Lawrenceburg community celebrates bicentennial anniversary
Town celebrates its bourbon legacy, bicentennial
Lexington Fire and Police hold wreath laying ceremony for 9/11
Lexington’s fire and police departments held a special wreath laying ceremony in Phoenix Park to honor fallen heroes. Fire chief Jason Wells spoke about the effect this day has on first responders
57-year-old man missing in Laurel County
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Laurel County Sheriffs Office has reported a 57-year-old man as missing. The Sheriffs Office says Turnie Morgan also known as Tony Morgan was last seen off Lem Bruner Road, West of London on August 27th around 2 p.m. and has not been seen since. Its reported that he may be driving a white Ford…
40th annual Festival of the Horse
The Festival of the Horse in Georgetown celebrated 40 years and set aside moments to honor first responders from 9/11.
Renfro Valley kicks off first Kentucky Food Truck Championship
Saturday, the first annual Kentucky Food Truck Championship, hosted by the Mount Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourist Commission, kicked off at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame with eighteen food trucks and hundreds of guests.
London Fire Department pays its respects on anniversary of 9/11
The event, held at the London-Laurel County Farmer’s Market, included food trucks, a ceremony with special speakers, members of the military, law enforcement, and first responders, and a chance to get an inside look at the Laurel County and London Fire Department’s trucks. It’s all to pay their respects to the people who lost their lives in the tragic attacks.
Estill County school district opens new ATC building to bring opportunity to Irvine
IRVINE, Ky. (WTVQ) – The new ATC building has been a dream for the school district for more than 25 years. This year class is finally in session. Previously, students had to drive an hour and a half for career and technology training in Madison County. The school district has gone from having 80 vocational education student to now having…
Kentucky U.S. Coast Guard Reservists assist with Louisiana recovery efforts
Assisted man with roof damage from Hurricane Ida
UPDATE: Lawmakers override vetoes; Lincoln, Scott schools among first to keep mask mandate
Legislation ends mask mandates in schools, medical facilities, leaves local flexibility
FCPS announces bus route cancellations Friday, September 10
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fayette County public schools has announced morning bus route cancellations for Friday, September 10. The district continues to face a bus driver and bus monitor shortage. The following routes have been cancelled this morning: AM Bus 874 Deep Springs Bryan Station High LTMS AM Bus 117 Yates Bryan Station High Winburn AM Bus 1805 SCAPA…
State COVID cases over 5,000, positivity above 14%
Another day of mounting numbers.
Special forums aim to unite manufacturers and farms across commonwealth
JACKSON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Manufacturers from across Kentucky are learning to work together with agricultural businesses. Through covid, they realized that they don’t need to go far to get the raw resources they need. Five summer forums held throughout the summer have aimed to unite the two in an effort to add value. “One of the things that we’ve noticed…
Campbellsville University interim president urges students to ‘Believe in yourself’
During the first first chapel of the semester, Campbellsville University’s interim president issued an encouraging message for students as they start the new academic year.
UPDATE: Man indicted for capital murder in couple’s shooting death
The Man remains in jail on $5 million bond.
‘Have watched patients plead with God,’ health care workers say
Virtual press conference held on Thursday, Sept. 9
Lawrenceburg’s Stave Fest Sept. 10-11 celebrates city’s bicentennial
Two-day event offers history, other activities
KSP Trooper of the Year from Hazard to be honored at UK game
Wildcats host Missouri Tigers.
Asbury University to match tuition from Lexington Christian Academy
Asbury University providing tuition-match and dual credit courses for LCA students
UPDATE: Baptist Health Richmond extends elective procedure suspension
Suspension originally had been slated for two weeks
“Test to stay” launching in Fayette County
A pilot program aimed at keeping students in the classroom during the pandemic will be starting in Fayette County next week.
First Responders in Kentucky look back on changes made to protect citizens Post-9/11
It’s been 20 years but local first responders say changes have been lasting
UPDATE: Food insecurity worse in surprising age group: Local experts
According to a study by Feeding America, which included work by University of Kentucky professors, food insecurity and hunger are problems, but the age group that is hardest hit may be a surprise.
Education bills eliminating KY school mask mandate advance committees
Two bills eliminating masking in KY public schools advance House and Senate committees.
UPDATE: Apartment fire arson case moved to grand jury
Mother called police after a disturbance, showed officers where drugs were: Citation