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Alano Club re-opens after renovations
Thursday, the addiction recovery center re-opened after meeting at a different location due to renovations.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A community recovery center is reopening after renovations closed the location for two months. Thursday, a ribbon-cutting was held for the center, located on Second Street. According to Alano Club Vice President Matthew Bone, the club, established in 1985, hasn’t been renovated in more than 30 years. “We’ve actually had our meetings off-site at a different…
Lexington remembers veterans, dedicates “Never Forget” Garden
Thursday, Lexington's annual Veterans Day Appreciation service was held at Veterans Park.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington is remembering veterans, past and present, on Veterans Day. Thursday, the annual Veterans Day Appreciation service, back to in-person this year after last year’s virtual ceremony, was held at Veterans Park. 97-year-old Glendale Bennett is a World War Two veteran. He first joined the Army Air Force at just 17 years old as part of…
Lexington Christmas tree arrives at Triangle Park
Luminate Lexington scheduled for Nov. 28
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Just another sign we’re getting closer to the holiday’s, the downtown Lexington Christmas tree arrived at Triangle Park on Wednesday. Laura Farnsworth with Downtown Lexington Partnership shared a video of workers lowering the tree into position. The city selected two trees, one for Triangle Park and another to be placed in front of the Kentucky Utilities…
Veterans Day program held at Camp Nelson National Cemetery
Sponsors, volunteers still needed to cover graves for Wreaths Across America
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Thursday, the community gathered for a Veterans Day ceremony at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville. The ceremony honors service men and women of the U.S. military, veterans, active-duty service members, guardsmen and reservists. The Central Kentucky Veterans Committee did not host an in-person ceremony last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Camp Nelson National…
Inaugural “Leading with Kindness” awards, honoring Wayne B Smith
Five people and business were awarded for their time committed to bettering the community.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Since the 80’s, Sayre Christian Village in Lexington has provided assisted living for seniors in the area., growing over the years with the support of many volunteers but one man left a big impact: Wayne B Smith. “He was one of the most generous people, and so influential to central Kentucky, to the Christian churches and…
3M workers in Cynthiana protest vaccine mandate
After completing their workday, they protested across the street from the 3M company building
After completing their workday, they protested across the street from the 3M company building
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.
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
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.
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
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
“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
Plexaderm 11.05.2021
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
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
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…
Culler Beauty 11-04-21
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,”…
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