Tag: Kentucky
Kentucky Supreme Court upholds ‘Right to Work’ Law
The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled Kentucky's 'Right to Work' law is constitutional.
‘Pike County Massacre’ suspect in court in Lexington
A man arrested Tuesday in Lexington is accused of involvement in the murder of eight people, in Pike County, Ohio.
Gym allows Veterans to workout for free
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) - A local gym is giving back this veterans day by giving those who served a chance to use its equipment...
Meet the State’s first ever African American Circuit Clerk
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) - A Clark County Circuit Clerk has made history by becoming the first African American to ever hold the position...
Veterans Day celebrated downtown
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - People took on the cold to honor bluegrass veterans in downtown Lexington.
An awe struck Angela Farris took in the sights...
Sen. McConnell gives post-election press conference in Frankfort
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell talked about the firing of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the Robert Mueller investigation and more as he spoke to reporters today in Frankfort.
Kentucky fans can save lives while bleeding blue
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- It’s that time of year to find out in the 31st annual Big Blue Crush, the yearly blood battle between the...
GOP supermajority in Kentucky hinges on outcome of 6 races
Republican hopes of maintaining a supermajority in the state House of Representatives hinge on the outcomes of six races that are still too close to call. The races include a district in western Kentucky where the candidates are separated by just one vote.
Voters approve Marsy’s Law but its fate is still unknown
Voters in Kentucky said yes to Marsy's Law, the proposed constitutional amendment that would give crime victims more rights.
But will the courts say 'yes' to an amendment criticized for being too vague?
Teachers make small gains in Kentucky
At least nine current or former teachers have won seats in the Kentucky legislature eight months after educators closed nearly two dozen school districts to protest changes to their pension system.
Election Day arrives: Voters render judgment on Trump era
A turbulent election season that tested President Donald Trump’s slash-and-burn political style against the strength of the Democratic resistance comes to a close as Americans cast ballots in the first national election of the Trump era.
Officials prepare for severe weather going into Election Day
Election day is Tuesday and as people get ready to head to the polls, election officials have their eyes on the sky making sure they're prepared for any severe weather that may roll through overnight.
‘Everything’s at stake’ on eve of first Trump-era elections
Voters on Tuesday will decide the $5 billion debate between President Donald Trump’s take-no-prisoner politics and the Democratic Party’s super-charged campaign to end the GOP’s monopoly in Washington and statehouses across the nation.
Cats defense struggles in loss to Bulldogs, 34-17
LEXINGTON, KY (UK Athletics)- Terry Wilson connected on 23 of 29 passes for 226 yards and a touchdown, but the 11th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats fell to...
Reports of yard sign vandalism increase as election day nears
Four days before Election Day and you've heard complaints our politics have become more mean-spirited, and divisive.
Suspect accused of planning school shooting wrote a “manifesto” on his phone
We're learning more about Dylan Jarrell, the man accused of plotting a school shooting in Anderson County.
Large voter turnout expected in Kentucky for next week’s election
Of Kentucky's 3.4 million registered voters, 46 percent are expected to head to the polls on Tuesday, November 6.
Jewish community hosts vigil for Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims
Lexington's Jewish community will be hosting a vigil Wednesday night for the victims of this weekend's shooting in Pittsburgh.
Election Day in one week: Kentuckians prepare for the polls
The nation's midterm election is one week away and Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, Kentucky's chief election official, is reminding all Kentucky voters to be prepared to cast their votes on November 6.
Election officials expect high voter turnout for Midterm
Election day is just one week away and as candidates continue to campaign, officials predict this midterm could see a higher than average turn out.
