Category: News & Opinion

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» Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 6:01 AM
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» Subject: WKYT – October 6, 2007
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» Pit bull Attack Has Neighbor Outraged
»
» by Dave Spencer
»
» Police say lose dogs posing serious problems in Lexington
» Neighborhoods.
»
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» Students Outraged Over Political Cartoon
»
» Hundreds of UK students are outraged, and demanding apologies over
» a political cartoon many call racist appeared in the student
» newspaper.
»
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»
» Truck Slams Into Motorcycles Along I-64; Two Killed
»
» Interstate 64 in Montgomery County was down to one lane for several
» hours on Friday afternoon after a deadly crash involving several
» motorcycles and a car.
»
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» Incident At Boyle Co. Home Leaves Country Star Shaken
»
» Some may say Eddie and Tracy Montgomery are living the dream. Eddie
» is half of the multi-platinum selling country group Montgomery
» Gentry. He’s used to the spotlight, but when it comes to
» Montgomery’s family it’s a different story. Recently an incident
» outside the Montgomery’s Central Kentucky home has Eddie fearful
» for his family’s safety.
»
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» Fire Shuts Down Southern Kentucky Gasoline Refinery
»
» by Phil Pendleton
»
» Somerset Refinery Turned out as many as 50 million gallons of
» gasoline in recent years since its inception decades ago, but it
» had only resumed operations Monday after a nine-month hiatus.
»
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» Weather Updates
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» Well, to wrap up the work week we actually saw some rain early on
» in the day. Moisture is back in full force and is also making it
» feel very sticky outside. While showers will diminish throughout
» the evening, a stray shower can’t be ruled out. However, things
» will start drying out overnight for the weekend. Ridging builds
» back in for Saturday and Sunday and this will keep temperatures
» well above normal throug Monday. Models are in general agreement
» for the timing of our next frontal system. Tuesday looks to bring
» the best coverage for rainfall with isolated storms hanging around
» through late Wednesday. Behind this front we should feel a distinct
» cool down with highs Thursday and Friday in the mid and upper 60’s.
» Fall is coming back around!
» -Lauren
»
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> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 3:02 PM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 5, 2007
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> Fire Breaks Out At Southern Kentucky Refinery
>
> The Somerset Refinery, on Monticello Street, was on fire for
> several minutes with heavy black smoke billowing from the plant It
> could be seen for miles!
>
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>
> Two Killed In Motorcycle Crash On I-64
>
> Interstate 64 in Montogmery County is down to one lane after a
> deadly crash involving several motorcycles and a car.
>
>
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>
> Jury Reaches Decision In McDonald’s Strip-Search Hoax Case
>
> Jury awards $6.1 million to former McDonald’s worker who was strip
> searched and sexually abused at a Kentucky restaurant.
>
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> Extra Police On Hand At Bryan Station High School After Threat
>
> Extra security was in place Friday morning at Bryan Station High
> School.
>
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>
> Jury Still Deliberating In McDonalds Strip Search Case
>
> A jury entered a second day of deliberations Friday in a lawsuit by
> a woman who was forced to strip and was sexually abused in a
> McDonald’s back office at the behest of a caller posing as a police
> officer.
>
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>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
> ===================================
>
> Well, to wrap up the work week we actually saw some rain early on
> in the day. Moisture is back in full force and is also making it
> feel very sticky outside. While showers will diminish throughout
> the evening, a stray shower can’t be ruled out. However, things
> will start drying out overnight for the weekend. Ridging builds
> back in for Saturday and Sunday and this will keep temperatures
> well above normal throug Monday. Models are in general agreement
> for the timing of our next frontal system. Tuesday looks to bring
> the best coverage for rainfall with isolated storms hanging around
> through late Wednesday. Behind this front we should feel a distinct
> cool down with highs Thursday and Friday in the mid and upper 60’s.
> Fall is coming back around!
> -Lauren
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
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> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 5, 2007
>
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> Spurrier Conquers Cats Again, 38-23
>
> COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Kentucky’s perfect start was spoiled
> by the one ball coach who knows better than almost anyone how to
>
> humble the Wildcats.
>
>
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> Mother And Newborn Barely Escape Burning Apartment
>
> Fire tore through a Scott County apartment Thursday night, leaving
> a mother and her newborn homeless. It happened along Hiawatha Trail
> in Georgetown.
>
>
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> Extra Security Planned At Bryan Station
>
> Extra security will be in place on Friday at Bryan Station High
> School.
>
>
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>
> Jail Worker Accused Of Selling Drugs To Inmates
>
> A worker in the kitchen at the Fayette County jail is accused of
> serving up more than just food.
>
>
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> Accused Serial Killer Pleads Guilty
>
> Lexington’s only known serial killer went before a judge today
> ready to admit what police have accused him of doing.
