CASA Lexington’s ‘Superhero Run’ raises $25,000
Casa advocates for abused children in the court system. Executive Director, Melynda Jamison, says the superhero run is to recognize that casa workers are truly superheroes.
Lexington firefighters install smoke detectors door-to-door
Saturday, Lexington firefighters went door-to-door in the Armstrong Mill Road corridor, an area that has been studied by the Lexington Fire Department for five years and is considered to be high-risk for possible fires.
2 men shot outside bar in Lexington, Friday night
Police say one of the men has non-life threatening injuries but the other man has serious injuries. Police do not know the condition of the man with serious injuries as of Saturday afternoon.
Iconic landmark a new home for the Lancaster Police Department
It first opened as Folger Ford, also known as Garrard Motors, on August 18, 1951. Later, the dealership was bought by Stuart Powell Motors.
Kentucky Supreme Court hands governor major legal defeat
The state Supreme Court unanimously turned back the governor’s challenge of recently passed laws that limit his authority to enact emergency orders to help control the coronavirus pandemic.
High School Highlight Reel: 08/20/21
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – The dog days of the summer are behind. Fall may not be here officially, but football is back. Friday was the first Friday of the high school football season. Two HUGE games on the night. First, Franklin County taking on Scott County in the Battle of Elkhorn Creek. Also our Game of the Week was Bryan…
Country Music Hall of Famer, Kentucky native Tom T. Hall dead at 85
A Country Music Hall of Fame member and Kentucky native has died.
Suspect then-Gov. Bevin pardoned testifies in own defense in federal case
The federal murder suspect former Governor Matt Bevin pardoned of a state conviction testified in his own defense Friday in court in London.
Wolfe County devastated by flood water; family’s home destroyed
Hear from those dealing with the aftermath of a devastating flood in Wolfe County.
Oscar Mayer Weiner Mobile tours around central Kentucky
VERSAILLES, Ky. (WTVQ) – If you’ve driven around Central Kentucky over the past week, you may have spotted a giant hot dog cruising down the street. The iconic Oscar Mayer Wiener mobile has rolled into Kentucky. Oscar Mayer is hosting several events centered around the 27-foot long hot dog on wheels this week. It has made stops in Cynthiana, Versailles…
KENTUCKY ART MARKET- ARTIST SPOTLIGHT WITH KIM MAHLBACHER AND DAN BARNES
The Kentucky Art Market Woodland Christian Church 530 East High Street Lexington, KY 40502 August 21 & 22, 2021 10-5PM After much thoughtful deliberation, Woodland Christian Church is excited to announce that we will proceed (cautiously due to COVID) with the 2021 Kentucky Art Market! This has been a year like no other, but we are dedicated to making this…
Gold Wing Riders Association brings safety and tourism to Kentucky
Gathering brings hundreds of bikers to Anderson County.
Helping fight hunger with “The Little Red Blessing Food Box”
Buckner had the idea in early December to build “The Little Red Blessing Food Box” in front of her house on Alexandria Drive. Work started in March and her entire community pitched in to help build the box, stock it, and even plant flowers around it.
UPDATE: Justice Robert Conley formally sworn in as Kentucky Supreme Court justice
After delays due to COVID-19, Justice Robert B. Conley will soon be formally sworn in as a Kentucky Supreme Court justice.
State’s positivity, new case numbers show no sign of leveling off
Change in positivity rate was one of the slightest in weeks
Fayette County Schools continue to see rise in COVID-19 cases, quarantines
Fayette County currently has 208 active COVID-19 cases in schools with the majority being students, according to officials.
New playground dedicated at Lexington’s Charles Young Park
Playground is latest addition or renovation to what is becoming major community centerpiece.
UK HealthCare, Health Department to offer 3rd-dose booster to immunocompromised
Third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
Former state Rep. Brent Yonts passes away from COVID-19
Former state Rep. Brent Yonts has died from a breakthrough case of COVID-19.
Nicholasville Police seek info on car burglaries, urge residents to lock cars
Rash of vehicle burglaries from unlocked cars
Car crashes while fleeing after gunshots, man found shot
Incidents happened early Friday morning.
Frederick Douglass safety Ty Bryant commits to Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – Nearly 40 years ago, Cisco Bryant played wide receiver for Kentucky. Fast forward to 2021, and his son will also be wearing Solid Blue. On Thursday, Frederick Douglass three-star safety Ty Bryant announced he’s committing to Kentucky. Last season, Bryant led the Broncos in tackles with 47 total tackles. He also had two fumble recoveries and…
2021 36 Blitz: Frederick Douglass Broncos
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – The success the Frederick Douglass Broncos have experienced over the last four years has been nearly unmatched. The one thing that’s been elusive? A state title. Last season, they had another chance slip away with a loss to Owensboro High School in semi-state. “I mean obviously you learn by failure a lot of ways,” says Head…
Estill County School calendar could change due to covid cases
ESTILL COUNTY, KY. (WTVQ) – Just a week into the school year for several districts and already thousands of kids are in quarantine. Fayette county has had so many positive tests and quarantines. The district has temporarily taken down its Covid dashboard so accurate numbers can be added. Another example is Estill County where 41 students have an active infection…