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  Welcome home Saturday for Kentucky National Guard unit, after year in Poland
  
  Local News WTVQ Admin - April 10, 2021 0
  
  Family and friends welcomed home a Kentucky Nation Guard unit of 70 soldiers Saturday at the Bluegrass Airport.
  
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  Protest for Liam Long follows release of body cam footage
  
  Local News Danielle Saitta - April 10, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Lexington police have released body camera video from two different officers showing what happened when an autistic teenager who was...
  
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  UK’s DanceBlue Marathon raises over 1 million dollars for cancer research
  
  Local News Danielle Saitta - April 10, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - After 8 straight hours of dancing, UK's dance blue marathon raised $1,011,115.49 for pediatric cancer research. For 16 years, UK students...
  
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  Governor Beshear reports 1.5 million vaccinated, 2.99% positivity rate
  
  Local News WTVQ Admin - April 10, 2021 0
  
  The new cases are reported at 505 cases and the new deaths are at 10.
  
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  LFCHD open Johnson and Johnson vaccine appointments for April 16
  
  Local News Monica Harkins - April 10, 2021 0
  
  No walk-ins will be accepted, and this is not for anyone needing to schedule a second dose.
  
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  Fayette County selects first-ever principal of Carter G. Woodson Preparatory Academy
  
  Local News Tom Kenny - April 9, 2021 0
  
  Jocelyn Mills is a Chicago educator with Kentucky connections.
  
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  UPDATE: Lexington Police release body camera footage of police car hitting autistic teen
  
  Local News Kaitlyn Shive - April 9, 2021 0
  
  The Lexington Police car was traveling approximately 40 mph when Liam Long ran into its path, according to Lexington Police.
  
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  UPDATE: Officers shoot, kill man after string of attempting gunpoint carjackings
  
  Local News Bobbi McSwine - April 9, 2021 0
  
  GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) - A man suspected of trying to steal cars at gunpoint is dead after Georgetown police officers shot him Friday morning,...
  
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  A few showers Sunday
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team Chelsea Smith - April 10, 2021 0
  
  A few showers possible Sunday for areas along and north of I-64.
  
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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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  Chilly on Friday but warming up for the weekend…
  
  ABC 36 Storm Team George Zabrecky - March 18, 2021 0
  
  Showers and thunderstorms will be ending later tonight but our winds will increase and gusts could top 35 MPH at times. High pressure will...
  
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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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  Morehead State Football Outlasts Valparaiso
  
  Football - General Bryan Kennedy - April 10, 2021 0
  
  Morehead State Football took down Valparaiso, 28-24. The Eagles move to 3-3 this season and face Butler next Saturday for the season finale.
  
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  Anderson County Falls in KHSAA State Semi-Final
  
  Sports Brett Edwards - April 10, 2021 0
  
  The Anderson County Lady Bearcats saw their season come to a close at the hands of Sacred Heart in the KHSAA Girls Basketball Semi-Finals,...
  
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  2021 KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16: Quarterfinals
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - April 10, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - It all started with 16 teams on Wednesday when the 2021 KHSAA Girls' Sweet 16 tipped. Three days later, only...
  
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  2021 KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16: Day Two
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - April 9, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - When the day started, eight teams had dreams of continuing their road to a KHSAA Girls' Sweet 16 title. By...
  
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  2021 KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16: Day One
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - April 8, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - This week it is the girl's turn to take over Rupp Arena. The 2021 KHSAA Girls' Sweet 16 tipping off...
  
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  Kentucky/Louisville Softball postponed due to weather
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - April 7, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Wednesday night’s softball game between No. 10 Kentucky and Louisville has been cancelled due to thunderstorms in the Louisville...
  
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  Ritter Me This: Kentucky takes down No. 5 Louisville
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - April 7, 2021 0
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Ryan Ritter’s coming out party came at the perfect time for Kentucky. The sophomore shortstop drove in six runs with a...
  
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  2021 KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16 Preview
  
  athletics Bryan Kennedy - April 6, 2021 0
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Last season, girls basketball teams in Kentucky were able to play four games before the KHSAA Sweet 16 was shut...
  
