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Two arrested on ATM skimming charges at Lexington Kroger

Police used license plate readers to locate suspect vehicle
Russ Geller,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Two men are facing financial crimes charges, accused of placing skimming devices on several ATMs in Lexington. According to Lexington police, UK police contacted them about a suspected vehicle, involved in fraudulent ATM transactions. Police say detectives, using license plate readers, were able to locate the vehicle at the Kroger location on Euclid Avenue, where two…

Pedro Torices
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UPDATE: Wolfe County Schools on ‘Hard’ lockdown during shooting investigation in area

KSP searching for shooting suspect
Russ Geller,

UPDATE 4: Pedro Torices has been arrested after a man hunt. He is being held at Three Forks Regional Jail. UPDATE 3: KSP identifies the shooting suspect as Pedro Torices. In a release, KSP said “Through the investigation, investigators determined that Pedro Torices fired a weapon striking an unknown individual. Pedro Torices had left the scene prior to law enforcement…
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Heads up! Daylight Saving Time approaches this weekend

Begins Sunday at 2:00 AM
Russ Geller,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – It’s that time of year when two sides collide over the time change to Daylight Saving Time. For some, the thought of extra daylight in the evening is welcome, with extra time to devote to outdoor activities, or just enjoying the sunshine. But, others dread losing that hour of sleep, when the time jumps ahead one…
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UPDATE: Rockaway Place Shooting Leaves One Dead

Teen killed in early morning shooting
John Croft,

UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 17-year old Kenlon Johnson of Lexington. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington police are searching for a suspect in an early morning deadly shooting. According to police, a man died from his injuries after being taken to the hospital. Police say the shooting happened just before 3:40 this morning…
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Lexington Comic Con underway

Russ Geller,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Starting today, and continuing through the weekend, Central Bank Center is hosting Lexington Comic Con. More than 30,000 people are expected to attend the event. Celebrity guests are always on hand to meet their fans. Included this year are Barbara Eden, from “I Dream of Jeanie,” along with cast members from TV shows, such as, “Charmed,”…

Parents Charged
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Parents charged with abuse for child neglect appear in court

Plead not guilty to abuse charges
Russ Geller,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Parents of a 2-month old child, who authorities say died from abuse injuries, Thursday pleaded not guilty to abuse and neglect charges. An arrest citation says mother Rahar Rai and father Chendra Magar are charged with criminal abuse for neglecting their child. The citation says during the investigation into the death of the 2-month old, officers…
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Police search for hotel robbery suspect

Suspect robbed night clerk, police say
Russ Geller,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington police are looking for a suspect they say robbed the night clerk at a local hotel. According to police, it happened just before 4:00 am Thursday at the Hampton Inn on Elkorn Road. That’s just off Winchester Road. Police say an unknown amount of money was taken from the clerk. No injuries were reported. ABC36…

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Firefighters: Person burned in Georgetown house fire, pet dies

Patient taken to UK Hospital with severe burns
Russ Geller,

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) – One person is recovering from severe burns following a Wednesday house fire in Georgetown, KY. According to GFD, when firefighters arrived, the home was in flames. Fire crews say they faced intense heat and black-out smoke conditions when they went into the structure. Inside, they found a person unconscious, and that patient was taken to UK…

#15 Kentucky Men's Basketball To Face Vanderbilt On Senior Night
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Dillingham scores 23, No. 15 Kentucky pulls away from Vanderbilt 93-77

UK secures 4th consecutive win
Russ Geller,

By GARY B. GRAVES Updated 12:48 AM EST, March 7, 2024 LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Rob Dillingham scored 23 points, including consecutive 3-pointers just before halftime, Antonio Reeves added 20 in his home finale and No. 15 Kentucky rode 56% second-half shooting to pull away from Vanderbilt 93-77 on Wednesday night for its fourth victory in a row. The Wildcats (22-8,…

Gov. Andy Beshear (Screenshot from Facebook)
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General Assembly overrides Governor’s veto of House Bill 18

