Lawmakers push Labor Cabinet to process claims
Work inventives, job training issues also discussed.
Almost 2,000 state residents died of overdoses last year: Report
Death toll increase driven by a rise in opioid abuse, fentanyl, fentanyl analogues
UPDATE: Accused killer wounded by police was out on parole at the time
Brandon Dockery is charged in connection to the shooting death of Raymar Webb in June.
Toyota re-instates mask mandate; Chamber launches vaccine campaign
Kentucky Chamber also announces reporting.
Clay City trailer fire results in arson investigation
Firefighters responded to a trailer fire in Clay City, finding the property engulfed in flames.
UPDATE: Funeral service set, flags at half-staff ordered for fallen Pearl Harbor sailor
Sailor remains returned home for burial.
UPDATE: Funeral has been set for former Fayette prosecutor Ray Larson
Larson was known for some of state’s most-famous criminal cases
UK Healthcare employees required to get COVID vaccine
UK Healthcare is the latest hospital in the Commonwealth to require its employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Public weighs-in on dam removal in Scott County
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is considering removing the dam to improve safety and improve water quality for aquatic life.
2021 36 Blitz: Lexington Christian Academy
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – The 2020 2A State title game was an amazing game that would not be decided until overtime. Unfortunately for LCA, they would come out on the losing end. “It was a great high school football game and I’ve been around a long time so you learn that somebody’s gotta lose the football game and we sure…
Camp Nelson hosts “National Night Out”
Tuesday night, Camp Nelson National Monument hosted its first “National Night Out” with the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Department as part of a national campaign that promotes law enforcement in the community.
No charges initially filed following shooting in Breathitt County
KSP says a man was shot while trying to break-in to a home.
Parks around Winchester getting various upgrades
The City Commission’s Tuesday meeting moved some of these projects forward.
Winchester promotes new fire chief
Whiteley said he’s always had an interest in public service.
2021 36 Blitz: Somerset Briar Jumpers
SOMERSET, Ky (WTVQ) – Two seasons ago, the Somerset Briar Jumpers took home the school’s first ever state title. Last season, the Briar Jumper went toe to toe with LCA in the district title game. The Eagles would end up beating Somerset ending their season. This would also end the run of one of the school’s most impactful senior classes….
State’s positivity rate nears 10%, new cases top 1,800
Numbers show no hint of flattening out.
FB: Fan Day, Presented by Big O Tires, Set for Aug. 7
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK ATHLETICS) – The schedule has been set for Kentucky Football Fan Day, presented by Big O Tires, which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 7. The popular annual event will consist of an open practice inside Kroger Field, beginning at 11 a.m. Fans can begin entering the stadium, through Gates 2 and 3, at 10 a.m. Fan…
State Education Committee discusses Critical Race Theory in schools
State lawmakers met Tuesday to discuss Critical Race Theory in public schools.
KY Republican senator gets COVID despite vaccine, urges more to get their dose
Senator Kerr announced Monday she and her family all have COVID-19 even after getting fully vaccinated months ago.
LSAC approves regulation on district employee quarantine leave
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/LSAC) – The Local Superintendents Advisory Council approved an emergency regulation related to paid leave for district employees who are quarantined due to COVID-19. “Our goal remains, as it always has, to mitigate with safety measures where we can,” said Robin Kinney, associate commissioner in the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Finance and Operations, during an…
Lexington Public Safety Job Fair scheduled Wednesday
Event set 3-6 p.m., variety of positions being recruited.
Lawmakers told financial institutions in good shape, face challenges with loans, hiring
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Nearly $8 billion in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans originated in Kentucky to help businesses across the state survive the pandemic, according to information provided to a legislative panel Tuesday. “As you can see, the financial services industry was really integral in administering this program and getting this relief to companies,” said Charles Vice, commissioner…
$11.8 million grant to convert Lexington wasterwater from chlorine to UV light disinfection
Award will fund conversion of wastewater disinfection process from chlorine gas-use to safer, efficient UV light disinfection
UPDATE: KSP wins America’s Best Looking Cruiser title
The winning photo will be featured on the 2022 American Association of State Troopers wall calendar’s cover and be featured in the month of January.