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  City at crossroads, should rename Cheapside, business owners say
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - July 4, 2020 0
  
  Time to recognize the "atrocities perpetrated there."
  
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  Lexington gears up to light the sky while social distancing
  
  Local News Bobbi McSwine - July 3, 2020 0
  
  For those who decide to get a closer view of the fireworks downtown, the city says to stay in your car.
  
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  Coronavirus stops Bell County Volunteer Fire smoke detector program
  
  Coronavirus Updates WTVQ Admin - July 3, 2020 0
  
  Bell County Fire Department says because of an uptick in coronavirus cases it will not restart its smoke detector program.
  
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  5 years since Bardstown mom Crystal Rogers went missing
  
  Local News Monica Harkins - July 3, 2020 0
  
  A mother of five, Crystal Rogers, went missing on July 3, 2015 and her family five years later is still pleading for answers.
  
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  Murray woman finds rattlesnake under wheelchair seat
  
  Local News Associated Press - July 3, 2020 0
  
  A woman travelling in a motorized wheelchair near a Kentucky Walmart discovered a rattlesnake under her seat on Sunday.
  
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  Teen wreck deaths spark bitter legal battle
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - July 3, 2020 0
  
  Father and mother embroiled in dispute.
  
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  With 299 new cases, weekend prompts coronavirus alert
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - July 3, 2020 0
  
  State leaders cautious about what weekend may bring in coming days.
  
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  Cameron joins lawsuit challenging ‘process’ of Beshear orders
  
  Coronavirus Updates Steve Rogers - July 3, 2020 0
  
  Cameron joins lawsuit filed by Quarles
  
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  ABC 36 Storm Team Justin Roth - July 3, 2020 0
  
  This holiday weekend is going to be hot and somewhat humid! A large ridge of high pressure stays in control over the United States providing...
  
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  Free fishing weekend at Cave Run, Laurel River
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - June 3, 2020 0
  
  Two days of free fishing
  
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  Boaters advised to check restrictions, licenses for start of summer boating
  
  coronavirus Steve Rogers - May 24, 2020 0
  
  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.
  
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  Viewers record weather rolling across landscape
  
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  UPDATE: Some roadways remain closed by high waters
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - May 20, 2020 0
  
  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...
  
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  WATCH RESCUE: Roads closed update, advisories
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - May 19, 2020 0
  
  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.
  
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  UPDATE: New forecasts slow rising waters in Cynthiana
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - May 19, 2020 0
  
  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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  Caution urged as localized flooding spreads across region
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - May 18, 2020 0
  
  Torrential afternoon and evening rains are sparking localized flooding across parts of the region.
  
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  Frederick Douglass’ Christian Lewis named Gatorade Kentucky Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year
  
  News Bryan Kennedy - July 3, 2020 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Earlier this week, former Frederick Douglass Track and Field star Christian Lewis received the email he'd been waiting for weeks...
  
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  Potential fields listed for Keeneland’s Summer Meet next week
  
  Equestrian Steve Rogers - July 3, 2020 0
  
  10 graded stakes races on the card.
  
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  Three EKU players and three athletics staff test positive for COVID-19
  
  Local News Veronica Jean Seltzer - July 2, 2020 0
  
  Three Eastern Kentucky University student-athletes and three athletics employees have tested positive for coronavirus, according to Vice President and Director of Athletics Matt Roan.
  
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  Thomason retiring at Keeneland, Arvin named to be first female president, CEO
  
  Equestrian Steve Rogers - July 2, 2020 0
  
  Transition begins in September.
  
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  Breeders Cup announces races in Challenge Series
  
  Equestrian Steve Rogers - July 1, 2020 0
  
  Races leading up to the championship
  
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  Legends announce Battle of the Bourbon Trail with Florence Y’Alls
  
  Baseball Bryan Kennedy - July 1, 2020 0
  
  Lexington, KY (Legends PR) – The Lexington Legends and the Florence Y’Alls are proud to announce The Battle of the Bourbon Trail, a newly...
  
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  2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled
  
  Sports Bryan Kennedy - June 30, 2020 0
  
  WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – On June 30th, 2020, Minor League Baseball officially announced that the 2020 Minor League Baseball season has been canceled....
  
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  Ten former Wildcats selected for MLB summer player pools
  
  Baseball Bryan Kennedy - June 29, 2020 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Ten former Kentucky baseball players have been selected as part of Major League’s Baseball initial 60-man team summer player pools,...
  
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City at crossroads, should rename Cheapside, business owners say

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Lexington gears up to light the sky while social distancing

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Teen wreck deaths spark bitter legal battle

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City at crossroads, should rename Cheapside, business owners say

Local News Steve Rogers - July 4, 2020 0

Time to recognize the "atrocities perpetrated there."

Lexington gears up to light the sky while social distancing

Local News Bobbi McSwine - July 3, 2020 0

For those who decide to get a closer view of the fireworks downtown, the city says to stay in your car.

5 years since Bardstown mom Crystal Rogers went missing

Local News Monica Harkins - July 3, 2020 0

A mother of five, Crystal Rogers, went missing on July 3, 2015 and her family five years later is still pleading for answers.

Teen wreck deaths spark bitter legal battle

Local News Steve Rogers - July 3, 2020 0

Father and mother embroiled in dispute.

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Teen wreck deaths spark bitter legal battle

Local News Steve Rogers - July 3, 2020 0

Father and mother embroiled in dispute.

Frederick Douglass’ Christian Lewis named Gatorade Kentucky Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year

News Bryan Kennedy - July 3, 2020 0

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Earlier this week, former Frederick Douglass Track and Field star Christian Lewis received the email he'd been waiting for weeks...

With 299 new cases, weekend prompts coronavirus alert

Local News Steve Rogers - July 3, 2020 0

State leaders cautious about what weekend may bring in coming days.

Cameron joins lawsuit challenging ‘process’ of Beshear orders

Coronavirus Updates Steve Rogers - July 3, 2020 0

Cameron joins lawsuit filed by Quarles

Your Hot Fourth of July Forecast

ABC 36 Storm Team Justin Roth - July 3, 2020 0

This holiday weekend is going to be hot and somewhat humid! A large ridge of high pressure stays in control over the United States providing...

2 deaths in four hours, police think virus a factor in increased activity

Local News Steve Rogers - July 3, 2020 0

Two vehicle crash has raod still closed.

Lexington offers parking tips for watching fireworks

Local News Steve Rogers - July 3, 2020 0

Many lots, street parking open in downtown area.

Info sought on stolen motorcycle; parole violator faces more trouble

Local News Steve Rogers - July 3, 2020 0

Suspect caught with gun, drugs.

Upton man dies in late night house fire

Local News Steve Rogers - July 3, 2020 0

Man discovered after fire extinguished.

One dead, one seriously wounded as holiday turns violent

Local News Steve Rogers - July 3, 2020 0

No word on what started the shooting spree.

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