Bill will stop cities from enforcing local laws preventing housing discrimination
Russ Geller,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky’s General Assembly voted to override Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of House Bill 18. The bill, when it becomes law, will stop cities from enforcing local laws preventing housing discrimination against people who use Section 8 vouchers. House Bill 18 passed the state senate and house a week ago, putting Lexington’s source of income discrimination ban…

Statewide Tornado Drill
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Tornado Drill in local schools

Part of Severe Weather Awareness Week
Russ Geller,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – You may have heard tornado sirens blaring out this morning, around 10:00 am. They were being tested as part of a statewide tornado drill. It’s also part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Students at Garrett Morgan Elementary took part in a tornado drill at their school, hunkering down in hallways, learning how to stay safe if…

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McConnell endorses Trump for president

He once blamed Trump for ‘disgraceful’ Jan. 6, 2021, attack
Russ Geller,

BY LISA MASCARO Updated 10:43 AM EST, March 6, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell endorsed Donald Trump for president Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround from the onetime critic who blamed the former president for “disgraceful” acts in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack but now supports his bid to return to the White House. McConnell, who was the last top GOP leader…

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Facebook, Instagram, Messenger reported down by users

Outages reported worldwide
Russ Geller,

UPDATE: Facebook back up after outage. Users report Facebook, Instagram and Messenger reportedly are experiencing outages Tuesday. Facebook users say they are unable to log into their accounts, while Instagram is “unable to refresh feed.” It’s unclear what caused the outages or how long the social media platforms will remain down. Andy Stone, Meta’s head communications, acknowledged the issues on…
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Three suspects arrested after Lexington detective injured in ambush shooting

Police say detective suffered minor injuries, expected to make full recovery
Nefertiti Jenkins, Paxton Boyd,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Three people have been arrested for attempted murder of a police officer in connection to a shooting that left a Lexington police detective with minor injuries Wednesday night. Lexington Police said detectives were following up on an investigation in the 900 block of Royal Avenue, at approximately 11:54 p.m., when someone opened fire on a detective…

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Bourbon & Beyond announces 4-day 2024 festival lineup

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The lineup for the Bourbon & Beyond festival in Louisville was announced Wednesday, featuring Zach Bryan, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler Childers and Neil Young. The festival will be held from Sept. 19-22 at Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Bourbon & Beyond is now in its sixth year and is adding two music stages…
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PHOTOS: Snowy, cold scenes across Kentucky

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — It’s cold and snowy across Kentucky this Monday morning. Lexington saw around 1 to 2 inches of snow from Sunday night into Monday morning, but shouldn’t see anymore — just bitter cold. However, southern Kentucky saw 2 to 4 inches and should see 2 to 4 inches of additional snow with the mountains probably seeing 4…

Charles L. Calhoun Golden Alert
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Missing Marion Co. man found safe

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LEBANON, Ky. (WTVQ) 1/10/24, 5 p.m. Calhoun has been found and is safe, Lebanon police said in an update. The Golden Alert has been canceled. 1/10/24, 2:10 p.m. A Golden Alert has been issued for a missing 82-year-old Marion County man who may be headed to Lexington. According to the Marion County Emergency Management Agency, Charles Calhoun was seen leaving…

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Another arrest made in downtown Lexington New Year’s Day shooting

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Another person has been arrested in connection to a shooting that happened in downtown Lexington on New Year’s Day. Now, police are looking for a third suspect. Jonneisheia Lewis was charged with wanton endangerment, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and discharging a firearm in city limits. Detectives are also asking for help finding…

North Martin Luther King Boulevard Church
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City asking for comment on proposed downtown apartment project

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — City officials are seeking comments for a proposed apartment project in downtown Lexington that would renovate and rehabilitate an existing historic church. The building is at 530 North Martin Luther King Boulevard. The project would renovate and rehabilitate the church into affordable rental housing using HOME and HOME-ARP funds allocated by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government….