Ky Civil War Union soldier gravestone dedication
The gravestone was made and placed in 2020 with the dedication postponed until now because of the pandemic.
Hope Center host “Grill Out For The Girls”
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Sunday, volunteers of the Hope Center’s Ball-Quantrell Jones Recovery Center For Women hosted “Grill Out For The Girls”. The cookout was made to be a special event for the women clients of the recovery center. Because of the rain the event had to be moved inside, but there was still plenty of food, fun and…
Lexington ‘Sunrise Movement’ pushes for climate and economic justice
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…
Lafayette, Danville baseball teams advance in KHSAA State Baseball Tournament
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…
Arts and Crafts fair promotes tourism and artists in Berea.
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…
Lady Veterans Connect opens Winchester facility
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…
‘Vaccines for Visas’ incentive program in Eastern Ky.
The Kentucky Association of Health Plans is hosting a vaccine incentive program next week.
Family of missing Lexington man holds rally on his 26th birthday
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: Spillway Beach reopened, water conditions acceptable
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…
Traveling Vietnam Memorial in Laurel County brings healing
The traveling wall comes every year so loved ones can come together to pay their respects in their hometown.
Lawsuit filed to stop second parole hearings
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…
Three to interview for Scott County superintendent’s post
Decision to be made June 17.
Barr holds ‘send off’ for five headed to military academies
Two Air Force, two Navy, one Army.
While COVID-19 remains a threat, ‘we are no longer in crisis’: Beshear
Governor thanks Kentuckians for saving lives as mask mandate, capacity restrictions are lifted
NAACP urges support for Juneteenth, Lexington has unique link
General who read the general order is buried in Lexington.
Prichard Committee to support challenge to use of tax credits for private schools
Legal challenge to new law no surprise.
Community college board freezes tuition, elects chair, approves $2,000 bonuses
New chairman elected narrowly.
Fayette County jail hiring event this Saturday
The hiring event runs Saturday from 10am-2pm at the jail.
Guardsman to be awarded Airman’s Medal for Heroism
Airman is no stranger to heroism, also has earned Air Force Cross.
Former Georgetown Council member, community ‘Santa’ dies
Funeral arrangements not completed.
UPDATE: At least three roads washed out in Lee County
Crews working to get roads cleared.
Fire consumes two-story home in Keavy
Owners weren’t home at the time.
Reed prefiles legislation preventing vaccine passports
Proposal would apply to private business as well.
For singers, return to the Stage to be a ‘Grand Night’ Indeed
Musical returns for weekend run starting June 17.