Infrastructure, tax reform, among Republican’s legislative goals

Lawmakers find themselves in an enviable position with large amounts of unspent money.

CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Infrastructure, healthcare, workforce shortages, broadband, affordability for higher education and tax reform are just some of the topics the super majority Republican Party plans to bring forward into the 2022 Legislative Session. “A lot of road projects bridges, some of the things we’re considering is raises for state employees, law enforcement, social workers” said Senator…

Lt. Gov. Coleman presents $700,000 in Manchester to support ‘Lettuce Grow’ Project

Lieutenant Governor presents $210,000 in road safety funding.

MANCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ/LT. GOV. OFFICE) – Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers, presented $700,000 to Volunteers of America (VOA) Mid-States from the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization, or AMLER, program to support the Lettuce Grow project. Lettuce Grow is an innovative and collaborative partnership in Clay County between VOA, AppHarvest, Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) and the…

Milder Tuesday. Snow Thursday?

Colder, drier air has worked its way in.  High pressure is driving our weather right now.  Sun is nice.  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…

State leaders and Economic Development groups bring job creation, and investment to Clay County

Thousands of dollars given to Manchester will go into the community and pave the way for new housing, small business, job creation, and high tech farming in the Appalachian region

MANCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – State leaders and a few economic development groups are ringing in the new year, by bringing investment and job creation to Clay County and South Eastern Kentucky. Thousands of dollars given to Manchester will go into the community and pave the way for new housing, small business, job creation, and high tech farming in the Appalachian…

Lexington Firefighter assaulted overnight

The Lexington Fire Department says the firefighter who was attacked was not treated for injuries and is doing fine.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Lexington firefighter was assaulted overnight, according to Lexington police. Police say firefighters responded to a call about a man injured from a firework in the 1100 block of Barley’s Pass around 12 30 A.M. Friday. Police say while the firefighter was helping the injured man, the injured man became violent. The man was taken to the…

No injuries in mobile home fire Saturday

Firefighters responded to the call around 5:20 P.M...to the Eastland Mobile Home Park.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Lexington Fire Department is investigating a mobile home fire Saturday on East New Circle Road. Firefighters responded to the call around 5:20 P.M…to the Eastland Mobile Home Park. Lexington Fire Battalion Chief Brad Whitaker says when crews arrived there was heavy smoke coming from the doors and windows, with a small fire inside the door….

Solid Blue fans celebrate VRBO Citrus Bowl win

Solid Blue fans at Tin Roof Lexington reflect on UK's football season.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Solid Blue fans back here in Lexington were just as excited as the travelling fans in Orlando. “Win or lose we always bleed blue, once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat,” says Taylor Faulkner, Solid Blue fan. “So we’re here to support them no matter the outcome. Go Cats!” Solid Blue fans didn’t let the rain stop…