Consolidated Baptist Church holds last vaccination clinic

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Today was the final vaccination clinic at Consolidated Baptist Church on Russell Cave Road. The reason why can be seen in the handful of people who came to the clinic. Christina King with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department said, “Today has been pretty slow. We’ve seen a little bit of steady turn out, but these mass…

Frankfort first responders replace missing toy with a labor of love

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Some Frankfort firefighters proved this week that caring for your community still matters. 8-year-old Gideon from Frankfort has cerebral palsy. His favorite toy is this water table that’s both fun and therapeutic. Last week, the Robinson family says their homemade table disappeared from their front lawn. That’s when Franklin County firefighters decided to help. One day,…

Daniel Boone National Forest waiving fees for National Get Outdoors Day

WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) — On Saturday, June 12, 2021, the Daniel Boone National Forest will waive fees at all forest-operated recreation sites in honor of National Get Outdoors Day. This waiver does not apply to recreation sites operated by concessionaires or reserved group-use areas, the Forest-Service said in a release. “I hope that our visitors take this opportunity to…

Driver charged with manslaughter in fatal May crash

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The 21-year-old driver in a fatal May 7 traffic accident has been charged with second-degree manslaughter. According to Lexington Police, Axel Ndagijimana remains in the Fayette County Detention Center on $50,000 bond in connection with the crash that happened at about 2:40 a.m. in the 800 block of West High Street near downtown. The preliminary investigation…

Farms at Barnes Mill moving forward after public hearing

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – In Madison County, people spoke out about a proposed development as the project moves forward. During a meeting June 8 with the Richmond Planning and Zoning Commission about the Farms at Barnes Mill Project, the commission voted unanimously in favor of the development. The project includes allowing the city to use annexed county land for a…