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  Saint Peter Claver Church prays for choir director injured in car crash
  
  Local News Kaitlyn Shive - July 23, 2021 0
  
  Police say they don't know how or why Leny crashed. Leny's friends are in disbelief as he had just left choir practice right before the accident.
  
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  UPDATE: All roads reopen following freak car crash in Lexington
  
  Local News Tom Kenny - July 23, 2021 0
  
  All roads reopened shortly after 9:00 p.m.
  
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  Traffic Update: NB I-75 in Scott County reopens after truck hits bridge overpass
  
  Local News Hagan Wells - July 23, 2021 0
  
  The truck hit the Frogtown Road/KY 608 overpass. The bridge has been inspected and evaluated by state engineers.
  
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  UPDATE: Two members of Kentucky State University board resign
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - July 23, 2021 0
  
  Candace McGraw and Paul Harnice resigned days before the abrupt departure of the KSU president.
  
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  Long Lick Pike/KY 32 opens ahead of schedule in Scott County
  
  Local News WTVQ News Desk - July 23, 2021 0
  
  Culvert pipe installation completed at milepoint 15.0.
  
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  Lexington remembers the late Anita Franklin with colorful mural in Duncan Park
  
  Local News Danielle Saitta - July 23, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - A new mural in Lexington honors the late Anita Franklin, a mom turned anti-violence advocate when her son was shot...
  
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  New video: Neighbors react to train derailment in downtown Harrodsburg
  
  Local News Bobbi McSwine - July 23, 2021 0
  
  Neighbors say they're glad it wasn't worse.
  
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  COVID numbers continue to climb, positivity rate closer to 7%
  
  Local News Hagan Wells - July 23, 2021 0
  
  The number of counties in the 'red' category for high incidence rates went up from 13 to 15.
  
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  Sunny Saturday, then weekend thunder
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Alyssa Andrews - July 23, 2021 0
  
  Expect a mostly sunny sky throughout the day with highs in the mid-80s.
  
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  Milo Golding forecasts weather with Alyssa Andrews
  
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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 CBS Sports Classic heads to Las Vegas
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - July 20, 2021 0
  
  LAS VEGAS (July 20, 2021) – The 2021 CBS Sports Classic will be contested at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the third time the...
  
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  Chris Rodriguez Jr. named to Maxwell Award Watch List
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - July 19, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky junior running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has been named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award powered...
  
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  Power outlasts Poston in six-hole playoff to win Barbasol
  
  Golf Steve Rogers - July 18, 2021 0
  
  Power comes from behind as Poston struggles in regulation.
  
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  Keldon Johnson added to United States Olympic Team
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - July 16, 2021 0
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (UK Athletics) – Keldon Johnson has been added to the Unites States men's basketball 2020 Olympics Team roster becoming the third...
  
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  UPDATE: Judge nullifies horse trainer Bob Baffert’s NY suspension
  
  Equestrian Tom Kenny - July 14, 2021 0
  
  A federal judge ruled Wednesday the New York Racing Association acted unconstitutionally by failing to allow Bob Baffert to adequately respond to claims made against him.
  
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  Kentucky Children’s Hospital patients tee off with PGA pros
  
  Golf Hagan Wells - July 14, 2021 0
  
  Stops on the mini golf tournament inside Kroger Field included the Woodford Reserve room, Coach Stoops' office and a skybox overlooking the field.
  
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  Kentucky golfer joins three others in qualifying for Barbasol Championship
  
  Golf Hagan Wells - July 13, 2021 0
  
  The scoring average on Monday was 70.45.
  
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  UPDATE: Basketball Cat CJ Fredrick has minor procedure Monday
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - July 12, 2021 0
  
  UPDATE 1:57 PM: While initial reports were Basketball Cat CJ Fredrick had broken his leg and had surgery, Coach John Calipari has tweeted to...
  
