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UK students, jail inmates make up 25% of new Fayette cases
Numbers would be high even without students, inmates.ABC 36 Teacher of the Week, Katina Stevens
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ)-- For kindergarten teacher Katina Stevens her love for education started when she herself was in kindergarten. "I remember my kindergarten teacher to...Gambling machine case goes to Supreme Court today
Machines are big casino attraction, revenue producer.U.S. 27 in Garrard County closed after driver hits telephone pole
No word from emergency officials on any injuries.
Tates Creek High, other COVID testing sites added
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Tates Creek High School will be the newest location for coronavirus testing in Lexington, Mayor Linda Gorton announced Tuesday. In addition,...Mercer County delays in-person classes, online begins Sept. 3
Superintendent Dennis Davis had to cast the tie-breaking vote after the four-member board was split 2-2, according to The Harrodsburg Herald.Madison County pushes back start of school; will begin virtually
The Madison County Board of Education reluctantly on Thursday night voted to push the start of school to September 2, and begin the school year with online learning only.Lexington woman questions her positive coronavirus test
A Lexington woman says she believes her rapid coronavirus test was a false positive.
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Showers and storms to start the weekend
This weekend will start with showers and thunderstorms for Friday and Saturday. Rain chances decrease by Sunday. After a cold front moves through, sunshine...Hooked on Science | Summer Science Hacks
Keeping things cold, baby powder and sand, and fire 'chips.'Free fishing weekend at Cave Run, Laurel River
Two days of free fishingBoaters advised to check restrictions, licenses for start of summer boating
Pent-up demand and summer-like temperatures have arrived in Kentucky and many families will be headed to their favorite lake during this Memorial Day weekend.Viewers record weather rolling across landscape
People just can't help but watch stormsUPDATE: Some roadways remain closed by high waters
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) - As of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, a number of roads across the region remain closed by high waters, according to...WATCH RESCUE: Roads closed update, advisories
Almost every county in the region is reporting flooding of some kind, from localized flooding on streets to creeks and rivers over flowing their banks.UPDATE: New forecasts slow rising waters in Cynthiana
CYNTHIANA, Ky. (WTVQ) - New measurements and estimates show Cynthiana may get a little break from original forecasts that showed flooding could hit the...
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Former Kentucky, Atlanta Falcons receiver Quentin McCord passes away
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - Former Kentucky wide receiver Quentin McCord has passed away. He was 42. McCord played at Kentucky from 1996 to 2000....Serena comes back to beat sister Venus in Lexington
LEXINGTON, KY, USA (WTA) - Top seed Serena Williams overcame a stern test from elder sister Venus to reach the quarterfinals at the inaugural Top...Terry Wilson named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson has been named to the 2020 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List honoring the top...Coco Gauff surges to upset Aryna Sabalenka at Top Seed Open
LEXINGTON, KY, USA (WTA) - American teenager Cori "Coco" Gauff pulled off another impressive win on Wednesday at the inaugural Top Seed Open presented by Bluegrass...2020 Masters to be conducted without patrons or guests
AUGUSTA, Ga (Augusta National) - Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, announced today that the 2020 Masters Tournament will take place November...Keeneland to offer 18 stakes races this fall leading up to Breeders Cup
LEXINGTON, Ky (Keeneland PR) - Keeneland will be the focus of Thoroughbred racing this autumn when the track presents 18 stakes worth a total...Keeneland catalogs 4,272 Yearlings for 2020 September Sale
The prestigious auction will offer online bidding and expanded phone bidding for those buyers participating remotely.SEC, ACC, Big 12 still hoping to play football this fall
(AP) - And then there were three. The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 12 and Southeastern Conference were still moving forward Tuesday with plans for a...
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UK students, jail inmates make up 25% of new Fayette cases
Numbers would be high even without students, inmates.ABC 36 Teacher of the Week, Katina Stevens
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ)-- For kindergarten teacher Katina Stevens her love for education started when she herself was in kindergarten. "I remember my kindergarten teacher to...Gambling machine case goes to Supreme Court today
Machines are big casino attraction, revenue producer.U.S. 27 in Garrard County closed after driver hits telephone pole
No word from emergency officials on any injuries.Tates Creek High, other COVID testing sites added
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Tates Creek High School will be the newest location for coronavirus testing in Lexington, Mayor Linda Gorton announced Tuesday. In addition,...Mercer County delays in-person classes, online begins Sept. 3
Superintendent Dennis Davis had to cast the tie-breaking vote after the four-member board was split 2-2, according to The Harrodsburg Herald.Madison County pushes back start of school; will begin virtually
The Madison County Board of Education reluctantly on Thursday night voted to push the start of school to September 2, and begin the school year with online learning only.Lexington woman questions her positive coronavirus test
A Lexington woman says she believes her rapid coronavirus test was a false positive.
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Showers and storms to start the weekend
This weekend will start with showers and thunderstorms for Friday and Saturday. Rain chances decrease by Sunday. After a cold front moves through, sunshine...Hooked on Science | Summer Science Hacks
Keeping things cold, baby powder and sand, and fire 'chips.'Free fishing weekend at Cave Run, Laurel River
Two days of free fishingBoaters advised to check restrictions, licenses for start of summer boating
Pent-up demand and summer-like temperatures have arrived in Kentucky and many families will be headed to their favorite lake during this Memorial Day weekend.Viewers record weather rolling across landscape
People just can't help but watch stormsUPDATE: Some roadways remain closed by high waters
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) - As of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, a number of roads across the region remain closed by high waters, according to...WATCH RESCUE: Roads closed update, advisories
Almost every county in the region is reporting flooding of some kind, from localized flooding on streets to creeks and rivers over flowing their banks.UPDATE: New forecasts slow rising waters in Cynthiana
CYNTHIANA, Ky. (WTVQ) - New measurements and estimates show Cynthiana may get a little break from original forecasts that showed flooding could hit the...
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Former Kentucky, Atlanta Falcons receiver Quentin McCord passes away
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - Former Kentucky wide receiver Quentin McCord has passed away. He was 42. McCord played at Kentucky from 1996 to 2000....Serena comes back to beat sister Venus in Lexington
LEXINGTON, KY, USA (WTA) - Top seed Serena Williams overcame a stern test from elder sister Venus to reach the quarterfinals at the inaugural Top...Terry Wilson named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson has been named to the 2020 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List honoring the top...Coco Gauff surges to upset Aryna Sabalenka at Top Seed Open
LEXINGTON, KY, USA (WTA) - American teenager Cori "Coco" Gauff pulled off another impressive win on Wednesday at the inaugural Top Seed Open presented by Bluegrass...2020 Masters to be conducted without patrons or guests
AUGUSTA, Ga (Augusta National) - Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, announced today that the 2020 Masters Tournament will take place November...Keeneland to offer 18 stakes races this fall leading up to Breeders Cup
LEXINGTON, Ky (Keeneland PR) - Keeneland will be the focus of Thoroughbred racing this autumn when the track presents 18 stakes worth a total...Keeneland catalogs 4,272 Yearlings for 2020 September Sale
The prestigious auction will offer online bidding and expanded phone bidding for those buyers participating remotely.SEC, ACC, Big 12 still hoping to play football this fall
(AP) - And then there were three. The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 12 and Southeastern Conference were still moving forward Tuesday with plans for a...
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