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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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UK revamps mask, testing, vaccination rules; unvaccinated still must wear masks

Steve Rogers - June 11, 2021 0

The unvaccinated will still be required to wear masks, follow other limits.

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Bars get an extra hour starting Friday, COVID numbers continue down

Steve Rogers - March 18, 2021 0

Get an extra hour as the covid case numbers fall.

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UK easing visitation at dorms, Greek houses, other locations

Steve Rogers - March 12, 2021 0

Also expanded facility hours and recreational opportunities.

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LexLive now open to the public

Alex King - March 11, 2021 0

A project years in the making is finally open, project leaders cut the ribbon today on LexLive.

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State easing some capacities as of Friday, child care on March 15

Steve Rogers - March 1, 2021 0

New capacities apply to almost every business group.

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Supreme Court issues orders for courts to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions

Steve Rogers - February 25, 2021 0

Orders will start opening courts back up slowly.

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Southworth files bill to ease limits on cannabis growers

Steve Rogers - February 8, 2021 0

Proposal would allow higher levels of THC.

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Protest in Frankfort calls for Kentucky to re-open

Bobbi McSwine - November 28, 2020 0

Protesters gathered at the state capitol Saturday afternoon, calling for the restrictions to be lifted.

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Black Friday shopping expectations for local businesses

Alex King - November 26, 2020 0

We are headed into an uncertain holiday shopping season because of the pandemic.

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How are tents different from indoor seating? One restaurant explains

Bobbi McSwine - November 20, 2020 0

A manager at Coles 735 Main in Lexington explains coronavirus safeguards in place in the restaurant's outdoor tents.

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Gym goer, owner, weigh in on new restrictions to take effect tomorrow

Bobbi McSwine - November 19, 2020 0

Like restaurants and bars, gyms were struggling to survive before new restrictions were announced this week.

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State hits single-day record for Covid-19 cases

Echo Gamel - November 19, 2020 0

The state hits a new one-day high in the number of new Covid-19 cases and the second highest day for new deaths.

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Lexington restaurant, bar owner respond to new restrictions

Bobbi McSwine - November 18, 2020 0

Some restaurant and bar owners say it will be tough to survive the new restrictions.

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Beshear: Targeted restrictions likely Wednesday, National Guard to help nursing homes

Steve Rogers - November 16, 2020 0

Limits likely to be announced Wednesday, new estimates coming Tuesday.

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With advice from White House, more COVID restrictions may come Monday

Steve Rogers - July 26, 2020 0

State reports 316 new cases, four deaths Sunday.

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Numbers put state on verge of more restrictions; contract extended for UI work

Steve Rogers - July 24, 2020 0

Positive rate tops 5 percent.

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State records second-largest single day increase, are masks, bar restrictions coming?

Steve Rogers - July 8, 2020 0

Governor to make announcement Thursday.

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State’s ranking improves slightly on coronavirus restrictions

Steve Rogers - July 8, 2020 0

Stil remains in mid-range among states.

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Coronavirus Updates

Kentucky in mid-range in coronavirus restrictions

Steve Rogers - June 23, 2020 0

State has ranged from 22nd to 36th.

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Louisville tightens tear gas policy

Steve Rogers - June 11, 2020 0

Detective in the case also reassigned

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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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