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Political war of words heats up over coronavirus orders
Democrats cal out judges' partisan history.Jackson County road to be closed two days
Slide and drain repair work.Rally Sunday to promote BMW Academy efforts
Program targets opportunity for young Black males.Morehead student must schedule move-in appointment
More than a week set aside for move in.Almost $1.5 million in ag loans approved in Boyle, Mercer, Rockcastle, other counties
Ag processing, new farm operations among the loans.Woodford County still showing the love to 2020 graduates
Banners say thank you to seniors.School districts get flexibility with online teaching, counting attendance
Rule changes made to fit with coronavirus.Selection of Glass, UK grad and state native, as Ed Commissioner draws praise
Kentucky native will start new job in September.- Election Results
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A better chance of showers & Thunderstorms on Friday…
Overview: A weak cold front will slip through the Bluegrass Region on Friday giving us a good chance of showers and a few strong...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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90 Wildcats on SEC spring Sports Academic Honor Roll
UK leads the SEC in baseball with 23 players earning the award.Dependent on COVID-19 data, KHSAA set August 3 as start date for practice
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - On Tuesday, KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett told the Kentucky Interim Joint Commission on Education he expects there to be fall...Austin Cindric earns overtime victory in NASCAR Xfinity race at Kentucky Speedway
Austin Cindric earns his career first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory on an oval track.SIAC announces suspension of 2020 fall sports, affects Kentucky State University
ATLANTA, Ga. (July 9, 2020) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has made the very difficult decision to extend the suspension of all sporting...Big Ten to play conference-only games for fall sports
(Big Ten Conference PR) - We are facing uncertain and unprecedented times, and the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, game officials,...Lexington Legends and Florence Y’all tryouts start in two weeks
LEXINGTON, KY (Legends/Florence PR) - The Battle of the Bourbon Trail is 38 games of high-caliber baseball, made up of four teams. Two from Florence...Racing returns to Keeneland
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- After having to cancel their spring meet in April, the summer meet is underway at Keeneland. It's something the track has...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...
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Political war of words heats up over coronavirus orders
Democrats cal out judges' partisan history.Jackson County road to be closed two days
Slide and drain repair work.Rally Sunday to promote BMW Academy efforts
Program targets opportunity for young Black males.Morehead student must schedule move-in appointment
More than a week set aside for move in.Almost $1.5 million in ag loans approved in Boyle, Mercer, Rockcastle, other counties
Ag processing, new farm operations among the loans.Woodford County still showing the love to 2020 graduates
Banners say thank you to seniors.School districts get flexibility with online teaching, counting attendance
Rule changes made to fit with coronavirus.Selection of Glass, UK grad and state native, as Ed Commissioner draws praise
Kentucky native will start new job in September.- Election Results
- Weather
WEATHER SECTIONS
WEATHER HEADLINES
A better chance of showers & Thunderstorms on Friday…
Overview: A weak cold front will slip through the Bluegrass Region on Friday giving us a good chance of showers and a few strong...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
90 Wildcats on SEC spring Sports Academic Honor Roll
UK leads the SEC in baseball with 23 players earning the award.Dependent on COVID-19 data, KHSAA set August 3 as start date for practice
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - On Tuesday, KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett told the Kentucky Interim Joint Commission on Education he expects there to be fall...Austin Cindric earns overtime victory in NASCAR Xfinity race at Kentucky Speedway
Austin Cindric earns his career first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory on an oval track.SIAC announces suspension of 2020 fall sports, affects Kentucky State University
ATLANTA, Ga. (July 9, 2020) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has made the very difficult decision to extend the suspension of all sporting...Big Ten to play conference-only games for fall sports
(Big Ten Conference PR) - We are facing uncertain and unprecedented times, and the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, game officials,...Lexington Legends and Florence Y’all tryouts start in two weeks
LEXINGTON, KY (Legends/Florence PR) - The Battle of the Bourbon Trail is 38 games of high-caliber baseball, made up of four teams. Two from Florence...Racing returns to Keeneland
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- After having to cancel their spring meet in April, the summer meet is underway at Keeneland. It's something the track has...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...
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