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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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UPDATE: UK student’s plea hearing in Capitol riot moved to Aug. 25

Steve Rogers - July 20, 2021 0

Courtright plea hearing continued, no reason given.

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MSU student art show ‘Everything Considered’ opens March 31

Steve Rogers - March 26, 2021 0

Senior art exhibit 'Everything Considered: 2021 MSU Senior Juried Art & Design Exhibition' opens March 31

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Berea student picked for prestigious Newman Fellow program

Steve Rogers - March 4, 2021 0

Harvey said her passion for service began as a child.

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REMINDER: UK resumes student testing Thursday

Steve Rogers - January 14, 2021 0

More than 5.700 UK Healthcare workers already have been vaccinated.

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Vaccinations continue for nursing homes, Cedarhurst of Beaumont treats it like a celebration

WTVQ Admin - January 10, 2021 0

CVS vaccinated residents and staff at Cedarhurst of Beaumont senior living in Lexington Saturday.

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MUST WATCH: sweet reunion between two Georgetown first graders

Veronica Jean Seltzer - December 8, 2020 0

A lot of us have, sadly, felt lonelier than ever before during the pandemic, but there's hope and two Georgetown kids have the proof.

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Town plans ‘safe’ adult trick or treat Friday, art decorates downtown

Steve Rogers - October 30, 2020 0

Students paint business windows, carved pumpkins lit and on display already, event Friday.

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Navigating the mental health conversation with your student in 2020

Steve Rogers - October 15, 2020 0

Counselors offer suggestions on ways to discuss with studentas.

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Sexual assault reported on Morehead State campus

Tom Kenny - September 9, 2020 0

The female student told campus police she was sexually assaulted in the Alumni Tower elevator.

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Georgetown teen wins $5,000 scholarship

Steve Rogers - September 1, 2020 0

Summer Challenge drew 1,500 participants.

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Mt. Sterling, Morgantown students elected KCTCS regents

Steve Rogers - August 20, 2020 0

Students bring diverse interests, talents to board.

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UPDATE: 5 Fayette students in entrepreneur competition

Steve Rogers - August 7, 2020 0

Competition demonstrates unique ideas, projects.

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Berea College resident student tests positive for coronavirus

Steve Rogers - July 29, 2020 0

Student lives in residence hall.

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Some students in Lexington bummed about starting school online

Bobbi McSwine - July 24, 2020 0

A group of friends say they're sad about the possibility of missing key moments of their last year in high school.

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Teachers create music video for their students

Alexus Larson - March 26, 2020 0

Teachers are trying to find new ways to stay engaged with their students while they are all in isolation.

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Officials: Carter Co. student brought knife to school and used it on himself

WTVQ News Desk - March 2, 2020 0

School officials in Carter County say a student brought a knife to school Monday and used it on himself.

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Former fishing coach pleads guilty in child porn case

Bobbi McSwine - February 21, 2020 0

John Parks pleaded guilty to charges of sex abuse and child pornography, according to court records.

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US judge dismisses lawsuit over transgender pronoun dispute

Bobbi McSwine - February 17, 2020 0

A professor's lawsuit against a university is dismissed. The professor says the school violated his rights by requiring him to use a transgendered students' preferred pronouns.

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Foster child student bill advances to Senate

Tom Kenny - February 14, 2020 0

Legislation that would make it easier for foster children to change schools after a change in home placement has been approved by the state House.

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Elementary student accused of bringing gun to school

Bobbi McSwine - February 10, 2020 0

An unloaded gun was found in an elementary student's backpack on Monday, according to deputies in Harlan County.

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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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