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…

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…