Lexington, KY

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LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed Senate Bill 150, a sweeping GOP-led transgender measure that would have banned gender-affirming medical care for minors. Advocates are now urging lawmakers to not overturn the veto when they return next week. Progress Kentucky and other LGBTQ+ advocates rallied Friday through...

Progress Kentucky planning caravan rally Friday afternoon in Lexington, Berea

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington will celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday, an opportunity to give 60 minutes of time to help the Earth through a multitude of ways. In the past, Earth Hour participants were encouraged to turn off their lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. to raise awareness for energy-related causes. Now, the focus has increased to all environmental issues.

Lexington to celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A mural in honor of the late Fayette County Schools superintendent Manny Caulk is now on display at the district’s main office in Lexington. Students from Byran Station High School painted the mural. It was unveiled Thursday afternoon. The mural depicts Caulk interacting with...

Bryan Station students honor late superintendent with mural

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Lexington Comic and Toy Convention is set to wrap up Sunday at the Central Bank Center. The four-day event included about one hundred comic creators and celebrities of film and t.v. from around the country and world. The event also featured vendors, art, music, photo opportunities,...

Lexington Toy and Comic Convention wraps up Sunday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Lexington Counter Clocks on Friday unveiled renderings of planned improvements to the new team’s stadium. Improvements include upgraded viewing decks, hospitality areas, suites and a new playground for its Kid Zone. Upgraded menu and beverage options are also coming, along with new netting...

PHOTOS: See proposed Lexington Counter Clocks’ stadium improvements

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RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) — A new historical marker and mural in honor of seven World War II Tuskegee Airmen from Richmond was unveiled Thursday. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first group of Black pilots in the United States military. The unit was formed in 1942. The historical marker and...

New historical marker honors Richmond’s WWII Tuskegee Airmen

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- A twenty-four hour dance marathon wrapped up inside the University of Kentucky’s Memorial Coliseum Sunday Night. More than 600 students have stayed up all night and day to raise money for a good cause. All money raised is going to help pediatric cancer patients at the...

Families talk about the impacts DanceBlue has for pediatric cancer

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- Earlier this week, a drag show was canceled in Prestonsburg after organizers say there were threats of violence against them and the venue. Lexington drag queen Corabelle Bundy Jolie says when organizers received threats, they were concerned for their safety. “It has been very challenging but it...

Virtual drag show raises money for gender affirming closet, LGBTQ+mental health awareness

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Man injured in Saturday morning shooting

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Lexington Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a man early Saturday morning. Police say they responded to...

Man injured in Saturday morning shooting

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