Ball makes history with second child while in office
Treasurer Ball is the first statewide elected official to give birth to two children while in office
State Commission on Race and Access begins work
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky’s new Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity kicked off its work in Frankfort this week with members seeking to have tough —but respectful—conversations on disparities across the state. Lawmakers created the commission during the 2021 General Assembly with Senate Bill 10. The 13-member panel will conduct studies and research on issues such as educational…
Sen. Rand Paul intends to ask DOJ for criminal referral for Dr. Anthony Fauci
U.S. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky says he’ll ask the Department of Justice for a criminal referral for Dr. Anthony Fauci because he’s lied to congress.
Hazard, Knott, Perry, Letcher, Pike projects get $6 million in funding
$2 Million for Water & Sewer Projects in Eastern Kentucky
38 KY schools, orgs receive No Kid Hungry grants
Schools and organizations receive nearly $1 million From No Kid Hungry Kentucky to feed kids amidst COVID-19.
Rep. Rogers named to advisory panel on Cuba
To advise on policy regarding Cuba and Communist resistance.
Fayette COVID cases top 36,000, school cases pose questions
New case numbers continue to climb.
Fidelity Investments plans to create nearly 600 jobs in Covington
Financial services company adds to Kentucky’s economic surge with hiring at regional office in Kenton County
Summer Nights Chef Series benefits Living Arts and Science Center
First-ever event promises food, fun
Georgetown Toyota plant celebrates 10 millionth Camry
New Camry is eighth-generation of popular car.
Lexington Public Library extending hours of operation
Additionally, Saturday hours at Central Library begin this week
State lawmaker addresses controversy over Fauci tweet
Huff chairs House Education Committee.
Rand Paul, Fauci again spar over Paul’s ‘expertise’ on COVID
WASHINGTON (CNN/WTVQ) – Dr. Anthony Fauci and Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky erupted in a contentious debate over the origins of the coronavirus during a hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill, prompting the nation’s top infectious disease expert to once again rebuke Paul. At issue were Paul’s unfounded claims that the National Institutes of Health played a role in funding research…
Courts hope state finally will address some needed judicial changes
Courts hope the legislature finally will act
$5 billion in gains paint better picture for teacher pension system
Even with improved picture, state still will have to pay in $1 billion.
Police department invests in next generation
Monday, the Nicholasville Police Department began its first-ever police apprentice academy open to Jessamine and Fayette County kids ages 13-18.
Shots-fired call leads to chase, drug arrests
Shots fired call leads deputies to alleged drugs
UPDATE: Victim identified in Lexington teen shooting
Neither the suspect nor the victim have been identified.
Police investigating robbery, stabbing on South Limestone
A call came in around 4:30 p.m. about an incident at the Speedway on the 800 block of South Limestone
KDE Student Advisory Council discusses upcoming school year COVID precautions
Measures like social distancing, frequent cleaning and hand washing will continue to be the norm.
Helping your pet transition from the comfort of your home to doggy daycare
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – After more than a year of shutdowns and days at home due to the pandemic, animal shelters and pet breeders saw record business. This also meant time at home with loving pets, something that will be changing as we return to work. LexPets owner Kristyn Kay says her doggy daycare has had an overwhelming influx of…
State’s COVID numbers cross 1,000 again, positivity nears 6%
1,000 cases first time over 1,000 since April 7.
Seven charged in Franklin County, drug crimes and catalytic converter thefts
In Franklin County, seven people have been arrested and charged in connection to a string of catalytic converter thefts, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
UPDATE: Victim identified in Bell County crash
Accident happened at about 8 a.m.