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Kentucky Department of Education proposes student-teacher pay

The Kentucky Department of Education is proposing a plan to pay student teachers to address a statewide teacher shortage. The Board is calling the shortage a crisis. 
Raime Cohen,

Frankfort, Ky (WTVQ): The Kentucky Department of Education is proposing a plan to pay student teachers to address a statewide teacher shortage. The Department is calling the shortage a crisis. Byron Darnall, the Associate Commissioner with the Department, says he hopes the general assembly considers options for student teachers in Kentucky, who. currently do not get paid. “The frank reality…

Mugshot of Darren Ruble (Jessamine County Detention Center)
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Jessamine Co. man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — A 29-year-old man was arrested Tuesday on child sexual abuse exploitation charges. Darren Ruble is charged with possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor over the age of 12. He was arrested after an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation after he allegedly shared images of child sexual exploitation online, KSP said. The equipment…
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Death investigation underway in Estill Co.

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

RAVENNA, Ky. (WTVQ) — An investigation is underway in Estill County after a man was found dead in a home on Main Street Tuesday morning. According to Kentucky State Police, a family member found Randell Anglin dead around 11:30 a.m. in the home. Estill County Emergency Services responded to the home and life-saving measures were attempted but were not successful,…

Ohio County Plane Crash
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Preliminary report released on plane crash in Western Ky. that killed 2

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

WHITESVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on a plane crash in Western Kentucky that killed a flight instructor and student pilot last month. The report details the flight path, weather conditions, social media posts, air traffic control voice communications and more. On Sept. 27, a Piper PA-28-161 was destroyed when it was involved…

Pro Palestine Rally
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Pro-Palestine rally voices concerns over islamophobia, misinformation

Ana Medina,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — As the war in the middle east continues with no sign of ending soon, The Lexington-Palestinian community and those in support making their way to the Courthouse Plaza on Tuesday to make their voices heard. “As Muslims specifically, there is no room in Islam for violence specifically for violence against civilian populist. We understand that there…

T.g. Shuck's Tuesday Night Forecast...10 17 2023
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Some sunshine briefly returns into the mid-week

The stubborn clouds will finally break apart allowing for some better weather, at least for one day
T.G. Shuck,

It was another cloudy and dreary Tuesday across Central and Eastern Kentucky thanks to the low clouds and moisture trapped just above the surface which kept the sunshine away. As I mentioned yesterday, this wasn’t unexpected given how tough it can be to scour out these clouds in this type of weather pattern and sure enough that was the case….

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Non-profit receives funds to help with affordable housing

Community Ventures, a non-profit, received a grant of $50,000 from NeighborWorks America to help Kentucky with affordable housing in both Fayette and Bourbon Counties.
Raime Cohen,

Lexington, Ky (WTVQ): Community Ventures, a non-profit, received a grant of $50,000 from NeighborWorks America to help Kentucky with affordable housing in both Fayette and Bourbon Counties. The Artist Village off of Goodloe Street is a space created by Community Ventures in the East End of Lexington. Stephanie Batts and Kevin Burney are artists who have lived in the neighborhood…

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“It is deeply painful”: Rabbi hands out care packages as act of love as Israel-Hamas war continues

Justin Walker,

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ)- The Kentucky Jewish council held its’ own event Tuesday in downtown, distributing care packages as “acts of love” to counter what they’re calling a “rally of hate.” The distribution comes ahead of a second planned Palestinian rally called “All Out for Palestine,” which has been scheduled Tuesday evening. KJC Chairman Rabbi Shlomo Litvin says he believes the…

Judy Taylor (Kentucky State Police/Facebook)
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Ky.’s first female lobbyist laid to rest

Jane Davenport,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — On Oct. 12, Kentucky’s first female lobbyist died. Judy Taylor was a trailblazer for women in politics, creating long-lasting relationships and leaving infinite impacts on the people of Kentucky. “She was an advocate, she was a friend, she was a relationship builder. She was someone who was great at hospitality. She was wise, smart, articulate. She…

Daniel Cameron and Andy Beshear at gubernatorial debate on Oct. 16, 2023 (AP)
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Candidates wrangle over abortion policy in Kentucky gubernatorial debate

Associated Press,

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron accused each other of taking extreme stands on abortion policy Monday night as they wrangled over an issue that’s become a flashpoint in their hotly contested campaign for governor in Kentucky. During an hourlong debate at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Kentucky, the rivals fielded questions over education, taxes,…

Larson Wins In Las Vegas Richmond Raceway Hosts 4th Annual Bluegrass Nationals Motorsports Monday
Motorsports Monday with Dillon Gaudet

Larson wins in Las Vegas, Richmond Raceway hosts 4th Annual Bluegrass Nationals – Motorsports Monday

Dillon Gaudet recaps the latest from the motorsports world
Dillon Gaudet,

In the NASCAR playoffs you need little bit of luck to advance onto the next round and especially to advance to the championship. What better place to kick off the Round of 8 than the Gambling Capitol of the World? Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosted the South Point 400. Christopher Bell started on the pole position for this one but…

Cody Martin
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14-year-old missing Lexington boy found safe

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) 10/18/23 Martin was found and is safe, Lexington police said in an update. 10/17/23 Lexington police are still searching for a missing 14-year-old boy after issuing a Golden Alert Monday night. Cody Martin was last seen Sunday in the 1700 block of Jennifer Road. Martin is described as 5’9″ and approximately 160 pounds with brown hair and…