Recycle Christmas trees for fish habitats; recycle lights separately
Collections starting Jan.3; unwanted and broken lights through Jan. 16.
Collections starting Jan.3; unwanted and broken lights through Jan. 16.
Coach Mark Stoops talks about prepping for the VRBO Citrus Bowl
UK Coach Mark Stoops took a time-out to talk about how his team is looking after their first practice in Orlando. He also stresses what a 10-win season would mean to the program. Categories: Featured, Football, News, Solid Blue, Sports Tags: citrus bowl, Coach Mark Stoops, Orlando, Sara Cardona, Stoops, UK football, VRBO Citrus Bowl
Deadline to switch parties for May primaries is Dec. 31
Some offices closed for holiday, can be done online
Some offices closed for holiday, can be done online
High holiday case numbers push Fayette’s COVID average above 200
Deaths, cases numbers mount, spike continues
Deaths, cases numbers mount, spike continues
Beware of jury duty scam calls going around Laurel County
You are advised to never share personal or banking information with anyone over the phone.
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Laurel County Commonwealth Attorney, Jackie Steele, is warning of a phone scam going around the county. Steele warns there are calls going around where someone is saying they are with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office and are taking money on what they are saying is a ‘Failure to Appear’ call of missing some form…
UPDATE: Lexington men no longer face murder charges in shooting death of Mykel Waide
Charges were dropped against one suspect, grand jury declined to indict two others
Charges were dropped against one suspect and a grand jury declined to indict two others, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
COVID test volume increasing post-holidays
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – After many people traveled over the holiday weekend to spend time with family, doctors say its led to an increase in COVID testing. Exposure, coupled with the quickly spreading omicron variant, means appointments are booking up fast. Two days after Christmas, Wild Health says it’s doing more than 3,000 COVID tests a day, which is double…
Kentucky’s positivity rate nears 12% as new COVID variant goes through the state
New cases, positivity rate, hospitalizations and ICU admittance all saw an increase in Monday’s state report
Pike County teacher died from COVID, according to school district
She had been hospitalized for several days.
She had been hospitalized for several days.
Long-time Baptist Health Lexington president dies of cancer
Sisson had been with Baptist Health system since 1979
Sisson had been with Baptist Health system since 1979
It’s National Fruitcake Day!!
Today is National Fruitcake Day! While the origin of the day itself is not known, fruitcakes go all the way back to ancient Rome. Enjoy!! Categories: Featured
Help fish habitat by recycling real Christmas trees
Some 30 drop-off locations across the state
Tree donations accepted for fish habitat construction through Jan. 15
Deadline to switch political parties approaching soon
December 31 Last Day to Change Party Registration for May Primary Election
Investigators look for cause to Ohio Street fire
Fire on exterior of home, according to firefighters
Fire on exterior of home, according to firefighters
Holiday Shop Local #2 GMK 9:30am 12/24/21
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Holiday Shop Local #1 GMK 9am 12/24/21
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Kwanzaa celebrations encouraged at home amid spreading coronavirus
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Sunday marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, a seven-day cultural celebration that takes place the last week of December. The Lyric Theatre in Lexington usually hosts community celebrations, but due to COVID, those plans had to be cancelled. “Kwanzaa starts in ,” says Whit Whitaker, executive director for the Lyric Theatre. “Kwanzaa starts in your home.” Whitaker…
Continued donations collected for Western KY
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On December 10th, tornadoes devastated parts of western Kentucky and the state has since rallied together to support them. One church in Lexington is continuing the donation drive and collected items for tornado victims Sunday afternoon in the First African Baptist Church parking lot. Things like toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper, cleaning supplies and paper towels were…
Kentucky Steam announces first of several operations for historic locomotive 2716
Historic train making road trip to New England
Historic train making road trip to New England
Lexington churches prepare for Christmas Eve services with message of hope
Some churches are streaming their Christmas Eve services online and on Facebook for those who still don't feel safe attending in-person.
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Friday marks a special night- Christmas Eve and the Jewish Sabbath. At a time of deadly natural disasters and surging coronavirus cases, a spiritual holiday message is perhaps especially important for many. Crossroads Church of Lexington is kicking off its Christmas Eve with a message of hope. “The message this year, is a reminder that Jesus changed…
Tesla to halt games on infotainment screens in moving cars
NHTSA says software update will be sent so “Passenger Play” will be locked
NHTSA documents do not list any crashes or injuries caused by the problem
Culler Beauty: 12-22-21
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Culler Beauty: 12-03-21
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2021 Central Kentucky holiday light shows
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Families looking for a fun and safe light show for the holiday season have several options this year in Central Kentucky. Southern Lights presented by Friends of Coal returns to the Kentucky Horse Park for the annual drive-thru light show tradition. The holiday festival, now in its’ 28th year, will run nightly Nov. 26 through Dec….