Georgetown hosts Fourth of July parade

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Saturday morning, Fourth of July festivities kicked off in the city of Georgetown with its own Fourth of July parade. Hundreds scouted out the perfect spot to watch and wave during the Georgetown Scott County Independence Day parade. The people there were able to enjoy a sense of normalcy following the pandemic. In addition, they…

Thousands gather for 45th annual Bluegrass 10,000

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Racers from around Kentucky and outside the state got a running start on the Independence Day celebrations. On Saturday morning, nearly 2,000 athletes took their places at the starting line of the 45th annual Bluegrass 10,000th. Lexington’s Parks and Recreation Department says organizers and athletes alike said it was refreshing to see normalcy once again. “Its…

Blind woman pedals cross country for a purpose

PERRYVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Imagine how difficult it would be to cycle across the country, now imagine doing that if you were blind. A woman from Texas is doing just that to show that you don’t need to see to succeed. Shawn Cheshire is an army veteran, a former paramedic, and a member of the blind and visually impaired community….