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Larue County man arrested for drug trafficking after traffic stop: KSP

Steve Rogers - January 29, 2021 0

Drug dog helped pinpoint seized items.

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Woman killed in Taylor County crash

Steve Rogers - September 28, 2020 0

Woman was passenger in one of two cars involved.

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Ambulance involved in deadly crash in Taylor County

Veronica Jean Seltzer - June 8, 2020 0

An ambulance was involved in a fatal accident in Taylor County over the weekend.

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Taylor County man arrested in child porn case

Cody Adams - February 14, 2020 0

A Campbellsville man is accused of having and sharing child pornography online, according to Kentucky State Police.

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Kentucky awarded $30.4 million to improve infrastructure

Bobbi McSwine - November 12, 2019 0

The grants can help improve safety, access and mobility for motorists and freight movement.

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Truck driver killed after semi flips into embankment in Taylor County

Veronica Jean Seltzer - September 30, 2019 0

State Police say a semi truck driver was killed in Taylor County Monday morning after his truck and trailer flipped near Campbellsville.

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Kentucky transportation worker fatally injured in work zone

Justin Roth - August 26, 2019 0

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a longtime employee has died after being hit in a work zone.

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1 rescued after car becomes stuck in high water in Taylor County

Echo Gamel - June 19, 2019 0

When they arrived, crews say they found a car in the Green River about 150 feet from the shoreline.

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Woman arrested after high speed police chase through two counties

Tom Kenny - May 8, 2019 0

LaRhonda Perez, of Campbellsville, faces a number of charges after a high speed police chase through two counties.

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Dozens of people rescued from flooding

Veronica Jean Seltzer - February 24, 2019 0

Law enforcement in several counties had to rescue people from high water this weekend.

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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Taylor Co.

Morgan Henry - January 2, 2019 0

State Police say a man has been arrested on drug charges after what was supposed to be a traffic stop for speeding.

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Stolen laptop located during traffic stop

36Pab - July 30, 2018 0

The stop also led to drug charges for the driver.

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Damage in Taylor County possibly caused by microburst

Echo Gamel - June 25, 2018 0

A microburst could be behind the damage in Taylor County following a recent storm.

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Campbellsville man arrested after standoff

36Pab - April 25, 2018 0

78 year-old man arrested for threatening to kill someone with a gun.

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Taylor County man charged with assault

36Pab - March 6, 2018 0

Man assaults another man with a hammer.

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Search on for inmate who escaped in Taylor County

Tom Kenny - October 16, 2017 0

State Police say an inmate from Louisville escaped while being transported from Green County to the Taylor County Jail Monday evening.

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Police search for bank robbery suspect

36Pab - September 24, 2017 0

Police search for man involved in bank robbery

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Basketball

Sweet 16 – day 2 recap

Alex Risen - March 17, 2017 0

Alex Risen breaks down the action from every game at Rupp Arena.

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UPDATE: Officers find truck connected to Campbellsville homicide

36Pab - July 18, 2016 0

Police say a truck stolen by a murder suspect in Campbellsville has been found.

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Family Friend Remembers Jose Zambrano After Accidental Drowning

36Pab - May 12, 2014 0

Funeral arrangements have been set for 19-year-old Jose Zambrano, who drowned Sunday in the Green River Lake.

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Welcome home Saturday for Kentucky National Guard unit, after year in Poland

Local News WTVQ Admin - April 10, 2021 0

Family and friends welcomed home a Kentucky Nation Guard unit of 70 soldiers Saturday at the Bluegrass Airport.

Read more

Protest for Liam Long follows release of body cam footage

Local News Danielle Saitta - April 10, 2021 0

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Lexington police have released body camera video from two different officers showing what happened when an autistic teenager who was...

Read more

UK’s DanceBlue Marathon raises over 1 million dollars for cancer research

Local News Danielle Saitta - April 10, 2021 0

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - After 8 straight hours of dancing, UK's dance blue marathon raised $1,011,115.49 for pediatric cancer research. For 16 years, UK students...

Read more

Governor Beshear reports 1.5 million vaccinated, 2.99% positivity rate

Local News WTVQ Admin - April 10, 2021 0

The new cases are reported at 505 cases and the new deaths are at 10.

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