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UK HealthCare says it’s prepared to handle Covid-19 surge
UK HealthCare officials say they are prepared for a Covid-19 surge.Over 10% of registered Fayette County voters have voted early in-person
According to Secretary of State Micheal Adams, 11% of registered voters have voted early in-person.UPDATE: Case of father accused of shooting two of his children sent to grand jury
A Perry County Grand Jury will decide if David Hampton should be indicted on criminal charges in connection to the shooting of two of his children, according to the judge who presided over the case in district court.Kentucky Guardsmen to provide support for Nov. 3 election
Guardsmen won't be in uniform, won't perform voting duties.From wedding to restaurant, COVID exposure advisories issued
McDonald's, wedding Saturday, grocery store last week.Lexington program tries to get to the root of teen gun violence
We talked with the city about a program designed to get to the root of the problem of kids killing kids.As COVID cases surge in ‘Red’ zones, communities must step up: Governor
Recommendations for communities rely on individual responsibilityPerry Justice Center closed after officer tests positive for COVID
Visitors to center last week could have been exposed; building closed to in-person until Nov. 6
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Pesky Cloudy and Rain Continues
Pesky clouds and spits of rain continue across Central and Eastern Kentucky. A weather maker, influenced by Zeta, brings our best chance for rain...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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2021 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.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...
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UK HealthCare says it’s prepared to handle Covid-19 surge
UK HealthCare officials say they are prepared for a Covid-19 surge.Over 10% of registered Fayette County voters have voted early in-person
According to Secretary of State Micheal Adams, 11% of registered voters have voted early in-person.UPDATE: Case of father accused of shooting two of his children sent to grand jury
A Perry County Grand Jury will decide if David Hampton should be indicted on criminal charges in connection to the shooting of two of his children, according to the judge who presided over the case in district court.Kentucky Guardsmen to provide support for Nov. 3 election
Guardsmen won't be in uniform, won't perform voting duties.From wedding to restaurant, COVID exposure advisories issued
McDonald's, wedding Saturday, grocery store last week.Lexington program tries to get to the root of teen gun violence
We talked with the city about a program designed to get to the root of the problem of kids killing kids.As COVID cases surge in ‘Red’ zones, communities must step up: Governor
Recommendations for communities rely on individual responsibilityPerry Justice Center closed after officer tests positive for COVID
Visitors to center last week could have been exposed; building closed to in-person until Nov. 6
- Weather
WEATHER SECTIONS
WEATHER HEADLINES
Pesky Cloudy and Rain Continues
Pesky clouds and spits of rain continue across Central and Eastern Kentucky. A weather maker, influenced by Zeta, brings our best chance for rain...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
2021 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.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...
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