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Lexington Police ask for help identifying crime suspects
Lexington Police are trying to identify suspects in cases involving everything from burglary to mail theft.
Balloon release held for elderly Lexington woman killed in drive-by
Purple balloons were released for 82-year-old Alice Carter.Clay City clerk faces DUI charges, newspaper reports
The Clay City clerk faces several charges, including DUI and possession of marijuana, according to the Clay City Times.Camera mistakenly left on during early voting in Breathitt County
Official says a camera that was mistakenly left on at an early voting location did not record any ballots.Search on for runaway in Laurel County
17-year old Derek Pritchard ran away Wednesday evening, according to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.Mom staying strong for family during a difficult time
One mom is going through what no mother ever wants to go through, caring for a sick child. Not only is she fighting to support her two sons during this difficult time, but she's also fighting to keep them in their home.Kroger becomes first US retailer to offer COVID-19 rapid antibody tests
The tests will initially be available in California and Michigan with plans for all Kroger pharmacies by the end of November, according to the company.Search lands Jessamine County man in jail on trafficking charges
Drugs, cash, packaging materials all seized.
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Rain moving in later today
A quiet start to the day with the chance for rain increasing throughout the afternoon and becoming likely tonight. Rain continues throughout Thursday. Cool...Hurricane Delta becomes the strongest storm named after a letter in the Greek alphabet
Hurricane Delta became a category 4 hurricane Tuesday morning. This now classifies Delta as the strongest storm to ever be named after a letter...Over 5 inches of rain fell over the weekend in some Kentucky counties
Heavy showers and thunderstorms caused flash flooding issues across central Kentucky over the weekend. Rainfall totals from the Kentucky Mesonet at WKU show some...Utilities, customers can prepare for severe weather seasons
Month is a good time to start thinking about weather uncertainties.Historical Derby Weather’s 2020 Update
Keeping in mind, most Derby Days occurred in the month of May, usually within the first week. The coldest temperature recorded was 36 degrees,...Post-Tropical Cyclone Laura and Kentucky: Friday Update
Rain showers and thunderstorms will be increasing across the Bluegrass as former Hurricane Laura, which is now a post-tropical cyclone, makes its way through...Hurricane Laura and Kentucky: Thursday Update
After Hurricane Laura made landfall as a category 4 hurricane, winds within the storm have now slowed down to 100 mph as as 8...Hurricane Laura and Kentucky: Wednesday Update
Hurricane Laura has now reached winds of 115 mph in the Gulf of Mexico heading northeast at 15 mph. Sustained winds from 111-129 mph...
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KHSAA state soccer championships moved to Henry Clay
(KHSAA) - The 2020 KHSAA State Soccer Championships move to Henry Clay High School this week for the boys’ and girls’ semifinals and finals....Basketball seating plan for fans will allow 15% capacity in KFC Yum! Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (UofL Athletics) – University of Louisville men's and women's basketball season ticket holders will be contacted soon with information on plans for...Barbasol Championship Charity Golf tournament hits ‘hole in one’
$205,000 Raised Caddie127 Partner Charities2021 Four-star power forward Bryce Hopkins commits to Kentucky
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - Coach Cal and the Cats received their second commit in the last week; this one for the class of 2021....EKU to host inaugural Opportunity Bowl
RICHMOND, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Eastern Kentucky University will host the inaugural Opportunity Bowl in memory of Dr. Sheila Pressley on Nov. 21, 2020,...Cats offense lays an egg in loss to Missouri, 20-10
COLUMBIA, Mo. (UK Athletics) – Missouri's defense held Kentucky in check all day as the Tigers broke a five-game losing streak to the Cats...Colonels upset No. 11 Central Arkansas on a touchdown with six seconds left
RICHMOND, Ky. (EKU Sports) – Dakota Allen found Matt Wilcox Jr. in the left corner of the end zone from 21 yards away with six seconds...Keeneland closes Fall Meet, taps top jockey, trainer; Breeders’ Cup next
Race for leading trainer among Brad Cox, Mike Maker and Steve Asmussen decided on the final day.
