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Community effort filled a police cruiser with needed school suppliesDr. Bob Albert receives MSU’s 2020 Founders Award
The MSU Board of Regents established the Founders Award for University Service in 1978.Lexington sets schedules for fall, holiday clean up, recycling
Everything from campaign signs to leaves and trees, city has a need and schedule.Fayette Co. Clerk: 73% of absentee ballots returned
On Thursday the Fayette County Clerk released absentee numbers.Another 1,300 COVID cases, state numbers only getting worse
Another 17 deaths reported.Domestic violence victims express emotions in T-shirt art
Displays give community a chance to participate.BARN NOTES: Keeneland Select winner Leinster tunes up for Breeders’
Tyler Gaffalione closing in on Fall Meet jockey title.
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Rain then cooler temperatures returning
A cold front arrives tomorrow bringing a chance for rain and possible thunderstorms for the second half of the day. You'll notice the front...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...Hurricane Laura and Kentucky: Thursday Update
After Hurricane Laura made landfall as a category 4 hurricane, winds within the storm have now slowed down to 100 mph as as 8...Hurricane Laura and Kentucky: Wednesday Update
Hurricane Laura has now reached winds of 115 mph in the Gulf of Mexico heading northeast at 15 mph. Sustained winds from 111-129 mph...
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Game of the Week Preview: Franklin Co. vs. Louisville Central
FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ) - Last season, the Franklin County Flyers entered the playoffs undefeated, but they would get bounced in the district title game...2022 Combo Guard Skyy Clark commits to Kentucky Basketball
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Just a few days ago, Joel Justus was named one of the top 40 coaches in college basketball under 40....BARN NOTES: Keeneland Select winner Leinster tunes up for Breeders’
Tyler Gaffalione closing in on Fall Meet jockey title.Olivier Sarr, Jacob Toppin immediately eligible for 2020-21 season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Olivier Sarr and Jacob Toppin are eligible to compete for the Kentucky men’s basketball team this season. The NCAA...Student Athlete of the Week: Conner Brown
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - This week’s Bluegrass Marble and Granite Student Athlete of the Week is a senior that’s been a vital part of...Rain forcing Keeneland to switch turf during final three days of Fall Meet
LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 21, 2020) – With the 2½ inches of rain Keeneland received on Monday and Tuesday and because the forecast of an...DeNesha Stallworth joins WBB Staff as Coaching Video Coordinator
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – University of Kentucky women’s basketball alumnae DeNesha Stallworth, who had an exceptional playing career for the Wildcats earning multiple...BARN NOTES: Keeneland headed into home stretch of Fall Meet
Tis The Law training for Breeder's Cup.
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Man accused of stealing riding mower on display at hardware store
Prestonsburg Police say Christopher Evans returned to the same hardware store and tried to steal a push mower.Police find ‘cruiser’ crammed in a good way
Community effort filled a police cruiser with needed school suppliesDr. Bob Albert receives MSU’s 2020 Founders Award
The MSU Board of Regents established the Founders Award for University Service in 1978.Lexington sets schedules for fall, holiday clean up, recycling
Everything from campaign signs to leaves and trees, city has a need and schedule.Fayette Co. Clerk: 73% of absentee ballots returned
On Thursday the Fayette County Clerk released absentee numbers.Another 1,300 COVID cases, state numbers only getting worse
Another 17 deaths reported.Domestic violence victims express emotions in T-shirt art
Displays give community a chance to participate.BARN NOTES: Keeneland Select winner Leinster tunes up for Breeders’
Tyler Gaffalione closing in on Fall Meet jockey title.
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Rain then cooler temperatures returning
A cold front arrives tomorrow bringing a chance for rain and possible thunderstorms for the second half of the day. You'll notice the front...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...Hurricane Laura and Kentucky: Thursday Update
After Hurricane Laura made landfall as a category 4 hurricane, winds within the storm have now slowed down to 100 mph as as 8...Hurricane Laura and Kentucky: Wednesday Update
Hurricane Laura has now reached winds of 115 mph in the Gulf of Mexico heading northeast at 15 mph. Sustained winds from 111-129 mph...
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Game of the Week Preview: Franklin Co. vs. Louisville Central
FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ) - Last season, the Franklin County Flyers entered the playoffs undefeated, but they would get bounced in the district title game...2022 Combo Guard Skyy Clark commits to Kentucky Basketball
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Just a few days ago, Joel Justus was named one of the top 40 coaches in college basketball under 40....BARN NOTES: Keeneland Select winner Leinster tunes up for Breeders’
Tyler Gaffalione closing in on Fall Meet jockey title.Olivier Sarr, Jacob Toppin immediately eligible for 2020-21 season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Olivier Sarr and Jacob Toppin are eligible to compete for the Kentucky men’s basketball team this season. The NCAA...Student Athlete of the Week: Conner Brown
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - This week’s Bluegrass Marble and Granite Student Athlete of the Week is a senior that’s been a vital part of...Rain forcing Keeneland to switch turf during final three days of Fall Meet
LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 21, 2020) – With the 2½ inches of rain Keeneland received on Monday and Tuesday and because the forecast of an...DeNesha Stallworth joins WBB Staff as Coaching Video Coordinator
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – University of Kentucky women’s basketball alumnae DeNesha Stallworth, who had an exceptional playing career for the Wildcats earning multiple...BARN NOTES: Keeneland headed into home stretch of Fall Meet
Tis The Law training for Breeder's Cup.
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