Tag: gun violence
Lexington to hold vigil for mass shooting victims Thursday night
The vigil will begin at 7 p.m. at the Courthouse Plaza
10 dead, 27 wounded after gunman wearing armor opens fire in Dayton
Ten people are dead including the shooter after a gunman opened fire overnight in Dayton's Oregon District 27 people have been injured.
Peace walk raises awareness about gun violence
People across the country wore orange on Friday to show their support for national gun violence awareness day.
Locals wear orange for gun violence awareness day
Across the country, people are wearing orange to show their support for national gun violence awareness day.
Governor signs permitless conceal carry bill into law
Governor Bevin signed a bill into law that allows Kentuckians 21 and older, who can lawfully have a firearm, to conceal it without a permit.
Rep. Jim Wayne calls for lawmakers to reduce gun violence
Rep. Jim Wayne, wants state lawmakers to consider proposals to reduce gun violence and has sent a letter to the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee encouraging a public hearing on the issue.
Lexington Wear Orange Peace Walk
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - As students in Parkland, Florida prepare to graduate Sunday, students in Lexington are among those who marched against gun violence...
Events encourage community to wear orange Saturday for gun violence awareness
Saturday, in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, many influencers, corporations, mayors, partner organizations and a series of iconic landmarks in all 50 states will participate in the Wear Orange campaign.
‘Let’s rise up and BUILD’
Thousands of people in Lexington are concerned about the city's well-being.
Students host town hall on gun violence in Lexington
Some Fayette County high school students want to stop gun violence in Lexington, so they hosted a town hall Wednesday night to talk about solutions.
Hundred of students walk out of class to call for action against gun violence
Students across the nation participated in a national day of action against gun violence Friday, which is the 19th anniversary of the shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado.
Senate bill to curb gun violence OK’d by House panel
Legislation to curb gun violence by convicted felons passed the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday on an 18-0 vote.
Governor Bevin discusses gun violence with the president
Governor Matt Bevin and other governors met with the president Monday to discuss the recent school shootings and what can be done to prevent them in the future.
State lawmakers introduce bill to reduce gun violence
Members of the Kentucky House of Representatives Monday introduced a measure proposing comprehensive action to reduce gun violence.
Family gives back in honor of child killed in home invasion
A Lexington family is giving back in honor of the child taken from them through gun violence.
People in Lexington are putting their gloves up and guns down
A UK boxing coach is working to get kids in Lexington to pick up the boxing gloves and put down the guns. His reason is personal.
Peace Walk Saturday in Lexington
The annual Antonio Franklin Jr Peace Walk is Saturday, July 22, in Duncan Park in Lexington.
Benefit for 12-year-old who was shot
LANCASTER, Ky. (WTVQ) - A touching story of a community coming together to benefit a young woman. 12 year old Amya Catching was shot...
Shots fired near I-75 on-ramp in Lexington
There was another shooting incident in Lexington in broad daylight Friday afternoon, one of nearly a half-dozen reported this week, according to Lexington Police.
Lafayette HS Group Aims to Stop Gun Violence
A diverse collection of students at Lafayette High School have joined together to stamp out gun violence in Lexington, and will be holding a leadoff workshop Wednesday evening ahead of a campaign in middle schools.
