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.
Key stretch of the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway open
State and local officials gathered on Exit 60 of the parkway near Helechawa, Kentucky to celebrate the opening of eight more miles, making over half of the major road project opening up Eastern Kentucky complete.
2021 36 Blitz: Great Crossing Warhawks
GEORGETOWN, Ky (WTVQ) – Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither can a football program. Great Crossing High School enters year three of being a program. For the players, it’s kinda cool to know they’ve helped start something. “It’s just unbelievable to be a part of something,” says senior Kalib Perry. “You don’t really think of too much, but…
Fayette schools, Lexington opening more testing clinics
Testing back in the spotlight.
Senate president talks vaccine incentives and improved communication with governor
Robert Stivers introduced new coronavirus vaccine incentives in his hometown of Manchester in Clay County.
Proposed shopping cart ordinance fails, may undergo more work
Committee votes down proposed ordinance
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.