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Lexington-Fayette Health Department release Wednesday COVID-19 cases
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reported 306 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday.Don’t put it in the sink, recycle turkey cooking oil at Gobble Grease Toss Friday
Cooking oil should not be put in sink; check out other tips.Fayette Mall expecting a successful Black Friday
The doors at Fayette Mall opened at 7:00 A.M. on Black Friday. Senior Marketing Director Sarah Robinson says staff was still expecting a decent crowd to come in for their traditional shopping.Lexington Police investigating two seperate Thanksgiving night shootings
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - A violent night in Lexington on Thanksgiving night. Police are investigating two separate shootings. The first, sent one man to the...Santa returns to Fayette Mall, visits a little different
Santa arrives Nov. 27...visits this year will be contactless.
ABC 36 Teacher of the Week: Nicole Adams
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ)-- Every week I profile the amazing teachers going above and beyond, especially during the pandemic. "The first day I thought, "Oh my...Free adoption drive at Woodford Humane Society begins Friday
Quantrell Subaru is footing the bill for adoptionsMan charged in Thanksgiving Day murder in Jackson County
Clint Cox, of McKee, is charged with murder in the shooting death of 21-year old Justin Burkhart, of McKee, according to KSP.
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Dry but chilly today and Saturday…
High pressure will produce some clearing today but it will be cool. A weak cold front will push through tonight giving us a sunny...Red Flag Warning Thursday
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from the mid-Mississippi Valley to the Ohio Valley. This includes parts of central and western Kentucky. What's...Hurricane Eta Tuesday Update
Hurricane Eta maintained category 4 status with winds of 145 mph Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding to areas of Central America.Hurricane Delta becomes the strongest storm named after a letter in the Greek alphabet
Hurricane Delta became a category 4 hurricane Tuesday morning. This now classifies Delta as the strongest storm to ever be named after a letter...Over 5 inches of rain fell over the weekend in some Kentucky counties
Heavy showers and thunderstorms caused flash flooding issues across central Kentucky over the weekend. Rainfall totals from the Kentucky Mesonet at WKU show some...Utilities, customers can prepare for severe weather seasons
Month is a good time to start thinking about weather uncertainties.Historical Derby Weather’s 2020 Update
Keeping in mind, most Derby Days occurred in the month of May, usually within the first week. The coldest temperature recorded was 36 degrees,...Post-Tropical Cyclone Laura and Kentucky: Friday Update
Rain showers and thunderstorms will be increasing across the Bluegrass as former Hurricane Laura, which is now a post-tropical cyclone, makes its way through...
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No. 10/9 Kentucky beats Morehead State 81-45 in season opener
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) — Brandon Boston Jr. had 15 points and seven rebounds, Devin Askew and Terrence Clarke each added 12 points and...No. 11 Kentucky rolls past Murray State in season opener
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Senior guard Chasity Patterson scored 30 points as the 11th-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team beat Murray State 86-60 in...EKU Men’s Basketball begin season with win over North Florida
RALEIGH, N.C. (EKU Athletics) – The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team defeated North Florida, 80-67, in its season opener on Wednesday evening at...Majority of tickets for UK MBB sold as ‘full season packages’
Fans encouraged to check TicketmasterUK Athletics adjusts ticketing procedures for Bluegrass Showcase
UK season ticket holders will not be able to use their Friday tickets and parking passes to attend the Richmond-Morehead State game.Concession stands won’t be open at Rupp for basketball game
Same rules apply to historic racing sites.Lineman of the Week: Adam Judy
This week's Lineman of the Week from Elliot is Adam Judy, a lineman apprentice 3 with 3 years of experience. Judy, of Georgetown, and...Kentucky vs. Detroit Mercy postponed, Cats will play Wednesday and Sunday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – The schedule for the Bluegrass Showcase, Kentucky men’s basketball’s season-opening multi-team event, has been adjusted for this week. UK...
