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Madison County authorities searching for missing man
Man was last seen at about 1 a.m. Monday; he was walking
First ‘Concert of Hope’ collects toys for Eastern Kentucky flood victims
Rogers says the event filled two truck beds full of toys and the raffle raised $1,000 for the Wounded Warriors Project.Dog forced to be euthanized, owner faces animal torture charges in Bell County
Once inside the home on Rae May Road they found a German Shepard barricaded in the living room surrounded by its own urine and feces.Madison Central High School Dance Team takes home State Title
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) - After a year of virtual auditions, zoom and outdoor only practices...Henry Clay High School and Madison Central High School were...UPDATE: Funeral set for 16-year-old killed in Montgomery County crash
Saturday the coroner released Emilee Collins was one of the drivers involved in the crash and died on scene.‘Instagram for Kids’ faces push back in KY, Facebook responds
Several groups are concerned after Facebook announced it will launch an 'Instagram for kids' ages 13 and younger.12-hour Study-a-Thon for Israel to be held at UK’s Jewish Center
It’s an opportunity for members of the community to gather for an evening of study and prayer.High speed chase on I-75 Southbound, woman faces DUI charges
They say she was driving erratically and going 100 miles per hour at some points in the chase.
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A few rain showers to start the week off
Rainy start to the week.Overnight flooding causes road closures and power outages in Southern Kentucky
Rivers, streams overflow after Saturday rains.Fayette Sheriff Winter Care transportation, drug pick-up activated
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) -The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has activated the transportation and prescription pickup portion of the Winter Care Program. The assistance provided is...Lexington Police work several accidents, downed powerlines and trees
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Lexington police busy overnight working on the aftermath of an ice storm. The city reporting a number of fallen tree limbs...UK cancels in-person classes, online classes still set; vaccine clinic for second day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - University of Kentucky has cancelled classes and its covid-19 vaccine clinic for the second day in a row because of...‘Snowfighters’ keeping eye on, prepping for potential Christmas Eve storm
Slick travel possible through FridayTop Local STEM Toys for Christmas 2020
You and Santa struggling when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your little scientist? If so, Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science," with...Incredible sunrise from the Kentucky Horse Park
Every now and then, you see a sunrise that really takes your breath away. This was the case Thursday morning at the Kentucky Horse...
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EKU Softball Wins First OVC Championship Since 2004 With Win Over Southeast Missouri State
OXFORD, Ala. (EKU Sports) – The Eastern Kentucky University softball team won its first Ohio Valley Conference Championship since 2004 with a 5-4 win over...Rombauer pulls Preakness upset, Baffert’s Medina Spirit 3rd
BALTIMORE (AP) — Rombauer left Medina Spirit behind — and put horse racing’s latest controversy on the back burner. Little-known Rombauer sprung an 11-1 upset...Dunbar intoduces Murray Garvin as its boys basketball head coach
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- It's not often that a high school lands a former college basketball head coach to lead it's program, but that's exactly...Hagyard Equine Rider Challenge returns, starting with this weekend’s horse show
More sponsors, shows added.Fayette, Pulaski, Madison County teams tops in cheer competition
Area teams take top spots in three categories.UK Women’s Golf Advances to First NCAA Championships Since 1992
COLUMBUS, Ohio (UK Athletics) – The Kentucky women's golf team is headed to the NCAA Championships for the first time since 1992. The Wildcats clinched...Five-star point guard TyTy Washington commits to Kentucky
John Calipari lands coveted recruit.EKU introduces Greg Todd as the program’s 10th women’s basketball head coach
RICHMOND, KY (WTVQ)- It's a homecoming and a dream come true for EKU's newest women's basketball head coach, Greg Todd. The Colonel alum was introduced...
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Madison County authorities searching for missing man
Man was last seen at about 1 a.m. Monday; he was walkingFirst ‘Concert of Hope’ collects toys for Eastern Kentucky flood victims
Rogers says the event filled two truck beds full of toys and the raffle raised $1,000 for the Wounded Warriors Project.Dog forced to be euthanized, owner faces animal torture charges in Bell County
Once inside the home on Rae May Road they found a German Shepard barricaded in the living room surrounded by its own urine and feces.Madison Central High School Dance Team takes home State Title
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WTVQ) - After a year of virtual auditions, zoom and outdoor only practices...Henry Clay High School and Madison Central High School were...UPDATE: Funeral set for 16-year-old killed in Montgomery County crash
Saturday the coroner released Emilee Collins was one of the drivers involved in the crash and died on scene.‘Instagram for Kids’ faces push back in KY, Facebook responds
Several groups are concerned after Facebook announced it will launch an 'Instagram for kids' ages 13 and younger.12-hour Study-a-Thon for Israel to be held at UK’s Jewish Center
It’s an opportunity for members of the community to gather for an evening of study and prayer.High speed chase on I-75 Southbound, woman faces DUI charges
They say she was driving erratically and going 100 miles per hour at some points in the chase.
- Weather
WEATHER HEADLINES
A few rain showers to start the week off
Rainy start to the week.Overnight flooding causes road closures and power outages in Southern Kentucky
Rivers, streams overflow after Saturday rains.Fayette Sheriff Winter Care transportation, drug pick-up activated
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) -The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has activated the transportation and prescription pickup portion of the Winter Care Program. The assistance provided is...Lexington Police work several accidents, downed powerlines and trees
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Lexington police busy overnight working on the aftermath of an ice storm. The city reporting a number of fallen tree limbs...UK cancels in-person classes, online classes still set; vaccine clinic for second day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - University of Kentucky has cancelled classes and its covid-19 vaccine clinic for the second day in a row because of...‘Snowfighters’ keeping eye on, prepping for potential Christmas Eve storm
Slick travel possible through FridayTop Local STEM Toys for Christmas 2020
You and Santa struggling when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your little scientist? If so, Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science," with...Incredible sunrise from the Kentucky Horse Park
Every now and then, you see a sunrise that really takes your breath away. This was the case Thursday morning at the Kentucky Horse...
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LATEST SPORTS
EKU Softball Wins First OVC Championship Since 2004 With Win Over Southeast Missouri State
OXFORD, Ala. (EKU Sports) – The Eastern Kentucky University softball team won its first Ohio Valley Conference Championship since 2004 with a 5-4 win over...Rombauer pulls Preakness upset, Baffert’s Medina Spirit 3rd
BALTIMORE (AP) — Rombauer left Medina Spirit behind — and put horse racing’s latest controversy on the back burner. Little-known Rombauer sprung an 11-1 upset...Dunbar intoduces Murray Garvin as its boys basketball head coach
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- It's not often that a high school lands a former college basketball head coach to lead it's program, but that's exactly...Hagyard Equine Rider Challenge returns, starting with this weekend’s horse show
More sponsors, shows added.Fayette, Pulaski, Madison County teams tops in cheer competition
Area teams take top spots in three categories.UK Women’s Golf Advances to First NCAA Championships Since 1992
COLUMBUS, Ohio (UK Athletics) – The Kentucky women's golf team is headed to the NCAA Championships for the first time since 1992. The Wildcats clinched...Five-star point guard TyTy Washington commits to Kentucky
John Calipari lands coveted recruit.EKU introduces Greg Todd as the program’s 10th women’s basketball head coach
RICHMOND, KY (WTVQ)- It's a homecoming and a dream come true for EKU's newest women's basketball head coach, Greg Todd. The Colonel alum was introduced...
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