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Stolen bikes recovered, man charged in shooting
Custom-made bikes recovered, man fired shots in busy neighborhood.Grant helps Pikeville Medical buy valuable neonatal addition
Experts say decreasing the temperature cools the baby’s brain and body, reducing the risk of brain injury by as much as 50 percent.Estill County deems first week of in-person classes a success
County recovering from being in the 'red' zoneBath, Fleming counties get important flood, law enforcement grants
Pictured from left to right is Kentucky State Representative Matt Koch, Owingsville Police Chief Todd Tout, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Hilda Legg, Owingsville Mayor Gary Hunt and Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) at the USDA grant announcement in Owingsville on Friday, October 23.‘Sully’ Sullenberger endorses McGrath in Senate race
Sullenberger calls election critical, says not the time to waiver, put country ahead of party loyalty.Legislators introduce hate crime bills, honor of 2018 Jeffersontown Kroger shooting
Legislation filed for January session.First Habitat for Humanity home built in Paris in ten years
The pandemic has really shown us how important something so simple is home.More than 1,400 new COVID cases, 16 deaths; Wear masks, Beshear urges
Surge continues, no sign of ending.
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Much colder air moves for the weekend
A cold front brings storms this evening and clearing late. This weekend will be chilly behind the front. It will be cloudy on Saturday...Hurricane Delta becomes the strongest storm named after a letter in the Greek alphabet
Hurricane Delta became a category 4 hurricane Tuesday morning. This now classifies Delta as the strongest storm to ever be named after a letter...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...
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Jefferson Co. Public Schools pausing fall sports due to rise in COVID-19 positives
LOUISVILLE, KY (WTVQ) - Earlier this week, Jefferson County entered the red on the COVID-19 map. As a result, they needed to make a...Gen.G and UK team up to bring gaming to KCH patients
Fundraising Streamathon kicks off Oct. 24 on Twitch featuring patients, UK athletes, Gen.G pros, content creators and Kentucky game developer Super Soul.Game of the Week Preview: Franklin Co. vs. Louisville Central
FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ) - Last season, the Franklin County Flyers entered the playoffs undefeated, but they would get bounced in the district title game...2022 Combo Guard Skyy Clark commits to Kentucky Basketball
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Just a few days ago, Joel Justus was named one of the top 40 coaches in college basketball under 40....BARN NOTES: Keeneland Select winner Leinster tunes up for Breeders’
Tyler Gaffalione closing in on Fall Meet jockey title.Olivier Sarr, Jacob Toppin immediately eligible for 2020-21 season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Olivier Sarr and Jacob Toppin are eligible to compete for the Kentucky men’s basketball team this season. The NCAA...Student Athlete of the Week: Conner Brown
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - This week’s Bluegrass Marble and Granite Student Athlete of the Week is a senior that’s been a vital part of...Rain forcing Keeneland to switch turf during final three days of Fall Meet
LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 21, 2020) – With the 2½ inches of rain Keeneland received on Monday and Tuesday and because the forecast of an...
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Stolen bikes recovered, man charged in shooting
Custom-made bikes recovered, man fired shots in busy neighborhood.Grant helps Pikeville Medical buy valuable neonatal addition
Experts say decreasing the temperature cools the baby’s brain and body, reducing the risk of brain injury by as much as 50 percent.Estill County deems first week of in-person classes a success
County recovering from being in the 'red' zoneBath, Fleming counties get important flood, law enforcement grants
Pictured from left to right is Kentucky State Representative Matt Koch, Owingsville Police Chief Todd Tout, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Hilda Legg, Owingsville Mayor Gary Hunt and Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) at the USDA grant announcement in Owingsville on Friday, October 23.‘Sully’ Sullenberger endorses McGrath in Senate race
Sullenberger calls election critical, says not the time to waiver, put country ahead of party loyalty.Legislators introduce hate crime bills, honor of 2018 Jeffersontown Kroger shooting
Legislation filed for January session.First Habitat for Humanity home built in Paris in ten years
The pandemic has really shown us how important something so simple is home.More than 1,400 new COVID cases, 16 deaths; Wear masks, Beshear urges
Surge continues, no sign of ending.
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WEATHER SECTIONS
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Much colder air moves for the weekend
A cold front brings storms this evening and clearing late. This weekend will be chilly behind the front. It will be cloudy on Saturday...Hurricane Delta becomes the strongest storm named after a letter in the Greek alphabet
Hurricane Delta became a category 4 hurricane Tuesday morning. This now classifies Delta as the strongest storm to ever be named after a letter...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...
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Jefferson Co. Public Schools pausing fall sports due to rise in COVID-19 positives
LOUISVILLE, KY (WTVQ) - Earlier this week, Jefferson County entered the red on the COVID-19 map. As a result, they needed to make a...Gen.G and UK team up to bring gaming to KCH patients
Fundraising Streamathon kicks off Oct. 24 on Twitch featuring patients, UK athletes, Gen.G pros, content creators and Kentucky game developer Super Soul.Game of the Week Preview: Franklin Co. vs. Louisville Central
FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ) - Last season, the Franklin County Flyers entered the playoffs undefeated, but they would get bounced in the district title game...2022 Combo Guard Skyy Clark commits to Kentucky Basketball
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Just a few days ago, Joel Justus was named one of the top 40 coaches in college basketball under 40....BARN NOTES: Keeneland Select winner Leinster tunes up for Breeders’
Tyler Gaffalione closing in on Fall Meet jockey title.Olivier Sarr, Jacob Toppin immediately eligible for 2020-21 season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Olivier Sarr and Jacob Toppin are eligible to compete for the Kentucky men’s basketball team this season. The NCAA...Student Athlete of the Week: Conner Brown
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - This week’s Bluegrass Marble and Granite Student Athlete of the Week is a senior that’s been a vital part of...Rain forcing Keeneland to switch turf during final three days of Fall Meet
LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 21, 2020) – With the 2½ inches of rain Keeneland received on Monday and Tuesday and because the forecast of an...
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