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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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  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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  Fayette Sheriff Winter Care transportation, drug pick-up activated
  
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  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
  
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  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
  
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  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
  
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  Top Local STEM Toys for Christmas 2020
  
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  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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Courts hope state finally will address some needed judicial changes

Steve Rogers - July 20, 2021 0

Courts hope the legislature finally will act

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Lawmakers hear innovative solutions, legislative responses to police shortage

Maddie McQueen - July 20, 2021 0

Police departments across the state are having trouble recruiting new officers and retaining experienced ones.

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From Frankfort to Rockcastle, lawmakers hear how schools spend COVID money

Steve Rogers - July 8, 2021 0

Flexibility has been key for schools

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Board gets update on Teachers’ Retirement System

Steve Rogers - June 25, 2021 0

Calculations add to potential strain on the system, lawmakers ask why.

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Lawmakers hear update on student participation in the last academic year

Steve Rogers - June 1, 2021 0

Lawmakers, educators discuss issues, lessons learned; look to future.

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Bernie Sanders, ex-lawmaker Booker attend Kentucky rally

Associated Press - May 2, 2021 0

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has spoken at a rally with a former Kentucky state lawmaker who is considering another run for the U.S. Senate.

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Rally at Capitol Tuesday to try urge lawmakers to ban conversion therapy

Monica Harkins - March 16, 2021 0

Ban Conversion Therapy Kentucky hosted the event and says while it's called therapy, it's more like child abuse.

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Ky. state budget passes General Assembly

Danielle Saitta - March 15, 2021 0

Competing theories on what to d with influx of stimulus money.

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Senate OKs eviction bill, committees approve livestock, firefighters, Guard, Madison airport measures

Steve Rogers - February 3, 2021 0

Committees send bills too full House for action.

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Changes mean citizens can follow legislative action faster

Steve Rogers - February 2, 2021 0

New system updates action, information faster.

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Beshear vetoes bills limiting administration’s authority, giving AG abortion power

Steve Rogers - January 19, 2021 0

Beshear: Stivers suggest some compromise might be possible

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Lawmakers complete work on bills to limit governor’s power

WTVQ Admin - January 9, 2021 0

Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have given final approval to bills rebuking the Democratic governor's response to COVID-19.

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Lawmakers adjust legislative session calendar

Tom Kenny - January 7, 2021 0

Lawmakers will work several days later than originally planned before a scheduled recess later this month.

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KY Republican lawmakers focus on executive powers during 1st day of session

Bobbi McSwine - January 5, 2021 0

Republican lawmakers made it clear limiting the governor's executive powers in a state emergency is a priority this session.

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Lawmakers told of needs in ongoing fight against opioid addiction

Steve Rogers - October 14, 2020 0

Representatives from treatment centers across the Commonwealth also shared the challenges and needs facing their facilities and patients with lawmakers.

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Fluoride pro and con: Lawmakers hear the debate

Steve Rogers - September 23, 2020 0

Issue is adding local control over fluoride, tobacco marketing

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Temperature checks part of state lawmakers tour of BCTC

Tom Kenny - August 31, 2020 0

State lawmakers got a first-hand look at safety precautions being taken during the pandemic at BCTC in Lexington.

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Proposal to curtail conversion therapy studied by lawmakers

Steve Rogers - August 26, 2020 0

Debate over whether the controversial procedure works.

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State lawmakers join call for beef-processing probe

Steve Rogers - June 24, 2020 0

Continued price differentials are the concern

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Lawmakers override Beshear’s line-item budget vetoes

Veronica Jean Seltzer - April 15, 2020 0

Republican lawmakers in Kentucky have pushed aside the Democratic governor's line-item vetoes of state spending bills.

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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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