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Ky. restaurants join national plea for federal relief to survive the pandemic
Now, the industry is calling on the federal government to help in the next stimulus package.Jessamine County Public Schools will begin classes online only
Students were going to have a choice of in-person or online classes, until the recent spike in coronavirus cases.Nobel Peace Prize winner remembered in Kentucky
Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume died over the weekend at 83.Clark County Public Schools to begin year online
First nine weeks are scheduled to be online starting September 8.Treatment programs get $6 million for addiction fight
Funding will expand treatment, housing.Public Health Notice for visitors to Whitley County Sheriff’s Office
Visitors to the sheriff's office on July 27, 2020, may have been exposed to the coronavirus, according to the Whitley County Health Department.State hopes to loosen some rules on restaurants next week; ‘MaskUp’ videos grow
Numbers show signs masks working, must continue.UK begins COVID-19 testing on students and staff
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- Testing is underway at the University of Kentucky, but it's not the kind that usually has students on edge. Over the...
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A few more showers & thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday…
Expect some showers and thunderstorms tonight ending on Tuesday as a cold front passes through. Tonight: Scattered showers with a few thunderstorms, lows around 65 Tuesday:...Hooked on Science | Summer Science Hacks
Keeping things cold, baby powder and sand, and fire 'chips.'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...
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Jaren Shelby will return to Kentucky for 2021 season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky senior outfielder Jaren Shelby will return for the 2021 season, taking advantage of the NCAA’s ruling on eligibility relief...First Tee youth character program coming to Lexington
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) - The First Tee, a youth development organization dedicated to helping young people build character through educational programs, is coming to...Franklin County grad continues to win on golf course
Finishes second, low amateur in Kentucky Open.O’Connor adds former UK, Bama cheer members to staff
Pair bring winning credentials to staff.SEC goes to conference-only schedule, starting Sept. 26
LEXINGTON, Ky (UK Athletics) – The Southeastern Conference announced Thursday an adjusted schedule for the 2020 football season. As a result, the start of the...ACC announces plans for each team to play an 11-game football season
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference recognizes the uncertain and challenging environment all areas of our society are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic....USA South, Berea cancel fall sports
Five sports impacted at Berea.NAIA postpones most fall 2020 championships to spring 2021
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (NAIA) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Council of Presidents (COP) voted on Tuesday, July 28 to postpone the national...
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Ky. restaurants join national plea for federal relief to survive the pandemic
Now, the industry is calling on the federal government to help in the next stimulus package.Jessamine County Public Schools will begin classes online only
Students were going to have a choice of in-person or online classes, until the recent spike in coronavirus cases.Nobel Peace Prize winner remembered in Kentucky
Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume died over the weekend at 83.Clark County Public Schools to begin year online
First nine weeks are scheduled to be online starting September 8.Treatment programs get $6 million for addiction fight
Funding will expand treatment, housing.Public Health Notice for visitors to Whitley County Sheriff’s Office
Visitors to the sheriff's office on July 27, 2020, may have been exposed to the coronavirus, according to the Whitley County Health Department.State hopes to loosen some rules on restaurants next week; ‘MaskUp’ videos grow
Numbers show signs masks working, must continue.UK begins COVID-19 testing on students and staff
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- Testing is underway at the University of Kentucky, but it's not the kind that usually has students on edge. Over the...
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A few more showers & thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday…
Expect some showers and thunderstorms tonight ending on Tuesday as a cold front passes through. Tonight: Scattered showers with a few thunderstorms, lows around 65 Tuesday:...Hooked on Science | Summer Science Hacks
Keeping things cold, baby powder and sand, and fire 'chips.'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...
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LATEST SPORTS
Jaren Shelby will return to Kentucky for 2021 season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky senior outfielder Jaren Shelby will return for the 2021 season, taking advantage of the NCAA’s ruling on eligibility relief...First Tee youth character program coming to Lexington
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) - The First Tee, a youth development organization dedicated to helping young people build character through educational programs, is coming to...Franklin County grad continues to win on golf course
Finishes second, low amateur in Kentucky Open.O’Connor adds former UK, Bama cheer members to staff
Pair bring winning credentials to staff.SEC goes to conference-only schedule, starting Sept. 26
LEXINGTON, Ky (UK Athletics) – The Southeastern Conference announced Thursday an adjusted schedule for the 2020 football season. As a result, the start of the...ACC announces plans for each team to play an 11-game football season
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference recognizes the uncertain and challenging environment all areas of our society are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic....USA South, Berea cancel fall sports
Five sports impacted at Berea.NAIA postpones most fall 2020 championships to spring 2021
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (NAIA) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Council of Presidents (COP) voted on Tuesday, July 28 to postpone the national...
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