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ACLU of Kentucky, advocates urge lawmakers to pass CROWN Act

The ACLU of Kentucky, students, and other advocates held a rally Wednesday at the state capitol to make their voices heard
Justin Walker,

FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ)- Several communities in Kentucky have passed local ordinances that prohibit discrimination of black hair styles. But advocates say it’s time for those protections to cover all black Kentuckians. The ACLU of Kentucky, students, and other advocates held a rally Wednesday at the state capitol to make their voices heard.. Advocates have been urging state lawmakers to pass…

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Lawsuit filed against DOCJT by former employees alleges sexism, discrimination

Two women no longer employed at the department claim they were called "b****" by their superior
Ana Medina,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — April O’Dea still remembers the day she left the Department of Criminal Justice Training. O’Dea was in charge of training law enforcement officers across the state — a job she thought she would hold until retirement. Upon leaving, she recalls feeling as if she’d just had a bucket of cold water dumped on her. It all…

T.g. Shuck's Tuesday Night Forecast...2 28 2023
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Record warmth to begin March as our active weather pattern kicks back in

Afternoon highs could surge into the mid-70s Wednesday before our rain and storm chances pick up late week
T.G. Shuck,

It was a dandy finish to February across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday as we wrapped up the month and meteorological winter (December, January, and February) and of course it has been anything but winter-like lately across the area. With plenty of sunshine and highs into the 60s, it was simply beautiful. In fact some plants are in bloom…

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LexArts unveils sculpture honoring Breonna Taylor

Gabe Smith,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — LexArts unveiled a sculpture Tuesday honoring Breonna Taylor by artist Kiptoo Tarus. The sculpture, at The MET in Lexington, is called At The Clearing and serves as a “visual celebration of life.” Tarus says he based the piece off of Toni Morrison’s novel Beloved and was created for people to remember and reflect on the loss…

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KSP names officer involved in Lasielle White shooting in Lexington

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky State Police identified the officer who shot a woman accused of striking a police cruiser with her car and attempting to hit firefighters earlier this month. Jordan Whitman, a three-year veteran of the Lexington Police Department, was identified Tuesday by KSP as the person who shot Lasielle White. After allegedly attempting to strike a pedestrian,…
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Feb. 28 proclaimed “Hunger Free Day” in Ky.

Corey Bach,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday morning signed a proclamation making Feb. 28 Hunger Free Day in Kentucky. It’s part of Feeding Kentucky’s annual Hunger Free Kentucky Day at the state Capitol and it focuses on expanding food needs and how to best solve hunger in the Commonwealth. According to the organization, one out of every eight…
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Gov. candidate Quarles wants to legalize medical marijuana in first year if elected

Hannah Woosley-Collins, Corey Bach,

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner and GOP governor candidate Ryan Quarles wants to legalize medical marijuana in his first year as governor if elected, he announced at a press conference Tuesday. In a media press release Monday, Quarles said he was making a “major campaign announcement,” eyeing medical marijuana and citing his work as a farmer. He said…
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Man accused of killing Floyd Co. officers dies by suicide in jail

Hannah Woosley-Collins,

PRESTONBURG, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Kentucky man accused of killing three officers and a police K-9 in an ambush while police were serving a protective order in June 2022 died by suicide overnight in jail, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent Turner. Lance Storz appeared in Floyd Circuit Court in August 2022 where he pleaded not guilty to 20 charges, including…

T.g. Shuck's Monday Night Forecast...2 27 2023
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A windy Monday with more active weather expected to begin March

After wind gusts between 50 and 60 miles per hour in many spots to begin the week, we'll see a few quiet days before more rain arrives later this week.
T.G. Shuck,

It was yet another day to hang onto your hat day on Monday, especially across Central Kentucky as winds gusts between 50 and 60 miles per hour as a strong area of low pressure moved through the heart of the Ohio Valley. After some gusty showers around the lunch hour, the sun came out ahead of the cold front, allowing…