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…
A simple ‘Thank You’ message to a Lexington police officer goes viral
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
Beef demand is up, cattle farmers still taking a hit
Hometown Hero: Terry Dumphord, The Voyage Movement
From federal prison to nonprofit
Lexington pools to reopen with limited capacity at end of May
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…
’80s fans tuning into Ashland man’s online radio channel
Boyd County native Mike Nelson has launched an online radio channel with an all ’80s format that is gaining listeners worldwide.
Kentucky Turtle Derby: the slowest two minutes in sports
Second-ever race took place Saturday
Red Barn Radio presents ‘Red Iron Push’, no live audience
Red Barn Radio in 19th season
U.S. Senate approves resolution honoring UK Volleyball champions
Honored for national championship.
Wolfe County Search and Rescue needs community help for national honor
Community votes decide the winner of new Defender.
UPDATE: Injured officer faces long recovery, GoFundMe account set up
Officer was hit head on by car going wrong direction.
UK Ag equine students, partners give back during ‘Spring into Service’ day
Students plan to dedicate a week in the fall.
War Like Goddess closes late to win Keeneland’s closing-day Bewitch
Final race day of spring meet
26 make history as first Campbellsville Harrodsburg graduates
Campus started taking students in 2017.
Town Hall meetings Saturday to provide answers to vaccine questions
Town Hall sessions designed to let people get answers in their neighborhoods.
FCPS seeks AG opinion on board chair’s potential conflict of interest
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.
Forever Boss takes Wednesday’s featured Benson Purse at Keeneland
Two days f racing remain at Keeneland.
Thousands of vaccinations available at Kroger Field easy sign up
Vaccination appointments are plentiful at the University of Kentucky’s Kroger Field clinic location, where the two-shot Pfizer vaccine is available.
Gov. Beshear responds to arrest in Louisville, video circulating
Police: Investigation underway after incident
SUNDAY: Beshear COVID Update
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…
Kentucky Derby winner “Go for Gin” turns 30
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…
The Connector wins Sunday’s featured Saxony Purse at Keeneland
Another exciting finish in Spring Meet