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Powell County Search and Rescue rescued Cameron Shepherd after falling off the side of a cliff.Kentucky Men’s Golfer Cullan Brown has died
Died from a form of bone cancer.Racial Justice & Equality Commission closing in on recommendations
The Commission hopes to have recommendations to tackle some of Lexington's biggest issues by mid-September.Fayette detention center reports first coronavirus case
First case at detention center.Big Ass Fans creates new invention to disinfect air, battle COVID-19
Lexington based fan company, Big Ass Fans, created a new hybrid of two of its products, a ceiling fan combined with UV-C light technology to disinfect and filter out clean air.London Police and Fire host City Safety Day
Child car seat safety checks and a blood drive were part of the event.McKinney Water District issues boil water advisory
Supplier's water line break causes problem.Coronavirus cases force cancellation of three upcoming horse shows
Events were set at Horse Park next three weeks.
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Mild temperatures with mostly sunny skies
The cooler air settling in won't last much longer. After a couple of milder temperature days with lower humidity, the upper 80s and low...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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Kentucky Men’s Golfer Cullan Brown has died
Died from a form of bone cancer.EKU kicker leaves football team due to program’s alleged handling of fall camp amid pandemic
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - EKU kicker Landon White posted on Instagram he has resigned from his position on Eastern Kentucky's football team. In the...UK football player cuts his hair for a cause
Player did it to help cancer victims.SEC announces fall football camp can begin August 17
(SEC) - The Southeastern Conference today announced adjusted dates for preseason football activities for SEC schools with the first allowable practice now scheduled for...UK dance team gets assistant coach
Spent 15 years at Tates Creek High.Tackett, others navigating complex issues of high school sports
Administrators face difficult issues concerning sports.Lexington, Louisville Komen cancer programs combine for ‘virtual’ race
Races combine for virtual run in October.Jaren Shelby will return to Kentucky for 2021 season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky senior outfielder Jaren Shelby will return for the 2021 season, taking advantage of the NCAA’s ruling on eligibility relief...
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Hiker rescued after falling off a cliff in Powell County
Powell County Search and Rescue rescued Cameron Shepherd after falling off the side of a cliff.Kentucky Men’s Golfer Cullan Brown has died
Died from a form of bone cancer.Racial Justice & Equality Commission closing in on recommendations
The Commission hopes to have recommendations to tackle some of Lexington's biggest issues by mid-September.Fayette detention center reports first coronavirus case
First case at detention center.Big Ass Fans creates new invention to disinfect air, battle COVID-19
Lexington based fan company, Big Ass Fans, created a new hybrid of two of its products, a ceiling fan combined with UV-C light technology to disinfect and filter out clean air.London Police and Fire host City Safety Day
Child car seat safety checks and a blood drive were part of the event.McKinney Water District issues boil water advisory
Supplier's water line break causes problem.Coronavirus cases force cancellation of three upcoming horse shows
Events were set at Horse Park next three weeks.
- Weather
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Mild temperatures with mostly sunny skies
The cooler air settling in won't last much longer. After a couple of milder temperature days with lower humidity, the upper 80s and low...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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Kentucky Men’s Golfer Cullan Brown has died
Died from a form of bone cancer.EKU kicker leaves football team due to program’s alleged handling of fall camp amid pandemic
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - EKU kicker Landon White posted on Instagram he has resigned from his position on Eastern Kentucky's football team. In the...UK football player cuts his hair for a cause
Player did it to help cancer victims.SEC announces fall football camp can begin August 17
(SEC) - The Southeastern Conference today announced adjusted dates for preseason football activities for SEC schools with the first allowable practice now scheduled for...UK dance team gets assistant coach
Spent 15 years at Tates Creek High.Tackett, others navigating complex issues of high school sports
Administrators face difficult issues concerning sports.Lexington, Louisville Komen cancer programs combine for ‘virtual’ race
Races combine for virtual run in October.Jaren Shelby will return to Kentucky for 2021 season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky senior outfielder Jaren Shelby will return for the 2021 season, taking advantage of the NCAA’s ruling on eligibility relief...
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