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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says someone vandalized a home under renovation
The break-in is believed to have taken place overnight Thursday into Friday.Governor Beshear reports 1,002 new COVID-19 cases, positivity rate stays low
"Remember, high number of cases lead to a higher number of deaths several weeks down the line," Beshear said.Politicians mourn Ruth Bader Ginsburg, offer opinions on nomination process
Soon after news of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death Friday evening, Kentuckians started issuing statements, celebrating her life and offering opinions on how she should be succeeded on the bench.
“It’s a win-win.” Blood donor praises new antibody program at KY Blood Center
The Kentucky Blood Center offers a free antibody test for donating blood.Car crashes into, damages Jif building in Lexington
A car crashed into Lexington's landmark Jif building Friday night, slightly damaging it.With Taylor Grand Jury decision looming, federal buildings eye closure, security
Regardless decision, fear is groups on either side will reactSpot survey shows big impact of pandemic on low-income
More than 40,percent in rental households risked losing homes, many going hungryKentuckians help with hurricane relief along Gulf Coast
"Just because the storm has come and gone, that doesn't mean the danger has come and gone," Matt Daley said.
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Quiet, sunny, and cooler temperatures stick around
A high pressure system drawing in cooler air from out of the NE will stay in control of our weather for the next several...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...Hooked on Science | Summer Science Hacks
Keeping things cold, baby powder and sand, and fire 'chips.'
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High School Highlight Reel: 09-18-20
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - There are rivalries in every sport, but there is something about LCA vs. Lexington Catholic in the Holy War that...SEC announces policy for canceled and rescheduled games
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (September 18, 2020) - The Southeastern Conference announced on Friday policies and parameters for football game cancellations, rescheduling of games and no-contest...$1 Million Into Mischief Colt tops Thursday at Keeneland September Yearling Sale
LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 17, 2020) – Keeneland’s fourth session of the September Yearling Sale on Thursday recorded active commerce among a number of the...Seven Wildcats on Preseason Coaches’ All-SEC Teams
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – The Kentucky football team had seven players named to the 2020 All-Southeastern Conference Coaches’ Team, it was announced Thursday...Nate Sestina signs with Basketball Club Nizhny Novgorod in Russia
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (UK Athletics) – Nate Sestina, a key member of the 2019-20 Kentucky men’s basketball team, has signed his first professional basketball...$950,000 Uncle Mo Colt highlights solid third session of Keeneland September Yearling Sale
LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 16, 2020) – Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale resumed Wednesday, the first session of the two-day Book 2 catalog, featuring strong participation...2020-21 men’s and women’s basketball seasons to start Nov. 25
(NCAA) - On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Division I Council approved moving the start date of the college basketball season to Wednesday, Nov 25....EKU Football adds home game vs. Houston Baptist
RICHMOND, Ky. (EKU Athletics) – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team will host Houston Baptist University on Oct. 3, Vice President and Director of Athletics...
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says someone vandalized a home under renovation
The break-in is believed to have taken place overnight Thursday into Friday.Governor Beshear reports 1,002 new COVID-19 cases, positivity rate stays low
"Remember, high number of cases lead to a higher number of deaths several weeks down the line," Beshear said.Politicians mourn Ruth Bader Ginsburg, offer opinions on nomination process
Soon after news of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death Friday evening, Kentuckians started issuing statements, celebrating her life and offering opinions on how she should be succeeded on the bench.“It’s a win-win.” Blood donor praises new antibody program at KY Blood Center
The Kentucky Blood Center offers a free antibody test for donating blood.Car crashes into, damages Jif building in Lexington
A car crashed into Lexington's landmark Jif building Friday night, slightly damaging it.With Taylor Grand Jury decision looming, federal buildings eye closure, security
Regardless decision, fear is groups on either side will reactSpot survey shows big impact of pandemic on low-income
More than 40,percent in rental households risked losing homes, many going hungryKentuckians help with hurricane relief along Gulf Coast
"Just because the storm has come and gone, that doesn't mean the danger has come and gone," Matt Daley said.
- Weather
WEATHER SECTIONS
WEATHER HEADLINES
Quiet, sunny, and cooler temperatures stick around
A high pressure system drawing in cooler air from out of the NE will stay in control of our weather for the next several...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...Hooked on Science | Summer Science Hacks
Keeping things cold, baby powder and sand, and fire 'chips.'
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High School Highlight Reel: 09-18-20
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - There are rivalries in every sport, but there is something about LCA vs. Lexington Catholic in the Holy War that...SEC announces policy for canceled and rescheduled games
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (September 18, 2020) - The Southeastern Conference announced on Friday policies and parameters for football game cancellations, rescheduling of games and no-contest...$1 Million Into Mischief Colt tops Thursday at Keeneland September Yearling Sale
LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 17, 2020) – Keeneland’s fourth session of the September Yearling Sale on Thursday recorded active commerce among a number of the...Seven Wildcats on Preseason Coaches’ All-SEC Teams
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – The Kentucky football team had seven players named to the 2020 All-Southeastern Conference Coaches’ Team, it was announced Thursday...Nate Sestina signs with Basketball Club Nizhny Novgorod in Russia
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (UK Athletics) – Nate Sestina, a key member of the 2019-20 Kentucky men’s basketball team, has signed his first professional basketball...$950,000 Uncle Mo Colt highlights solid third session of Keeneland September Yearling Sale
LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 16, 2020) – Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale resumed Wednesday, the first session of the two-day Book 2 catalog, featuring strong participation...2020-21 men’s and women’s basketball seasons to start Nov. 25
(NCAA) - On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Division I Council approved moving the start date of the college basketball season to Wednesday, Nov 25....EKU Football adds home game vs. Houston Baptist
RICHMOND, Ky. (EKU Athletics) – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team will host Houston Baptist University on Oct. 3, Vice President and Director of Athletics...
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