>
>
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>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
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>
> A decent amount of cloud cover streamed in to the area today on
> southerly winds and the added moisture allowed for some showers
> across Southern Kentucky. However, humidity values have also
> increased making it feel a bit more muggy outside. We will see
> another chance for isolated afternoon showers on Friday before a
> large ridge of high pressure sets in across the Ohio Valley. We
> will hang on to clouds through the weekend, but temperatures will
> continue to reach well above average into the upper 80’s. In the
> extended forecast, it seems a fairly decent cold front will sweep
> through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday. Showers and storms
> associated with this front should have a more widespread coverage
> than with previous systems. This front also looks as if those
> temperatures will also finally cool off into the lower 70’s!
> -Lauren
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
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> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 3:02 PM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 4, 2007
>
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> Man Fires Shot At Officer; Manhunt Underway
>
> A Paris Police officer’s close call with an armed man overnight
> sparks a massive manhunt in Bourbon County.
>
>
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> Appalachian Leaders Sue Makers Of OxyContin
>
> PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Prescription pills hurt their people,
> tarnished their reputation and purged their coffers. Now they want
> payback.
>
>
>
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>
> Man At Wal-Mart Refuses to Leave Lawnchair
>
> LEBANON, Ky. (AP) – He’s been reclining in a lawn chair since
> yesterday afternoon and David McCarty of Lebanon says he’s going
> to stay there until he and Wal-Mart work out a disagreement over
> his property.
>
>
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>
> Presidential Hopeful To Visit Western Kentucky
>
> Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards was scheduled to
> appear Thursday near a small western Kentucky town to reward a
> group of supporters who won a contest on his Web site.
>
>
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> Recall Alert: Baker’s Premium White Chocolate Baking Squares
>
> Kraft Foods announced Thursday it is recalling white chocolate
> distributed in the United States because of possible salmonella
> contamination.
>
>
>
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>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
> ===================================
>
> A decent amount of cloud cover streamed in to the area today on
> southerly winds and the added moisture allowed for some showers
> across Southern Kentucky. However, humidity values have also
> increased making it feel a bit more muggy outside. We will see
> another chance for isolated afternoon showers on Friday before a
> large ridge of high pressure sets in across the Ohio Valley. We
> will hang on to clouds through the weekend, but temperatures will
> continue to reach well above average into the upper 80’s. In the
> extended forecast, it seems a fairly decent cold front will sweep
> through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday. Showers and storms
> associated with this front should have a more widespread coverage
> than with previous systems. This front also looks as if those
> temperatures will also finally cool off into the lower 70’s!
> -Lauren
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
>
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> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 4, 2007
>
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>
> Newberry Names New Police Chief
>
> Mayor Jim Newberry today named Assistant Chief Ronnie J. Bastin as
> Lexington’s new Chief of Police.
>
>
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>
> Shipping Drugs Into State Growing Trend, Police Say
>
> Police have been looking for Millard Warren, 51, for more than a
> month. Wednesday, U.S. Marshals took him into custody after they
> pulled him over in Lawrenceburg.
>
>
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>
> Beshear, Fletcher Square Off In Televised Debate
>
> HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) – A political scandal that has plagued
> Gov. Ernie Fletcher for more than two years continues to be an
> overshadowing issue in his bid for re-election.
>
>
>
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>
> Non-Compliant Sex Offender Found Living In Madison County Shelter
>
> Richmond Police say he was living with his girlfriend and her two
> children.
>
>
>
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>
> Wildcats Ready To Claw Gamecocks
>
> by DeAnn Stephens
>
> It’s the hottest ticket in town right now, a chance to see the Cats
> in South Carolina!
>
>
>
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>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
> ===================================
>
> Despite a few passing high clouds this afternoon, we have managed
> once again to stay dry across the Bluegrass. This has allowed
> temperatures to warm into the lower and mid 80’s across the board.
> A warming trend still looks to be on tap through Saturday as
> moisture and heat return on southerly winds. Tomorrow’s high could
> very easily approach 90 in our southern counties. We will put
> isolated showers back into the forecast as afternoon cloud
> development could spit out a few sprinkles with the heating of the
> day. Our best shot for rain accompanies another cold front by next
> Monday-Wednesday time frame. This should also be the the time-frame
> that our temperatures cool down at least back to normal!
> -Lauren
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
>
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> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 3:02 PM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 3, 2007
>
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>
> Vandals Hit A Dozen Cars Along Road
>
> Police are looking for suspects who vandalized several cars along a
> Lexington street.
>
>
>
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>
> Newberry names Bastin new police chief
>
> Mayor Jim Newberry today named Assistant Chief Ronnie J. Bastin as
> Lexington’s new Chief of Police.
>
>
>
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>
> Car Slides Into Creek After Wreck
>
> A tough situation for rescue crews this morning after a car slid
> into a creek.
