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:
Farmer on the Month- Danielle Harmon
Our Beef Starts Here Farmer of the Month, Danielle Harmon, knows a thing or two about beef. She grew up on her dad’s farm learning from him. Once he got out of the calf cow operation, she decided to get in, by starting her own farm. Categories: Community, Features Tags:
Hats off Kentucky
“Hats off Kentucky” is a horse industry day celebration of the horse and its impact on the state of Kentucky. Dr. Tom Riddle tells us this Saturday, July 31st, there is free admission all day with activities starting at 3pm, with horse farm hats giveaway, horse and pony rides and arts and crafts. Categories: GDK Guests Tags:
Churchill Downs set to receive $135 million facelift
Some of which is expected to be ready for Kentucky Derby 2022
City leaders hear from community about violence surge
Lexington city officials held a safety forum Wednesday to talk with the community about increased violence downtown.
Upcoming events for Fayette County students
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Fayette County School district released events for students to attend before school starts. See below: Stuff the Bus! 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 31 Please stop by Lexington Green to help stuff a school bus with donated supplies, which FCPS will distribute to students at the Cuts & Curls event. Suggestions: backpacks, earbuds/headphones,…
UPDATE: Campton water plant stabilizing, residents advised to keep conserving
No water or low pressure is anticipated to affect residents across the county.
Sen. Alice Forgy Kerr not running for re-election
Sen. Kerr represented Fayette County in the Kentucky Senate for 23 years.
Mask mandate brought back for employees, visitors in state offices
Gov. Andy Beshear posted a video update announcing the new mask mandate which goes into effect Thursday, July 29.
State’s COVID report shows new cases near 1,600
There are now 36 counties in the ‘red’ category.
UK planning Markey Cancer Center expansion
The expansion will involve buying and tearing down up to 50 properties in the South Limestone area.
University of Kentucky counselor talks mental health in sports
A UK counselor says people should be slow to judge athletes struggling with mental health.
Kentucky couple pleads guilty to participation in Capitol riot
The couple have agreed to pay $500 in restitution in connection to the damage at the capitol, even though they claim they didn’t damage or steal anything.
UPDATE: FAA provides new details on Lexington plane crash
According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews are on scene of a plane crash located at 4900 Athens Walnut Hill Pike.
Floyd County to end summer school early out of caution
Superintendent Anna Shepherd urged eligible Floyd Countians to consider getting vaccinated.
Seven day average of COVID cases continues increase in Fayette County
New cases, new deaths and the average cases per day increased in the health department’s latest report.
EKU archaeology students dig up the past at Daniel Boone National Forest
Findings from previous field schools include artifacts such as food remains and broken pottery to “features” such as stone-lined earth ovens as well as hearths and fire pits.
UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted in Lincoln County
Close to 450 customers in the McKinney Water District area are affected by the line break.
Power Swabs
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Sick and dying bird reports going down, cause still unknown
Over 2,000 reports of sick or dying birds have been given to the department’s online reporting system since it went online June 17.
Georgetown Community Hospital announces 2021 Mercy Award winner
Laura Bills, the award’s recipient has worked with LifePoint Health since 1999.
YMCA Black Achievers Programs
The YMCA of Central Kentucky black achievers program serves youth, grades 6-12, and is designed to develop future leadership potential and encourage youth to pursue higher education and career goals. Many program participants earn some pretty amazing scholarships! Director of the black achiever’s program, Cierra s. Spaulding gives us details. Categories: Community, GDK Guests Tags:
Hometown Hero: Volunteer Optometrist
Dr. Kenneth Cottrell volunteers his skills at Nathaniel Mission
Locals react to new CDC recommendations
The CDC updated guidelines on Tuesday recommending all people wear masks indoors again, regardless of vaccination status.