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UPDATE: Man wanted for rape, robberies, kidnapping in KY captured in TN
Harlan Eddie McIntosh has been found and arrested in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, according to Kentucky State Police.President Trump rescinds VISA policy for international students; UK student breathing sigh of relief
"It doesn't put our international students immediately in jeopardy. So, that is a huge relief to us to our students and to everybody," Roberts said.Stanford mayor killed in mowing accident
Stanford Mayor Scottie Ernst was killed Tuesday in what the coroner described as a freak accident, according to The Interior Journal.Georgetown Police searching for shooting suspect
Georgetown Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting in the Northern Heights area.As state COVID cases top 20,000, mask push grows
Deaths include 44 year old; more children test positive.Driver licensing office reopening July 15 in Somerset
Some services still encouraged online.Lexington, 17 other area cities, counties get almost $17 million in COVID reimbursement
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – From more than $9 million for Lexington to $80,000 for Georgetown, $100,000 in Nicholas County and $200,000 for Harrison County,...Woman has personal reason to walk for Alzheimer’s; motorcycle ride also this weekend
Benefit motorcycle ride Saturday at Indian of Lexington.
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Tracking Showers, Storms, Heat, and Humidity
I'm keeping a close eye on a cold front, which will attempt to push across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday. Basically, our nice...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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Nine Wildcats tabbed Preseason All-SEC by Phil Steele
LEXINGTON, KY (UK Athletics) - Nine University of Kentucky football players have been tabbed preseason All-Southeastern Conference by Phil Steele's College Football. Senior punter Max...Lexington Legends release “Battle of the Bourbon Trail” schedule
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Baseball fans now know the "Battle of the Bourbon Trail" will kick off in just a few weeks on August 1. ...Former Kentucky swimmer Asia Seidt nominated for 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS – The University of Kentucky has nominated alumnae swimmer Asia Seidt for the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year award, following a career...SEC Commissioner and athletics directors meet, will decide fate of fall sports late July
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (July 13, 2020) - The Southeastern Conference's Athletics Directors met on Monday at the SEC Office in Birmingham to discuss SEC and...All 108 members of UK football team, 58 staff members test negative for COVID-19
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – With the return of members of the men’s basketball, volleyball and women’s soccer teams in recent weeks in addition...Jamar Watson named to Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – University of Kentucky senior outside linebacker Jamar “Boogie” Watson has been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list,...Coach Cal to partner with McLendon Foundation to launch minority leadership initiative
CLEVELAND; July 13, 2020 – University of Kentucky Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Calipari, along with Harvard Head Coach Tommy Amaker, 35 other collegiate head...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.
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UPDATE: Man wanted for rape, robberies, kidnapping in KY captured in TN
Harlan Eddie McIntosh has been found and arrested in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, according to Kentucky State Police.President Trump rescinds VISA policy for international students; UK student breathing sigh of relief
"It doesn't put our international students immediately in jeopardy. So, that is a huge relief to us to our students and to everybody," Roberts said.Stanford mayor killed in mowing accident
Stanford Mayor Scottie Ernst was killed Tuesday in what the coroner described as a freak accident, according to The Interior Journal.Georgetown Police searching for shooting suspect
Georgetown Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting in the Northern Heights area.As state COVID cases top 20,000, mask push grows
Deaths include 44 year old; more children test positive.Driver licensing office reopening July 15 in Somerset
Some services still encouraged online.Lexington, 17 other area cities, counties get almost $17 million in COVID reimbursement
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – From more than $9 million for Lexington to $80,000 for Georgetown, $100,000 in Nicholas County and $200,000 for Harrison County,...Woman has personal reason to walk for Alzheimer’s; motorcycle ride also this weekend
Benefit motorcycle ride Saturday at Indian of Lexington.
- Weather
WEATHER SECTIONS
WEATHER HEADLINES
Tracking Showers, Storms, Heat, and Humidity
I'm keeping a close eye on a cold front, which will attempt to push across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday. Basically, our nice...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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Nine Wildcats tabbed Preseason All-SEC by Phil Steele
LEXINGTON, KY (UK Athletics) - Nine University of Kentucky football players have been tabbed preseason All-Southeastern Conference by Phil Steele's College Football. Senior punter Max...Lexington Legends release “Battle of the Bourbon Trail” schedule
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Baseball fans now know the "Battle of the Bourbon Trail" will kick off in just a few weeks on August 1. ...Former Kentucky swimmer Asia Seidt nominated for 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS – The University of Kentucky has nominated alumnae swimmer Asia Seidt for the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year award, following a career...SEC Commissioner and athletics directors meet, will decide fate of fall sports late July
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (July 13, 2020) - The Southeastern Conference's Athletics Directors met on Monday at the SEC Office in Birmingham to discuss SEC and...All 108 members of UK football team, 58 staff members test negative for COVID-19
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – With the return of members of the men’s basketball, volleyball and women’s soccer teams in recent weeks in addition...Jamar Watson named to Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – University of Kentucky senior outside linebacker Jamar “Boogie” Watson has been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list,...Coach Cal to partner with McLendon Foundation to launch minority leadership initiative
CLEVELAND; July 13, 2020 – University of Kentucky Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Calipari, along with Harvard Head Coach Tommy Amaker, 35 other collegiate head...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.
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