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‘Southern Kentucky’s Got Talent’ drumming up attention
The 2nd annual performance event has 20 contestants this year with acts ranging from impressionists to musicians to comedy.Kentucky woman recounts experience at rally before the Capitol was stormed
MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36) It was an experience she will never forget. "I didn't go as to be a protester, I can speak for...Two killed, one jailed in Graves County crash
One was driving on suspended license, charged with second offense DUI: KSPBaptist Health Lexington moves vaccine clinic to Lexington Green
Starting Monday, Jan. 18, you can find the clinic at the end of the Lexington Green shopping center near LensCrafters.Custom-made desks carry out King’s community service ideal
Desks make it easier for students to do virtual learning, homework.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘Freedom March’ in Lexington
Hundreds of people sang and celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. during the annual Freedom March Monday.MLK Documentary: “Fire and Heart: A Blueprint for Liberation”
Almost 60 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's death, many feel the pace of progress has been and continues to be too slow. Social justice is a journey, a committee is documenting it by partnering with Kentucky filmmaker Joan Brannon‘Kamala Pecan’ ice cream celebrates women making history, not a political statement
Crank and Boom Craft Ice Cream in Lexington says with only one day hitting the shelves, it's nearly out of its new release inspired by Vice-President elect Kamala Harris.
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Starting the week off cold
Cold temperatures remain for the start of the week. A chance for snow overnight Monday into Tuesday. Our best day to see sunshine this...‘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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No. 12 Cats hang on to beat Vandy, 80-73
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Junior Blair Green scored a career-high 22 points as the 12th-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team held off Vanderbilt 80-73 on...Cats drop second straight; fall to Auburn, 66-59
AUBURN, Ala. (UK Athletics) – Allen Flannigan scored 21 points and he and JT Thor each sank a pair of clutch free throws in...Colonels Beat Eastern Illinois in Overtime for Seventh Straight Win
CHARLESTON, Ill. (EKU Sports) – Sophomore Michael Moreno's three-pointer with three seconds remaining in regulation sent the game into overtime, and the Eastern Kentucky University men's basketball...Colonels’ Second Half Comeback Comes Up Short On The Road At EIU
CHARLESTON, Ill. (EKU Sports)– The Eastern Kentucky University women's basketball team fell on the road to Eastern Illinois, 73-68, Saturday afternoon in Charleston. Going into...Morehead State improves to 6-2 in the OVC ; takes down SE Missouri, 64-50
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Morehead State Athletics)- Another lock-down effort on defense, plus four double-figure scorers on the offensive end of the floor, propelled Morehead...Eagles snap three-game losing streak; beat SE Missouri, 63-53
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Morehead State Athletics) – In the final game of a three-game roadtrip, Morehead State women's basketball used the help of four players in double-figures,...Former Mr. KY Football coming home, Wan’Dale Robinson is transferring to Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - It’s been a few years in the making, but Kentucky football Recruiting Coordinator Vince Marrow finally gets his guy. Former...Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale produces steady market
LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 14, 2021) – The resiliency of the Thoroughbred industry was highlighted this week at Keeneland’s January Horses of All Ages Sale,...
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‘Southern Kentucky’s Got Talent’ drumming up attention
The 2nd annual performance event has 20 contestants this year with acts ranging from impressionists to musicians to comedy.Kentucky woman recounts experience at rally before the Capitol was stormed
MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36) It was an experience she will never forget. "I didn't go as to be a protester, I can speak for...Two killed, one jailed in Graves County crash
One was driving on suspended license, charged with second offense DUI: KSPBaptist Health Lexington moves vaccine clinic to Lexington Green
Starting Monday, Jan. 18, you can find the clinic at the end of the Lexington Green shopping center near LensCrafters.Custom-made desks carry out King’s community service ideal
Desks make it easier for students to do virtual learning, homework.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘Freedom March’ in Lexington
Hundreds of people sang and celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. during the annual Freedom March Monday.MLK Documentary: “Fire and Heart: A Blueprint for Liberation”
Almost 60 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's death, many feel the pace of progress has been and continues to be too slow. Social justice is a journey, a committee is documenting it by partnering with Kentucky filmmaker Joan Brannon‘Kamala Pecan’ ice cream celebrates women making history, not a political statement
Crank and Boom Craft Ice Cream in Lexington says with only one day hitting the shelves, it's nearly out of its new release inspired by Vice-President elect Kamala Harris.
- Weather
WEATHER HEADLINES
Starting the week off cold
Cold temperatures remain for the start of the week. A chance for snow overnight Monday into Tuesday. Our best day to see sunshine this...‘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
No. 12 Cats hang on to beat Vandy, 80-73
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Junior Blair Green scored a career-high 22 points as the 12th-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team held off Vanderbilt 80-73 on...Cats drop second straight; fall to Auburn, 66-59
AUBURN, Ala. (UK Athletics) – Allen Flannigan scored 21 points and he and JT Thor each sank a pair of clutch free throws in...Colonels Beat Eastern Illinois in Overtime for Seventh Straight Win
CHARLESTON, Ill. (EKU Sports) – Sophomore Michael Moreno's three-pointer with three seconds remaining in regulation sent the game into overtime, and the Eastern Kentucky University men's basketball...Colonels’ Second Half Comeback Comes Up Short On The Road At EIU
CHARLESTON, Ill. (EKU Sports)– The Eastern Kentucky University women's basketball team fell on the road to Eastern Illinois, 73-68, Saturday afternoon in Charleston. Going into...Morehead State improves to 6-2 in the OVC ; takes down SE Missouri, 64-50
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Morehead State Athletics)- Another lock-down effort on defense, plus four double-figure scorers on the offensive end of the floor, propelled Morehead...Eagles snap three-game losing streak; beat SE Missouri, 63-53
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Morehead State Athletics) – In the final game of a three-game roadtrip, Morehead State women's basketball used the help of four players in double-figures,...Former Mr. KY Football coming home, Wan’Dale Robinson is transferring to Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - It’s been a few years in the making, but Kentucky football Recruiting Coordinator Vince Marrow finally gets his guy. Former...Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale produces steady market
LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 14, 2021) – The resiliency of the Thoroughbred industry was highlighted this week at Keeneland’s January Horses of All Ages Sale,...
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