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Pro-Palestinian rally remains peaceful on UK’s campus

Jane Davenport,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWSNOW) — Wednesday evening pro-Palestinian protesters gathered on the University of Kentucky’s campus. “We’re here to make our voices heard and let officials at the university level, at the state and city level know that we’re here to use our voices and let them know that we won’t stand silent in the face of injustice,” student protestor…

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Local artist leaves mark on Kentucky Derby 150

Wylie Caudill completes mural to commemorate the 150th Run for the Roses
Paxton Boyd,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — It’s Derby week at Churchill Downs. As the historic track nears the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, it marks an incredible milestone for not only the venue, but also Kentucky-based artist Wylie Caudill. “It’s been an incredible experience,” says Caudill. “I’m just so fortunate to have this experience.” On a humid, yet overcast morning at…

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A gorgeous start to May continues into the late week

Highs could climb into the upper 80s Thursday as we eye the rain and storm chances for Oaks Day Friday
T.G. Shuck,

It was a picture perfect start to May on Wednesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky with abundant sunshine and afternoon highs unseasonably warm in the upper 70s and low 80s yet again. You really couldn’t ask for a better start to the new month and the good news is we’ll see more of the same rolling into Thursday so it…

Police Are Searching For Missing Inmate In Madison County
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Police search for missing inmate in Madison County

Matt Peach, WTVQ News Desk,

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities are actively searching for an escaped inmate in Madison County, according to Kentucky State Police. Cody Hatfield, 27 years old, reportedly walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center shortly before 4:00 PM on Tuesday. Hatfield is described as approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing around 130 pounds, with brown…

K.s.p. Trooper Killed In Crash Yesterday While Off Duty
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K.S.P. Trooper killed in crash yesterday while off duty

John Croft, WTVQ News Desk,

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is grieving the loss of one of their own following a fatal crash in Warren County. Trooper Johnathan Johnson, 48, tragically lost his life in the collision yesterday while off duty. Trooper Johnson, a dedicated nine-year veteran of the agency, was assigned to patrol Muhlenberg County. He graduated…

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Tayna Fogle body cam footage released by police

John Croft, WTVQ News Desk,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Hours after charges against Lexington Councilwoman Tayna Fogle were dropped, the Lexington Police Department released body camera footage of her arrest. The footage provided by police shows Fogle swiping the hand of the officer away as he attempted to guide her, prompting Officer Sharp to arrest her. The incident unfolded as Officer Sharp entered…