UPDATE: Name released of man killed after truck crashes, overturns in Laurel County
Accident happened at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.
UPDATE: As state pauses Johnson&Johnson use, positivity rate creeps up again
State hopes Johnson & Johnson pause is short-lived.
‘Bold plan for the future’ – Mayor Linda Gorton lays out city budget proposal
Gorton said the 2022 budget covers it all and doesn’t anticipate anyone feeling left out.
Roundtable discussion with local restaurants
Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles was in Lexington Tuesday, talking to restaurant owners and chefs about the challenges they’re facing.
Group: Pro-choice billboards to counter religious right’s view of abortion
KRCRC launches campaign with message that abortion is a personal decision between you and God.
UPDATE: Beshear speaks, LFCHD awaiting federal guidance, UK will ‘pause’ J&J vaccines; continue Pfizer
Six people have developed a rare blood clot disorder after the vaccination.
Run/Walk Club returns May 3 to Horse Park, community invited
The Kentucky Horse Park announces the return of its Run/Walk Club is set to begin May 3.
Developer speaks on protest against trailer park closure
Mobile home park residents want more help.
State urges businesses to be ‘leaders’ in vaccine push; UI phone line open Tuesday
Funeral assistance also vailable,
EKU Giving Day April 14, goal is 1,000 donors
This year’s theme is One Day. One Goal. One Eastern
Lexington Public Library scheduled reopening of Village Branch
UPDATE POSTED APRIL 12, 2021 LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The final Lexington Public Library branch opened Monday and it was good news for area residents who’ve missed its services and the ‘companionship’ in provides. ORIGINAL STORY POSTED APRIL 8,2021 LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Thursday, The Lexington Public Library announced that the Village Branch Library, located at 2185 Versailles Road,…
Overturned dump truck slows traffic on I-64 eastbound near Clark County line
Truck loses tires, rock, dirt
Anti-abortion group stops at U.K.
An anti-abortion group called “Created Equal” is traveling to seven states to display graphic large signs of aborted babies.
Centre kicks off $50 million campaign for new wellness, athletics center
Will create a 135,000-square-foot facility devoted to wellness and athletic excellence.
University mourns death of Morehead Police detective
Visitation, funeral set Tuesday, Wednesday.
April 23 ‘Go Red for Women’ Luncheon pays tribute to Carol Barr
Central Kentucky Go Red for Women Experience Empowers Women to Take a Stand Against their No. 1 Killer: Heart Disease
Fayette County Clerk opening to in-person transactions
Services start Wednesday.
From changing tires to scavenger hunt, UK celebrates Waste Reduction Week
University celebrates week for the first time.
Car crashes into garage of Lexington home
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Sunday, a car crashed into the garage of a home in Lexington. Lexington Police says it was a chain reaction because of a fender bender on Alexandria Drive. First a car rear-ended another, then that car hit an unoccupied car in the driveway of a Trailwood Drive home. You can see the garage has a…
Union soldier honored during gravestone dedication in Madison County
WACO, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Sunday, a gravestone dedication in Waco, Ky., honored a Union Civil War soldier. Members of The Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War held the ceremony at Flatwoods Cemetery in Madison County for George T. Grinstead. After serving in the war, he later became the president of the Union Veterans of Kentucky. According…
LFCHD open Johnson and Johnson vaccine appointments for April 16
No walk-ins will be accepted, and this is not for anyone needing to schedule a second dose.
UPDATE: Lexington Police release body camera footage of police car hitting autistic teen
The Lexington Police car was traveling approximately 40 mph when Liam Long ran into its path, according to Lexington Police.
UPDATE: Officers shoot, kill man after string of attempting gunpoint carjackings
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) – A man suspected of trying to steal cars at gunpoint is dead after Georgetown police officers shot him Friday morning, according to Kentucky State Police. Georgetown officers say the DeShund Tanner had a gun and was pointing it at them when the shooting happened. WTVQ talked to a man who says he saw it all unfold….
Family of autistic teen hit by LPD car seeking answers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On March 30th, police were called to Garden Springs in Lexington by a social worker who said that 19-year-old Liam Long….a young black man with autism, was having a mental health crisis. Police said when they arrived, Long was making threats with a knife before running from officers and that Long ran into the road and…