UPDATE: First images from Kentucky Utilities crews restoring power in Louisiana
Utility crews are battling heat, humidity and storm debris.
UPDATE: Pikeville Medical reopens drive-thru Covid-19 vaccine line
Service open 7 to 11 and 4 to 8
Kentucky officials detail collaborative efforts in human trafficking sting
Operation United Front rescues 59 victims, including two minors, and leads to 102 arrests across the country. In Kentucky, 21 victims were saved, and 46 arrests were made.
Red Barn Radio 20th anniversary show Wednesday
Red Barn Radio showcases music and musicians from Kentucky and neighboring states
Hunger Action Month kicks off, several events are chance to help
Many events, opportunities to help this month.
August closes with fourth-highest COVID month in Fayette
Numbers continue to rise, seven-day average tops 230.
Somerset receives $3M for wastewater treatment plants
SOMERSET, Ky. (AP) — The federal government has awarded $3 million to a Kentucky city to upgrade two wastewater treatment facilities, expected to create more than 300 jobs, Gov. Andy Beshear said. The funds from the U.S. Economic Development Administration go to the city of Somerset. Along with local funds, the award is expected to create 379 jobs, retain 580…
FCPS announces bus cancellations Wednesday
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fayette County public schools has announced more morning bus route cancellations for Wednesday, September 1. The district continues to face a bus driver and bus monitor shortage. According to FCPS, the following routes have been canceled: AM Bus 874 Deep Springs Bryan Station High AM Bus 2126 STABLES Dunbar Leestown AM Bus 883 Southern Elementray …
Historic church wants parking issue with city settled
A parking debate that has been ongoing for over 30 years came to a head at Tuesday’s council work session.
Grieving families supported on overdose awareness day
A nonprofit in Versailles hosted its second annual event providing a safe space for families of overdose victims to grieve.
Several crashes on I-75 in Madison County backed-up traffic for miles
The initial accident was a jackknifed tractor-trailer that blocked all northbound lanes near the Clays Ferry Bridge, according to KSP.
Local officials prepare and respond to flooding
Earlier in the year, Estill County suffered historic flooding that broke records dating back to 1939. Situated on the Kentucky River, the county is used to flooding; people say it’s a way of life. They don’t think potential flooding over the next couple days will be as bad as what they saw back in February and early March.
Positivity rate climbing toward 14%, other numbers continue to set records
Hospitalizations, ICU all continue rising.
Drug Overdose deaths in US rise due to Covid
According to the CDC, drug overdose deaths in the US rose to almost 30% in 2020. Which is approximately 93,331 people.
‘Uber for kids:” Lexington mother helps busy parents and busy kids
A Lexington mother is helping take some of the hassle of raising busy kids off of parents.
State, community leaders recognize Overdose Awareness Day
Leaders urge, spread available resources
BROTHERS’ RUN FOUNDATION 3RD ANNUAL 3K RUN/WALK
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Drive-up one-dose vaccine clinic Wednesday in Berea
Clinic eight hours in Berea.
UPDATE: Missing Laurel County woman found murdered
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is working to find a missing woman last seen August 29.
UPDATE: London murder victim identified as missing woman
A London man has been charged with murder following an investigation by Laurel County authorities.
Eight central Kentuckians selected to Team Kentucky for 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
The athletes and coaches for Team Kentucky in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games have been announced, including eight from central Kentucky.
Lexington Public Library to resume Homework Help program
Drop-in program to be offered Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm, beginning September 7
Fayette COVID cases in August top previous five months combined
County recorded more than 1,000 cases in four days
Farmer of the Month, Brad Applegate
Maysville, Ky. (WTVQ)– Brad Applegate has been farming for 50 years. He started out by helping his dad on the farm before eventually taking over. In the late 90’s Brad began raising cattle and continues to do that today in Maysville. He was nominated for his countless days of hard work. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: applegate, beef,…