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“Save our Sons” Rally gathers community, says Lexington needs to protect Black men
A rally in downtown Lexington Saturday brought the community together and called for protection of Black men.Five-day July race meet at Keeneland generates $63 million handle
Keeneland held its unprecedented race meet in July after being forced to cancel racing in the spring due to the coronavirus.WATCH: Lexington Police release body camera video to refute racism, chokehold claims
Lexington Police are responding to protesters' new accusations of violence and racism with body camera video showing the moments Saturday when officers arrested five protesters.“Chemo is hard for anyone, let alone a 6-year-old,” Lexington mom says
One Lexington mom says she was in shock when the doctor told her her daughter had cancer.Coronavirus cases up almost 50% in last week in Kentucky
The state reported 277 new coronavirus cases on Sunday as the number of positive cases continues to climb.Tenants burned out of home, firefighter overcome by heat
Twenty fire units were on the scene so the department could rotate firefighters to keep them fresh and protect them from heat-related injuries.UPDATE: Pike County man missing since June found safe
Roger Daniel Anderson was found safe Sunday afternoon, according to the Pike County Sheriff's Office.Health department district warns of coronavirus clusters with several links
Connections spread out over several areas, including a restaurant.- Election Results
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Tracking a Sunny Start to the Workweek
High pressure takes control of our weather, in Central and Eastern Kentucky, creating a sunny start to the workweek. Highs warm back to around...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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Five-day July race meet at Keeneland generates $63 million handle
Keeneland held its unprecedented race meet in July after being forced to cancel racing in the spring due to the coronavirus.UK golfers finish 1-2 in Lexington City Golf Championship
Jacob Cook edged his teammate Cooper Parks by one stroke to win the Lexington City Golf Championship.NASCAR Cup rookie Cole Custer wins in upset at Kentucky
SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — Cole Custer saw an opening and, with help from a friend, squeezed through for the most fulfilling moment of his...Prominent college basketball coaches set to join final episode of “Coffee with Cal”
CINCINNATI, OH – A panel of prominent college basketball coaches is set to join the twelfth and final episode of "Coffee with Cal" in...LeBron won’t wear social justice message on Lakers jersey
LeBron James says his thoughts on social justice can’t be contained on the back of a basketball jersey.‘Art Collector’ wins 2020 Toyota Blue Grass; qualifies for Kentucky Derby
'Art Collector' roared past the filly 'Swiss Skydiver' and drew off to a 3½-length victory Saturday afternoon in the 96th running of the Toyota Blue Grass at Keeneland.Cindric wins pair at Kentucky Speedway
Makes it two-for-two Thursday and Friday night.Rockcastle County coach believes limited practice extension means shortened season
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ)- It's another month of conditioning, but Rockcastle County Head Coach Scott Parkey said the KHSAA's decision to extend limited practices...
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“Save our Sons” Rally gathers community, says Lexington needs to protect Black men
A rally in downtown Lexington Saturday brought the community together and called for protection of Black men.Five-day July race meet at Keeneland generates $63 million handle
Keeneland held its unprecedented race meet in July after being forced to cancel racing in the spring due to the coronavirus.WATCH: Lexington Police release body camera video to refute racism, chokehold claims
Lexington Police are responding to protesters' new accusations of violence and racism with body camera video showing the moments Saturday when officers arrested five protesters.“Chemo is hard for anyone, let alone a 6-year-old,” Lexington mom says
One Lexington mom says she was in shock when the doctor told her her daughter had cancer.Coronavirus cases up almost 50% in last week in Kentucky
The state reported 277 new coronavirus cases on Sunday as the number of positive cases continues to climb.Tenants burned out of home, firefighter overcome by heat
Twenty fire units were on the scene so the department could rotate firefighters to keep them fresh and protect them from heat-related injuries.UPDATE: Pike County man missing since June found safe
Roger Daniel Anderson was found safe Sunday afternoon, according to the Pike County Sheriff's Office.Health department district warns of coronavirus clusters with several links
Connections spread out over several areas, including a restaurant.- Election Results
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WEATHER SECTIONS
WEATHER HEADLINES
Tracking a Sunny Start to the Workweek
High pressure takes control of our weather, in Central and Eastern Kentucky, creating a sunny start to the workweek. Highs warm back to around...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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Five-day July race meet at Keeneland generates $63 million handle
Keeneland held its unprecedented race meet in July after being forced to cancel racing in the spring due to the coronavirus.UK golfers finish 1-2 in Lexington City Golf Championship
Jacob Cook edged his teammate Cooper Parks by one stroke to win the Lexington City Golf Championship.NASCAR Cup rookie Cole Custer wins in upset at Kentucky
SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — Cole Custer saw an opening and, with help from a friend, squeezed through for the most fulfilling moment of his...Prominent college basketball coaches set to join final episode of “Coffee with Cal”
CINCINNATI, OH – A panel of prominent college basketball coaches is set to join the twelfth and final episode of "Coffee with Cal" in...LeBron won’t wear social justice message on Lakers jersey
LeBron James says his thoughts on social justice can’t be contained on the back of a basketball jersey.‘Art Collector’ wins 2020 Toyota Blue Grass; qualifies for Kentucky Derby
'Art Collector' roared past the filly 'Swiss Skydiver' and drew off to a 3½-length victory Saturday afternoon in the 96th running of the Toyota Blue Grass at Keeneland.Cindric wins pair at Kentucky Speedway
Makes it two-for-two Thursday and Friday night.Rockcastle County coach believes limited practice extension means shortened season
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ)- It's another month of conditioning, but Rockcastle County Head Coach Scott Parkey said the KHSAA's decision to extend limited practices...
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