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Lexington man dies in Pulaski County Park
The 39-year old man apparently had some kind of medical emergency, according to the Commonwealth Journal.Man accused of pulling a gun outside restaurant
William Kairn is accused of pulling a handgun on another man outside a restaurant in Danville, according to the Boyle County Sheriff's Office.Road signs shot in Franklin County
The signs are in the Peaks Mill and Rocky Branch Road area of Franklin County.USDA identifies mystery seeds from China
The USDA believes the seed shipments are part of a 'brushing scam.'Traffic impact in Chevy Chase beginning Monday
A sewer replacement project will impact traffic at Tates Creek Road and Euclid Avenue.Pastor loses fight against coronavirus
Pastor Jeff Fuson of Phos Community Church died from COVID-19 after being diagnosed in July.CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak in onions in Kentucky and 33 other states
The CDC is warning people in Kentucky and other states about a salmonella outbreak connected to onions from Thomson International Incorporated.UPDATE: Missing Knox County woman found safe
Britaney Carnes (Miller) returned home safely Sunday, according to the Knox County Sheriff's Department.
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Cold Front Sparks Showers and Storms
A cold front sparks showers and storms as we start the workweek. The good news, after the front, I'm tracking sunshine, lower humidity, and...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...Caution urged as localized flooding spreads across region
Torrential afternoon and evening rains are sparking localized flooding across parts of the region.
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Franklin County grad continues to win on golf course
Finishes second, low amateur in Kentucky Open.O’Connor adds former UK, Bama cheer members to staff
Pair bring winning credentials to staff.SEC goes to conference-only schedule, starting Sept. 26
LEXINGTON, Ky (UK Athletics) – The Southeastern Conference announced Thursday an adjusted schedule for the 2020 football season. As a result, the start of the...ACC announces plans for each team to play an 11-game football season
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference recognizes the uncertain and challenging environment all areas of our society are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic....USA South, Berea cancel fall sports
Five sports impacted at Berea.NAIA postpones most fall 2020 championships to spring 2021
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (NAIA) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Council of Presidents (COP) voted on Tuesday, July 28 to postpone the national...T.J. Collett will return to Kentucky for 2021 season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky senior first baseman T.J. Collett will return for the 2021 season, taking advantage of the NCAA’s ruling on...KHSAA votes for most fall sports to begin competition Sept. 7, football to begin Sept. 11
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Amid a pandemic, athletes in Kentucky just had their fall sport seasons become a bit clearer. The KHSAA has voted...
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Lexington man dies in Pulaski County Park
The 39-year old man apparently had some kind of medical emergency, according to the Commonwealth Journal.Man accused of pulling a gun outside restaurant
William Kairn is accused of pulling a handgun on another man outside a restaurant in Danville, according to the Boyle County Sheriff's Office.Road signs shot in Franklin County
The signs are in the Peaks Mill and Rocky Branch Road area of Franklin County.USDA identifies mystery seeds from China
The USDA believes the seed shipments are part of a 'brushing scam.'Traffic impact in Chevy Chase beginning Monday
A sewer replacement project will impact traffic at Tates Creek Road and Euclid Avenue.Pastor loses fight against coronavirus
Pastor Jeff Fuson of Phos Community Church died from COVID-19 after being diagnosed in July.CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak in onions in Kentucky and 33 other states
The CDC is warning people in Kentucky and other states about a salmonella outbreak connected to onions from Thomson International Incorporated.UPDATE: Missing Knox County woman found safe
Britaney Carnes (Miller) returned home safely Sunday, according to the Knox County Sheriff's Department.
- Weather
WEATHER SECTIONS
WEATHER HEADLINES
Cold Front Sparks Showers and Storms
A cold front sparks showers and storms as we start the workweek. The good news, after the front, I'm tracking sunshine, lower humidity, and...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...Caution urged as localized flooding spreads across region
Torrential afternoon and evening rains are sparking localized flooding across parts of the region.
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LATEST SPORTS
Franklin County grad continues to win on golf course
Finishes second, low amateur in Kentucky Open.O’Connor adds former UK, Bama cheer members to staff
Pair bring winning credentials to staff.SEC goes to conference-only schedule, starting Sept. 26
LEXINGTON, Ky (UK Athletics) – The Southeastern Conference announced Thursday an adjusted schedule for the 2020 football season. As a result, the start of the...ACC announces plans for each team to play an 11-game football season
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference recognizes the uncertain and challenging environment all areas of our society are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic....USA South, Berea cancel fall sports
Five sports impacted at Berea.NAIA postpones most fall 2020 championships to spring 2021
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (NAIA) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Council of Presidents (COP) voted on Tuesday, July 28 to postpone the national...T.J. Collett will return to Kentucky for 2021 season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky senior first baseman T.J. Collett will return for the 2021 season, taking advantage of the NCAA’s ruling on...KHSAA votes for most fall sports to begin competition Sept. 7, football to begin Sept. 11
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Amid a pandemic, athletes in Kentucky just had their fall sport seasons become a bit clearer. The KHSAA has voted...
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