>
>
>
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>
> New Kentucky ‘Great Pumpkin’ Weighs More Than 1,000 Pounds
>
> Two state records fell at the inaugural Atlantic Giant Pumpkin
> Weigh-Off at Bear Wallow Farm near Nancy in Pulaski County.
>
>
>
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>
> Zoning Change For Ethanol Plant Approved
>
> A zoning change has been approved by the Henderson City-County
> Planning Commission for an ethanol plant on the Henderson-Webster
> County line.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
> ===================================
>
> Despite a few passing high clouds this afternoon, we have managed
> once again to stay dry across the Bluegrass. This has allowed
> temperatures to warm into the lower and mid 80’s across the board.
> A warming trend still looks to be on tap through Saturday as
> moisture and heat return on southerly winds. Tomorrow’s high could
> very easily approach 90 in our southern counties. We will put
> isolated showers back into the forecast as afternoon cloud
> development could spit out a few sprinkles with the heating of the
> day. Our best shot for rain accompanies another cold front by next
> Monday-Wednesday time frame. This should also be the the time-frame
> that our temperatures cool down at least back to normal!
> -Lauren
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
>
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> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 3, 2007
>
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>
> U.S Marshals Track Lexington Sex Offender To Texas
>
> Four months after a convicted sex offender from Lexington skipped
> town, U.S. Marshals arrested him in San Antonio, Texas.
>
>
>
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>
> Laurel County Teen Finds Motorcycle Victim
>
> by Phil Pendleton
>
> Tyler Salva says his bus ride to school is usually a long one. He
> was about to fall asleep Tuesday morning when he saw something
> he’ll probably never forget.
>
>
>
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>
> Dogs Up For Debate In Lexington
>
> Lexington residents got the chance to lets loose on the city’s dog
> laws Tuesday night. About 35 people came out to the meeting of the
> Mayor’s dog task force at the Government Center.
>
>
>
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>
> Police Say Taser Saved Man’s Life
>
> Georgetown police say they used a taser to subdue a man threatening
> to commit suicide Tuesday morning.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> This Year’s Forest Fire Season May Be Worst In KY History
>
> We’re barely into this year’s forest fire season and already
> firefighters say this could be one of the worst in Kentucky history.
>
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
> ===================================
>
> As another cold front approaches late this evening and throughout
> the day Wednesday, expect a few additional clouds in the afternoon
> tomorrow. A stray shower cannot be ruled out, although this front
> should be fairly dry. Southerly flow really picks up Thursday and
> Friday and this will not only bring up humidity levels, it will
> also cause temperatures to warm!! The end of the week looks toasty
> with highs in the upper 80’s. Despite a slight chance of a stray
> shower Thursdsay, our best shot for rain still looks to come into
> the picture for the weekend. The position of an area of high
> pressure that will set up across the region Thursday will be the
> key factor in determining how strong this front will be. If the
> high pressure stands firm, this system will go up and around us
> like previous systems. However, if the high pressure weakens, we
> could actually see a decent shot of cooler air. We will have to see
> how the models handle this forecast in the next few runs.
> -Lauren
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
>
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> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 3:02 PM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 2, 2007
>
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>
> Motorcycle Crash Victim Discovered By High School Student
>
> Some children make an alarming discovery while riding the bus to
> school.
>
>
>
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>
> Home Heavily Damaged In Fire
>
> An early morning fire damages a Frankfort home.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Christmas Toy Drive Gets Second Chance
>
> The Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters will keep its Annual
> Christmas Toy Drive this season, thanks to community support.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Lexington Police Search For Carjacking Suspect
>
> Police are searching for a man believed responsible for a violent
> carjacking in Lexington.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Trial Opens In Case Against Insurance Giant
>
> An attorney representing a Kentucky woman suing Allstate Insurance
> Company in a $1.4 billion trial has accused the insurance giant of
> using delay tactics and schemes.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
> ===================================
> Weather Updates
> ===================================
>
> As another cold front approaches late this evening and throughout
> the day Wednesday, expect a few additional clouds in the afternoon
> tomorrow. A stray shower cannot be ruled out, although this front
> should be fairly dry. Southerly flow really picks up Thursday and
> Friday and this will not only bring up humidity levels, it will
> also cause temperatures to warm!! The end of the week looks toasty
> with highs in the upper 80’s. Despite a slight chance of a stray
> shower Thursdsay, our best shot for rain still looks to come into
> the picture for the weekend. The position of an area of high
> pressure that will set up across the region Thursday will be the
> key factor in determining how strong this front will be. If the
> high pressure stands firm, this system will go up and around us
> like previous systems. However, if the high pressure weakens, we
> could actually see a decent shot of cooler air. We will have to see
> how the models handle this forecast in the next few runs.
> -Lauren
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
> http://www.wkyt.com/weather?source=enews&c=y
>
> You received this email because you are subscribed to our
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