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Mother Teresa Veterans Shelter dedicated

The all-male veterans shelter can house up to 16 veterans, but with COVID-19 that number has been reduced.

November 10, 2021

Annie Brown,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A new shelter for veterans is open and looking to combat the issue of veterans experiencing homelessness. Wednesday, the Mother Teresa Veterans Shelter, run by the Catholic Action Center, was dedicated on-site with a ceremony. According to Catholic Action Center director Ginny Ramsey, the all-male shelter can house up to 16 veterans at a time. With…

Red Sorghum taking center field as major crop in Kentucky

Red Leaf Biologics, scientists make unique discovery

November 10, 2021

Erica Bivens,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Sorghum is a species of plant native to Kentucky but scientists here have discovered a unique way to grow what they call a new and more beneficial variety of red sorghum. It’s a story that starts here in the bluegrass state but economically speaking could take root across the world. “We ultimately see this as the…

UPDATE: Second ‘Posters and Popcorn’ sale to help reopen The Kentucky Theatre

The fundraiser was held Saturday, December 4 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.

November 10, 2021

Erica Bivens, Annie Brown,

UPDATED STORY POSTED DECEMBER 4, 2021 AT 7:15 P.M. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Kentucky Theatre’s first ‘Posters and Popcorn’ sale was so popular, the Friends of the Kentucky Theatre decided to host another one to continue to fundraise. Saturday, the ‘Posters and Popcorn’ sale was held during Lexington’s Christmas Parade. “Our sale three weeks ago was a huge success….

UPDATE: Neighbor reacts to landfill closing

November 9, 2021

Al Greenfield, Maddie McQueen,

The landfill could close at the end of October unless a judge reverses a decision to reduce its capacity to zero.

Toyota- The Power of Solar & Wind 10-26-21

November 9, 2021

Brennan Dockery,

“THE POWER OF SOLAR & WIND – THE ROAD TO CARBON NEUTRALITY,” A 60-MINUTE PROGRAM THAT AIRS THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29TH ON THE SCIENCE CHANNEL WILL ZOOM IN AND EXAMINE THE LATEST SCIENCE, LEARNINGS AND DEVELOPMENTS UNDERTAKEN BY ONE OF THE NATION’S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS AIMING TO BECOME CARBON NEUTRAL IN ITS PLANTS BY 20-35. Categories: GDK Guests

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November 8, 2021

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Join Lyssa High to talk about Plexaderm’s 10-minute challenge to shrink your under-eye bags and wrinkles from view. Plexaderm brought Courtney Perna on the show today to tell us about the new 10-minute challenge. For more info visit plexadermtrial.com. Categories: GDK Guests

“A home away from home:” community center gets renovations

Saturday, a group of volunteers from Anderson Communities helped renovate Dunbar Community Center

November 6, 2021

Annie Brown,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A community center is getting some much needed renovations. Built in 1922, Dunbar Community Center was the original site of Dunbar High School before its de-segregation in 1967. People in the community say the high school brought the community together with its challenging academic curriculum and exciting athletics. Though the facility is no longer Dunbar High…

HAPPENING TODAY: Renfro Valley to reopen Friday, Nov. 5

Includes newly renovated barn space

November 5, 2021

Erica Bivens,

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Renfro Valley Entertainment Center in Mount Vernon is set to reopen Friday, Nov. 5. According to Rockcastle County tourism, it includes a newly renovated barn space. The country music venue will be able to welcome music fans from across the country with its’ first performance slated for Friday. Ticket information and a list of events…

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November 5, 2021

Brennan Dockery,

There’s nothing quite like this time of year to bring everyone together to celebrate that warm, familiar feeling of being surrounded by loved ones and also making that special meal together. Well, if there’s anytime of a year to look and feel your very best, this is it. For more information go to www.culler40.com. Categories: GDK, GDK Guests

New futsal court opens at MLK Park

The new futsal court joins two others located in Valley Park and Castlewood Park

November 4, 2021

Danielle Saitta,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington’s growing parks system has a new feature, one for futsal. Futsal is a hard court variation of soccer that’s growing in popularity. This afternoon members of the community had a ribbon cutting for the new court at the MLK Park. The new addition, replaces two tennis courts that had fallen into disrepair. After the dedication,…

Gun violence advocate suggests new tactic to help slow homicide rate

So far, the city's seen 32 homicides this year, all but one, were shootings.

November 4, 2021

Danielle Saitta,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Activists and members of law enforcement gathered in Lexington this morning to address gun violence with the community. So far, the city’s seen 32 homicides this year, all but one, were shootings. Attendees of Thursday’s forum like Corey Dunn believe there’s a more personal approach to make to help out the young kids involved in…

KCTCS holds Board of Regents retreat

The community and technical college system believes it might be the key to getting Kentucky back to work

November 4, 2021

Annie Brown,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Community and technical colleges are looking at how to get people back to work. Thursday, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents held a retreat at the 21C Museum Hotel in Lexington. According to KCTCS President Paul Czarapata, community colleges are a key component to getting people back in jobs. “It’s very important…

CASA Angel Tree holds tree lighting

The lighting begins the annual effort to give gifts to children in the Fayette County family court system.

November 4, 2021

Annie Brown,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s time to get into the gift-giving spirit. Thursday, the CASA Angel Tree was lit by Mayor Linda Gorton at McBrayer Law Firm in downtown Lexington. The tree holds cards with a child’s name and age. Inside the envelope is a wishlist written by a child. “And we tell our children this is an opportunity to…

As holidays begin, restaurants adapt to staffing, supply shortages

Dottie Spears, owner of Trackside Restaurant in Paris, says she had to put a "Now Hiring" banner outside her restaurant.