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Richmond man faces life in prison after meth-trafficking conviction

Tom Kenny - May 20, 2021 0

35-year old Lavone Dixon is scheduled to be sentenced in September. He faces up to life in prison.

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Accused drug dealer arrested hours after officer saved overdose victim

Tom Kenny - April 21, 2021 0

Phillip Burgin faces a series of drug and other charges following his arrest in Prestonsburg, according to police.

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More than ten people arrested in Paris for drug offenses

Veronica Jean Seltzer - April 8, 2021 0

Paris Police say more than ten people were arrested Thursday for several drug charges.

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Three people arrested in Breathitt County for multiple charges

Leah Caudill - March 26, 2021 0

Woman, two men charged after search.

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Traffic stop lands man in jail, seizure of heroin

Steve Rogers - March 9, 2021 0

Man was a passenger in the car.

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UPDATE: Lexington man nabbed as suspected partner for Georgia man

Steve Rogers - December 31, 2020 0

Another man managed to get away on foot.

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Search lands Jessamine County man in jail on trafficking charges

Steve Rogers - October 28, 2020 0

Drugs, cash, packaging materials all seized.

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More than pound of meth, other drugs seized in raid

Steve Rogers - October 16, 2020 0

When agents broke in door, woman trying to flush drugs: Sheriff

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Stolen car investigation, traffic stop net arrests

Steve Rogers - October 8, 2020 0

Stolen car investigation, traffic stop net charges.

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Georgia, Corbin men busted on trafficking charges

Steve Rogers - September 18, 2020 0

Suspicious vehicle leads to traffic stop, arrests.

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Woman busted with heroin, meth, cash

Steve Rogers - August 27, 2020 0

Search warrant with K9 helped make case.

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Traffic stops result in charges, drug seizures

Steve Rogers - August 21, 2020 0

Traffic stops o Highway 127, drug dog plays a role in one.

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Meth, heroin, cash, guns seized during search; second bust in parking lot

Steve Rogers - August 12, 2020 0

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) - A late-afternoon search lands a Science Hill convicted felon in jail and removes more than three ounces of meth from...

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Woman dancing in parking lot lands man in jail on drug charges

Steve Rogers - August 5, 2020 0

Police say drugs found where he was sitting in car.

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Woman busted with ounce of cocaine, half ounce of heroin

Steve Rogers - June 27, 2020 0

Tip had deputies watching for her.

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KSP gets almost $2.5 million to fight meth, heroin

Steve Rogers - June 23, 2020 0

Part of two different federal COPS grants

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Two busted for selling meth, heroin from motel room

Steve Rogers - June 10, 2020 0

Alleged dealers had Narcan in case of overdoses

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Three charged with trafficking heroin, meth

Steve Rogers - June 5, 2020 0

One man faces eight counts

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Three busted with $20,000 worth of drugs: Police

Steve Rogers - June 2, 2020 0

Street Crimes Unit led to raid

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Citizens’ concerns lead to search, arrests

Steve Rogers - May 29, 2020 0

Heroin, cash, guns seized

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Saint Peter Claver Church prays for choir director injured in car crash

Local News Kaitlyn Shive - July 23, 2021 0

Police say they don't know how or why Leny crashed. Leny's friends are in disbelief as he had just left choir practice right before the accident.

Read more

UPDATE: All roads reopen following freak car crash in Lexington

Local News Tom Kenny - July 23, 2021 0

All roads reopened shortly after 9:00 p.m.

Read more

Traffic Update: NB I-75 in Scott County reopens after truck hits bridge overpass

Local News Hagan Wells - July 23, 2021 0

The truck hit the Frogtown Road/KY 608 overpass. The bridge has been inspected and evaluated by state engineers.

Read more

UPDATE: Two members of Kentucky State University board resign

Local News Steve Rogers - July 23, 2021 0

Candace McGraw and Paul Harnice resigned days before the abrupt departure of the KSU president.

Read more

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