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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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Furniture distribution aids Rockcastle, more in-person assistance set

Steve Rogers - June 17, 2021 0

Federal assistance tops $26 million in state.

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AG’s office reviewing educator’s dual service in Rockcastle, Gallatin is a conflict

Steve Rogers - June 4, 2021 0

Hammond spent much of his career dedicated to Rockcastle schools.

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CHI Saint Joseph Health welcomes new CEO Anthony Houston

Leah Caudill - April 29, 2021 0

CHI Saint Joseph Health on Wednesday officially welcomed new CEO Anthony A. Houston during an investiture service at Saint Joseph Hospital

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3 Somerset attorneys nominated for vacant circuit judgeship

Leah Caudill - March 25, 2021 0

Covers Lincoln, Pulaski and Rockcastle counties.

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Traffic Advisory: Crews repairing potholes on I-75 this week

Leah Caudill - March 22, 2021 0

Pothole repair set this week in Madison County.

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UPDATE: Berea woman missing from Rockcastle found safe

Steve Rogers - March 18, 2021 0

Last seen Jan. 28 with a man, also hangs out in Owensboro.

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Rockcastle native recovering from severe neurological impacts following COVID-19

Steve Rogers - March 17, 2021 0

She says it never crossed her mind that sleep was part of her brain function

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KSP investigating first-degree assault In Rockcastle County

Steve Rogers - March 4, 2021 0

Shooting early Thursday in the Sand Hill community.

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Agency offers help in Johnson, Rockcastle counties

Steve Rogers - March 3, 2021 0

Agency sends in teams for clean up, other help.

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Brodhead Fire Department evacuates homes near Dix River

Kirsten Wamsley - March 1, 2021 0

Dix River causing some of the problems.

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UPDATE: I-75 in Rockcastle County reopens following accident

Tom Kenny - February 18, 2021 0

The southbound lanes of I-75 at mile marker 73 reopened just after 10:30 p.m., according to the state.

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Warming Shelter in Rockcastle County helps dozens of people left without power

Kaitlyn Shive - February 18, 2021 0

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36) - When Jordan Taylor’s family lost power Monday night, they didn't know where to turn. "10 o’clock Monday night is...

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I-75 in Rockcastle County creating issues for traffic

Kirsten Wamsley - February 18, 2021 0

Icy road conditions on interstate hills pose problems.

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Fire tanker truck slides partially off road in Rockcastle County

Tom Kenny - February 16, 2021 0

Cooper Creek Hill Road is expected to closed until sometime Wednesday, according to the state.

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‘Friends of Boone Trace’ raising money to buy acres with segment of Boone Trace

Kaitlyn Shive - February 16, 2021 0

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36) - In Eastern Kentucky, the ‘Friends of Boone Trace’ organization is raising money to help buy two acres in...

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Help preservationists buy part of the original Boone Trace

Steve Rogers - February 16, 2021 0

Another $3,500 needed to complete purchase.

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UPDATE: Georgia man killed in I-75 crash in Rockcastle County

Tom Kenny - February 15, 2021 0

The crash happened on northbound I-75 at mile marker 55 in Rockcastle County, according to KSP.

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White out causes multiple crashes involving 30+ cars on I-75 in Rockcastle County

Veronica Jean Seltzer - January 16, 2021 0

A snow squall, also known as a white out, is to blame for multiple crashes this afternoon on I-75 involving 30 plus cars in Rockcastle County.

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State Police: distracted driver causes tractor trailer to flip, spewing debris

Veronica Jean Seltzer - January 5, 2021 0

State Police say a distracted driver caused a tractor trailer carrying a coal derived fuel to flip over Tuesday morning in Rockcastle County.

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Man accused of fatally shooting his step-mother

Steve Rogers - November 10, 2020 0

Shooting allegedly happened during ongoing argument.

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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.

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