UPDATE: Suspected driver in hit-and-run arrested in Middlesboro
Rickey Fesler faces numerous charges, including assault and possession of marijuana, according to WRIL Radio.
Special committee mostly lauds current tax rates on pari-mutuel profits
The Pari-Mutuel Wagering Taxation Task Force is scheduled to meet monthly before presenting its findings and recommendations to the LRC by Dec. 1, 2021.
Deputies say weather was a factor in accident in Jessamine County
The accident happened on Keene Road near the Fayette County line on Monday afternoon.
Lexington Police search for bank robber who used note threat to get cash
Man gave clerk a note.
UPDATE: Clements Award-winning teachers express value of history
Presentations Monday at UK Library.
Good Samaritan helps rescue fallen teenager at Natural Bridge
A 15-year-old girl slipped off Hood’s Branch Trail at Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the full rescue took 5 hours.
I-75 bridge work at Clays Mill continues, continued delays expected: State
Interstate 75 Southbound in Fayette & Madison Counties
2021 36 Blitz: Bourbon County Colonels
PARIS, Ky (WTVQ) – Year two for Bourbon county’s David Jones was a tough one. It was a mix of blowout losses and close losses all against tough opponents. Those tough opponents born from a pandemic year where you played whoever you could get your hands on and the colonels took on anyone. “You know we were nowhere near the…
State’s positivity nears 11%, case count tops 500,000
Hospitalizations, people on ventilator climbing rapidly.
WKU names residence hall after first Black student
Margaret Munday graduated from Western in 1960 and went on to teach music education in Logan County.
Lexington mayor requires masks in government buildings
Move comes as more universities, businesses, governments requiring masks.
Meijer offering coupon incentive to college students for COVID-19 vaccine
College students can take advantage of a new incentive Meijer is offering to help vaccination efforts as school goes back in session.
UPDATE: Jury selection for Patrick Baker case begins
Patrick Baker is accused of shooting and killing a drug dealer in Knox County. He maintains his innocence.
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Winchester man dies when car crashes into I-75 concrete barrier
Died from injuries at UK Medical Center.
The Nest Lexington’s donation drive is underway
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The nest Lexington’s donation drive is underway, and a Lexington boutique, has partnered up with the local organization to help. Starting Sunday, shoppers can donate items including diapers, baby-formula, car-seats, and more…by dropping them off at the Kendra Scott store in the Summit at Fritz Farm. The donations will go towards helping kids and families that…
UPDATE: Hundreds gather to celebrate lives of Chris and Gracie Hager
A celebration of life for Chris and Gracie Hager took place Sunday night at the Ravine in Richmond.
Infinite Table campaign exceeds fundraising goal
Lexington Theological Seminary raised $4.8 million in its Infinite Table campaign.
Two injured when Jeep struck by stolen bucket truck
Deputies say man drove truck through stop light.
2021 36 Blitz: East Jessamine Jaguars
NICHOLASVILLE, KY (WTVQ)- East Jessamine is not used to losing. That’s why last season hit them so hard and now they are primed to bounce back. Categories: Football – General, High School Highlight Reel, Sports Tags: 36 Blitz
2021 36 Blitz: Garrard County Golden Lions
GARRARD COUNTY, KY (WTVQ)- A typical high school football team schedules 10 games. However, Garrard County played less than half that last year. Coming into this season, Golden Lions look to get back to some sort of normalcy. Categories: Football – General, High School Highlight Reel, Sports Tags: 36 Blitz
KSP investigates fatal crash in Carroll County
The investigation into the crash is ongoing by Kentucky State Police
UPDATE: Shoppers enjoying annual 127 yard sale in Anderson County
Anderson County has largest concentration of vendors in the state
3 shot, 2 hit by car outside Lexington karaoke bar Saturday
Police say a third gunshot victim showed up at the hospital….and that two other people showed up to the hospital who say they were hit by a car fleeing the scene of the shooting.