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Man shot and killed near busy Lexington downtown early Saturday morning
Police say the man was taken to the hospital where he ultimately died.East Jessamine high school teacher arrested, faces rape charges
According to the arrest documents, Jason Sharp allegedly had sex with a minor younger than 16-years old.Deteriorating grave of Union general refurbished by veterans
After the war, general Gordon Granger headed to Texas, the last confederate state in the US.Bikers raise over $2000 dollars from Poker Run to benefit special needs kids
On Saturday morning about 50 bikers headed to McLeods Coffee House in Lexington for a special cause.Blameless Children group brings support and resources to families battling addiction
Originally, the group was established by a former addict who wanted to help families fight addictionJuvenile shot, vehicles also hit by bullets in Lexington
The shooting happened in the 600 block of Woodchuck Way just after 8:30 p.m., according to Lexington Police.Grayson Chamber of Commerce warns of counterfeit money in circulation
Counterfeit detection pens won't turn the bogus $100 bills black, but will discolor them, according to officials.Lexington firefighter accused of stealing money from youth softball team he coaches
Michael Garrett is accused of stealing money from the account of the youth softball team he coaches, according to Nicholasville Police.
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Storms return with the heat and humidity the next few days.Milo Golding forecasts weather with Alyssa Andrews
Milo Golding does the weather with Meteorologist Alyssa Andrews on ABC 36 NewsOvernight 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
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HIGHLIGHTS: KHSAA State Baseball and Softball Tournaments take over Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - A year ago, we didn't have a state baseball or softball tournament. A year later, both tournaments are taking place...Darian Kinnard named Walter Camp Preseason First-Team All-American
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Senior offensive tackle Darian Kinnard has been named to the 2021 Walter Camp Foundation Preseason All-America team, it was...Three Wildcats earn NBA season-ending honors
NEW YORK (UK Athletics) – Three former Kentucky men’s basketball players were awarded with NBAend-of-season honors this week, highlighted by Julius Randle’s inclusion on...Danville outlasts Lafayette in KHSAA State Baseball Tournament
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - A year ago, the KHSAA State Baseball Tournament was canceled due to pandemic. A year later, the tournament is back...UPDATE: Medina Spirit sample to be flown to New York, Baffert to pay
He seeks injunction to block further punishment until case heard.UPDATE: Parks and Recreation board makes changes following Little League fight
Some parents on Facebook have also claimed their kids got hurt in the confusion.2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championship to be at 100 percent capacity
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) - Breeders’ Cup today announced plans to utilize 100 percent of seated capacity at Del Mar racetrack for the 2021...Two Wildcats set to attend NBA Draft Combine in Chicago
CHICAGO (UK Athletics) – Former Kentucky men’s basketball players Brandon Boston Jr. and Isaiah Jackson were among 69 players selected to attend the NBA...
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Man shot and killed near busy Lexington downtown early Saturday morning
Police say the man was taken to the hospital where he ultimately died.East Jessamine high school teacher arrested, faces rape charges
According to the arrest documents, Jason Sharp allegedly had sex with a minor younger than 16-years old.Deteriorating grave of Union general refurbished by veterans
After the war, general Gordon Granger headed to Texas, the last confederate state in the US.Bikers raise over $2000 dollars from Poker Run to benefit special needs kids
On Saturday morning about 50 bikers headed to McLeods Coffee House in Lexington for a special cause.Blameless Children group brings support and resources to families battling addiction
Originally, the group was established by a former addict who wanted to help families fight addictionJuvenile shot, vehicles also hit by bullets in Lexington
The shooting happened in the 600 block of Woodchuck Way just after 8:30 p.m., according to Lexington Police.Grayson Chamber of Commerce warns of counterfeit money in circulation
Counterfeit detection pens won't turn the bogus $100 bills black, but will discolor them, according to officials.Lexington firefighter accused of stealing money from youth softball team he coaches
Michael Garrett is accused of stealing money from the account of the youth softball team he coaches, according to Nicholasville Police.
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Father’s Day forecast
Storms return with the heat and humidity the next few days.Milo Golding forecasts weather with Alyssa Andrews
Milo Golding does the weather with Meteorologist Alyssa Andrews on ABC 36 NewsOvernight 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...
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HIGHLIGHTS: KHSAA State Baseball and Softball Tournaments take over Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - A year ago, we didn't have a state baseball or softball tournament. A year later, both tournaments are taking place...Darian Kinnard named Walter Camp Preseason First-Team All-American
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Senior offensive tackle Darian Kinnard has been named to the 2021 Walter Camp Foundation Preseason All-America team, it was...Three Wildcats earn NBA season-ending honors
NEW YORK (UK Athletics) – Three former Kentucky men’s basketball players were awarded with NBAend-of-season honors this week, highlighted by Julius Randle’s inclusion on...Danville outlasts Lafayette in KHSAA State Baseball Tournament
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - A year ago, the KHSAA State Baseball Tournament was canceled due to pandemic. A year later, the tournament is back...UPDATE: Medina Spirit sample to be flown to New York, Baffert to pay
He seeks injunction to block further punishment until case heard.UPDATE: Parks and Recreation board makes changes following Little League fight
Some parents on Facebook have also claimed their kids got hurt in the confusion.2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championship to be at 100 percent capacity
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) - Breeders’ Cup today announced plans to utilize 100 percent of seated capacity at Del Mar racetrack for the 2021...Two Wildcats set to attend NBA Draft Combine in Chicago
CHICAGO (UK Athletics) – Former Kentucky men’s basketball players Brandon Boston Jr. and Isaiah Jackson were among 69 players selected to attend the NBA...
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