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  Man accused of driving drunk, hitting pedestrian in Lexington
  
  Local News Kaitlyn Shive - January 26, 2021 0
  
  Lexington Police say the man who was hit by the car suffered serious injuries.
  
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  Georgetown residents sign petition for City to fix dangerous Old Oxford Road conditions
  
  Local News Kaitlyn Shive - January 26, 2021 0
  
  GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36) -"It’s very worrisome for the safety of everybody and their children" said Samantha Messenger, a resident of Georgetown. Messenger is one...
  
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  Kentucky trails Florida after day two of blood donor competition
  
  Local News Tom Kenny - January 26, 2021 0
  
  Kentucky is behind by 41 donations after the first two days of the Big Blue Slam blood drive competition.
  
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  Fayette schools, students earn computer, diversity, health honors
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - January 26, 2021 0
  
  Honors cover diverse disciplines.
  
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  Fayette County to continue online learning through at least Feb. 12
  
  Coronavirus Updates Tom Kenny - January 26, 2021 0
  
  The decision to continue remote learning came after consulting with the health department.
  
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  Couple accused of dumping body in garbage can at their home
  
  Local News Tom Kenny - January 26, 2021 0
  
  Clay Phillips and Tawna Miller were charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence, according to Nicholasville Police.
  
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  Mixed response to Mayor Gorton’s positive ‘State of the City’ speech
  
  Local News Monica Harkins - January 26, 2021 0
  
  Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton says even though coronavirus still has a tight grip on the city, she wants to focus on future growth.
  
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  Roadside sign installed to recognize a WW II veteran
  
  Local News WTVQ News Desk - January 26, 2021 0
  
  A honorary roadside sign was installed in Jessamine County.
  
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  Partly sunny Tuesday, before snow showers Wednesday
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Alyssa Andrews - January 26, 2021 0
  
  We get a mix of sunshine and clouds this Tuesday. Warmer temperatures for today, about 10 degrees above normal. The moisture sticks around, and...
  
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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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  Incredible sunrise from the Kentucky Horse Park
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Alyssa Andrews - December 3, 2020 0
  
  Every now and then, you see a sunrise that really takes your breath away. This was the case Thursday morning at the Kentucky Horse...
  
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  Heading Out? Web sites offer road condition updates
  
  Local News Steve Rogers - December 1, 2020 0
  
  Salt stocked; plows prepped; crews on call
  
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  Red Flag Warning Thursday
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Alyssa Andrews - November 19, 2020 0
  
  A Red Flag Warning is in effect today from the mid-Mississippi Valley to the Ohio Valley. This includes parts of central and western Kentucky. What's...
  
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  Hurricane Eta Tuesday Update
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Alyssa Andrews - November 3, 2020 0
  
  Hurricane Eta maintained category 4 status with winds of 145 mph Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding to areas of Central America.
  
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  Hurricane Delta becomes the strongest storm named after a letter in the Greek alphabet
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Alyssa Andrews - October 6, 2020 0
  
  Hurricane Delta became a category 4 hurricane Tuesday morning. This now classifies Delta as the strongest storm to ever be named after a letter...
  
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  Tuesday night high school hoops (1/26/21)
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - January 27, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - A few high school teams hitting the hardwood on Tuesday night around central KY. #4 North Laurel on the road...
  
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  Cats give big effort but fall at Alabama, 70-59
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - January 26, 2021 0
  
  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (UK Athletics) - Jaden Shackelford scored 21 points to help No. 9 Alabama beat Kentucky 70-59 on Tuesday night and complete its...
  
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  John Schlarman named Herald-Leader Sports Figure of the Year
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - January 26, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Former University of Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman was named the 40th annual Kentucky Sports Figure of the...
  
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  Mitch Barnhart named to College Football Playoff Selection Committee
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - January 26, 2021 0
  
  IRVING, Texas – The College Football Playoff (CFP) Management Committee has appointed Mitch Barnhart, athletics director at the University of Kentucky; Boo Corrigan, athletics...
  
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  UK Baseball releases stadium capacity, ticket options for 2021
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - January 26, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – In preparation for the return of Kentucky baseball, UK Athletics has received reduced capacity guidelines from state health officials...
  
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  Basketball Austin Miller - January 24, 2021 0
  
  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (UK Athletics) – Rhyne Howard scored 14 points and Chasity Patterson had 12, but the 12th-ranked Kentucky women's basketball team fell to No. 25 Tennessee...
  
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  Cats snap three-game losing skid; Beat LSU, 82-69
  
  Basketball Austin Miller - January 23, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) - Keion Brooks Jr. had 13 of his season-high 15 points in the first half, Brandon Boston Jr. added 13 of his 18...
  
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  Power Play of the Week
  
  Sports Brennan Dockery - January 21, 2021 0
  
  Power play of the week is Chandler Watson from Powell County, KY! Chandler is a second year apprentice at Elliot.
  
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Illness closes Casey Co. schools for the rest of the week

Echo Gamel - February 6, 2019 0

Casey County School District says these are not Non Traditional Instruction days.

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Anderson County man accused of threatening two schools

Echo Gamel - October 19, 2018 0

Anderson County school officials announced on Facebook Friday morning that schools were closed because of the threat.

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School canceled, boil water advisory issued in Rockcastle County

Echo Gamel - September 4, 2018 0

All schools in Rockcastle County were closed Tuesday and a boil water advisory was issued following a water main break.

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School districts continue to close due to illness

Tom Kenny - February 22, 2017 0

School districts across Kentucky continue to cancel classes due to illness.

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Schools closed for 2nd day amid manhunt in rural Kentucky

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A rural Kentucky school district has canceled classes for a second straight day as authorities search for a fugitive accused of shooting at law officers in two states.

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Perry County Public Schools Closed Tuesday Due To Ongoing Water Problems

Tom Kenny - January 13, 2014 0

Perry County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, due to ongoing water issues.

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Update: Growing Number Of Schools Close Due To Illness

Tom Kenny - January 15, 2013 0

Widespread illness is forcing some school systems to call off for the rest of this week.

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Tuesday night high school hoops (1/26/21)

athletics Bryan Kennedy - January 27, 2021 0

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - A few high school teams hitting the hardwood on Tuesday night around central KY. #4 North Laurel on the road...

Read more

Cats give big effort but fall at Alabama, 70-59

athletics Bryan Kennedy - January 26, 2021 0

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (UK Athletics) - Jaden Shackelford scored 21 points to help No. 9 Alabama beat Kentucky 70-59 on Tuesday night and complete its...

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Man accused of driving drunk, hitting pedestrian in Lexington

Local News Kaitlyn Shive - January 26, 2021 0

Lexington Police say the man who was hit by the car suffered serious injuries.

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Georgetown residents sign petition for City to fix dangerous Old Oxford Road conditions

Local News Kaitlyn Shive - January 26, 2021 0

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36) -"It’s very worrisome for the safety of everybody and their children" said Samantha Messenger, a resident of Georgetown. Messenger is one...

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