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  UPDATE: Prayer vigil for slain Richmond couple
  
  Local News Hagan Wells - August 4, 2021 0
  
  The shooting victims have been identified and the accused killer taken into custody.
  
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  Police chief says reports of shots fired down in past month
  
  Local News Maddie McQueen - August 4, 2021 0
  
  Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers says the city may feel unsafe, but reports of shots fired have gone down in the last month.
  
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  Department of Public Safety holds job fair to encourage applications
  
  Local News Maddie McQueen - August 4, 2021 0
  
  Lexington's Department of Public Safety hosted a job fair Wednesday afternoon with booths for police, fire and emergency management.
  
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  Video and images released of car break-in and auto parts theft suspects
  
  Local News Tom Kenny - August 4, 2021 0
  
  The thefts occurred on Frasure's Creek at McDowell in Floyd County dating back to July 31, 2021.
  
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  Woodford County celebrates National Farmer’s Market Week
  
  Local News Annie Brown - August 4, 2021 0
  
  This week, Woodford County is celebrating National Farmer's Market Week, which seeks to honor the economic importance that agriculture and farming has in communities around the nation.
  
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  Fayette County records 141 new COVID cases, highest since early this year
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - August 4, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Fayette County recorded 141 new COVID cases Tuesday, pushing the seven-day moving average even closer to 100. According to the Lexington-Fayette...
  
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  Nicholasville Fire Department remembers Charles “Bubba” Brumfield
  
  Local News Danielle Saitta - August 4, 2021 0
  
  NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) - The Nicholasville Fire Department is remembering one of its own, Fire Chief Charles "Bubba" Brumfield. Brumfield started his career in EMS....
  
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  2,583 new COVID cases, state positivity rate tops 10%
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - August 4, 2021 0
  
  New case numbers highest since early February.
  
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  ABC 36 Storm Team Alyssa Andrews - August 3, 2021 0
  
  We're staying dry and sunny again today with plenty of sunshine sticking around for the rest of the week.
  
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  Overnight flooding causes road closures and power outages in Southern Kentucky
  
  Local News Danielle Saitta - March 28, 2021 0
  
  Rivers, streams overflow after Saturday rains.
  
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  Fayette Sheriff Winter Care transportation, drug pick-up activated
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Kirsten Wamsley - February 11, 2021 0
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) -The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has activated the transportation and prescription pickup portion of the Winter Care Program. The assistance provided is...
  
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  Lexington Police work several accidents, downed powerlines and trees
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Kirsten Wamsley - February 11, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Lexington police busy overnight working on the aftermath of an ice storm. The city reporting a number of fallen tree limbs...
  
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  UK cancels in-person classes, online classes still set; vaccine clinic for second day
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Kirsten Wamsley - February 11, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - University of Kentucky has cancelled classes and its covid-19 vaccine clinic for the second day in a row because of...
  
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  ‘Snowfighters’ keeping eye on, prepping for potential Christmas Eve storm
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - December 23, 2020 0
  
  Slick travel possible through Friday
  
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  Top Local STEM Toys for Christmas 2020
  
  Local News Jason Lindsey - December 6, 2020 0
  
  You and Santa struggling when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your little scientist? If so, Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science," with...
  
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  2021 36 Blitz: Boyle County Rebels
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - August 5, 2021 0
  
  DANVILLE, Ky (WTVQ) - Last season, the Boyle County Rebels found themselves back in the state championship game for the second-straight year. This...
  
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  2021 36 Blitz: Danville Admirals
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - August 4, 2021 0
  
  DANVILLE, Ky (WTVQ) - In 2017, the Danville Admirals went 15-0 and were crowned 2A state champions. Four seasons later, they are coming...
  
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  Former UK Sprinter Sydney McLaughlin takes home gold, breaks world record
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - August 4, 2021 0
  
  TOKYO (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin broke the world record. Dalilah Muhammad broke it, too. Only one of the world’s best hurdlers could win the Olympic...
  
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  2021 36 Blitz: Lexington Christian Academy
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - August 4, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The 2020 2A State title game was an amazing game that would not be decided until overtime. Unfortunately for...
  
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  2021 36 Blitz: Somerset Briar Jumpers
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - August 3, 2021 0
  
  SOMERSET, Ky (WTVQ) - Two seasons ago, the Somerset Briar Jumpers took home the school's first ever state title. Last season, the Briar...
  
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  FB: Fan Day, Presented by Big O Tires, Set for Aug. 7
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - August 3, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK ATHLETICS) – The schedule has been set for Kentucky Football Fan Day, presented by Big O Tires, which will take place...
  
