State-run health facilities get new COVID rules, mask-mandate not off table: Beshear
State has seen 38 straight days of increased positivity
Vaccinated state senator from Lexington tests positive for COVID-19
Alice Forgy Kerr says three other members of her family, who were also fully vaccinated, have tested positive in the last three weeks.
Eviction cases expected to surge after federal moratorium lifted
Some district courts say despite not seeing an increase in eviction filings the first day after the lifted moratorium, they are bracing for a spike.
Carter County delays start of school
Carter County Schools will begin on August 16th.
36 Blitz: Sayre Spartans
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – Last season for the first time since the 1970s, the Sayre Spartans played their first full varsity schedule. You would think they would struggle, right? Wrong! The Sayre Spartans began their season rattling off eight-straight wins. “It was one of the greatest things I ever experienced. Greatest team I’ve ever been on, especially those seniors,” said…
Former competitive swimmer races against the clock for a cure for ALS
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – 67 year old Sandra Marlowe was once a true competitor in the water, an award winning swimmer. Now, she’s racing against a different clock living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The same disease that ended the life of a famous american athlete. June 2nd of 2021. the MLB named the day Lou Gehrig Day, 80 years after…
UPDATE: 22-year-old man found on Delong Road was fatally shot: Coroner
Body found about 7 a.m.
UPDATE: Scott residents to receive expanded broadband connectivity
Construction on $21 Million Project Expected to Begin in the Coming Months
Deputies: Man charged after 40-mile chase at speeds up to 118 MPH
Spike sticks finally used to diasable car
Firestone Industrial breaks ground on Whitley County expansion
Over $50 million project to create 250 full-time jobs at Williamsburg facility
Fayette has highest one-day COVID number since Feb. 10
July most cases since February.
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Baptist Health Lexington latest to update visitor restrictions
Visitors encouraged to check regulations before coming to facilities.
Pippa, the wiener dog, wins Red Mile wiener dog race
The event hosted wiener dogs, bulldogs, all breed “rescue run”, and comeback champion races
1st ‘Small Business Sunday Market’ at Rock House Brewing
Items ranged from handcrafted locally sourced spices and tea to candles, artwork and decor.
KY Brotherhood finishes four-day ride to honor fallen first responders
Group f cyclists complete four-day ride in honor of fallen responders.
Business launches ‘Clean the Creek’ effort to save former ‘party place’
So with the help of volunteers, sponsors and vendors, Hatton created the ‘Clean the Creek’ campaign
KSP investigating body of woman found in wildlife area
KSP says they received a call about human remains found in the Lloyd’s Wildlife Management area in Crittenden Saturday.
5 shot in Lexington Saturday night, Lexington PD investigating
All were taken to the hospital…police say one of those five has life threatening injuries.
Police say there was damage to a house in the area and damage to three cars.
First in-person event since pandemic for the Carnegie Center
The Carnegie Center in Lexington hosted the annual Back to School Bash for families in the community.
North Lexington community hosts first block party
Kiah Arnold organized a block party for her neighborhood to bring the community together.
Nicholas County High School baseball coach passes away after battle with cancer
CARLISLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Nicholas County’s baseball coach Travis Sims died Saturday after a long battle with cancer. Nicholas County Schools confirmed the news on Facebook…writing “We are heartbroken to share the passing of alumni, friend, colleague, leader and teacher, Coach Travis Sims” Sims was diagnosed with glioblastoma in January of 2020. He then had surgery to remove the tumor,…
Off duty deputy killed in ATV crash in Hardin County
KSP says 36-year-old Kevin Johnson of Elizabethtown was driving an ATV near the 100 block of Lincoln Avenue when he lost control..ran off the roadway and hit a fence.