Colchester Drive shooting is Lexington’s 2nd homicide in two days
Lexington Police are investigating the city’s 11th homicide of 2021 and the second in two days.
UK fraternity used Nazi salute while greeting a pledge, school says
UK confirmed reports that a fraternity on its campus greeted a pledge with a Nazi salute.
Tractor-trailer fire closes stretch of NB I-75 in Fayette County
Traffic was diverted to Old Richmond Road at Exit 99.
Local Businesses rally around Anti-Asian Violence Campaign
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Meet Dan Wu, the owner of a food hall called Atomic Ramen. Like many small business owners, he’s taken a hard hit from Covid 19. “We shut down not knowing if we were going to open,” explains Wu. He tells ABC 36 that in addition to local businesses like his, Covid has also severely impacted something…
Governor Beshear signs election reform bill into law
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Wednesday morning, Governor Andy Beshear signed an election reform law that keeps a lot of election changes made for the pandemic. “Voting is the bedrock of our democracy and I firmly believe that we should be making it easier for Kentucky’s to vote and participate in the democratic process” said Governor Beshear. Beshear says the new…
Lexington home damaged by fire
The house fire was in the 600 block of Cricklewood Drive.
Fans excited now that long-awaited Sweet 16 is underway
Fans heading into Wednesday afternoon’s game told WTVQ they’re happy to finally see some action.
Lexington church honored for public health efforts, hosts first mass vaccine clinic using J&J
As part of National Public Health Week, a Lexington church is being honored for contributions over the years.
Secretary Adams and Mayor Gorton announce new security initiative for voters
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Wednesday, Secretary of State Michael Adams and Mayor Linda Gorton announced a new security initiative to better protect our statewide voter registration system. Yubikey is a method of two-factor authentication that protects election data from unauthorized access. Through a federal grant obtained via a joint partnership of the Secretary of State, the Lexington Mayor, the…
Keeneland announces six new state-of-the-art barns to be constructed
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Today Keeneland announced plans to build six new barns and make other enhancements at The Thoroughbred Center, its 245-acre, year-round training facility on Paris Pike on the northeast side of Lexington. Home to 900-1,000 horses, TTC is within a six-hour drive to 10 race tracks. Keeneland says the plans call for two existing concrete barns to…
Keeneland President gives statement on the passing of Alice Headley Chandler
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin gives her statement on the death of Alice Headley Chandler. “Keeneland mourns the passing of Alice Headley Chandler, Racing Hall of Famer and owner of nearby Mill Ridge Farm who served as a guiding light that helped shape the success of Keeneland. Mrs. Chandler was an exceptional horsewoman who devoted…
Gov. Beshear seeks Major Disaster Declaration due to severe flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Wednesday, Governor Andy Beshear submitted a request to President Joe Biden asking that a Major Disaster Declaration be issued for some of the worst flooding in Kentucky history, after unprecedented rainfall led to flash flooding, mudslides and landslides across the commonwealth. “This flooding was some of the worst in my lifetime, damaging about 2,000 homes…
Campbellsville University announces 100% tuition guarantee for incoming freshmen
CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY (WTVQ) – Campbellsville University’s administration and enrollment office have announced the University is now offering a tuition guarantee for incoming freshman students. The CU Tuition Guarantee provides 100% tuition coverage for all full-time and first-time students from Kentucky who are eligible for the Pell Grant and have a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA. After a student receives all…
Gov. Beshear signs Bipartisan bill creating over 14,500 jobs
Governor Andy Beshear joined legislative leaders from both parties to sign bipartisan legislation.
Lexington Legends and UK students holding vendor fair April 24
In-person vendor fair April 24 at 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. at 207 Legends Lane.
Funeral arrangements announced for teen killed in hit-and-run
Police believe accident happened near where woman was found.
Fayette County to discontinue student temperature checks
Temperature checks before entering school buildings and getting on buses will end this Thursday for Fayette County Public School students.
New security measures added at UK Hospitals
UK HealthCare released new information about the new security of its hospitals.
Two students from FCPS receive Best of Fair honors in 2021
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Two students from Fayette County Public Schools received Best of Fair honors in the 2021 Kentucky Science & Engineering Fair. Kiera Fehr of Henry Clay High School (“Rewriting the Industry”) and Karthika Hariprasad of Jessie Clark Middle School (“Environment Friendly Disposable Gloves”) each placed third in Physical Science in their respective age divisions. Eastern Kentucky University…
Attorney General Cameron launching a Child Abuse Prevention campaign
The campaign challenges parents and caregivers to consider the adult influences in the lives of their children
McConnell visits UK’s vaccine clinic, urges getting your dose
Senator Mitch McConnell toured the University of Kentucky’s vaccination clinic Monday.
Lone Kentuckian continues journey on ‘American Idol’
Alyssa Wray on ‘American Idol’ in Top 24
New college and career centers in Madison County
The district is expanding a program aimed helping students whether they chose college or a career.
Anticipation mounts as race day approaches at Keeneland
Thursday busy as horses get used to track, new horses arrive.