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Inmate could face charges of trying rape female guard
Other guards restrained the suspect.‘Stop the Violence’ drive-in rally and hearse processional Tuesday
This year, Lexington police has reported 15 homicides, including two this weekend. This is on pace to top 2020's record year of 34.Missing 35-year-old sought in Laurel County
Man last seen April 17.Construction starts April 26 on Pikeville Medical Center tunnel
Bypass Road closed at least three weeks between two hospital entrancesUPDATE: One dies in Old Richmond Road crash
Accident happened just before 10 a.m.Feds collect $129,000 in back wages for Ziegler Tire workers
Investigation finds employer failed to record all hours worked, pay overtime, U.S. Department of Labor saysSeventh arrest made in alleged organized crime, drug operation
Seventh arrest in months-long investigation.Road closed drainage pipe repair on KY 77/Red River Gorge in Powell County
Drivers who use KY 77 in the Red River Gorge in Powell County will need to find another route on Wednesday, April 28.
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Sunny and warm Tuesday ahead of cold front
More sunshine Tuesday ahead of a cold front overnight.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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Olivier Sarr forgoing remaining eligibility, to declare for NBA Draft
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky men’s basketball senior forward Olivier Sarr announced Tuesday he will forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility and declare for...Kentucky Volleyball advances to first Final Four in school history
OMAHA, Neb. (UK Athletics) – The Kentucky Volleyball team punched its ticket to the first NCAA Volleyball Final Four in program history late Monday...Dominant Volleyball Cats earn first Final Four appearance
OMAHA, NE (UK Athletics) Since Craig Skinner arrived in Lexington as the head coach of the Kentucky volleyball program, the Cats have made a...Kentucky punches Elite Eight ticket With sweep of WKU
OMAHA, Neb. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky Volleyball clinched its spot in the 2020-21 NCAA Volleyball Elite Eight with a dominating 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-10)...Region 11 sweep Kentucky Mr. and Miss Basketball honors
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - It's a sweep for Region 11. On Sunday, Lexington Catholic's Ben Johnson was named the 2021 Kentucky Mr. Basketball, while...The Connector wins Sunday’s featured Saxony Purse at Keeneland
Another exciting finish in Spring MeetBonny South wins Baird Doubledogdare in three-horse photo
Another exciting finish at Keeneland.Georgetown College Tigers ready for playoffs
GEORGETOWN, Ky (WTVQ) - The spring season has been an interesting task to take on for football teams across the country, but the Georgetown...
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Inmate could face charges of trying rape female guard
Other guards restrained the suspect.‘Stop the Violence’ drive-in rally and hearse processional Tuesday
This year, Lexington police has reported 15 homicides, including two this weekend. This is on pace to top 2020's record year of 34.Missing 35-year-old sought in Laurel County
Man last seen April 17.Construction starts April 26 on Pikeville Medical Center tunnel
Bypass Road closed at least three weeks between two hospital entrancesUPDATE: One dies in Old Richmond Road crash
Accident happened just before 10 a.m.Feds collect $129,000 in back wages for Ziegler Tire workers
Investigation finds employer failed to record all hours worked, pay overtime, U.S. Department of Labor saysSeventh arrest made in alleged organized crime, drug operation
Seventh arrest in months-long investigation.Road closed drainage pipe repair on KY 77/Red River Gorge in Powell County
Drivers who use KY 77 in the Red River Gorge in Powell County will need to find another route on Wednesday, April 28.
- Weather
WEATHER HEADLINES
Sunny and warm Tuesday ahead of cold front
More sunshine Tuesday ahead of a cold front overnight.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...
- Sports
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LATEST SPORTS
Olivier Sarr forgoing remaining eligibility, to declare for NBA Draft
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky men’s basketball senior forward Olivier Sarr announced Tuesday he will forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility and declare for...Kentucky Volleyball advances to first Final Four in school history
OMAHA, Neb. (UK Athletics) – The Kentucky Volleyball team punched its ticket to the first NCAA Volleyball Final Four in program history late Monday...Dominant Volleyball Cats earn first Final Four appearance
OMAHA, NE (UK Athletics) Since Craig Skinner arrived in Lexington as the head coach of the Kentucky volleyball program, the Cats have made a...Kentucky punches Elite Eight ticket With sweep of WKU
OMAHA, Neb. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky Volleyball clinched its spot in the 2020-21 NCAA Volleyball Elite Eight with a dominating 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-10)...Region 11 sweep Kentucky Mr. and Miss Basketball honors
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - It's a sweep for Region 11. On Sunday, Lexington Catholic's Ben Johnson was named the 2021 Kentucky Mr. Basketball, while...The Connector wins Sunday’s featured Saxony Purse at Keeneland
Another exciting finish in Spring MeetBonny South wins Baird Doubledogdare in three-horse photo
Another exciting finish at Keeneland.Georgetown College Tigers ready for playoffs
GEORGETOWN, Ky (WTVQ) - The spring season has been an interesting task to take on for football teams across the country, but the Georgetown...
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