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Local coffee shop raising funds for competitors
T-shirt sales provide funds to share with others.Majority support masks order, governor’s handling of pandemic: Poll
Poll commissioned by state Democratic PartyMan, woman shot to death in Jackson County
Found in a home in McKee early Saturday morning.Fayette Democratic legislators want election changes permanent
Lawmakers join poush for early voting measures, other steps.Berg election results certified, she sworn in as state senator
Berg won special election to Senate seat vacated when Harris retired.Appeals Court judge won’t stop injunctions, three-judge panel next
Decision a setback for governor.Six counties selected for post-election audits
Audits are required by law.Jackson County gets $166,000 for emergency road repairs
Funds will repair rock slide damage.- Election Results
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Beautiful, mild start to the week
Seasonal temperatures and fairly comfortable to start the week. High pressure takes control of our weather, in Central and Eastern Kentucky, creating a sunny...Free fishing weekend at Cave Run, Laurel River
Two days of free fishingBoaters advised to check restrictions, licenses for start of summer boating
Pent-up demand and summer-like temperatures have arrived in Kentucky and many families will be headed to their favorite lake during this Memorial Day weekend.Viewers record weather rolling across landscape
People just can't help but watch stormsUPDATE: Some roadways remain closed by high waters
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) - As of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, a number of roads across the region remain closed by high waters, according to...WATCH RESCUE: Roads closed update, advisories
Almost every county in the region is reporting flooding of some kind, from localized flooding on streets to creeks and rivers over flowing their banks.UPDATE: New forecasts slow rising waters in Cynthiana
CYNTHIANA, Ky. (WTVQ) - New measurements and estimates show Cynthiana may get a little break from original forecasts that showed flooding could hit the...Caution urged as localized flooding spreads across region
Torrential afternoon and evening rains are sparking localized flooding across parts of the region.
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All 108 members of UK football team, 58 staff members test negative for COVID-19
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – With the return of members of the men’s basketball, volleyball and women’s soccer teams in recent weeks in addition...Jamar Watson named to Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – University of Kentucky senior outside linebacker Jamar “Boogie” Watson has been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list,...Coach Cal to partner with McLendon Foundation to launch minority leadership initiative
CLEVELAND; July 13, 2020 – University of Kentucky Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Calipari, along with Harvard Head Coach Tommy Amaker, 35 other collegiate head...Five-day July race meet at Keeneland generates $63 million handle
Keeneland held its unprecedented race meet in July after being forced to cancel racing in the spring due to the coronavirus.UK golfers finish 1-2 in Lexington City Golf Championship
Jacob Cook edged his teammate Cooper Parks by one stroke to win the Lexington City Golf Championship.NASCAR Cup rookie Cole Custer wins in upset at Kentucky
SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — Cole Custer saw an opening and, with help from a friend, squeezed through for the most fulfilling moment of his...Prominent college basketball coaches set to join final episode of “Coffee with Cal”
CINCINNATI, OH – A panel of prominent college basketball coaches is set to join the twelfth and final episode of "Coffee with Cal" in...LeBron won’t wear social justice message on Lakers jersey
LeBron James says his thoughts on social justice can’t be contained on the back of a basketball jersey.
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Local coffee shop raising funds for competitors
T-shirt sales provide funds to share with others.Majority support masks order, governor’s handling of pandemic: Poll
Poll commissioned by state Democratic PartyMan, woman shot to death in Jackson County
Found in a home in McKee early Saturday morning.Fayette Democratic legislators want election changes permanent
Lawmakers join poush for early voting measures, other steps.Berg election results certified, she sworn in as state senator
Berg won special election to Senate seat vacated when Harris retired.Appeals Court judge won’t stop injunctions, three-judge panel next
Decision a setback for governor.Six counties selected for post-election audits
Audits are required by law.Jackson County gets $166,000 for emergency road repairs
Funds will repair rock slide damage.- Election Results
- Weather
WEATHER SECTIONS
WEATHER HEADLINES
Beautiful, mild start to the week
Seasonal temperatures and fairly comfortable to start the week. High pressure takes control of our weather, in Central and Eastern Kentucky, creating a sunny...Free fishing weekend at Cave Run, Laurel River
Two days of free fishingBoaters advised to check restrictions, licenses for start of summer boating
Pent-up demand and summer-like temperatures have arrived in Kentucky and many families will be headed to their favorite lake during this Memorial Day weekend.Viewers record weather rolling across landscape
People just can't help but watch stormsUPDATE: Some roadways remain closed by high waters
KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) - As of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, a number of roads across the region remain closed by high waters, according to...WATCH RESCUE: Roads closed update, advisories
Almost every county in the region is reporting flooding of some kind, from localized flooding on streets to creeks and rivers over flowing their banks.UPDATE: New forecasts slow rising waters in Cynthiana
CYNTHIANA, Ky. (WTVQ) - New measurements and estimates show Cynthiana may get a little break from original forecasts that showed flooding could hit the...Caution urged as localized flooding spreads across region
Torrential afternoon and evening rains are sparking localized flooding across parts of the region.
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LATEST SPORTS
All 108 members of UK football team, 58 staff members test negative for COVID-19
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – With the return of members of the men’s basketball, volleyball and women’s soccer teams in recent weeks in addition...Jamar Watson named to Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – University of Kentucky senior outside linebacker Jamar “Boogie” Watson has been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list,...Coach Cal to partner with McLendon Foundation to launch minority leadership initiative
CLEVELAND; July 13, 2020 – University of Kentucky Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Calipari, along with Harvard Head Coach Tommy Amaker, 35 other collegiate head...Five-day July race meet at Keeneland generates $63 million handle
Keeneland held its unprecedented race meet in July after being forced to cancel racing in the spring due to the coronavirus.UK golfers finish 1-2 in Lexington City Golf Championship
Jacob Cook edged his teammate Cooper Parks by one stroke to win the Lexington City Golf Championship.NASCAR Cup rookie Cole Custer wins in upset at Kentucky
SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — Cole Custer saw an opening and, with help from a friend, squeezed through for the most fulfilling moment of his...Prominent college basketball coaches set to join final episode of “Coffee with Cal”
CINCINNATI, OH – A panel of prominent college basketball coaches is set to join the twelfth and final episode of "Coffee with Cal" in...LeBron won’t wear social justice message on Lakers jersey
LeBron James says his thoughts on social justice can’t be contained on the back of a basketball jersey.
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