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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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  Overnight flooding causes road closures and power outages in Southern Kentucky
  
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  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
  
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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
  
  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
  
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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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Even with area funding included, state Republicans oppose transportation bill

Steve Rogers - July 1, 2021 0

Partisan divide continues over major issues.

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More than $2 million in school safety, transportation going to Southeastern Kentucky

Steve Rogers - June 3, 2021 0

Projects focus on safety, industrial expansion.

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Coalition appeals to state lawmakers’ sweet tooth to improve roads

Chelsea Smith - March 16, 2021 0

The Kentucky Infrastructure Coalition wants the state to spend more money to improve roads and bridges.

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State’s General Fund receipts increase while Road Fund receipts decline

Veronica Jean Seltzer - March 10, 2021 0

Over February, the state's General Fund receipts rose, but the Road Fund receipts declined, according to the Office of State Budget Director.

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UPDATE: As of 4 p.m., some roads in Greenup, Elliott, Boyd still closed

Steve Rogers - March 5, 2021 0

Crews monitoring conditions

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Roadside billboard bill bound for full Senate

Steve Rogers - March 3, 2021 0

Legislation would limit their spread.

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UPDATE: Flooded roads across Central, Eastern Kentucky, watch video

Kirsten Wamsley - March 1, 2021 0

Several road closures across Central Kentucky

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STATE: Guard, Forestry help clear roads, conditions remain difficult

Steve Rogers - February 16, 2021 0

Don't travel, residents are warned.

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From Bath and Rowan to Carter and Boyd, crews still at work on roads

Steve Rogers - February 12, 2021 0

Lesser traveled roads may take days to clear

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Lexington, state road crews ready for long haul of weather

Steve Rogers - February 9, 2021 0

Ice may be the biggest danger in many areas.

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UPDATE: Road closed by flooding in downtown Cynthiana

WTVQ News Desk - January 26, 2021 0

Some people living on Oakland Road in Bath County couldn't cross due to high waters.

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State road crews working on ice, motorists alerted to be careful

Steve Rogers - January 17, 2021 0

KYTC District 7 crews treating routes; drivers should prepare for possible icy spots Monday morning

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Heading Out? Web sites offer road condition updates

Steve Rogers - December 1, 2020 0

Salt stocked; plows prepped; crews on call

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From welding to jobs to clean water, region towns get $3 million in grants

Steve Rogers - October 27, 2020 0

More than $9 million also going to roads.

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Ky. 12-year-old urges safety on rural roads as harvest season begins

WTVQ Admin - October 4, 2020 0

Cyrus Bivens hopes his plea will plant a seed in the minds of those flying through the backroads this fall.

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Park service opening some Boone Forest roads, others still flooded

Steve Rogers - September 2, 2020 0

MOREHEAD, Ky. (WTVQ) – Just in time for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy what they love most during the long Labor Day weekend and through...

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Mammoth Cave National Park starts project to repave roads

Erica Bivens - May 21, 2020 0

Project to begin Thursday and continue until November

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: Tips for driving in snow & ice

Alex King - February 28, 2020 0

Salt truck drivers continue to try to prepare for any slick spots on the roads for your morning commute as the winter weather continues.

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Lexington Mayor and city officials give advice for winter conditions

WTVQ News Desk - February 7, 2020 0

Lexington mayor Linda Gorton held a news conference Friday morning to update the public on some of the impacts the weather's having on residents.

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Salt crews working to keep the roads safe

Alex King - February 7, 2020 0

The city of Lexington worked hard overnight to make sure you stay safe during your commute today.

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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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