National fireworks shortage affecting Kentucky suppliers
Two KY fireworks suppliers say buyers should shop early this year and they should expect higher prices.
Lexington firefighters reminding you should never leave children and pets in hot cars
When the temperature goes up, so does the danger of children left in hot cars.
Three people shot in Lexington Tuesday morning
Investigators say the shootings happened in the 100 block of Delmont Drive.
UPDATE: Johnston Road/KY 3367 bridge in Fayette County reopened
Bridge on the Bryan Station end of Johnston Road.
Police seize enough fentanyl to kill 50,000 people during traffic stop in Lawrenceburg
Two people charged with trafficking.
UPDATE: FCPS Board of Education announces superintendent candidates
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UPDATE) (WTVQ) – On Monday the Fayette County Public School Board introduced five candidates in the running to become the next Superintendent. “We want the community to continue to be active and engaged in the search process” said Education Board Chair, Tyler Murphy. The candidates are Christopher Bernier, current Chief of Staff for the Clark County School District…
UPDATE: Gov. Beshear issues statement on package sent to Sen. Rand Paul
The FBI and Capitol Hill Police are examining a suspicious package sent to Senator Rand Paul’s Bowling Green home Monday, according to Politico.
Ky. AG’s new task force battles search warrant process
Attorney General Daniel Cameron, R – Ky, created that task force after the death of Breonna Taylor with the goal of improving how Kentucky secures and executes its warrants.
State creeps closer to 2 million people with at least one vaccine shot
By Wednesday, state may cross that milestone.
Sen. Rand Paul says he might change his mind about vaccine. Should you?
U.S. Senator Rand Paul says he might change his mind about not getting the coronavirus vaccine.
$1 million awarded for Mercer County water improvement project
Grant will replace small, worn out lines.
$34 million project will cut Hazard to Pikeville drive time by 45 minutes
Major road project to open up Eastern Kentucky corridor.
Fort Campbell updates mask policy for fully vaccinated personnel
Policy mostly follows CDC guidelines.
UPDATE: Victim identified in fatal Friday crash
UPDATE POSTED 12:15 P.M. MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021 LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A 23-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a fatal car crash in Lexington early Friday morning. Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn said Tomas Alfonso Hernandez Vazquez was pronounced dead at 3 a.m. from blunt force trauma in the accident that occurred in the 1700 block…
AAA says Memorial Day weekend gas prices to be highest since 2014
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – AAA is advising motorists that are traveling this Memorial Day weekend to expect the most expensive holiday gas prices since 2014. The national average has stabilized following the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, but pump prices are likely to fluctuate leading up to the holiday weekend. Over the past weekend, the national gas price average declined a penny…
Pair charged with burglary of business, stealing guns
Several of stolen guns recovered, police say.
Pent-up demand has Kentuckians ready for road trips: AAA survey
Kentuckians express pent-up demand for quick getaways, making up for lost travel time
UPDATE: NAACP says Fayette superintendent interviews need more input
NAACP says not enough sessions are set with finalists to gauge community thoughts.
Lexington native shoots and casts upcoming film
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington is ready for its close up with this new film by director and native Christopher Kelder. “Wimbledon Dreams” Is a story about a young athlete, David who dreams of making it to the match of his life, The Wimbledon Championships. After making it past the NCAA, the death of his father changes his plan. Pendleton…
KSP investigates fatal shooting in Clay County
No bond or court date set yet.
Memorial ride for fallen Bardstown police officer Jason Ellis
NELSON COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Almost 8 years since the death of Bardstown police officer, Jason Ellis, his friends, family and fellow officers are still in mourning. On Sunday at 1:39 P.M., they joined together for a memorial bicycle ride to honor him and his family. The 25 mile ride started at the Nelson County Law Enforcement Memorial. The Gulf…
KSP Trooper provides update on toddler found safe in the beginning of May
Trooper Gayheart posted on Facebook he visited 3-year-old Maddie and brought her a trooper teddy bear.
Georgetown Police surprise kids with basketball goal
The department posted on Facebook, Officer Slone and Evans saw neighborhood kids playing in the street while on a call.
Jewish community responds to suspected hate crime in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky, (WTVQ) – A sense of calm in the Middle East after a cease fire between Israel and Hamas….but in the United States reports of Jewish hate crimes are on the rise. Here in Lexington…on Saturday night…advocates rallied together to stand up for those who were killed in Palestine and to encourage peace. “For us it’s about letting people…