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Elkhorn City man killed in crash in Pike County
42-year old Jason Spangler died Saturday when the pickup truck he was driving went off the road and over an embankment, according to KSP.Report: UK professor dies from accidental fall in her home
Dr. Susan Odom was found in her home by a co-worker on Sunday, according to the Kentucky Kernel.Search on for missing man from Pulaski County
62-year old Dana Watkins has been missing since April 16, according to deputies.2 could face robbery charges in Fayette Mall case; caught on Cambridge Drive
Two detained after 'stand off'#LexGiveBack Week kicks off, encourages compassionate giving
Monday kicked off #LexGiveBack Week. Compassionate Lexington asks everyone to do one thing each day to help others.State eases some venue rules, signs warn of another COVID surge
"No doubt" will have another without steps, Beshear says.Scheduled road closure Wednesday on KY 687 in Clay County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that a road closure on KY 687 (mile point 13.475) Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.UK history professor weighs in on prevalence of Derek Chauvin trial
"Frankly, the numbers are not on the side of guilty verdicts, so that's important," Brown said.
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Beautiful start to the week
More sunshine to start the week off before a cold front moves in.Overnight flooding causes road closures and power outages in Southern Kentucky
Rivers, streams overflow after Saturday rains.Fayette Sheriff Winter Care transportation, drug pick-up activated
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) -The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has activated the transportation and prescription pickup portion of the Winter Care Program. The assistance provided is...Lexington Police work several accidents, downed powerlines and trees
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Lexington police busy overnight working on the aftermath of an ice storm. The city reporting a number of fallen tree limbs...UK cancels in-person classes, online classes still set; vaccine clinic for second day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - University of Kentucky has cancelled classes and its covid-19 vaccine clinic for the second day in a row because of...‘Snowfighters’ keeping eye on, prepping for potential Christmas Eve storm
Slick travel possible through FridayTop Local STEM Toys for Christmas 2020
You and Santa struggling when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your little scientist? If so, Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science," with...Incredible sunrise from the Kentucky Horse Park
Every now and then, you see a sunrise that really takes your breath away. This was the case Thursday morning at the Kentucky Horse...
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Kentucky punches Elite Eight ticket With sweep of WKU
OMAHA, Neb. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky Volleyball clinched its spot in the 2020-21 NCAA Volleyball Elite Eight with a dominating 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-10)...Region 11 sweep Kentucky Mr. and Miss Basketball honors
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - It's a sweep for Region 11. On Sunday, Lexington Catholic's Ben Johnson was named the 2021 Kentucky Mr. Basketball, while...The Connector wins Sunday’s featured Saxony Purse at Keeneland
Another exciting finish in Spring MeetBonny South wins Baird Doubledogdare in three-horse photo
Another exciting finish at Keeneland.Georgetown College Tigers ready for playoffs
GEORGETOWN, Ky (WTVQ) - The spring season has been an interesting task to take on for football teams across the country, but the Georgetown...EKU Women’s Basketball Coach Samantha Williams resigns
RICHMOND, Ky. (EKU Athletics) – Samantha Williams will not be returning as the Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball head coach and has accepted a position at another...For equestrian fans, interviews introduce riders in upcoming Horse Park event
The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by MARS Equestrian™ is proud to introduce “Behind The Barn,” a unique series of 12 intimate video interviews with participants at the 2021 event.(2) Kentucky Volleyball vs. WKU to start at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2
OMAHA, Neb. (UK Athletics) – The No. 2 Kentucky Volleyball team will play Western Kentucky in the NCAA Sweet 16 at 10 p.m. ET...
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Elkhorn City man killed in crash in Pike County
42-year old Jason Spangler died Saturday when the pickup truck he was driving went off the road and over an embankment, according to KSP.Report: UK professor dies from accidental fall in her home
Dr. Susan Odom was found in her home by a co-worker on Sunday, according to the Kentucky Kernel.Search on for missing man from Pulaski County
62-year old Dana Watkins has been missing since April 16, according to deputies.2 could face robbery charges in Fayette Mall case; caught on Cambridge Drive
Two detained after 'stand off'#LexGiveBack Week kicks off, encourages compassionate giving
Monday kicked off #LexGiveBack Week. Compassionate Lexington asks everyone to do one thing each day to help others.State eases some venue rules, signs warn of another COVID surge
"No doubt" will have another without steps, Beshear says.Scheduled road closure Wednesday on KY 687 in Clay County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that a road closure on KY 687 (mile point 13.475) Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.UK history professor weighs in on prevalence of Derek Chauvin trial
"Frankly, the numbers are not on the side of guilty verdicts, so that's important," Brown said.
- Weather
WEATHER HEADLINES
Beautiful start to the week
More sunshine to start the week off before a cold front moves in.Overnight flooding causes road closures and power outages in Southern Kentucky
Rivers, streams overflow after Saturday rains.Fayette Sheriff Winter Care transportation, drug pick-up activated
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) -The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has activated the transportation and prescription pickup portion of the Winter Care Program. The assistance provided is...Lexington Police work several accidents, downed powerlines and trees
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Lexington police busy overnight working on the aftermath of an ice storm. The city reporting a number of fallen tree limbs...UK cancels in-person classes, online classes still set; vaccine clinic for second day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - University of Kentucky has cancelled classes and its covid-19 vaccine clinic for the second day in a row because of...‘Snowfighters’ keeping eye on, prepping for potential Christmas Eve storm
Slick travel possible through FridayTop Local STEM Toys for Christmas 2020
You and Santa struggling when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your little scientist? If so, Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science," with...Incredible sunrise from the Kentucky Horse Park
Every now and then, you see a sunrise that really takes your breath away. This was the case Thursday morning at the Kentucky Horse...
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LATEST SPORTS
Kentucky punches Elite Eight ticket With sweep of WKU
OMAHA, Neb. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky Volleyball clinched its spot in the 2020-21 NCAA Volleyball Elite Eight with a dominating 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-10)...Region 11 sweep Kentucky Mr. and Miss Basketball honors
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - It's a sweep for Region 11. On Sunday, Lexington Catholic's Ben Johnson was named the 2021 Kentucky Mr. Basketball, while...The Connector wins Sunday’s featured Saxony Purse at Keeneland
Another exciting finish in Spring MeetBonny South wins Baird Doubledogdare in three-horse photo
Another exciting finish at Keeneland.Georgetown College Tigers ready for playoffs
GEORGETOWN, Ky (WTVQ) - The spring season has been an interesting task to take on for football teams across the country, but the Georgetown...EKU Women’s Basketball Coach Samantha Williams resigns
RICHMOND, Ky. (EKU Athletics) – Samantha Williams will not be returning as the Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball head coach and has accepted a position at another...For equestrian fans, interviews introduce riders in upcoming Horse Park event
The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by MARS Equestrian™ is proud to introduce “Behind The Barn,” a unique series of 12 intimate video interviews with participants at the 2021 event.(2) Kentucky Volleyball vs. WKU to start at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2
OMAHA, Neb. (UK Athletics) – The No. 2 Kentucky Volleyball team will play Western Kentucky in the NCAA Sweet 16 at 10 p.m. ET...
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