Nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, Wireless Emergency Alert coming Wednesday
The Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert will be tested on Wednesday to test the operational readiness of the national message distribution.
USPS to host job fair in Lexington
The United States Postal Service will host a job fair to help fill some open positions in Lexington.
UPDATE: Legislators continue to focus on public school funding
Special session to cut rules, old laws is recommended
PNC awards $225,000 to three groups to address racial justice
Support to promote social justice, expand financial education and workforce development initiatives, enhance low-income neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing
In two cases, Boyle authorities need info on theft suspect, stolen ATV
Surveillance video sought in one area.
Floyd, Pikeville, Johnson Central, Harlan students attend engineering camp
Four-day camp gives high school students insight into engineering.
2021 36 Blitz: Lexington Catholic Knights
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – To be the best, you have to beat the best or at least play them. Last season, that’s exactly what Lexington Catholic did. In an instant classic, the Knights beat reigning 5A champs and at the time undefeated Covington Catholic. Also after getting blown out by Boyle County earlier in the season, Lex Cath fell to…
Tennessee man dies when ejected from pickup in I-75 crash
Single-vehicle accident happened late Sunday night.
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…