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.
Woman charged with trying to set trailer on fire with woman inside
Woman said she was trying ‘cleanse’ her neighborhood
Lexington police looking for knife attack suspect
Investigators say an argument between two men led to the cutting.
Man faces charges after disturbance, barricaded subject calls
Incident ended without violence.
Man registers three times legal limit, charged with DUI after car clips child
Child was not seriously injured.
Hope Center names Rufus Friday as executive director
Former newspaper publisher has been on Hope Center Board.
Toyota donates 32 vehicles to community, technical college auto programs
Cars going to 11 colleges across the state.
UPDATE: Georgetown Police remember lieutenant’s legacy during visitation
A Georgetown Police Department Lieutenant, who died unexpectedly was escorted home to Cynthiana on Thursday.
Two firefighters injured during fireworks show in Martin
The Martin Volunteer Fire Department blames faulty fireworks for the injuries suffered by two firefighters during the city’s fireworks show.
‘More than a place to eat.’ KY restaurant celebrates 60 years.
The Paris community is celebrating the 60th anniversary of a restaurant that’s become a staple in the town.
Fireworks in trash cans ignite fires in Lawrenceburg
Fireworks were still hot when placed in trash cans next to homes.
Famed World War II bomber visiting Lexington, offering tours, rides
Bomber was one of most famed planes of the war
Woman killed when she is ejected from overturned car
Victim wasn’t wearing a seat belt