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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…