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  Rowan County to return to five day a week in-person classes March 22
  
  Local News Tom Kenny - March 2, 2021 0
  
  A virtual option (RCOLA) will be offered to those wishing to learn remotely for the remainder of the school year.
  
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  Warning from sheriff after string of overdoses in Pendleton County
  
  Local News Tom Kenny - March 2, 2021 0
  
  Investigators say seven people overdosed on Percocet 30 pills, one of the victim's died.
  
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  Families living along Rockcastle River assess damages from flood
  
  Local News Monica Harkins - March 2, 2021 0
  
  "Seriously I can't believe this is happening, it feels like a bad dream," Susan Jones said.
  
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  State troopers investigate officer shooting in Morgan County
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - March 2, 2021 0
  
  Shooting happened Saturday night.
  
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  Lexington likely will stay away from gravel ice-fighting in the future
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - March 2, 2021 0
  
  City still waiting on salt shipment from days ago
  
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  KSU to bring forth new strategic plan before its Board of Regents
  
  Local News WTVQ News Desk - March 2, 2021 0
  
  The new plan, entitled “Vision 2025: Racing Toward Our Highest Potential.”
  
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  ‘Baby boxes,’ false abuse reporting bills clear House
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - March 2, 2021 0
  
  Measures now go to the Senate.
  
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  Historic flooding causes severe damage in Beattyville
  
  Local News Bobbi McSwine - March 2, 2021 0
  
  Downtown Beattyville in Lee County is washed out.
  
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  Finally, Tracking Days of Sunshine!
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Jason Lindsey - March 2, 2021 0
  
  Finally! After weeks of wild weather, Mother Nature gives us the gift of sunshine and warm temperatures. Expect a mix of sun and clouds,...
  
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  Fayette Sheriff Winter Care transportation, drug pick-up activated
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Kirsten Wamsley - February 11, 2021 0
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) -The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has activated the transportation and prescription pickup portion of the Winter Care Program. The assistance provided is...
  
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  Lexington Police work several accidents, downed powerlines and trees
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Kirsten Wamsley - February 11, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Lexington police busy overnight working on the aftermath of an ice storm. The city reporting a number of fallen tree limbs...
  
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  UK cancels in-person classes, online classes still set; vaccine clinic for second day
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Kirsten Wamsley - February 11, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - University of Kentucky has cancelled classes and its covid-19 vaccine clinic for the second day in a row because of...
  
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  ‘Snowfighters’ keeping eye on, prepping for potential Christmas Eve storm
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - December 23, 2020 0
  
  Slick travel possible through Friday
  
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  Top Local STEM Toys for Christmas 2020
  
  Local News Jason Lindsey - December 6, 2020 0
  
  You and Santa struggling when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your little scientist? If so, Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science," with...
  
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  Incredible sunrise from the Kentucky Horse Park
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Alyssa Andrews - December 3, 2020 0
  
  Every now and then, you see a sunrise that really takes your breath away. This was the case Thursday morning at the Kentucky Horse...
  
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  Heading Out? Web sites offer road condition updates
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - December 1, 2020 0
  
  Salt stocked; plows prepped; crews on call
  
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  Power Play of the Week – February 26, 2021
  
  Sports Brett Edwards - March 2, 2021 0
  
  Matt Day is this week's Power Play of the Week feature brought to you by Davis H Elliot!
  
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  Rhyne Howard named semifinalist for Naismith Trophy Player of the Year
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - March 2, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – The honors keep coming for University of Kentucky women’s basketball junior guard Rhyne Howard, who has been named one...
  
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  Rhyne Howard SEC Player of the Year Again; Patterson on All-Defensive Team
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - March 2, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – University of Kentucky junior guard Rhyne Howard has been named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year for the...
  
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  Web series teaching turkey hunting basics debuts March 4
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - March 2, 2021 0
  
  Hunter education certification available electronically
  
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  Kentucky Baseball signs Nick Mingione to a contract extension
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - March 1, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky baseball head coach Nick Mingione has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the program through...
  
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  Keeneland announces Spring Meet ticketing plans
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - March 1, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, KY (March 1, 2021) – Keeneland today released plans to offer fans a limited number of ticket packages for dining, Reserved Grandstand seating...
  
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  Cats fall to Rebels, 73-69
  
  Basketball Austin Miller - February 28, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Rhyne Howard scored 21 points and grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds but the 19th-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team lost to...
  
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  Eagles take down Belmont on Senior Day, 89-82
  
  Basketball Austin Miller - February 27, 2021 0
  
  MOREHEAD, Ky. (MSU Athletics) -- Belmont's Grayson Murphy hit a three-pointer with three seconds left in regulation to force overtime, but Morehead State hit 13...
  
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Rowan County to return to five day a week in-person classes March 22

Local News Tom Kenny - March 2, 2021 0

A virtual option (RCOLA) will be offered to those wishing to learn remotely for the remainder of the school year.

Warning from sheriff after string of overdoses in Pendleton County

Local News Tom Kenny - March 2, 2021 0

Investigators say seven people overdosed on Percocet 30 pills, one of the victim's died.

Families living along Rockcastle River assess damages from flood

Local News Monica Harkins - March 2, 2021 0

"Seriously I can't believe this is happening, it feels like a bad dream," Susan Jones said.

State troopers investigate officer shooting in Morgan County

Local News Steve Rogers - March 2, 2021 0

Shooting happened Saturday night.

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LATEST NEWS

Lexington likely will stay away from gravel ice-fighting in the future

Local News Steve Rogers - March 2, 2021 0

City still waiting on salt shipment from days ago

Bill allowing extra year of school clears Kentucky Senate

News Tom Kenny - March 2, 2021 0

The proposed legislation is a response to pandemic-related disruptions on schools that resulted in widespread use of virtual instruction.

Panel advances bill to cap out-of-pocket costs for insulin

News Tom Kenny - March 2, 2021 0

The proposed cap would apply to state-regulated health plans.

Bill seeks to limit governor’s ability to fill Senate seat

News Tom Kenny - March 2, 2021 0

The bill reflects the commanding position of Republicans, who dominate the state legislature and hold both U.S. Senate seats from Kentucky.

KSU to bring forth new strategic plan before its Board of Regents

Local News WTVQ News Desk - March 2, 2021 0

The new plan, entitled “Vision 2025: Racing Toward Our Highest Potential.”

‘Baby boxes,’ false abuse reporting bills clear House

Local News Steve Rogers - March 2, 2021 0

Measures now go to the Senate.

Historic flooding causes severe damage in Beattyville

Local News Bobbi McSwine - March 2, 2021 0

Downtown Beattyville in Lee County is washed out.

Powell county residents cleaning up after flood

Local News Chelsea Smith - March 2, 2021 0

Clay City residents are left cleaning up, after the Red River reached levels they haven't seen in over 40 years.

State asks feds for emergency help; COVID vaccine numbers grow

Local News Steve Rogers - March 2, 2021 0

Gov. Beshear Updates Kentuckians on COVID-19, Record Flooding

Finally, Tracking Days of Sunshine!

ABC 36 Storm Team Jason Lindsey - March 2, 2021 0

Finally! After weeks of wild weather, Mother Nature gives us the gift of sunshine and warm temperatures. Expect a mix of sun and clouds,...

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