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  OVC files lawsuit against EKU to enforce exit fees
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - August 3, 2021 0
  
  BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) today filed a lawsuit in Franklin Circuit Court in Kentucky against Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and...
  
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  2021 36 Blitz: Frankfort Panthers
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - August 2, 2021 0
  
  FRANKFORT, Ky (WTVQ) - Last season the Frankfort panther went 2 and 5. Their fewest wins since 2015. Considering what they were up against...
  
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WellCare of Kentucky to nearly double staff in Hazard

Steve Rogers - August 4, 2021 0

Expansion will push company’s Eastern Kentucky employment to 40

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‘Power Up the Pantry’ in Hazard, Prestonsburg, other towns next month

Steve Rogers - July 22, 2021 0

Event set Aug. 26, hopes to top 7.5 tons

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Hazard, Knott, Perry, Letcher, Pike projects get $6 million in funding

Steve Rogers - July 21, 2021 0

$2 Million for Water & Sewer Projects in Eastern Kentucky

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First Look: A new head for the Mother Goose Inn in Hazard

Jason Lindsey - July 13, 2021 0

A historic Kentucky landmark is returning.

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Traffic Advisory: Main Street in Hazard closed through Friday

Tom Kenny - June 17, 2021 0

The street is closed for resurfacing and striping.

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UPDATE: Escapee captured during traffic stop in Hazard

Tom Kenny - June 3, 2021 0

Jody Eversole escaped May 13 after overpowering a deputy while being treated at a hospital for an infection, according to investigators.

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Man charged in connection with woman’s body found in Perry County

Steve Rogers - May 14, 2021 0

Details of death remain under investigation.

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Two major traffic pattern changes Thursday in Hazard

Tom Kenny - May 5, 2021 0

The traffic pattern changes are along KY 15.

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Pop-up farmers market in Perry County this Thursday

Tom Kenny - May 4, 2021 0

The market will be at the pavilion next to Triangle Park in downtown Hazard.

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$2 million in state grants to aid Dajcor expansion in Hazard

Steve Rogers - April 27, 2021 0

Project will add new product line and create 50 jobs

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Kentucky Power giving away free tree saplings May 1

Leah Caudill - April 15, 2021 0

In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, Kentucky Power is giving away thousands of low-growth tree saplings to customers on Saturday May 1.

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UPDATE: Repairs to begin on Mother Goose Inn in Hazard

Steve Rogers - March 30, 2021 0

Donations have come in from around the world to repair the landmark.

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Gov. Beshear visits Hazard to view flooding damage

Kaitlyn Shive - March 10, 2021 0

HAZARD, Ky. (March 10, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear visited Hazard to view storm damage and update Kentuckians on the state’s response to...

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Hazard Police searching for car thief

Tom Kenny - February 4, 2021 0

Hazard Police say the car theft suspect tried to use a stolen credit card at two businesses in Hindman.

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Pandemic can’t stop KSP’s ‘Shop with a Trooper’ in Hazard

Tom Kenny - December 21, 2020 0

The coronavirus forced format changes to the program this year but did not stop Troopers from providing a Christmas for countless children.

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Anonymous donor pays layaway balances at Hazard Walmart

Erica Bivens - December 21, 2020 0

Layaway balances for 96 families paid

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Hazard, Middlesboro each have own Monopoly game

Tom Kenny - December 16, 2020 0

'Hazard-Opoly' is available at the Walmart in Hazard.

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Huddle House in Hazard catches fire

Tom Kenny - December 9, 2020 0

The restaurant had been closed due to COVID-19 restrictions and was set to reopen Monday, according to The Perry County Advocate.

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KSP investigates 25-year-old’s dead body found in Leslie County

WTVQ Admin - November 29, 2020 0

State Police say it's investigating a dead body found in Leslie County.

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Image released of vehicle break-in suspect in Hazard

Tom Kenny - November 20, 2020 0

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact Hazard Police.

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2021 36 Blitz: Boyle County Rebels

athletics Bryan Kennedy - August 5, 2021 0

DANVILLE, Ky (WTVQ) - Last season, the Boyle County Rebels found themselves back in the state championship game for the second-straight year. This...

Read more

UPDATE: Prayer vigil for slain Richmond couple

Local News Hagan Wells - August 4, 2021 0

The shooting victims have been identified and the accused killer taken into custody.

Read more

Police chief says reports of shots fired down in past month

Local News Maddie McQueen - August 4, 2021 0

Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers says the city may feel unsafe, but reports of shots fired have gone down in the last month.

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Department of Public Safety holds job fair to encourage applications

Local News Maddie McQueen - August 4, 2021 0

Lexington's Department of Public Safety hosted a job fair Wednesday afternoon with booths for police, fire and emergency management.

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