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Mixed response to Mayor Gorton’s positive ‘State of the City’ speech
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton says even though coronavirus still has a tight grip on the city, she wants to focus on future growth.New honorary roadside sign installed to recognize a WWII Veteran
A honorary roadside sign was installed in Jessamine County.AG Cameron talks tackling human trafficking on a local level, at the root
Cameron visited an organization in Lexington that targets what is often the root of human trafficking - prostitution.Buffalo Trace Scholarship at MSU goes to Sparta student
Buffalo Trace Veterinary Medical Association Endowment awards scholarship in honor of Dr. Charles DerricksonSuperintendents panel OKs accountability changes, recommends KDE explore flexibilities
Kentucky Department of Education has met with various groups to gather feedback on the recommended changesUPDATE: Beshear releases impeachment response, Read It Here
Committee meets Wednesday.Hundreds of cats and dogs rescued from overcrowded shelter
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - In early January, the Kentucky and Lexington Humane Societies traveled alongside BISSELL Pet Foundation and 14 other shelters to Helena,...Despite pandemic, Kentucky added construction jobs last year, group says
State ranked ninth nationally in gains.
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Partly sunny Tuesday, before snow showers Wednesday
We get a mix of sunshine and clouds this Tuesday. Warmer temperatures for today, about 10 degrees above normal. The moisture sticks around, and...‘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...Heading Out? Web sites offer road condition updates
Salt stocked; plows prepped; crews on callRed 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...
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John Schlarman named Herald-Leader Sports Figure of the Year
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Former University of Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman was named the 40th annual Kentucky Sports Figure of the...Mitch Barnhart named to College Football Playoff Selection Committee
IRVING, Texas – The College Football Playoff (CFP) Management Committee has appointed Mitch Barnhart, athletics director at the University of Kentucky; Boo Corrigan, athletics...UK Baseball releases stadium capacity, ticket options for 2021
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – In preparation for the return of Kentucky baseball, UK Athletics has received reduced capacity guidelines from state health officials...Cats snap three-game losing skid; Beat LSU, 82-69
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) - Keion Brooks Jr. had 13 of his season-high 15 points in the first half, Brandon Boston Jr. added 13 of his 18...Power Play of the Week
Power play of the week is Chandler Watson from Powell County, KY! Chandler is a second year apprentice at Elliot.Cats drop heartbreaker to Bulldogs in Athens
ATHENS, Ga. (UK Athletics) - Andrew Garcia scored 16 points, P.J. Horne a made a go-ahead layup with 1.3 seconds left, and Georgia snapped...EKU Football announces transfer additions
RICHMOND, Ky. (EKU Sports) – Five transfers will join the Eastern Kentucky University football program this semester, head coach Walt Wells announced today. The...
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Mixed response to Mayor Gorton’s positive ‘State of the City’ speech
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton says even though coronavirus still has a tight grip on the city, she wants to focus on future growth.New honorary roadside sign installed to recognize a WWII Veteran
A honorary roadside sign was installed in Jessamine County.AG Cameron talks tackling human trafficking on a local level, at the root
Cameron visited an organization in Lexington that targets what is often the root of human trafficking - prostitution.Buffalo Trace Scholarship at MSU goes to Sparta student
Buffalo Trace Veterinary Medical Association Endowment awards scholarship in honor of Dr. Charles DerricksonSuperintendents panel OKs accountability changes, recommends KDE explore flexibilities
Kentucky Department of Education has met with various groups to gather feedback on the recommended changesUPDATE: Beshear releases impeachment response, Read It Here
Committee meets Wednesday.Hundreds of cats and dogs rescued from overcrowded shelter
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - In early January, the Kentucky and Lexington Humane Societies traveled alongside BISSELL Pet Foundation and 14 other shelters to Helena,...Despite pandemic, Kentucky added construction jobs last year, group says
State ranked ninth nationally in gains.
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WEATHER HEADLINES
Partly sunny Tuesday, before snow showers Wednesday
We get a mix of sunshine and clouds this Tuesday. Warmer temperatures for today, about 10 degrees above normal. The moisture sticks around, and...‘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...Heading Out? Web sites offer road condition updates
Salt stocked; plows prepped; crews on callRed 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...
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LATEST SPORTS
John Schlarman named Herald-Leader Sports Figure of the Year
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Former University of Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman was named the 40th annual Kentucky Sports Figure of the...Mitch Barnhart named to College Football Playoff Selection Committee
IRVING, Texas – The College Football Playoff (CFP) Management Committee has appointed Mitch Barnhart, athletics director at the University of Kentucky; Boo Corrigan, athletics...UK Baseball releases stadium capacity, ticket options for 2021
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – In preparation for the return of Kentucky baseball, UK Athletics has received reduced capacity guidelines from state health officials...Cats snap three-game losing skid; Beat LSU, 82-69
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) - Keion Brooks Jr. had 13 of his season-high 15 points in the first half, Brandon Boston Jr. added 13 of his 18...Power Play of the Week
Power play of the week is Chandler Watson from Powell County, KY! Chandler is a second year apprentice at Elliot.Cats drop heartbreaker to Bulldogs in Athens
ATHENS, Ga. (UK Athletics) - Andrew Garcia scored 16 points, P.J. Horne a made a go-ahead layup with 1.3 seconds left, and Georgia snapped...EKU Football announces transfer additions
RICHMOND, Ky. (EKU Sports) – Five transfers will join the Eastern Kentucky University football program this semester, head coach Walt Wells announced today. The...
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