Pepper Distilling breaks ground on new Woodford warehouse
Iconic brand resumed production at historic Lexington distillery in 2017
UPDATE: 17-year-old charged with murder in death of another teen
Teen charged in death of 17-year old Berkley Parks.
UK students make capsules for NASA, send them to International Space Station
The team is focusing on building better thermal protection systems.
UPDATE: Reward in slain sheriff’s deputy’s case now at $80,000
Deputy was working off-duty jobs.
FCPS announces bus cancellations Thursday
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fayette County public schools has announced more morning bus route cancellations for Thursday, August 26. The district continues to face a bus driver and bus monitor shortage. According to FCPS, the following routes have been canceled: AM Bus 226 STABLES MLK AM Bus 610 Russell Cave Bryan Station High Bryan Station Middle AM Bus 1805…
Greenup County health teacher dies from COVID-19, schools closed rest of week
49-year old Jamie Kennedy was a health teacher and assistant football coach. Greenup County Schools will be closed the rest of the week as COVID-19 cases rise in the school system.
UPDATE: Graves County shooting victim identified
KSP identified Tuesday’s shooting victim as 28-year old Darian Williams, of Hickory.
Lexington conducts disparity study on city contracts
Wednesday, the city hosted a public hearing on Zoom with a presentation by BBC Research and Consulting Director Iris McClish, as well as a time for questions and public testimony.
Transylvania University requiring COVID-19 vaccinations
Students and employees must be vaccinated against the coronavirus by Oct. 13, according to Transylvania University.
UPDATE: Lexington man with Detroit ties ID’ed as Laurel shooting victim
Shooting victim was found Monday.
Local non-profit on the ground in Haiti
On August 14, Haiti was hit with a magnitude 7.2 earthquake. Three days later, Tropical Storm Grace hit. It was heartbreaking to see for Lycender Chery, a Haitian medical student, who’s working on the ground with Christian Flights International, based in Central Kentucky.
Salato Wildlife Education Center closing temporarily starting Aug. 26
COVID precautions prompt closure.
State reaches records for COVID positivity, deaths at 65, people in hospital
Numbers continue to climb, deaths a one-day record.
As COVID surge strains system, UK Healthcare limits service, reallocates resources
Freeing up rooms for COVID, related patients.
Pardoned by Bevin, jury finds Baker guilty in drug-related slaying
Jury deliberated about six hours.
‘Power Up the Pantry’ in Hazard, Prestonsburg, other towns Thursday
Event set Aug. 26, hopes to top 7.5 tons
Garrard County farmer, state rep. announces plans for Ag Commissioner bid
Many think Quarles will run for governor instead of seeking another term.
Thoroughbred Aviation adding 47 jobs at new headquarters
Company to add 47 jobs in Lexington with $800,000 investment at Blue Grass Airport.
$2.4 million grant helps address employment barriers for people in recovery
Isaiah House Awarded $2.4 Million Grant to Help Address Employment Barriers for People in Recovery
COVID positive students at Berea College could face withdrawal
Quarantine requirement could make it difficult to keep up with classwork, police statement says.
FCPS announces more bus cancellations Wednesday
FCPS announces several morning bus cancellations
Hometown Hero: Wilderness Trail Wildlife Center
Tonya Poindexter’s passion for wildlife in London
East End rallies together to help put an end to violence
A neighborhood meeting for Lexington’s East End took place Tuesday to brainstorm solutions for preventing violence in the area.
Powell County Search and Rescue opens new aid station, Forest Ranger honored
The late Don Fig is remembered as an advocate for the safe enjoyment of the outdoors, and a mentor and friend to the community.