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  Small plane crash in Lexington
  
  Local News WTVQ News Desk - July 28, 2021 0
  
  According to the Lexington Fire Department, crews are on scene of a plane crash located at 4900 Athens Walnut Hill Pike.
  
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  Hometown Hero: Volunteer Optometrist
  
  Local News Erica Bivens - July 28, 2021 0
  
  Dr. Kenneth Cottrell volunteers his skills at Nathaniel Mission
  
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  Locals react to new CDC recommendations
  
  Local News Maddie McQueen - July 27, 2021 0
  
  The CDC updated guidelines on Tuesday recommending all people wear masks indoors again, regardless of vaccination status.
  
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  UPDATE: BCTC’s ‘COVID Monologues’ wins Cannes World Film Festival award
  
  Local News Bobbi McSwine - July 27, 2021 0
  
  A production that explores the emotions felt by students and staff during the early days of the pandemic is now a movie.
  
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  KY superintendents discuss back-to-school plans amidst COVID surge
  
  Local News Bobbi McSwine - July 27, 2021 0
  
  Superintendents in the state talked about navigating back-to-school plans.
  
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  Lexington landlords urged to hold off on evictions ahead of moratorium lift
  
  Local News Bobbi McSwine - July 27, 2021 0
  
  The CDC's moratorium on evictions ends Sunday. Lexington officials are asking landlords to hold off.
  
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  Fayette County Public Schools offer free COVID shots
  
  Local News Annie Brown - July 27, 2021 0
  
  As COVID-19 cases in Kentucky continue to rise, Fayette County health officials are making sure students have the opportunity to be fully vaccinated before the start of the school year.
  
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  Numerous COVID statistics increase in Tuesday’s daily report
  
  State News Hagan Wells - July 27, 2021 0
  
  The number of counties in the 'red' category for high incidence rates continues to increase as it goes from 23 to 28.
  
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  Mostly dry Wednesday
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Alyssa Andrews - July 28, 2021 0
  
  Staying dry with lots of sunshine throughout the day.
  
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  Milo Golding forecasts weather with Alyssa Andrews
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Alyssa Andrews - June 15, 2021 0
  
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  Overnight flooding causes road closures and power outages in Southern Kentucky
  
  State News Danielle Saitta - March 28, 2021 0
  
  Rivers, streams overflow after Saturday rains.
  
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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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  2021 CBS Sports Classic heads to Las Vegas
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - July 20, 2021 0
  
  LAS VEGAS (July 20, 2021) – The 2021 CBS Sports Classic will be contested at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the third time the...
  
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  Chris Rodriguez Jr. named to Maxwell Award Watch List
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - July 19, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky junior running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has been named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award powered...
  
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  Power outlasts Poston in six-hole playoff to win Barbasol
  
  Golf Steve Rogers - July 18, 2021 0
  
  Power comes from behind as Poston struggles in regulation.
  
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  Keldon Johnson added to United States Olympic Team
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - July 16, 2021 0
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (UK Athletics) – Keldon Johnson has been added to the Unites States men's basketball 2020 Olympics Team roster becoming the third...
  
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  UPDATE: Judge nullifies horse trainer Bob Baffert’s NY suspension
  
  Equestrian Tom Kenny - July 14, 2021 0
  
  A federal judge ruled Wednesday the New York Racing Association acted unconstitutionally by failing to allow Bob Baffert to adequately respond to claims made against him.
  
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  Kentucky Children’s Hospital patients tee off with PGA pros
  
  Golf Hagan Wells - July 14, 2021 0
  
  Stops on the mini golf tournament inside Kroger Field included the Woodford Reserve room, Coach Stoops' office and a skybox overlooking the field.
  
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  Kentucky golfer joins three others in qualifying for Barbasol Championship
  
  Golf Hagan Wells - July 13, 2021 0
  
  The scoring average on Monday was 70.45.
  
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  UPDATE: Basketball Cat CJ Fredrick has minor procedure Monday
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - July 12, 2021 0
  
  UPDATE 1:57 PM: While initial reports were Basketball Cat CJ Fredrick had broken his leg and had surgery, Coach John Calipari has tweeted to...
  
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Numerous COVID statistics increase in Tuesday’s daily report

Hagan Wells - July 27, 2021 0

The number of counties in the 'red' category for high incidence rates continues to increase as it goes from 23 to 28.

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Department of Fish and Wildlife discuss COVID and economic impact before joint committee

Hagan Wells - July 27, 2021 0

Fishing and hunting license sales alone fund 48 percent of the department’s budget.

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CDC reverses course on indoor masks in some parts of US

Hagan Wells - July 27, 2021 0

The CDC also recommended indoor masks for all teachers, staff, students and visitors to schools, regardless of vaccination status.

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U.S. News & World Report announced “High Performing” Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph Hospital

WTVQ News Desk - July 27, 2021 0

Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East have both been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report.

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UPDATE: Nine counties transitioning to regional licensing offices in August

Hagan Wells - July 27, 2021 0

After the August transition, 49 out of 120 counties will have transferred to the regional services.

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KSP: Blown tire triggers deadly collision in Warren County

Tom Kenny - July 26, 2021 0

The deadly collision happened Monday afternoon on I-165, according to KSP.

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I-71 rest areas closed for plumbing repairs in Oldham County

Tom Kenny - July 26, 2021 0

Rest areas at mile point 13.0, in both directions, will be closed until further notice, according to the state.

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UPDATE: Governor Beshear recommends schools mask up this fall

Hagan Wells - July 26, 2021 0

The governor recommended requiring all students and adults to wear masks as the positivity rate and hospitalizations go up.

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Kentucky Humanities awards over $800,000 to COVID-impacted organizations

Hagan Wells - July 26, 2021 0

Kentucky Humanities ARP Grants provide funding to museums, archives, historic sites, and other nonprofit cultural agencies impacted by the pandemic.

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Teen’s body recovered from Kentucky Lake

Tom Kenny - July 26, 2021 0

The victim's name wasn't immediately released. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday.

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Three African American historic sites receive $150,000 to help with preservation

Hagan Wells - July 26, 2021 0

The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced that 40 grants totaling over $3 million will be distributed nationally.

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Highway 127 Yard Sale kicking off early

Hagan Wells - July 26, 2021 0

Vendors at the nearly 700-mile long sale begin setting up and selling on July 29 and will sell until Sunday, August 8.

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