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Area burgers among Derby finalists, viewers can vote
Winner gets bragging rights, other prizes.Lexington expanding options, soon to have four free coronavirus testing sites
More locations meant to continue to increase testing.Winners named in student entrepreneur competition
Competition demonstrates unique ideas, projects.9 utilities split $13.6 million in grants, loans for upgrades
Funds will help expand services, improve service.
Kentucky Reptile Zoo
Amber Freeman heads out to Slade KY, to the Kentucky Reptile Zoo, to talk to Co-Director, Kristen Wiley, who tells us about what all...Border Patrol seizes almost $500,000 in fake Louis Vuitton belts
Package was headed to Atlanta.Bank makes $50,000 donation to food pantry
Donation part of bank's long-term support.Tackett, others navigating complex issues of high school sports
Administrators face difficult issues concerning sports.
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Slightly cooler and less humid Tuesday
Many areas of dense fog across central Kentucky to start Tuesday. It won't be quite as warm later today, and less humid conditions will...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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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...First Tee youth character program coming to Lexington
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) - The First Tee, a youth development organization dedicated to helping young people build character through educational programs, is coming to...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...
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Area burgers among Derby finalists, viewers can vote
Winner gets bragging rights, other prizes.Lexington expanding options, soon to have four free coronavirus testing sites
More locations meant to continue to increase testing.Winners named in student entrepreneur competition
Competition demonstrates unique ideas, projects.9 utilities split $13.6 million in grants, loans for upgrades
Funds will help expand services, improve service.Kentucky Reptile Zoo
Amber Freeman heads out to Slade KY, to the Kentucky Reptile Zoo, to talk to Co-Director, Kristen Wiley, who tells us about what all...Border Patrol seizes almost $500,000 in fake Louis Vuitton belts
Package was headed to Atlanta.Bank makes $50,000 donation to food pantry
Donation part of bank's long-term support.Tackett, others navigating complex issues of high school sports
Administrators face difficult issues concerning sports.
- Weather
WEATHER SECTIONS
WEATHER HEADLINES
Slightly cooler and less humid Tuesday
Many areas of dense fog across central Kentucky to start Tuesday. It won't be quite as warm later today, and less humid conditions will...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...
- Sports
SPORTS SECTIONS
LATEST SPORTS
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...First Tee youth character program coming to Lexington
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) - The First Tee, a youth development organization dedicated to helping young people build character through educational programs, is coming to...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...
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