
Jennifer Wiseman, DNP, APRN, CRNA – President of the Kentucky Association of Nurse Anesthetists (KyANA) and John Lyons, MSN, APRN, CRNA – President-Elect of the Kentucky Association of Nurse Anesthetists joins us on Good Day Kentucky. Since 2000, the last week of January has been a time to honor the heroic work of America’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)…
Kentucky educators talk concerns, opportunities surrounding online SAT
Starting in 2024, the SAT will be offered only online, but will still require the test to be taken at a school or test center.
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – Gone are the days of ‘No. 2’ pencils and getting pencil dust on your hand: the SAT will be completely online in the United States in 2024. According to area educators, standardized test-taking has been undergoing big changes, in no small part due to the pandemic: many colleges and universities chose to make providing a standardized…
Cold Tonight. Some Snow Ahead
With a light wind Thursday morning, we will feel wind chills 0-10°. Thursday looks decent. Milder, but a good southwest breeze to add a chill. Friday looks like light snow across the area. Overall, a cold, and continued dry week. Tonight: Mostly clear and cold. Our low near 10. Winds light. Thursday: Partly sunny and a high of 40. Thursday…
UPDATE: No criminal charges against former sheriff’s deputy
Deputy Sergeant Nathan Doty was terminated two years after an incident involving excessive force.
UPDATE 3:45 P.M. JANUARY 26, 2022 FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – According to former Deputy Nathan Doty’s counsel, there are no criminal charges against Doty from the Commonwealth’s Attorney and no pending trial. ORIGINAL POST FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy was fired Tuesday over the use of excessive force in an incident that happened two years ago…
Report: Chris Mack may have coached his last game at Louisville
Seth Davis of The Athletic reports Mack is negotiating a separation agreement with the school
Seth Davis of The Athletic reports Mack is negotiating a separation agreement with the school.
Sprinkler system contains downtown apartment blaze: Fire Department
No injuries reported, cause under investigation
People who live in three apartments had to find a temporary place to stay because of water damage to the units, according to the fire department.
Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control respond to ‘fowl’ call
Report of duck with head frozen in water
Frozen birds turned out to be decorations
Georgetown man living off-the-grid fights with city to keep home
City tries to walk delicate balance between health and safety and property rights
City tries to walk delicate balance between health and safety and property rights
70-year-old woman dies in downtown crash
Accident happened about 11:15 a.m. at Rose and Maxwell in Lexington
Accident happened about 11:15 a.m. at Rose and Maxwell streets.
Supporting Ukraine causing controversy among veterans
Veteran organizations say vets have mixed reaction to the possibility of sending troops to eastern Europe.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Some veteran organizations are keeping a close eye on the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine, saying the possibility of sending U.S. troops has created some controversy. Organizations like Veterans Club INC. and Lady Veterans Connect have been talking with Kentucky vets about the possibility of sending troops to help in the Russia-Ukraine crisis and there’s…
KYEM: Western KY rebuilding ahead of schedule
Senator Mitch McConnell joined KYEM and FEMA to talk western KY.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Senator Mitch McConnell joined Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) as well as FEMA to talk about the progress of rebuilding western Kentucky. Emergency management director Michael Dossett says thanks to quick help from FEMA, western Kentucky is ahead of the curve in terms of getting back on its feet. McConnell says he has his eye out for…
Another Cold and Dry Night Ahead.
Expect a bit chillier day Wednesday, with more sun though. With a light wind Wednesday and Thursday mornings, we will feel wind chills 0-10°. Thursday looks decent by the afternoon though. Friday looks like light snow across the area. Overall, a cold, and continued dry week. Tonight: Mostly clear and cold. Our low near 12. North winds around 5. We…
Lexington Jewish leaders react to Robert Kennedy Jr’s comments about Anne Frank, vaccine mandates
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Jewish leaders are speaking out against the words that anti-vaccine activist Robert Kennedy, Jr made Sunday during a protest against COVID-19 vaccine requirements. Kennedy compared vaccine mandate laws to what Anne Frank went through during the Holocaust. “When you choose to take a story like that, and use it for other purposes, use it for political purposes…
Free N95 masks available at Meijer in Lexington
First free N95 masks have arrived at U.S. pharmacies
Up to three free masks are available to every person in the U.S.
Man charged with rape after incident in Corbin
Knox deputies say suspect tried to run from them
Knox deputies say suspect tried to run from them
Local hospitals impacted by latest surge
Lexington hospitals held a panel Monday to discuss Omicron impacts.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Hospitals around Lexington addressed how the latest surge of the Coronavirus and Omicron is impacting them amid ongoing staffing shortages. Hospitals say unlike other businesses facing a lack of employees, they can’t close their doors to the public. Early in the pandemic, areas with high numbers of COVID cases could call in help from other states,…
Firefighters train for ice rescues
Lexington firefighters had the annual ice rescue training Monday.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – This time of year, freezing temperatures can ice over ponds and lakes in the area, which police say can be dangerous for people daring to venture onto it. It’s why Lexington firefighters train for icy rescues. According to the Lexington fire department, it takes about two inches of ice to support most people on frozen bodies…
Kentucky men, women’s track among top-ranked in country
Men’s Track & Field Ranked No. 2, Women’s Team No. 3 in First USTFCCCA Poll
Men’s Track & Field Ranked No. 2, Women’s Team No. 3 in First USTFCCCA Poll
Some Light Rain/ Snow Tonight For Some
It was nice to see 40s today. Somerset hit 50. A system north will clip us as it sweeps east (thus, a “clipper”) Light rain is winding down now. A few snowflakes and sprinkles will hang around early Tuesday. We will see a few decent days of sun and temperatures, overall, a cold, and continued dry week. Tonight: Light…
UPDATE: Shooting victim still being treated, veteran trooper on leave
Man refused orders to drop weapon, shot at trooper: KSP
Man refused orders to drop weapon, shot at trooper: KSP