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Tornado destroys addiction recovery center

The Campbellsville location of Lake Cumberland Recovery was destroyed in a tornado December 11th.
Maddie McQueen,

SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) – After losing everything but their lives in last week’s tornadoes, the Lake Cumberland Recovery Center in Campbellsville was forced to relocate. An E-F3 tornado ripped through Taylor County, leveling most of Quisenberry Road in Campbellsvillle, including a rehab facility housing 16 men. Director of the Campbellsville location, Jefra Hines, says she got the call about what…

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Cancer survivor receives a happily ever after and goes to Disney

Leorah's wish to go to the happiest place on earth was finally granted
Danielle Saitta,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) On Wednesday, Santa Claus stopped by Calvary Christian School in Winchester to deliver an early Christmas gift to a special student. In 2020, 8-year-old Leorah Hopper was diagnosed with advanced stage four cancer. While going through chemo she had to stay in hospital for months during the time of Covid so it was hard for her to…

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Holiday Shop Local: Stephen Lawrence

Brennan Dockery,

Whether you are looking to sell a piece of estate jewelry or you would like to purchase a truly unique piece of vintage jewelry, the Scholz’s will help you with all of your needs at Stephen Lawrence in Lexington. Find out more;  183 Moore Dr, Lexington, KY 40503   (859) 275-5577 www.stephenlawrenceltdlex.com/ Categories: GDK Guests, Holiday Shop Local

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UPDATE: Junction City recovering from tornadoes Saturday

Early Saturday morning, two tornadoes tore through Boyle County. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado that impacted Airport Road in Junction City was at least an EF-2 tornado.
Annie Brown,

UPDATED STORY POSTED DECEMBER 15, 2021 AT 5:30 P.M. JUNCTION CITY, Ky. (WTVQ) – A community is continuing to clean up after tornadoes stretched from far Western Kentucky to Boyle County. The Airport Road corridor of Junction City was the hardest-hit area in Boyle County. Chelsea Hardin, who lives on Airport Road just across the street from the Danville-Boyle County…

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Strong to severe storms expected overnight Friday into Saturday morning

Damaging wind gusts, torrential downpours, and isolated tornadoes possible late Friday evening through early Saturday
Dillon Gaudet,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – After severe weather struck central Kentucky early Monday morning, another round of strong to severe storms is on the way late Friday night. The Storm Prediction Center has placed central Kentucky in a Slight (Level 2) Risk for severe weather through early Saturday morning. Make sure you are “Weather Aware” tonight and have a way to…

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A hero’s legacy: 80th anniversary of first Armored Forces casualty in World War Two

On December 8, 1941, Private First Class Robert H. Brooks was killed in action in the Philippines.
Annie Brown,

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – On December 8, 1941, Private Robert H. Brooks was killed in action in the Philippines. On the 80th anniversary of his death, he is being remembered by family and people in the community as a hero. Wendy Young, a 4th and 5th grade teacher at Northern Elementary in Lexington, is Private Robert H. Brooks’ third…