November 4, 2021

Annie Brown,

PARIS, Ky. (WTVQ) – Amid staffing and supply shortages, some restaurants are concerned about this holiday season. Trackside Restaurant has been a Paris lunch and dinner hot spot since 2018, but owner Dottie Spears says she’s at minimum staff, employing about 40 people. She says about 50 to 60 employees would better accommodate her restaurant. “I would consider we are…

Woman lives dream, gets tattoo

74-year-old Rita Hopkins has wanted a tattoo for more than four years. Wednesday, her dream came true.

November 3, 2021

Annie Brown,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s not every day you get to live out a dream, especially if that dream involves getting a tattoo. For 74-year-old Rita Hopkins, getting a tattoo has been a dream of hers for more than four years. “When I turned 70 four years ago, I decided I wanted a tattoo. And each birthday, I just put…

Georgetown students react to dismissal of President William Jones

Georgetown College removed jones after allegations arose Sunday, involving two female college employees.

November 3, 2021

Danielle Saitta,

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) – There’s a chill in the air on Georgetown campus and it’s not the cold weather. Students from freshman to upperclassman saying word spread quickly about recent allegations regarding president William Jones. “They sent out emails and I was actually at work when I got it and I just like froze and I was like…Oh my gosh,”…

Holiday Shop Local- Hidden Trove 2020

November 3, 2021

Brennan Dockery,

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Hank The Horse

November 3, 2021

Freeman,

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Plexaderm 10-1-21

November 3, 2021

Brennan Dockery,

For the last four years you’ve seen and heard about Plexaderm on TV and social media. Some say it’s too good to be true, but imagine being able to get the same results for yourself. If bags and crow’s feet, dark circles that make you look older, now you’re able to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles…

Plexaderm 10-15-21

November 3, 2021

Brennan Dockery,

You may have tried Plexaderm 10-minute challenge to shrink your under-eye bags and wrinkles from view. But, if you haven’t gotten a chance to try it yet, Plexaderm brought Courtney Perna on the show today to tell us about the new $14.95Plexaderm 10-minute challenge. Find out more at www.plexadermtrial.com. Categories: GDK

Power Swabs 9-29-21

November 3, 2021

Brennan Dockery,

ABC 36’s Lyssa High speaks with lifestyle expert, Melinda McKinsey, about benefits of Power Swabs. Categories: GDK

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Power Swabs 10-19-21

November 3, 2021

Brennan Dockery,

If you think having a white, bright smile will cost too much money or it’s too time consuming or even the idea of having sensitivity issues keeps you away from having that confident, white smile, we have a secret that we would like to share with you. Here to tell us just how easy it is to whiten and maintain…

Hometown Hero: Military Missions

Mark Roland is a Veteran and Gold Star Father

November 3, 2021

Erica Bivens,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A man who is movitated by his own military career and son who was killed in action also spends his time volunteering with the nonprofit Military Missions. He’s a member of its’ board of directors. Every year, Mark Roland joins volunteers for Operation SEND Christmas to help pack up care packages for our deployed service men…

Loved ones of Lexington teen protest against gun violence and plead for answers

November 2, 2021

Danielle Saitta,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A march took place in front of the Fayette County Courthouse this morning to protest gun violence and call for answers in the shooting death of 17-year-old Sergio Villarados, the city’s 32nd victim of homicide of the year. Villarados was killed last Thursday. He was shot in a crashed car on price street with his…

Mother Teresa Veterans Shelter dedicated

The all-male veterans shelter can house up to 16 veterans, but with COVID-19 that number has been reduced.

Red Sorghum taking center field as major crop in Kentucky

Red Leaf Biologics, scientists make unique discovery

UPDATE: Second ‘Posters and Popcorn’ sale to help reopen The Kentucky Theatre

The fundraiser was held Saturday, December 4 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.

UPDATE: Neighbor reacts to landfill closing

Toyota- The Power of Solar & Wind 10-26-21

Plexaderm 11.05.2021

“A home away from home:” community center gets renovations

Saturday, a group of volunteers from Anderson Communities helped renovate Dunbar Community Center

HAPPENING TODAY: Renfro Valley to reopen Friday, Nov. 5

Includes newly renovated barn space

Culler Beauty 11-04-21

New futsal court opens at MLK Park

The new futsal court joins two others located in Valley Park and Castlewood Park

Gun violence advocate suggests new tactic to help slow homicide rate

So far, the city's seen 32 homicides this year, all but one, were shootings.

KCTCS holds Board of Regents retreat

The community and technical college system believes it might be the key to getting Kentucky back to work

CASA Angel Tree holds tree lighting

The lighting begins the annual effort to give gifts to children in the Fayette County family court system.

As holidays begin, restaurants adapt to staffing, supply shortages

Dottie Spears, owner of Trackside Restaurant in Paris, says she had to put a "Now Hiring" banner outside her restaurant.

Woman lives dream, gets tattoo

74-year-old Rita Hopkins has wanted a tattoo for more than four years. Wednesday, her dream came true.

Georgetown students react to dismissal of President William Jones

Georgetown College removed jones after allegations arose Sunday, involving two female college employees.

Holiday Shop Local- Hidden Trove 2020

Hank The Horse

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Plexaderm 10-15-21

Power Swabs 9-29-21

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Hometown Hero: Military Missions

Mark Roland is a Veteran and Gold Star Father

Loved ones of Lexington teen protest against gun violence and plead for answers

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