Midway kicks off holiday weekend with “Sparks in the Park”
Midway’s annual “Sparks in the Park” is back up and running after the pandemic.
Ride to the Kentucky River in style with the Bluegrass Railroad Museum
The Bluegrass Railroad Museum is conducting it’s summer excursion to the Kentucky River.
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…
Still no cause for mystery bird illness, 3 more counties added to list
More than 40 samples of the illness in Kentucky have been sent off to be tested…those results are pending.
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….
Centre College two-time national champion sprinter JP Vaught still hungry
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – Centre College sprinter JP Vaught is only a sophomore, but he’s already found himself in the Centre College Track and Field record book. This past spring, Vaught won both the 100 meter and 200 meter dash at the NCAA Division III Championships. Vaught is only the fifth Centre athlete ever to win multiple national championships. It’s…
Lexington to kickoff Burger Week
30 restaurants will be participating with 27 unique burgers on the lineup.
Paris welcomes new Eiffel Tower, celebrates Viewer’s Choice Award win
The new monument honor’s Paris’ history.
Lexington couple wins first $1 million ‘shot,’ scholarship winner from Mt. Sterling
The Governor encouraged Kentuckians to get vaccinated, enter for final two drawings
God’s Pantry receives $10,000 donation
The donation will help the organizations various summer feeding programs.
Flipped vehicle snags outbound traffic on Winchester Road
Firefighters remove passengers.
UPDATE: Fugitive in Michigan robberies, Lexington shoot out caught
UPDATE POSTED 1 P.M. JULY 2, 2021 LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A fugitive wanted for robbing two businesses in Michigan and getting into a shoot out with FBI agents who were trying to arrest him June 24 in Lexington has been caught in Wayne County, Mich., according to the FBI. The FBI has released few details about the apprehension of…
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Chase starts in Laurel County, ends on I-75 near Berea
Man accused of posing as federal agent and pulling a gun: Sheriff
Raid nets drug trafficking charges, missing child
Man could face charges related to taking the child.
Tim Couch inducted into National High School Hall of Fame
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – On Thursday evening, former Kentucky and Leslie County quarterback Tim Couch was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame. Couch was one of 12 inductees honored by the NFHS at a ceremony in Orlando. While Solid Blue fans remember him most for his time in Lexington, Couch lit football fields across the bluegrass on…
Lexington mural sparks controversy in community
After nearly 10 years, one woman speaks out against part of a mural at Sixth and Limestone.
Anderson County Deputy on leave after being accused of sexual assault
According to Sheriff Joe Milam, Bowen is on administrative leave pending the outcome of his court case on July 29th.
Boy dreams of a birthday in Disney World
Alex Manna, 7, hopes to make enough money from his lemonade stand to pay for a trip to Disney World.
Kentucky Parole Board rescinds policy granting new hearings to inmates sentenced to life
The controversial policy was adopted in April.
Richmond Police hope to strengthen community relationship with annual summer camp
The Richmond Police Department’s annual summer camp is underway. Officers hope to build relationships.
New resource center in Lexington’s West End opens
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A one stop shop neighborhood resource center has officially opened its doors in Lexington’s West End. The Black and Williams Neighborhood Center is the new home of the first United Way WayPoint center. The center aims to help out a number of under served families around the region. Local non-profit and community resources will be more…