LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Young activists with the Sunrise Movement organization in Lexington are pushing for change. The Sunrise Movement is a national call to stand up in the fight for bringing climate change to center stage in America…with hubs like Lexington’s all across the United States. “We’re here to educate the community about the importance of the green new…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – The weather has not been kind to the KHSAA Semi-State Softball Tournament this week. Mother Nature had the same affect on the baseball semi-state tournament. For the first game of the day, Danville took on Beechwood. The Admirals were down early, but their bats helped them get back in it. Danville would go on to beat…
MCKEE, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Saturday, a brand new festival was held in Berea. The Arts and Crafts Fair was free to attend with donations encouraged, benefiting Jackson County tourism. Clover Bottom Bed & Breakfast owners Gregory and Rita lakes hosted the event. There were specialty vendors, local food and live music. There was also a chance for people to…
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Department of Housing and Urban Development says female veterans are two to three times more likely to be homeless. The new Lady Veterans Connect Winchester facility hopes to change those stats by providing support and special services for women. Many of these services allow them to heal and transition back into society. Veteran Lindsay Gargotto…
The Kentucky Association of Health Plans is hosting a vaccine incentive program next week.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A family is desperately trying to bring home a missing man after he hasn’t been seen or heard from for over a year. On Saturday, family and friends of Raymond Ramsuer held a rally in downtown Lexington. Loved ones say it was the day of his 26th birthday. Friday marked the one year anniversary of his…
UPDATE POSTED JUNE 11 AT 9:45 P.M. LAUREL RIVER LAKE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Spillway Beach reopened June 11 for swimming. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, the tests received late Thursday, June 10, showed that water conditions were back to acceptable levels. “Public health and safety are always our main concerns, so we routinely take water…
The traveling wall comes every year so loved ones can come together to pay their respects in their hometown.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ/AP) – Kentucky’s attorney general challenged a new state parole board rule Friday, claiming the policy gives “the worst of the worst” a second chance at having life-in-prison sentences cut short. The rule applies to dozens of inmates, including convicted murderers. Attorney General Daniel Cameron filed a lawsuit in Laurel County Circuit Court asking a judge to invalidate…
Decision to be made June 17.
Two Air Force, two Navy, one Army.
Governor thanks Kentuckians for saving lives as mask mandate, capacity restrictions are lifted
General who read the general order is buried in Lexington.
Legal challenge to new law no surprise.
New chairman elected narrowly.
The hiring event runs Saturday from 10am-2pm at the jail.
Airman is no stranger to heroism, also has earned Air Force Cross.
Funeral arrangements not completed.
Crews working to get roads cleared.
Owners weren’t home at the time.
Proposal would apply to private business as well.
Musical returns for weekend run starting June 17.
The unvaccinated will still be required to wear masks, follow other limits.
UPDATE POSTED: 10:00 P.M. THURSDAY JUNE 10, 2021 LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Lexington Fraternal Order of Police Bluegrass Lodge four is voicing its disappointment in the Urban County Council after the ordinance to ban no knock warrants moves to a second reading The FOP saying it is disappointing that city officials would choose to blatantly disregard the opinions and…