Golf outing among police and kids builds positive relationships
Day of fun included visit from Star Wars characters.
Two seriously injured when tri-cycle crosses median, hits trailer
Both cycle riders thrown from the vehicle.
Walk helps make clear why ‘wishes’ are so important
Family leads effort to help raises money for other ‘wishes’
Anderson County High celebrates with prom in downtown streets
Downtonw streets turn into prom night.
Welcome home concert for American Idol’s Alyssa Wray
Homecoming Concert Friday in Danville
Fayette County students say they’re ready to take flight and save lives
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Some Fayette County High School seniors are ready to graduate and take flight to save peoples lives. On Thursday afternoon, a medical helicopter touched down at the school as part of the Health Science EMT program. Volunteer EMT s walked the students step-by-step through the process of caring for and transporting someone to safety during a…
UPDATE: Escapee captured during traffic stop in Hazard
Jody Eversole escaped May 13 after overpowering a deputy while being treated at a hospital for an infection, according to investigators.
FCPS to livestream 2021 high school graduations
In a first for Fayette County Public Schools district, the 2021 high school commencement ceremonies.
Former business owner celebrates a century of life
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Wednesday, a woman celebrated a century of life and says there’s a secret or two to living long and healthy. She doesn’t look it, but Fanny Harrison has turned 100 years old. Harrison was born in 1921 and raised on a dairy farm in Bell County She’s also a former owner of a Berea business…
Richmond man overcomes amputation and receives multiple degrees from University of Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The walk to get your degree on graduation day is one of life’s special moments. It’s a walk that has added meaning for a Richmond man earning his third degree from the University of Kentucky. Athletics can change a student’s life, and for Sy Bridenbaugh, his life was changed forever on the football field when he…
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Homeowners claim blasting is damaging homes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Reoccurring blasts to break rock to get to what will be the hospitals lowest level has been ongoing for months. But some people living in nearby neighborhoods are saying the blasts have been so violent that it’s damaging their homes. “About a month ago as I was pulling into the garage I could see a crack…
Signs of normalcy as more people return to gyms
Workout gyms are getting back in shape themselves.
Soldier’s homemade Derby hat featured across the world
It’s not everyday you get to go to the Kentucky Derby and one first time attendee knew she had to make the most of it.
NBA 2K League’s Gen.G Tigers of Shanghai relocate esports franchise to UK
Team starts play May 19.
New KSP K9 can sniff out electronic evidence, doubles as emotional support
In less than two months on the job, May has already assisted on four search warrants, saving investigators hours looking for evidence.
Kentucky House Democratic Women’s Caucus reads Sofia Valdez: Future Prez for young students
Joining many of their elected colleagues from around the country.
Estill County mourns loss of baseball coach, teacher
ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A school district and community are mourning after a freak accident claims the life of a popular coach and teacher Sunday night. According to the Estill County Engineers baseball team Facebook page and Estill County High School, 29-year-old baseball coach Blake Crowe was killed at his home at about 9:30 p.m. He also taught math…
Lexington family makes a “team effort” to find a cure for ALS
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – This Mother’s Day, a Lexington family is rallying around their mom a little differently this year because of an ALS diagnosis. Sandra Marlowe is a former competitive athlete, a mom of five and an ALS patient ALS is defined as a nervous system disease that quickly deteriorates muscles and functionality. It’s been less than a year…
Eastern Kentucky students schedule appointments for graduation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Students across Kentucky are celebrating a big milestone, graduation. At Breathitt High School, students had to schedule appointments to get their diplomas individually to allow social distance and separated graduation into two separate days. Some students over in Eastern Kentucky say despite these regulations, this is a special day, especially because students in those rural counties…
Softball community remembers Sophia Black with tournament, balloon release
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Saturday, family, teammates and Central Kentucky softball players came together to honor of an 8-year-old girl who was killed in an ATV crash. For the very last time, Sophia’s Black name was called to bat during a special softball tournament in her honor. 30 teams from across the state celebrated the 8-year-old whose life was…
Opportunity chaser, UK grad Montre’ale Jones designs path to success
Jones uses his mantra to guide through highs and lows.
Tickets for St. Jude Dream Home on sale
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Tickets are now on sale for the next St. Jude Dream Home in Lexington. The three bedroom home, that currently under construction in the home place subdivision on Angus trail, will be worth $350,000. For only $100 dollars a ticket you can enter to win the home and other great prizes. All the money raised during…
Urban County Council passes ban on conversion therapy
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Thursday night the Urban County Council approved the first of two, $2.5 million grants to fund a local small business economic recovery grant program. The program would grant up to $25,000 dollars per business with 50% of funding going to minority and women owned businesses. But it was overshadowed by multiple social issues. “Children deserve to…