Noah’s Ark park seeks expansion with new religious exhibit
The Ark Encounter says it would take about three years to research, plan and build a “Tower of Babel” attraction.
Clark County father killed in motorcycle crash
William Rawlings IV is survived by his four sons.
Sign of the Pandemic: Summer schools have 10 times more students
7,000 students are enrolled as schools are helping kids get caught up or refreshed on things they may have missed learning remotely last year.
State’s positivity rate now approaching 3%, case numbers up
Numbers have slowly been on the rise for 10 days.
Tree branch falls on Lexington home damaging roof
Lightning, heavy wind or some other cause could have broken the branch.
Kentucky town boosts tourism through art
Mural is part of town’s broader efforts to draw tourists.
Man back in jail after almost two years on the run
Didn’t return from court-ordered work release
Kentucky’s Governor’s School for the Arts helps inspire young artists
After being virtual last year because of COVID, The Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) is back in person.
Legislative committee wants details for pay raise proposal
Executive branch employees haven’t had raise since 2015
Toyota modifies car to help hospital patients ‘learn’ techniques
Car will help patients improve rehabilitation
Blue Grass Airport dedicates major taxiway, safety improvements
$100 million invested in the airport over a decade
Assault in Olive Hill under investigation by KSP
Victim struck with a metal rod.
Fayette schools get $40,000 for safety work at Liberty, Lexington Universal
Improvements will help safety on two busy streets.
Motorcycle accident in Franklin County leaves two dead
The victims died from their injuries sustained from the crash.
UPDATE: Good Samaritans rush to rescue two people from a burning car
An off-duty Lexington police officer jumped into action Monday afternoon to help civilians pull a couple out of a burning car.
Benny Snell Jr. returns to bluegrass for youth football camp
GEORGETOWN, Ky (WTVQ) – The pandemic shut down a lot of athletic activities last summer. That includes the youth football camp put on by former Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. This year though Snell’s camp returned to the bluegrass and so did Kentucky’s all-time leading rusher. ABC 36’s Bryan Kennedy caught up with Snell on how how it felt…
UPDATE: Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy’s personnel file provides “mixed bag of praise and pause”
Two Franklin County women are suing over what they say was an abuse of power moment by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Lexington Restaurant Week 2021
Lexington Restaurant Week® organizers announced Tuesday its 11-night return July 22 – August 1, 2021.
Fayette County siren testing Wednesday
Lexington Emergency Management will test its network of outdoor warning sirens Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 10 am.
Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program helps prepare high school seniors for their futures
Getting a glimpse into their future. High achievers from across the state are taking part in the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) for high school seniors.
Debate in Frankfort over Critical Race Theory in KY public schools
Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason Glass focused his comments on equity for all students.
UPDATE: FEMA deadline extended again for 31 counties to July 23
UPDATE POSTED JULY 6, 2021 AT 5:16 P.M. FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Once again, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has pushed back the deadline for Kentuckians impacted by severe storms to register for help through the Individual Assistance (IA) program. Now, the application deadline is July 23. “We are grateful that FEMA granted this extension because it will allow…
Tom Buford, veteran state senator, dies in Florida
Had been battling cancer, he was 72.
$900,000 to build water feature at Charles Young Park
Water feature could be completed by fall.