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Wildcat fans have gameday fun despite restrictions: Some COVID-19 complaints
WTVQ got multiple complaints that some places might have had too many people, per COVID-19 regulations.Deputies asking for help finding missing Laurel County teen
Deputies say 18-year-old Dylan Belt was last seen Thursday night near Green Mount Bond Road.Gov. Beshear warns of high cases next week, 973 new cases Saturday
Governor Andy Beshear said Saturday, Kentucky should expect its highest case counts coming next week.Protesters arrested for second consecutive night in Lexington for blocking road
Six protesters were arrested Friday night in Lexington for blocking a road, just a night after four others were arrested near UK's campus for the same.
Sports fans tired of the back and forth: Reaction after Fayette Co. moves to ‘orange zone’
Some people at the Bryan Station vs. Lafayette football game Friday night say they're tired of the back and forth.Louisville 11 p.m. update: Man charged with aiming laser at chopper, church provides refuge
People remained largely peaceful Friday night on the sidewalk surrounding the First Unitarian Church, with some yelling “say her name, Breonna Taylor.”Shots fired in Lexington, one lands in couple’s door
Lexington Police say a couple heard about five to six shots fired near their home on the 1900 block of Millbank Road Friday night.Social Security scam reported in Lee County
Someone claiming to be with the Social Security Administration is asking people for the personal information, according to Beattyville Police.
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Falling temperatures arriving soon
We are staying unseasonably warm through Sunday with highs nearing 80. Expecting most to remain dry, however, a few isolated rain showers will be...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...Hooked on Science | Summer Science Hacks
Keeping things cold, baby powder and sand, and fire 'chips.'
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No. 23 Cats falls to No. 8 Auburn, 29-13
AUBURN, AL (UK Athletics)- Terry Wilson passed for 239 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 42 yards, but No. 23 Kentucky lost its season...Colonels get first win of the Walt Wells Era, 37-14
CHARLESTON, S.C. (EKU Sports)– Parker McKinney threw for 274 yards and four touchdown passes to lead Eastern Kentucky to a 37-14 win at The Citadel on...High School Highlight Reel: 09-25-20
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - COVID-19 led to numerous postponements and cancellations for the high school football schedule. Despite the problems, high school team still...Keeneland sale ends with positive trade, resilient market; racing back Oct. 2
Sale successfully conducted on schedule amid challenges of COVID-19Kentucky Football to honor Chris Oats by rotating No. 22
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky football is set to honor junior linebacker Chris Oats, who has been battling a serious medical condition since...SEC Men’s and Women’s basketball to begin conference games Dec. 29 and 31
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (September 25, 2020) - The Southeastern Conference has established Dec. 29 and 30 as the new start dates for its 2020-21 men's...Pac-12 football season to kick off in November
(AP) - The Pac-12 on Thursday set a Nov. 6 start date for a six-game football regular season, following the Big Ten in overturning...EKU Men’s Basketball transfer Cooper Robb ruled immediately eligible
RICHMOND, Ky. (EKU Athletics) – Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball head coach A.W. Hamilton announced on Thursday that UNC Charlotte transfer Cooper Robb has...
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Wildcat fans have gameday fun despite restrictions: Some COVID-19 complaints
WTVQ got multiple complaints that some places might have had too many people, per COVID-19 regulations.Deputies asking for help finding missing Laurel County teen
Deputies say 18-year-old Dylan Belt was last seen Thursday night near Green Mount Bond Road.Gov. Beshear warns of high cases next week, 973 new cases Saturday
Governor Andy Beshear said Saturday, Kentucky should expect its highest case counts coming next week.Protesters arrested for second consecutive night in Lexington for blocking road
Six protesters were arrested Friday night in Lexington for blocking a road, just a night after four others were arrested near UK's campus for the same.Sports fans tired of the back and forth: Reaction after Fayette Co. moves to ‘orange zone’
Some people at the Bryan Station vs. Lafayette football game Friday night say they're tired of the back and forth.Louisville 11 p.m. update: Man charged with aiming laser at chopper, church provides refuge
People remained largely peaceful Friday night on the sidewalk surrounding the First Unitarian Church, with some yelling “say her name, Breonna Taylor.”Shots fired in Lexington, one lands in couple’s door
Lexington Police say a couple heard about five to six shots fired near their home on the 1900 block of Millbank Road Friday night.Social Security scam reported in Lee County
Someone claiming to be with the Social Security Administration is asking people for the personal information, according to Beattyville Police.
- Weather
WEATHER SECTIONS
WEATHER HEADLINES
Falling temperatures arriving soon
We are staying unseasonably warm through Sunday with highs nearing 80. Expecting most to remain dry, however, a few isolated rain showers will be...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...Hooked on Science | Summer Science Hacks
Keeping things cold, baby powder and sand, and fire 'chips.'
- Sports
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LATEST SPORTS
No. 23 Cats falls to No. 8 Auburn, 29-13
AUBURN, AL (UK Athletics)- Terry Wilson passed for 239 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 42 yards, but No. 23 Kentucky lost its season...Colonels get first win of the Walt Wells Era, 37-14
CHARLESTON, S.C. (EKU Sports)– Parker McKinney threw for 274 yards and four touchdown passes to lead Eastern Kentucky to a 37-14 win at The Citadel on...High School Highlight Reel: 09-25-20
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - COVID-19 led to numerous postponements and cancellations for the high school football schedule. Despite the problems, high school team still...Keeneland sale ends with positive trade, resilient market; racing back Oct. 2
Sale successfully conducted on schedule amid challenges of COVID-19Kentucky Football to honor Chris Oats by rotating No. 22
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky football is set to honor junior linebacker Chris Oats, who has been battling a serious medical condition since...SEC Men’s and Women’s basketball to begin conference games Dec. 29 and 31
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (September 25, 2020) - The Southeastern Conference has established Dec. 29 and 30 as the new start dates for its 2020-21 men's...Pac-12 football season to kick off in November
(AP) - The Pac-12 on Thursday set a Nov. 6 start date for a six-game football regular season, following the Big Ten in overturning...EKU Men’s Basketball transfer Cooper Robb ruled immediately eligible
RICHMOND, Ky. (EKU Athletics) – Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball head coach A.W. Hamilton announced on Thursday that UNC Charlotte transfer Cooper Robb has...
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