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…

Snow Winds Down, Bitter Cold Ahead

The snow is winding down northwest to southeast.  Snow totals were impressive, so far.  The Bluegrass Airport record for today is 9.8″ in 1910. Temperatures will slowly drop.  When it is this cold, it doesn’t take much wind for a bitter wind chill. Very cold air will follow for Friday.   Its origin, Siberia (seriously).  On the upside, our cold doesn’t…

Heavy Snow Thursday. The Warning Area Expands

The snow track has shifted north a bit.  Lexington went from 1″-3″, to now 3-5″.  As you work your way south of Lexington, areas far southeast could see 7″ of snow.  Isolated areas may be close to 9″.  Very cold air will follow for Friday.  It will feel like Zero to -5 as you start your Friday.  On the upside,…

COVID-19 testing centers see increase in lines after holidays

Nicole Merz, Director of Clinical Research at WildHealth, says its testing locations have been booked up this week.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s the end of the holiday season, people are going back to work, and Fayette County Public Schools are back in session. With life returning to normal after the holidays, people are wanting to get those COVID-19 tests. According to WildHealth Director of Clinical Research Nicole Merz, the past few days have been some of the…

Windy With Snow Ahead Thursday

We have a weak, dry cold front approaching that will be a part of our winds increasing from the south.  A stronger front will approach shortly after and here is where the potential for measurable snow comes in.  Very cold air will follow for Friday.  On the upside, we moderate for the weekend.  Unfortunately, it looks like a cold front…

UPDATE: Thousands raised for tornado victims in auction of items gifted to pope

All proceeds benefit storm victims in Western Kentucky

UPDATE: (1/4/21) – Thousands of dollars has been raised in an auction to benefit tornado victims in Western Kentucky. The auction has now closed to bids for items gifted to Pope Francis when Lexington’s Father Jim Sichko visited Vatican City to celebrate Christmas Eve. According to Father Sichko, $16,698 has been raised. $16,698 was raised from my WESTERN KY TORNADO…