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Agency offers help in Johnson, Rockcastle counties
Agency sends in teams for clean up, other help.Missing Tennessee man found dead in Bell County
Man had been missing two weeks.Lexington Police Department to get more body cameras in April
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36) Since 2017, a majority of officers with the Lexington Police Department have had body cameras...but not everyone. "That’s a critical component...2 Pike County men charged with child sexual exploitation
Internet crimes unit handles investigationMan stabbed in Lexington
Lexington Police say the stabbing happened on Paris Pike late Tuesday afternoon.Fayette schools ready for grades 3-5 Wednesday, announce plans for next week
District easing into full schedule.Rowan County to return to five day a week in-person classes March 22
A virtual option (RCOLA) will be offered to those wishing to learn remotely for the remainder of the school year.Warning from sheriff after string of overdoses in Pendleton County
Investigators say seven people overdosed on Percocet 30 pills, one of the victim's died.
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Finally, Tracking Days of Sunshine!
Finally! After weeks of wild weather, Mother Nature gives us the gift of sunshine and warm temperatures. Expect a mix of sun and clouds,...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...Incredible sunrise from the Kentucky Horse Park
Every now and then, you see a sunrise that really takes your breath away. This was the case Thursday morning at the Kentucky Horse...Heading Out? Web sites offer road condition updates
Salt stocked; plows prepped; crews on call
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Kentucky falls to Ole Miss, 70-62
OXFORD, Miss. - Devontae Shuler scored 17 points, KJ Buffen had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Mississippi beat Kentucky 70-62 on Tuesday night. Romello...Tuesday night high school hoops: 3-2-21
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - It's now the second to last of the regular season. Another night of great of high school hoops around...Power Play of the Week – February 26, 2021
Matt Day is this week's Power Play of the Week feature brought to you by Davis H Elliot!Rhyne Howard named semifinalist for Naismith Trophy Player of the Year
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – The honors keep coming for University of Kentucky women’s basketball junior guard Rhyne Howard, who has been named one...Rhyne Howard SEC Player of the Year Again; Patterson on All-Defensive Team
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – University of Kentucky junior guard Rhyne Howard has been named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year for the...Web series teaching turkey hunting basics debuts March 4
Hunter education certification available electronicallyKentucky Baseball signs Nick Mingione to a contract extension
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky baseball head coach Nick Mingione has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the program through...Keeneland announces Spring Meet ticketing plans
LEXINGTON, KY (March 1, 2021) – Keeneland today released plans to offer fans a limited number of ticket packages for dining, Reserved Grandstand seating...
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Agency offers help in Johnson, Rockcastle counties
Agency sends in teams for clean up, other help.Missing Tennessee man found dead in Bell County
Man had been missing two weeks.Lexington Police Department to get more body cameras in April
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36) Since 2017, a majority of officers with the Lexington Police Department have had body cameras...but not everyone. "That’s a critical component...2 Pike County men charged with child sexual exploitation
Internet crimes unit handles investigationMan stabbed in Lexington
Lexington Police say the stabbing happened on Paris Pike late Tuesday afternoon.Fayette schools ready for grades 3-5 Wednesday, announce plans for next week
District easing into full schedule.Rowan County to return to five day a week in-person classes March 22
A virtual option (RCOLA) will be offered to those wishing to learn remotely for the remainder of the school year.Warning from sheriff after string of overdoses in Pendleton County
Investigators say seven people overdosed on Percocet 30 pills, one of the victim's died.
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WEATHER HEADLINES
Finally, Tracking Days of Sunshine!
Finally! After weeks of wild weather, Mother Nature gives us the gift of sunshine and warm temperatures. Expect a mix of sun and clouds,...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...Incredible sunrise from the Kentucky Horse Park
Every now and then, you see a sunrise that really takes your breath away. This was the case Thursday morning at the Kentucky Horse...Heading Out? Web sites offer road condition updates
Salt stocked; plows prepped; crews on call
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Kentucky falls to Ole Miss, 70-62
OXFORD, Miss. - Devontae Shuler scored 17 points, KJ Buffen had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Mississippi beat Kentucky 70-62 on Tuesday night. Romello...Tuesday night high school hoops: 3-2-21
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - It's now the second to last of the regular season. Another night of great of high school hoops around...Power Play of the Week – February 26, 2021
Matt Day is this week's Power Play of the Week feature brought to you by Davis H Elliot!Rhyne Howard named semifinalist for Naismith Trophy Player of the Year
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – The honors keep coming for University of Kentucky women’s basketball junior guard Rhyne Howard, who has been named one...Rhyne Howard SEC Player of the Year Again; Patterson on All-Defensive Team
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – University of Kentucky junior guard Rhyne Howard has been named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year for the...Web series teaching turkey hunting basics debuts March 4
Hunter education certification available electronicallyKentucky Baseball signs Nick Mingione to a contract extension
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky baseball head coach Nick Mingione has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the program through...Keeneland announces Spring Meet ticketing plans
LEXINGTON, KY (March 1, 2021) – Keeneland today released plans to offer fans a limited number of ticket packages for dining, Reserved Grandstand seating...
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