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Bath Co. Supt. reflects on long career ahead of retirement, says he’s been blessed
After 38 years in education, Bath County's superintendent, Harvey Tackett, is retiring.State legislators urge Beshear to end $300 jobless bonus early
18 other states already have decided to end the benefits early.Dumpster fire at Amazon facility sparks made rush
A dozen fire units responded, workers evacuated.1,927,168 people have gotten at least first shot; COVID cases, positivity down
Numbers keep state on path to June 11 lifting all mandatesPikeville Medical Center to begin adolescent COVID-19 vaccinations May 18
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) - Beginning Tuesday, May 18, Pikeville Medical Center's COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru will start distributing COVID-19 vaccinations to adolescents age 12 and...Apartment complex fire in Georgetown under investigation, 2 units displaced
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) - A fire at a 6 unit apartment complex at 402 W Lynn Street this morning has left 2 units in...Scratch-off, internet continue to drive record Lottery sales
Sales topping previous year already with months still to go.Fire at Lincoln County tire shredding plant expected to burn for hours
Lincoln County Emergency Management says it expects a fire at a tire shredding plant in the Dog Walk Community to burn for several more hours.
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A few rain showers to start the week off
Rainy start to the week.Overnight flooding causes road closures and power outages in Southern Kentucky
Rivers, streams overflow after Saturday rains.Fayette Sheriff Winter Care transportation, drug pick-up activated
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) -The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has activated the transportation and prescription pickup portion of the Winter Care Program. The assistance provided is...Lexington Police work several accidents, downed powerlines and trees
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Lexington police busy overnight working on the aftermath of an ice storm. The city reporting a number of fallen tree limbs...UK cancels in-person classes, online classes still set; vaccine clinic for second day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - University of Kentucky has cancelled classes and its covid-19 vaccine clinic for the second day in a row because of...‘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...
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NYRA suspends Bob Baffert
(NYRA) -The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the temporary suspension of Bob Baffert from entering horses in races and occupying stall...Georgia transfer Sahvir Wheeler signs with Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Georgia transfer Sahvir (pronounced Sah-veer) Wheeler, who led the Southeastern Conference and ranked in the top five nationally in...EKU Softball Wins First OVC Championship Since 2004 With Win Over Southeast Missouri State
OXFORD, Ala. (EKU Sports) – The Eastern Kentucky University softball team won its first Ohio Valley Conference Championship since 2004 with a 5-4 win over...Rombauer pulls Preakness upset, Baffert’s Medina Spirit 3rd
BALTIMORE (AP) — Rombauer left Medina Spirit behind — and put horse racing’s latest controversy on the back burner. Little-known Rombauer sprung an 11-1 upset...Dunbar intoduces Murray Garvin as its boys basketball head coach
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- It's not often that a high school lands a former college basketball head coach to lead it's program, but that's exactly...Hagyard Equine Rider Challenge returns, starting with this weekend’s horse show
More sponsors, shows added.Fayette, Pulaski, Madison County teams tops in cheer competition
Area teams take top spots in three categories.UK Women’s Golf Advances to First NCAA Championships Since 1992
COLUMBUS, Ohio (UK Athletics) – The Kentucky women's golf team is headed to the NCAA Championships for the first time since 1992. The Wildcats clinched...
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Bath Co. Supt. reflects on long career ahead of retirement, says he’s been blessed
After 38 years in education, Bath County's superintendent, Harvey Tackett, is retiring.State legislators urge Beshear to end $300 jobless bonus early
18 other states already have decided to end the benefits early.Dumpster fire at Amazon facility sparks made rush
A dozen fire units responded, workers evacuated.1,927,168 people have gotten at least first shot; COVID cases, positivity down
Numbers keep state on path to June 11 lifting all mandatesPikeville Medical Center to begin adolescent COVID-19 vaccinations May 18
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) - Beginning Tuesday, May 18, Pikeville Medical Center's COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru will start distributing COVID-19 vaccinations to adolescents age 12 and...Apartment complex fire in Georgetown under investigation, 2 units displaced
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) - A fire at a 6 unit apartment complex at 402 W Lynn Street this morning has left 2 units in...Scratch-off, internet continue to drive record Lottery sales
Sales topping previous year already with months still to go.Fire at Lincoln County tire shredding plant expected to burn for hours
Lincoln County Emergency Management says it expects a fire at a tire shredding plant in the Dog Walk Community to burn for several more hours.
- Weather
WEATHER HEADLINES
A few rain showers to start the week off
Rainy start to the week.Overnight flooding causes road closures and power outages in Southern Kentucky
Rivers, streams overflow after Saturday rains.Fayette Sheriff Winter Care transportation, drug pick-up activated
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) -The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has activated the transportation and prescription pickup portion of the Winter Care Program. The assistance provided is...Lexington Police work several accidents, downed powerlines and trees
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Lexington police busy overnight working on the aftermath of an ice storm. The city reporting a number of fallen tree limbs...UK cancels in-person classes, online classes still set; vaccine clinic for second day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - University of Kentucky has cancelled classes and its covid-19 vaccine clinic for the second day in a row because of...‘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...
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NYRA suspends Bob Baffert
(NYRA) -The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the temporary suspension of Bob Baffert from entering horses in races and occupying stall...Georgia transfer Sahvir Wheeler signs with Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Georgia transfer Sahvir (pronounced Sah-veer) Wheeler, who led the Southeastern Conference and ranked in the top five nationally in...EKU Softball Wins First OVC Championship Since 2004 With Win Over Southeast Missouri State
OXFORD, Ala. (EKU Sports) – The Eastern Kentucky University softball team won its first Ohio Valley Conference Championship since 2004 with a 5-4 win over...Rombauer pulls Preakness upset, Baffert’s Medina Spirit 3rd
BALTIMORE (AP) — Rombauer left Medina Spirit behind — and put horse racing’s latest controversy on the back burner. Little-known Rombauer sprung an 11-1 upset...Dunbar intoduces Murray Garvin as its boys basketball head coach
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- It's not often that a high school lands a former college basketball head coach to lead it's program, but that's exactly...Hagyard Equine Rider Challenge returns, starting with this weekend’s horse show
More sponsors, shows added.Fayette, Pulaski, Madison County teams tops in cheer competition
Area teams take top spots in three categories.UK Women’s Golf Advances to First NCAA Championships Since 1992
COLUMBUS, Ohio (UK Athletics) – The Kentucky women's golf team is headed to the NCAA Championships for the first time since 1992. The Wildcats clinched...
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