UK robots deliver fast food to students through mobile app
UK among about two dozen campuses; robots can carry up to 20 pounds.
More than 2,000 in hospital, almost 600 in ICU as COVID surge rages in state
Numbers hit records for second straight day.
Kentucky lawmaker charged in domestic dispute case resigns
State Republican Rep. Robert Goforth, a former gubernatorial candidate, submitted a letter to the governor’s office and the House speaker’s office announcing his immediate departure.
School bus route delays and cancellations continue in Fayette County
There were ten bus routes delays Tuesday afternoon, according to the school district’s website.
2 days left to enter last Kentucky $1M vaccine drawing
The deadline for the final drawing is 11:59 p.m. EDT Wednesday.
As COVID surge grows, Legislature may have to join NTI debate
When 10-day limit was approved, most thought pandemic was ebbing and going away.
Fayette COVID cases top 40,000 milestone
Big three-day weekend total pushes seven-day average back up
Lexington Public Library opens new children’s area
Expanded Children’s Area located on the 4th Floor of Central Library
Game tickets, scholarships, other prizes encourage UK student vaccines
Trying to reach or exceed goal of 80% vaccinations.
UPDATE: Barricade suspect charged with endangerment, menacing, other offenses
A call regarding shots fired came in around 4 p.m. resulting in a standoff lasting an hour and a half.
More bus cancellations Tuesday in Fayette County
Several bus routes impacted
Filly survives racetrack escape and barn fire
2-year-old filly Bold and Bossy defied the odds by coming out of an eventful weekend relatively unscathed.
FCPS COVID-19 dashboard back online, 213 new quarantines Monday
The school district’s COVID-19 dashboard showed 16 new positive student cases, 6 new staff cases and 213 student quarantines on Monday.
Versailles Police searching for burglary suspect
The Versailles Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding burglary suspect Micah Manley.
COVID policies now up to Kentucky lawmakers: Beshear
Says talks under way with Republican leadership.
Water to be turned off in Estill County area for upgrades
The Sandhill Road area in Estill County will have its water turned off for system upgrades. Once it is back on, residents will be under a boil water advisory.
Hospitalizations, ICU patients hit record, FEMA, National Guard to help hospitals
Staff shortages, equipment issues starting to mount.
Lexington inches closer to record number of homicides from 2020
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The deadliest year on record came just last year with 34 homicides. So far in 2021, there’s been 28 homicides, a number that has struck fear in parents. “All they are around is violence and what they see every day is violence and at this point that’s all they know..I hate to say it but it’s…
KY doctors debunk popular COVID-19 theories
The KY Chamber of Commerce invited doctors from across the state to debunk theories.
UPDATE: Inmate identified after drowning at state prison in Boyle County
The inmate was helping clean brush off a bank in a lake behind the prison when he drowned, according to the Boyle County coroner.
UK, Commerce Lex, company partner on sales force training
Program will help train current students, graduates in sale expertise.
Nicholasville Firehouse Subs gives back to first responders
On its 10th anniversary, the Nicholasville Firehouse Subs celebrated by giving back to first responders.
UPDATE: Congressional delegation backs Nicholas disaster aid request
Governor seeks broadest disaster declaration in wake of flooding that caused one death.
Don Jacobs Automotive Group makes donation to Lexington Fisher House
The donation will be used to help build a Fisher House in Lexington where veterans’ families stay for free while their loved one is in the VA hospital.