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Lexington Police ask for help identifying crime suspects
Lexington Police are trying to identify suspects in cases involving everything from burglary to mail theft.Balloon release held for elderly Lexington woman killed in drive-by
Purple balloons were released for 82-year-old Alice Carter.Clay City clerk faces DUI charges, newspaper reports
The Clay City clerk faces several charges, including DUI and possession of marijuana, according to the Clay City Times.Camera mistakenly left on during early voting in Breathitt County
Official says a camera that was mistakenly left on at an early voting location did not record any ballots.Search on for runaway in Laurel County
17-year old Derek Pritchard ran away Wednesday evening, according to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.Mom staying strong for family during a difficult time
One mom is going through what no mother ever wants to go through, caring for a sick child. Not only is she fighting to support her two sons during this difficult time, but she's also fighting to keep them in their home.Kroger becomes first US retailer to offer COVID-19 rapid antibody tests
The tests will initially be available in California and Michigan with plans for all Kroger pharmacies by the end of November, according to the company.Search lands Jessamine County man in jail on trafficking charges
Drugs, cash, packaging materials all seized.
- Weather
WEATHER SECTIONS
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Rain moving in later today
A quiet start to the day with the chance for rain increasing throughout the afternoon and becoming likely tonight. Rain continues throughout Thursday. Cool...Hurricane Delta becomes the strongest storm named after a letter in the Greek alphabet
Hurricane Delta became a category 4 hurricane Tuesday morning. This now classifies Delta as the strongest storm to ever be named after a letter...Over 5 inches of rain fell over the weekend in some Kentucky counties
Heavy showers and thunderstorms caused flash flooding issues across central Kentucky over the weekend. Rainfall totals from the Kentucky Mesonet at WKU show some...Utilities, customers can prepare for severe weather seasons
Month is a good time to start thinking about weather uncertainties.Historical Derby Weather’s 2020 Update
Keeping in mind, most Derby Days occurred in the month of May, usually within the first week. The coldest temperature recorded was 36 degrees,...Post-Tropical Cyclone Laura and Kentucky: Friday Update
Rain showers and thunderstorms will be increasing across the Bluegrass as former Hurricane Laura, which is now a post-tropical cyclone, makes its way through...Hurricane Laura and Kentucky: Thursday Update
After Hurricane Laura made landfall as a category 4 hurricane, winds within the storm have now slowed down to 100 mph as as 8...Hurricane Laura and Kentucky: Wednesday Update
Hurricane Laura has now reached winds of 115 mph in the Gulf of Mexico heading northeast at 15 mph. Sustained winds from 111-129 mph...
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KHSAA state soccer championships moved to Henry Clay
(KHSAA) - The 2020 KHSAA State Soccer Championships move to Henry Clay High School this week for the boys’ and girls’ semifinals and finals....Basketball seating plan for fans will allow 15% capacity in KFC Yum! Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (UofL Athletics) – University of Louisville men's and women's basketball season ticket holders will be contacted soon with information on plans for...Barbasol Championship Charity Golf tournament hits ‘hole in one’
$205,000 Raised Caddie127 Partner Charities2021 Four-star power forward Bryce Hopkins commits to Kentucky
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - Coach Cal and the Cats received their second commit in the last week; this one for the class of 2021....EKU to host inaugural Opportunity Bowl
RICHMOND, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Eastern Kentucky University will host the inaugural Opportunity Bowl in memory of Dr. Sheila Pressley on Nov. 21, 2020,...Cats offense lays an egg in loss to Missouri, 20-10
COLUMBIA, Mo. (UK Athletics) – Missouri's defense held Kentucky in check all day as the Tigers broke a five-game losing streak to the Cats...Colonels upset No. 11 Central Arkansas on a touchdown with six seconds left
RICHMOND, Ky. (EKU Sports) – Dakota Allen found Matt Wilcox Jr. in the left corner of the end zone from 21 yards away with six seconds...Keeneland closes Fall Meet, taps top jockey, trainer; Breeders’ Cup next
Race for leading trainer among Brad Cox, Mike Maker and Steve Asmussen decided on the final day.
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