Destiny Quinn

1 week ago | wkyt.com | Destiny Quinn

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Cultural celebrations, the sounds of summer and being Kentucky Strong are what’s at the top of this weekend, leaving no shortage of things to do in the Bluegrass!KENTUCKY’S BIGGEST JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONThe state’s biggest Juneteenth celebration will be happening right here in Lexington!This Saturday, the Soulteenth Fest will come to town, celebrating Black liberation and ingenuity with diverse music, art, agriculture, and food.

1 week ago | wkyt.com | Destiny Quinn

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Giving a voice to abused and neglected children is the role of a CASA of Lexington volunteer. One of those volunteers has made a difference in the lives of 6 children from central Kentucky. Bev Chandler says she’s volunteered her entire life, but being a court-appointed special advocate is the most rewarding volunteer experience she’s had.

2 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Destiny Quinn

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) — A cultural festival honoring diversity, a celebration of Lexington’s neighborhoods and musicians and a way to support our veterans, all in the Weekend Roundup. The Spirit in the Bluegrass Music Fest is back at the Kentucky Horse Park!This year’s show will mark the third bluegrass festival at Kentucky Horse Park since the Festival of the Bluegrass was canceled during COVID. This year’s lineup includes The Creekers, The Steeldrivers, and The Wood Box Heroes.

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Destiny Quinn

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) — A cultural festival honoring diversity, a celebration of Lexington’s neighborhoods and musicians and a way to support our veterans, all in the Weekend Roundup. Swahili is the third most spoken language in Lexington. The 4th Annual Swahili Day features African music, vendors, drums, and cuisine, as well as a cultural fashion show and a kids’ zone. The free festival put on by the Marafiki Center is taking place at Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s Newtown campus.

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Destiny Quinn

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - In January, we told you about an investigation into reports of foster care children sleeping in office buildings. The report, coming back to State Auditor Allison Ball, was concerning. 49 children spent a combined 198 days in a Department of Community-Based Services office building. A local social services office is now calling on you to become a part of the change. According to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, there are over 8,600 kids in foster care in Kentucky.