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Man accused of stealing truck, doing $35,000 in rail damage
Truck parts helped investigator track suspect.Lexington COVID testing moving to Tates Creek Golf Course
Part of continuing efforts to move testing across the city.Kentucky breweries working with local farms to create Kentucky Proud Beer
This year's Kentucky Proud Beer Series begins Wednesday, the focus is creating Kentucky Proud Beer with Kentucky agriculture.
Lexington firefighter hurt battling early morning fire
A Lexington firefighter broke his angle and ribs after falling about six-feet down stairs fighting a house fire, according to the fire department.Feds sending state 1.3 million rapid coronavirus tests
Governor Beshear Reopening Effort Significantly Advanced by New Rapid Point of Care TestsLexington’s Simmons named chair of Workforce Center
The first of its kind in the country when started in 2017.Another first, Somerset woman named top jailer at Fayette Detention Center
She has worked her way up from entry-level jailer, one of few with top certifications.State, federal funds boost jobs, roads, education
Somerset, Morehead, Mt. Vernon, Hazard, Booneville all on the list
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Overcast and cooler week
Increasing clouds as temperatures remain fairly static throughout the day. Highs go into the mid to upper 50s this afternoon, as drizzle and stray...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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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.Breeders’ Cup details strict health, safety rules for championships
Championships Nov. 6-7.Weather causes delays, postponements for Friday night high school football
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - A mixture of COVID-19 and inclement weather caused for dozens of high school football games across central KY to get...Jefferson Co. Public Schools pausing fall sports due to rise in COVID-19 positives
LOUISVILLE, KY (WTVQ) - Earlier this week, Jefferson County entered the red on the COVID-19 map. As a result, they needed to make a...Gen.G and UK team up to bring gaming to KCH patients
Fundraising Streamathon kicks off Oct. 24 on Twitch featuring patients, UK athletes, Gen.G pros, content creators and Kentucky game developer Super Soul.
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Man accused of stealing truck, doing $35,000 in rail damage
Truck parts helped investigator track suspect.Lexington COVID testing moving to Tates Creek Golf Course
Part of continuing efforts to move testing across the city.Kentucky breweries working with local farms to create Kentucky Proud Beer
This year's Kentucky Proud Beer Series begins Wednesday, the focus is creating Kentucky Proud Beer with Kentucky agriculture.Lexington firefighter hurt battling early morning fire
A Lexington firefighter broke his angle and ribs after falling about six-feet down stairs fighting a house fire, according to the fire department.Feds sending state 1.3 million rapid coronavirus tests
Governor Beshear Reopening Effort Significantly Advanced by New Rapid Point of Care TestsLexington’s Simmons named chair of Workforce Center
The first of its kind in the country when started in 2017.Another first, Somerset woman named top jailer at Fayette Detention Center
She has worked her way up from entry-level jailer, one of few with top certifications.State, federal funds boost jobs, roads, education
Somerset, Morehead, Mt. Vernon, Hazard, Booneville all on the list
- Weather
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WEATHER HEADLINES
Overcast and cooler week
Increasing clouds as temperatures remain fairly static throughout the day. Highs go into the mid to upper 50s this afternoon, as drizzle and stray...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...
- Sports
SPORTS SECTIONS
LATEST SPORTS
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.Breeders’ Cup details strict health, safety rules for championships
Championships Nov. 6-7.Weather causes delays, postponements for Friday night high school football
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - A mixture of COVID-19 and inclement weather caused for dozens of high school football games across central KY to get...Jefferson Co. Public Schools pausing fall sports due to rise in COVID-19 positives
LOUISVILLE, KY (WTVQ) - Earlier this week, Jefferson County entered the red on the COVID-19 map. As a result, they needed to make a...Gen.G and UK team up to bring gaming to KCH patients
Fundraising Streamathon kicks off Oct. 24 on Twitch featuring patients, UK athletes, Gen.G pros, content creators and Kentucky game developer Super Soul.
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