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Lexington-Fayette Health Department release Wednesday COVID-19 cases
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reported 306 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday.Don’t put it in the sink, recycle turkey cooking oil at Gobble Grease Toss Friday
Cooking oil should not be put in sink; check out other tips.Fayette Mall expecting a successful Black Friday
The doors at Fayette Mall opened at 7:00 A.M. on Black Friday. Senior Marketing Director Sarah Robinson says staff was still expecting a decent crowd to come in for their traditional shopping.Lexington Police investigating two seperate Thanksgiving night shootings
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - A violent night in Lexington on Thanksgiving night. Police are investigating two separate shootings. The first, sent one man to the...Santa returns to Fayette Mall, visits a little different
Santa arrives Nov. 27...visits this year will be contactless.ABC 36 Teacher of the Week: Nicole Adams
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ)-- Every week I profile the amazing teachers going above and beyond, especially during the pandemic. "The first day I thought, "Oh my...Free adoption drive at Woodford Humane Society begins Friday
Quantrell Subaru is footing the bill for adoptionsMan charged in Thanksgiving Day murder in Jackson County
Clint Cox, of McKee, is charged with murder in the shooting death of 21-year old Justin Burkhart, of McKee, according to KSP.
- Weather
WEATHER SECTIONS
WEATHER HEADLINES
Dry but chilly today and Saturday…
High pressure will produce some clearing today but it will be cool. A weak cold front will push through tonight giving us a sunny...Red Flag Warning Thursday
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from the mid-Mississippi Valley to the Ohio Valley. This includes parts of central and western Kentucky. What's...Hurricane Eta Tuesday Update
Hurricane Eta maintained category 4 status with winds of 145 mph Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding to areas of Central America.Hurricane Delta becomes the strongest storm named after a letter in the Greek alphabet
Hurricane Delta became a category 4 hurricane Tuesday morning. This now classifies Delta as the strongest storm to ever be named after a letter...Over 5 inches of rain fell over the weekend in some Kentucky counties
Heavy showers and thunderstorms caused flash flooding issues across central Kentucky over the weekend. Rainfall totals from the Kentucky Mesonet at WKU show some...Utilities, customers can prepare for severe weather seasons
Month is a good time to start thinking about weather uncertainties.Historical Derby Weather’s 2020 Update
Keeping in mind, most Derby Days occurred in the month of May, usually within the first week. The coldest temperature recorded was 36 degrees,...Post-Tropical Cyclone Laura and Kentucky: Friday Update
Rain showers and thunderstorms will be increasing across the Bluegrass as former Hurricane Laura, which is now a post-tropical cyclone, makes its way through...
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LATEST SPORTS
No. 10/9 Kentucky beats Morehead State 81-45 in season opener
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) — Brandon Boston Jr. had 15 points and seven rebounds, Devin Askew and Terrence Clarke each added 12 points and...No. 11 Kentucky rolls past Murray State in season opener
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Senior guard Chasity Patterson scored 30 points as the 11th-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team beat Murray State 86-60 in...EKU Men’s Basketball begin season with win over North Florida
RALEIGH, N.C. (EKU Athletics) – The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team defeated North Florida, 80-67, in its season opener on Wednesday evening at...Majority of tickets for UK MBB sold as ‘full season packages’
Fans encouraged to check TicketmasterUK Athletics adjusts ticketing procedures for Bluegrass Showcase
UK season ticket holders will not be able to use their Friday tickets and parking passes to attend the Richmond-Morehead State game.Concession stands won’t be open at Rupp for basketball game
Same rules apply to historic racing sites.Lineman of the Week: Adam Judy
This week's Lineman of the Week from Elliot is Adam Judy, a lineman apprentice 3 with 3 years of experience. Judy, of Georgetown, and...Kentucky vs. Detroit Mercy postponed, Cats will play Wednesday and Sunday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – The schedule for the Bluegrass Showcase, Kentucky men’s basketball’s season-opening multi-team event, has been adjusted for this week. UK...
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