Ruth Hunt Candies celebrates 100 year anniversary
Ruth Hunt Candies began in the kitchen of Ruth Tharpe Hunt in Mount Sterling where she served homemade sweets to her bridge club.
UPDATE: Victim identified in fatal Perryville accident
The deadly accident closed Highway 150 West at the city limits, according to the Perryville Fire Department.
Police say they found parole violator hiding in trap door
Suspected parole violator found after officers searched because he failed to report.
Flooding in Carlisle, Nicholas County causes damage, some roads still closed
Cars washed away, roads washed out.
Community reacts to Gov. Beshear’s mask recommendations
“Because I don’t like masks and I want to go in school without wearing a mask and not being six feet apart again”
EPO petition dismissed against Anderson County deputy
Deputy Curt Bowen had been on administrative leave pending the outcome of Thursday’s ruling.
DUI arrest following rollover crash on I-64 that snarled traffic in Lexington
Traffic was backed-up significantly at the Haley Road Exit.
Georgetown honors first responders with Georgetown Heroes Day
Georgetown celebrated its first responders with its annual “Georgetown Heroes Day.”
Volunteers stuff 5,600 backpacks for YMCA back-to-school rallies
Thursday morning, volunteers of all ages met to stuff 5,600 backpacks at Setzer Properties.
Spreading awareness on World Day Against Trafficking
A new Lexington-based movement is working to raise awareness both in the Bluegrass and around the world.
Madison, Rowan, others issue scam warnings
Scammers even using an actual name in Madison County.
First responders pledge to pedal 100 miles in remembrance of fallen first responders
FRANKFORT. Ky. (WTVQ) – Bicyclists from several different states, including Kentucky have pledged to pedal this summer in remembrance of fallen first responders. About 35 first responders will ride 100 miles up several hills in the July heat in remembrance of those who died in the line of duty. On the back of the Kentucky jerseys were the names of…
Governor recommends everyone wear masks in schools
Governor Beshear reacted to push back from some elected state officials who are not following his mask mandate for state employees and in all state buildings.
State’s COVID numbers top 1,600, positivity closer to 9%
Numbers show no indication of slowing down.
Lexington coaches, athlete talk mental health in sports
Lexington coaches say mental health comes before sports.
Man charged with robbing store at knifepoint
Man located downtown.
The Morning Brew – July 23, 2021
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Rand Paul’s 2016 presidential campaign committee fined $21K
A newspaper is reporting that U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s 2016 presidential campaign committee has been fined $21,000 by the Federal Election Commission for improperly handling contributions……
Nicholasville Police Department helps out with Trooper Island
Throughout the week, the Nicholasville Police Department posted videos on Facebook of some of the activities at the summer camp.
Staffing shortage causes Juniper Hill Aquatic Center concessions to close
The aquatic center will remain open at this time.
Clay County Detention Center faces COVID outbreak
A post from the Clay County Jailer said that despite taking every precaution and following CDC guidelines, “the virus has spread like wildfire.”
CHI Saint Joseph-London reinstates some visitor limits
Restrictions apply in virtually every department.
McConnell to run radio ads promoting vaccine
Sen. McConnell blames misinformation for low vaccination rates.
Ask The Expert- Jack Russell “Cryptocurrency”
ABC 36’s Tom Kenny speaks with financial expert, Jack Russell with Russell Capital Management, about Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency on Ask the Expert. Categories: Community, Features, GDK Guests Tags: