Kentucky History Treasures – Daniel Boone
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Keene Versailles Rd/KY 169 closed Monday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The closure will be in effect at mile point 19 point 1.
It will last from 9 A.M. until 3:30 P.M.
Car show raises money to support local women veterans program
Lady Veterans Connect held a car show fundraiser Sunday to help support its women veterans program.
A new health and wellness opportunity opens in Lexington
Lexington’s first salt cave opened in April providing more holistic health opportunities to the area.
UK football players serve homeless
Football players for the University of Kentucky gave out lunch and “blessing bags” to people experiencing homelessness in downtown Lexington.
New outreach program serving in local communities
Community outreach programs have teamed up to bring resources and hope directly into communities in need.
Hops and Vine Festival celebrates local business
Apollo Pizza turns 40 this year and held it’s birthday celebration during the annual Hops and Vine Festival.
Music comes to Midway with first local music festival
Local sponsors put on the first music festival in Midway on Saturday.
The Nest hosts first in-person event of the year
This year’s annual Family Fun Day by The Nest was themed “safety”.
Car show raises money for veterans of American Legion Post 313
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Saturday, funky to fancy car owners pulled up to the new American Legion Post 313 for a car show with a special cause. Wicked Ways Car Club put on the showcase with the American Legion Riders. About 60 cars were put on display. Money raised went towards the American Legion Post 313 in Lexington. Organizers…
Local brewing company hosts fun charity run for victims of abuse
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Saturday, Rock House Brewing hosted a charity run aimed to raise money for families in need. The Nest is a local center that provides resources to victims of domestic abuse. Each year organizers that run the charity event come up with a fun run theme to engage volunteers. This year, it was the Pickle Run…
Saint Peter Claver Church prays for choir director injured in car crash
Police say they don’t know how or why Leny crashed.
Leny’s friends are in disbelief as he had just left choir practice right before the accident.
UPDATE: All roads reopen following freak car crash in Lexington
All roads reopened shortly after 9:00 p.m.
Traffic Update: NB I-75 in Scott County reopens after truck hits bridge overpass
The truck hit the Frogtown Road/KY 608 overpass. The bridge has been inspected and evaluated by state engineers.
Lexington remembers the late Anita Franklin with colorful mural in Duncan Park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A new mural in Lexington honors the late Anita Franklin, a mom turned anti-violence advocate when her son was shot and killed in 2014. In 2020, Franklin passed away, leaving behind her work and legacy. Anita Franklin’s work began after her son Antonio was shot and killed April 2014. “She turned such a bad situation to…
New video: Neighbors react to train derailment in downtown Harrodsburg
Neighbors say they’re glad it wasn’t worse.
COVID numbers continue to climb, positivity rate closer to 7%
The number of counties in the ‘red’ category for high incidence rates went up from 13 to 15.
Proposed upgrades to Madison County Airport
The one million dollar funding to the City of Berea would include extending wastewater collection to The Central Kentucky Regional Airport, which, at its current state, cannot handle the projected amount of growth the airport is expected to experience.
New descriptive threat categories being added to thunderstorm warnings
The goal of these tags and additional messaging are to promote immediate action based on the threats.
Governor to skip Kentucky’s Fancy Farm picnic
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman also will skip the event.
Keeneland dismisses race starter Scott Jordan
Scott Jordan had been the starter since 2019.
Clark County names new superintendent, meet and greet July 26
Dr. Molly McComas will transition into the role of Clark County’s superintendent on Monday, Aug. 2.
Lexington Public Safety to hold upcoming job fair
Open positions include police officers, firefighters, correction officers, telecommunicators and code enforcement officers.
Kentucky State Fair hiring for variety of positions
The 2021 Kentucky State Fair will be held from Aug. 19-29 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.