Even with vaccines, case numbers, deaths, positivity high as holiday worries mount
Positivity rate ticks back up.
Lexington’s Ultimate Ninja Athletics gym holds open house Sunday
10 new families came out Sunday to check out the gym.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrives at UPS Worldport for distribution
The second COVID-19 vaccine to be authorized for use by the FDA arrived via truck shortly after 10 a.m. Sunday.
Wreaths laid on veterans’ graves at Camp Nelson
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Wreaths were laid on the graves of more than 500 veterans Saturday at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville. The ceremony was a part of the annual National Wreaths Across America Day. The event was scaled back this year. It usual attracts hundreds of volunteers, but this year, only 25 people were allowed. Jo Ellen Hayden,…
UK students get a ‘clear’ option when it comes to communicating in class
The College of Communication and Information gave students a clear face mask to help them feel a bit more normal when giving their final presentations.
New program develops drone program to deliver PPE to Eastern Kentuckians
The Jericho Project was born in March 2020, after a trip to Washington D.C.
Under construction home damaged by fire in Lexington
The fire call came-in just after 10:00 p.m. in the 400 block of E. Fifth Street.
Real estate duo seeking help providing for needy families
Couple taking as little as $5 donations.
Teacher known as “Post-it Picasso” creates eye-popping display in Letcher County
Tyler Watts has earned the nickname “Post-it Picasso” for his use of Post-it Notes to create his attention-grabbing displays.
New Whitley County Welcome Center open to visitors
Located at 1.5 Mile Marker in Whitley County off I-75 North
Santa Chase combines old-fashioned ‘tag,’ modern technology
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s a combination of old-fashioned tag or the modern-day GPS hunting. And right in the middle is Santa Claus. Starting at 2 Saturday afternoon, Santa Claus and his bright red 1929 fire-engine-red open wheeled Hi-Boy convertible ‘hot-rod’ will be making their way through Winchester neighborhoods. Main Street Winchester calls it ‘Santa Chase and Chat.’ The jolly…
UK’s unlikely YouTube star: His exploits fixing things are building a following
But he is infinitely better known for starting a Geo Metro that had been parked in his yard for over four years.
UPDATE: Golden Alert canceled, Lexington man found safe
Cody Lenz was found safe in Harrodsburg, according to Lexington Police.
Man convicted of killing 2 at Kroger store gets life term
Gregory Bush is set to plead guilty to federal hate crime charges in February.
Suspect and stolen car get away after police foot chase
Police say an officer spotted a stolen Infinity on Winburn Drive Tuesday evening.
UK students want more social interaction, board told; construction totals $2.7 billion
Board of Trustees praise staff work with students, approve more construction money.
Schools may get COVID vaccines by February or earlier, given more info
Return to in-person classes, vaccine major topics right now
Mt. Sterling, Versailles, Wilmore, other police to give out gun locks
Police departments in 10 Kentucky cities will receive a total of 2,050 free gun locks for distribution in their communities to support firearm safety.
Scott County schools will continue virtual learning past January 4
Scott County schools announced on Tuesday all students will continue virtual learning through Friday, January 22, 2021.
Gov. Beshear met with White House Coronavirus Task Force Tuesday
Governor Andy Beshear met with White House coronavirus task force coordinator.
WATCH: Lexington hip hop artist/activist releases tribute song for late Manny Caulk
Devine Carama said he wanted to pen something from the heart that honored a person that made a huge impact on his life.
UPDATE: Devine Carama collects 2,500 coats in his 7th annual coat drive
Lexington activist and hip hop artist Devine Carama reaches his 2,500 goal.
UK accepts $6 million gift to support future engineers from Eastern Kentucky
UK Board of Trustees approves a $6 million gift to support future engineers from Eastern Kentucky.
Gov. Beshear, Bipartisan Coalition of Governors urge safety before holidays
Governors urge everyone to mask up, follow medical experts’ advice.