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…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – “It was just a little note with chalk” said Karen Bruce. A simple chalk written note saying “thank you”, to a Lexington police officer, turned into a message of positivity that’s gone viral. A simple chalk written note saying "thank you", to a Lexington police officer, turned into a message of positivity that's gone viral. @ABC36News…
Beef demand is up, cattle farmers still taking a hit
From federal prison to nonprofit
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – After a summer without the enjoyment of Lexington’s public pools…officials with the Parks and Recreation Department have long anticipated reopening the doors to the many Aquatic Centers. “I think everyone has learned how valuable green space is over the last year. We expect the pools to be fully enjoyed and we’re doing everything we can to…
Boyd County native Mike Nelson has launched an online radio channel with an all ’80s format that is gaining listeners worldwide.
Second-ever race took place Saturday
Red Barn Radio in 19th season
Honored for national championship.
Community votes decide the winner of new Defender.
Officer was hit head on by car going wrong direction.
Students plan to dedicate a week in the fall.
Final race day of spring meet
Campus started taking students in 2017.
Town Hall sessions designed to let people get answers in their neighborhoods.
Fayette County Public Schools wants to know if board chair Tyler Murphy now has a conflict of interest after being elected to a national teachers group’s board of directors.
Two days f racing remain at Keeneland.
Vaccination appointments are plentiful at the University of Kentucky’s Kroger Field clinic location, where the two-shot Pfizer vaccine is available.
Police: Investigation underway after incident
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Governor Andy Beshear reported 275 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday. The positivity rate is now at 3.48%. Beshear reported four new deaths, and four from the ongoing audit, giving a total of 8 new deaths, pushing the overall Kentuckian death toll to 6,338. On Sunday, Gov. Beshear announced 275 new #COVID19 cases in the commonwealth, and…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The oldest living Kentucky Derby winner in North America celebrated a very special birthday Sunday. “Go For Gin,” the winner of the 1994 Kentucky Derby, turned 30 years old. That’s about 90 in human years! Chris McCarron, his jockey, made a special appearance at the Kentucky Horse Park to help the community wish the race horse…
Another exciting finish in Spring Meet
Only 1000 tickets to be sold.
BEATTYVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – A year after having to cancel or dramatically scale back special events, schools are making an A+ effort to prep for what many call one of the happiest days of a student’s life, graduation. Last year, lots of students around the country had to sit out. That was something superintendent Sarah Wasson of Lee County Schools…