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State sets one-day record, are masks, bar restrictions coming?
Governor to make announcement Thursday.Man gets 120 months for school-shooting plot
Man also accused of lying to investigators.Mobile coronavirus testing moves to Lexington’s East End
Testing is Thursday through Saturday.Indicted constables now accused of meth trafficking
Pair to be arraigned next week on new indictments.Voter ID, shipping alcohol, other new laws take effect July 15
Constitution says most bills take effect 90 days after session.Lexington, other police departments are hiring
Lexington filling vacancies, others funded by grants.Cabela’s/Bass Pro Shops hiring in Lexington, other locations
Adding 5,000 jobs nationwide as people want 'outside' in pandemic.Server tests positive for COVID-19, restaurant closes temporarily
Server tested positive July 7.- Election Results
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Rain and muggy feels as we continue temps in the 90s
Afternoon and evening storms with highs in the 90s. It's your typical summer forecast, which will continue until a cold front pushes across Central...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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Fields set for Saturday’s Toyota Blue Grass and Central Bank Ashland
LEXINGTON, KY (Keeneland PR) – Post positions for Saturday’s 96th running of the Toyota Blue Grass (G2) and 83rd running of the Central Bank...Jimmie Johnson cleared to return, will race Sunday at Kentucky Speedway
CONCORD, N.C. (Hendrick Motor Sports) – Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has been cleared to return to competition. He will drive the No. 48...NASCAR doubleheader Saturday at Kentucky Speedway
NASCAR trucks and the ARCA Series both featured Saturday at Kentucky Speedway.Jedrick Wills signs $19.7 million contract with Browns
CLEVELAND, OH (Browns PR) - The Cleveland Browns have signed T Jedrick Wills Jr. The Browns have now signed five of their seven 2020...UK Men’s Basketball adds UAB, Marshall to nonconference slate
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – With the exception of the to-be-announced opponent for the annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge and a date for the annual rivalry...‘Gallop and Graze’ charity effort helps thoroughbred workers
Charity sets goal of $200,000, donations sought.Two UofL Men’s Basketball players test positive for COVID-19, activities suspended
LOUISVILLE, KY (UofL Athletics) - The University of Louisville has temporarily suspended all men's basketball voluntary activities for two weeks after two members of...Rare NASCAR XFINITY Series doubleheader at Kentucky Speedway
NASCAR XFINITY Series races this Thursday and Friday in Sparta.
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State sets one-day record, are masks, bar restrictions coming?
Governor to make announcement Thursday.Man gets 120 months for school-shooting plot
Man also accused of lying to investigators.Mobile coronavirus testing moves to Lexington’s East End
Testing is Thursday through Saturday.Indicted constables now accused of meth trafficking
Pair to be arraigned next week on new indictments.Voter ID, shipping alcohol, other new laws take effect July 15
Constitution says most bills take effect 90 days after session.Lexington, other police departments are hiring
Lexington filling vacancies, others funded by grants.Cabela’s/Bass Pro Shops hiring in Lexington, other locations
Adding 5,000 jobs nationwide as people want 'outside' in pandemic.Server tests positive for COVID-19, restaurant closes temporarily
Server tested positive July 7.- Election Results
- Weather
WEATHER SECTIONS
WEATHER HEADLINES
Rain and muggy feels as we continue temps in the 90s
Afternoon and evening storms with highs in the 90s. It's your typical summer forecast, which will continue until a cold front pushes across Central...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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SPORTS SECTIONS
LATEST SPORTS
Fields set for Saturday’s Toyota Blue Grass and Central Bank Ashland
LEXINGTON, KY (Keeneland PR) – Post positions for Saturday’s 96th running of the Toyota Blue Grass (G2) and 83rd running of the Central Bank...Jimmie Johnson cleared to return, will race Sunday at Kentucky Speedway
CONCORD, N.C. (Hendrick Motor Sports) – Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has been cleared to return to competition. He will drive the No. 48...NASCAR doubleheader Saturday at Kentucky Speedway
NASCAR trucks and the ARCA Series both featured Saturday at Kentucky Speedway.Jedrick Wills signs $19.7 million contract with Browns
CLEVELAND, OH (Browns PR) - The Cleveland Browns have signed T Jedrick Wills Jr. The Browns have now signed five of their seven 2020...UK Men’s Basketball adds UAB, Marshall to nonconference slate
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – With the exception of the to-be-announced opponent for the annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge and a date for the annual rivalry...‘Gallop and Graze’ charity effort helps thoroughbred workers
Charity sets goal of $200,000, donations sought.Two UofL Men’s Basketball players test positive for COVID-19, activities suspended
LOUISVILLE, KY (UofL Athletics) - The University of Louisville has temporarily suspended all men's basketball voluntary activities for two weeks after two members of...Rare NASCAR XFINITY Series doubleheader at Kentucky Speedway
NASCAR XFINITY Series races this Thursday and Friday in Sparta.
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