Icy spots possible to start Monday

A cold Monday kicks off a drier workweek

Weather Headlines Cold start to the week Drier conditions in the short term Another system moves in on Saturday After heavy rain moved in late Saturday night lasting through Sunday, temperatures plummeted last night. This has resulted in patchy icy spots, especially on untreated & rural roadways. Once the sunrises this problem will improve but just be alert and give…

Rain Ends. Cold Follows

Lexington had records setting rain from the last 24 hours of 1.56″.   There are numerous flood warnings and advisories in place. A cold front has passed northwest to southeast.  Skies have begun clearing and the temperatures have begun to drop.  We will have an unpleasant northwest wind too.  This will lead to some “flash freezing” tonight.  Standing water freezing will…

Redistricting plans sent to Governor Beshear

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – New redistricting plans are now going to Governor Andy Beshear, concluding the Kentucky General Assembly’s first week of being back in session. Saturday, the House and Senate met to pass the redistricting plans. Redistricting bills began earlier in the week as a top priority. Every ten years, lines for Kentucky districts are redrawn after the U.S….

Lexington woman helps abused, neglected dogs get rescued in Michigan

Lexington native Emily Rohr says after she saw PETA's investigative videos, she couldn't sit idly by.

LEXINGTON, Ky./MISSAUKEE COUNTY, Mi. (WTVQ) – A Lexington woman is celebrating a victory after helping lead a four day sit-in protest, resulting in abused dogs being rescued in Michigan. Disturbing videos of neglect and abuse, released by PETA, of suffering Jack Russell Terriers by the hands of Michigan breeder John Jones prompted Lexington native and PETA Horse Racing Coordinator Emily…

Heavy Rain Late and Through Sunday

We had a nice thaw today.  Sun and 40s.  The thaw continues as we stay above freezing and rain,  heavy at times, will melt the snow too.  On the backside of the wet system comes cold air again.  Next week looks dry and on the chilly side.   Tonight: H eavy at times late/ into Sunday PM- A low of…

Milder Saturday. Heavy Rain Chance Ahead

Colder, drier air has enveloped us. High pressure slides off to the east.  What this will do is open the door for a southerly wind to bring in warmer, moister air.  A warmer weekend, but also heavy rain potential.  On the backside of the wet system comes cold air again.  Next week looks dry and on the chilly side. Tonight:…

Snowy move-in day at the University of Kentucky

Even with Thursday's major snowfall, University of Kentucky students were moving back into residence halls Friday.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – In anticipation of classes beginning again on Monday, University of Kentucky students began moving back into their residence halls on Friday. Residence halls re-opened Friday morning at 9 A.M. for the spring semester and will be open for new and returning students to move in all weekend. Michigan native Joe Meadows is the father of a…

Snow day traditions: sledding at Clinton Road Park

After Thursday night's treacherous road conditions, some people in Lexington were able to safely enjoy a snow day today

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – While travel was treacherous on Thursday night, it wasn’t all bad. Friday, some people in Lexington were able to safely enjoy the snow. Clinton Road Park is a popular spot for sledding on the hill at the old Shriner’s Hospital. With Fayette County Public Schools being out, kids and adults alike took to sledding the hills….

Local snow plow drivers speak on Thursday’s snowy road conditions

And Friday morning crews were back at it, working on the roads all day long and they will be at it overnight.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The amount of snow Lexington got on Thursday .took many drivers by surprise, but snow plow and salt truck drivers say they did what they could to prevent any disasters and protect Kentuckians on the road…but increasing weather and traffic, put the road conditions out of their control. “We were just seeing a lot of traffic…

Family in Jackson worries snow fall will set back flood cleanup process

Flood zone families anticipate flooding following snow fall

JACKSON, Ky. (WTVQ) – 2021 was a year of disaster for people living in Kentucky. There were many communities in the state that truly took a hit from a harsh winter that melted into flooding to tornadoes, heavy rain and now snow. Like many others, a family in Breathitt County is hoping to catch a break soon. Charles Napier who…

Road safety and conditions after first major snowfall

Kentucky Department of Highways Public Information Officer Natasha Lacy says to be aware of black ice

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Following the first major snowfall of the season, officials in Lexington and the surrounding areas are working hard to get roads cleared. According to Kentucky Department of Highways Public Information Officer Natasha Lacy, crews have been working diligently to clear roads in Lexington and the surrounding counties all day Thursday, and will be working in shifts…

KY National Guard 149th Infantry sent off to Kosovo

The troops make up task force 'Mountain Warriors' and will provide security operations throughout the region.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – 200 soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry, KY National Guard, said goodbye Thursday to friends and family as they deploy to Kosovo for a year. Kosovo is a landlocked country, bordered by Serbia to the North and East, North Macedonia to the South, Albania to the West and Montenegro to the Northwest. It’s the smallest…