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  Boyle County Agriculture Club members aim for a success in Agriculture
  
  Local News Danielle Saitta - February 25, 2021 0
  
  BOYLE COUNTY, Ky (WTVQ) - A new generation of farmers and producers in Boyle County are passionately learning agriculture as a professional trade to...
  
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  Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office partnering with Speedway for food drive
  
  Local News Veronica Jean Seltzer - February 25, 2021 0
  
  The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office will be collecting food donations this week outside the Speedway North at 146 S. Hwy 27 in Somerset.
  
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  UPDATE: Gas tax increase for major road improvements may be on horizon
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - February 25, 2021 0
  
  Bill filed that would increase funding.
  
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  UPDATE: Senate applauds passage of bill that largely bans ‘no-knock’ warrants
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - February 25, 2021 0
  
  Senate applauds after vote.
  
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  Another 119 vaccine sites open, rides available; UI update, farm funds, child care money
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - February 25, 2021 0
  
  Governor also announces round-trip free or reduced-cost transportation for vaccination appointments
  
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  Push to increase felony theft threshold: A step for criminal justice reform in KY
  
  State News Bobbi McSwine - February 25, 2021 0
  
  A bill would raise the threshold for a theft to be classified as a felony. Some say it's a big step for criminal justice reform.
  
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  Teen turns himself in to face robbery charges
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - February 25, 2021 0
  
  Teen turned himself in to police.
  
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  Supreme Court issues orders for courts to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions
  
  State News Steve Rogers - February 25, 2021 0
  
  Orders will start opening courts back up slowly.
  
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  A few rounds of rain this weekend
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Chelsea Smith - February 25, 2021 0
  
  Starting off Friday dry with rain spreading south to north by the afternoon. A lull in activity late Friday night, before more rain moves...
  
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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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  Former UK star Morris indicted for not reporting China income
  
  Basketball Steve Rogers - February 25, 2021 0
  
  Randolph Morris Indicted for Wire Fraud and Federal Tax Violations for Failing to Report Income from Professional Basketball in China
  
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  Devin Booker added to 2021 NBA All-Star Game
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - February 24, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky men’s basketball alumnus Devin Booker was added to the 2021 NBA All-Star Game Western Conference roster by the...
  
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  Power of Three: Emotional first inning fuels Kentucky Baseball
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - February 24, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – The undeniable power of “3” made its presence felt in Kentucky baseball’s first game since the death of Ben...
  
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  Anthony Davis and Julius Randle named to 2021 NBA All-Star Game
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - February 24, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Two Kentucky men’s basketball alumni in Anthony Davis and Julius Randle were named to the 2021 NBA All-Star Game...
  
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  Tuesday night high school hoops: 2-23-21
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - February 24, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - As the high school basketball season winds down, high school squads around the state are trying to hit a groove...
  
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  EKU Football releases first schedule as a member of the ASUN
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - February 23, 2021 0
  
  RICHMOND, Ky. (EKU Athletics) – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team will play six home games as part of its 11-game 2021 schedule. The...
  
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  Monday night high school hoops: 2-22-21
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - February 23, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The high school basketball season in winding down in Kentucky. District tournaments only a few weeks away. With some school...
  
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  EKU Men’s Basketball bounces back with win over Southeast Missouri, 87-65
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - February 22, 2021 0
  
  CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (EKU Sports) – The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team bounced back with an impressive 87-65 win at Southeast Missouri on...
  
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Push to increase felony theft threshold: A step for criminal justice reform in KY

Bobbi McSwine - February 25, 2021 0

A bill would raise the threshold for a theft to be classified as a felony. Some say it's a big step for criminal justice reform.

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KY House sends firefighter mental health bill to Senate

WTVQ News Desk - February 25, 2021 0

Firefighters are often the first to respond to a variety of emergencies, including medical incidents, car accidents, and others.

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Supreme Court issues orders for courts to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions

Steve Rogers - February 25, 2021 0

Orders will start opening courts back up slowly.

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”Equality Act’ passes House, gets differing reacts from Kentucky delegation

Steve Rogers - February 25, 2021 0

Bill faces uncertain future in Senate.

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UPDATE: US 23 to reopen in Greenup County, detours ending

WTVQ News Desk - February 25, 2021 0

Utility company working at transmission line tower.

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101st Airborne to deploy to Orlando, support vaccination

WTVQ News Desk - February 25, 2021 0

The 101st Airborne Division will deploy approximately 130 Soldiers to Orlando, Florida.

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Former Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Wintersheimer laid to rest

Tom Kenny - February 25, 2021 0

Donald Wintersheimer, served on the state’s high court for 24 years. He died Feb. 18 at the age of 89.

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Louisville Zoo reveals name of Gray Seal Pup

WTVQ News Desk - February 25, 2021 0

Louisville Zoo guests have spoken with their votes and have chosen “Finsbay” (Fins-bee) as the winner of the “Help Us Name the Seal Pup” vote sponsored by T-Mobile

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2020 annual ARH CARES Award winners honored

WTVQ News Desk - February 25, 2021 0

Each year Appalachian Regional Healthcare honors exceptional employees from across its Kentucky.

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Grayson Lake Fishing and Nature Trail closed

WTVQ News Desk - February 25, 2021 0

The Fishing and Nature Trails at Grayson Lake, are closed until further notice.

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Universities get $203 million in additional federal funds

Steve Rogers - February 25, 2021 0

Colleges can use funding for variety of purposes.

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KY House committee OKs bill to give AG broader powers

Kaitlyn Shive - February 24, 2021 0

Some argue it only sets up abuse.

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