Small group gathers to protest mask requirement in Jessamine County Schools
Thursday morning, a small group gathered in front of West Jessamine Middle School to protest the requirement.
Health care staff detail COVID case examples, state starts Safe-cation incentive
The vaccinated can win vacations at the state’s resorts, parks, campgrounds.
DUI hit-and-run in Whitesburg
Police say the incident happened Thursday morning on KY 15.
State school board approves mask mandate, superintendents had urged delay
State board’s policy follows direction of new state law approved in the spring.
Search on for escapee from Bell County
Police say Jackie Howard escaped while on work release detail with the Pineville Street Department.
Accident at Georgetown factory leaves one worker dead
A worker at a Georgetown factory was killed instantly in a Thursday morning accident.
UPDATE: 40-year-old man identified as victim in homicide
Man found dead in home on Ohio Street
UK HealthCare increases visitor restrictions due to COVID surge
Only one visitor in many cases, none in some areas.
2021 36 Blitz: Lincoln Co. Patriots
STANFORD, Ky (WVTQ) – After a losing record in 2019, the Lincoln Patriots had a winning record of 5-4 last season. In 2021, they look to take the next step. The Patriots are challenging themselves with a tough schedule to prepare them for the playoffs, but Head Coach Spencer Crutchfield believes they have the experience to compete. ABC 36’s Austin…
Fayette County forced to cancel some bus routes due to driver illnesses/shortage
The route cancellation impacts three buses servicing four schools.
Lexington hosts public forum on how ARPA funds should be spent
Wednesday, twenty-five people attended a meeting at the Beaumont Centre YMCA to share their opinions on how the ARPA funds should be utilized. Attendees could submit their ideas through an online survey, or talk directly to Mayor Linda Gorton, who presided over the meeting.
Kentucky logistics company celebrates new expansion
Longship, a fresh, frozen, and dry product shipping and logistics company, celebrated its relocation and expansion from Newtown Pike to Sir Barton Way on Wednesday.
UPDATE: Cherry Blossom Way expected to be closed until at least midnight
Police say the power lines were brought down by someone mowing in the area.
2021 36 Blitz: Corbin Redhounds
CORBIN, Ky (WTVQ) – Last season, the Corbin Redhounds only lost two games. It just so happens that those two teams were two of the best in the state. They were bounced from the playoffs in the region championship game by Johnson Central. This season, the Redhounds have one goal…make it back to Kroger Field. ABC 36’s Austin Miller caught…
Families make big transitions as kids go back to school
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Fayette County, one of more than a dozen districts that went back to school today. Of course, things look a little different in the classrooms. But, students and parents say they are ready to make this school year a great one. Class is finally back in session for hundreds of Fayette County students. Before that first…
State has almost 3,000 new COVID cases, hospitalizations double in 12 days
Highest number deaths reported in weeks.
LISTEN: Upset by mask mandate, superintendent calls Beshear ‘liberal lunatic’
Dyehouse says community supports his comments.
UPDATE: The Wilmore Y traffic pattern to change Thursday
US 68 and KY 29 in Jessamine County, Traffic diversion for US 68 & KY 29 between milepoints 4.16 and 4.60
UPDATE: Cameron urges Supreme Court to act; GOP, Dems spar over mask issues
Teachers’ group supports decision.
UPDATE: Rent assistance still available, applications urged
The Biden administration will announce a new 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives.
UK taking part in study to gauge COVID vaccine booster levels
Vaccinated people will be used in the study
Amazon creates 2,000 jobs with new air cargo hub in Northern Kentucky
The $1.5 billion investment at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport will serve as Amazon Air’s primary U.S. hub for its air cargo network
Students head back to school in Fayette County, districts across the state
It’s back to school for many students in Kentucky
Rand Paul suspended from YouTube over COVID claims
Senator Paul posted on Twitter that the suspension was a “badge of honor.”