UPDATE: Arrest made in deadly shooting in Harlan County
28-year old Matthew Clutts, of Evarts, was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder, according to KSP.
UPDATE: Florida man on way to Ohio dies in plane crash
Pilot killed in Breathitt County.
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey announces annual scholarship for KSU
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky whiskey maker has announced a $25,000 annual scholarship for Kentucky State University’s master of agriculture sciences in environmental studies program. Bulleit Frontier Whiskey hopes to promote diversity in the industry with the gift to the historically Black university, the company said in a news release. The scholarship is on top of a $10 million…
Former Cat helping high school athletes understand the recruiting process
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – Last year, the pandemic completely changed the recruiting process. Instead of campus visits and coaches coming to games, athletes were forced to take virtual tours and coaches had to depend on game tape. With the summer coming, it looks like things will get back to a new “normal”. This means the return of the traditional recruiting…
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.