Category: News & Opinion

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> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 2, 2007
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> Search For Body In Kincaid Lake
>
> The search continues for the body of a man who disappeared while
> fishing in Pendleton County.
>
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> Madison County Crash Victims Remembered
>
> Family and friends of a Madison County mother and son killed one
> year ago continue to celebrate their lives.
>
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> Lexington Firefighter To Meet Tuesday To Discuss Toy Drive
>
> Lexington firefighters held a meeting Monday night to decide if
> they’ll be able to continue their annual Christmas toy drive.
>
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>
> Boy Battling Rare Form Of E.Coli
>
> A three year-old Nicholas County boy fights for his life;
> battling a rare but serious form of e-coli.
>
>
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> Woman Admits To Stealing Thousands From Lexington Auto Dealership
>
> Officials say it happened while Shirley Bachelor worked as an
> accountant for Glenn Auto Mall.
>
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> Weather Updates
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>
> After a morning full of sunshine, clouds began to invade the area
> ahead of an approaching cold front. In fact, a few very light
> showers made it to the ground across the western portion of the
> forecast area. However, the frontal boundary is slowly but surely
> washing out across the state as it encounters much drier air. We
> will hang on to a good bit of clouds into the evening hours before
> high pressure builds back in for our Tuesday. The middle of the
> week will bring a mix of clouds and sun with a very slight chance
> of a shower or two as another boundary sweeps through the area.
> Overall, though, lots of sunshine will cause temperatures to
> gradually trend warmer each day with highs on Friday approaching 90
> degrees. The latter part of next weekend looks to bring our next
> chance for real rainfall. In fact, models are anticipating a blast
> of very cool air by next Monday.
> -Lauren
>
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> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 3:02 PM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 1, 2007
>
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> Firefighters Hospitalized After Massive Fire
>
> As many as four buildings downtown Jackson caught fire. Officials
> say six firefighters suffered smoke inhalation.
>
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> Truck Crashes Into Somerset Building
>
> The building, which houses a H & R Block, was actually closed for
> remodeling at the time.
>
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> Spade Storage Facility Goes Up In Flames
>
> Quick action today from the Georgetown Fire Department spared a
> storage warehouse from severe damage.
>
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>
> First Voter Registration Week Begins
>
> Kentucky’s initial “Voter Registration Week” is under way and
> officials hope numbers of new voters will reflect its success.
>
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>
> A Scare For Passengers On Board Flight To Lexington
>
> A Comair flight made a safe, overnight landing at Blue Grass
> Airport, after an indicator light came on, telling the pilots
> something was wrong with the plane.
>
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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
> ===================================
>
> After a morning full of sunshine, clouds began to invade the area
> ahead of an approaching cold front. In fact, a few very light
> showers made it to the ground across the western portion of the
> forecast area. However, the frontal boundary is slowly but surely
> washing out across the state as it encounters much drier air. We
> will hang on to a good bit of clouds into the evening hours before
> high pressure builds back in for our Tuesday. The middle of the
> week will bring a mix of clouds and sun with a very slight chance
> of a shower or two as another boundary sweeps through the area.
> Overall, though, lots of sunshine will cause temperatures to
> gradually trend warmer each day with highs on Friday approaching 90
> degrees. The latter part of next weekend looks to bring our next
> chance for real rainfall. In fact, models are anticipating a blast
> of very cool air by next Monday.
> -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: Monday, October 01, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 1, 2007
>
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> News Updates
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>
> Firefighters Hospitalized After Massive Fire
>
> As many as four buildings downtown Jackson caught fire. Officials
> say the firefighters all suffered smoke inhalation.
>
>
>
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>
> A Scare For Passengers On Board Flight To Lexington
>
> A Comair flight made a safe, overnight landing at Blue Grass
> Airport, after an indicator light came on, telling the pilots
> something was wrong with the plane.
>
>
>
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>
> Former Teacher Fears For Children Found Living In Filth
>
> by Dave Spencer
>
> Frankfort police found two children and 99 year old man living in
> filth. Now a former teacher of one of the children living in
> filthy conditions told 27 NEWSFIRST that she reported the abuse to
> social services a year ago, but nothing was done.
>
>
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>
> Two Special Deliveries For Former UK Football Star
>
> Former UK football star Pookie Jones welcomed two special additions
> to his family Saturday afternoon. Just before the Wildcats kicked
> off, Pookie and his wife, Leslie, became the proud parents of a
> healthy baby boy, Brody. But their new addition is just the
> beginning of the story.
>
>
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>
> Crews Keep Close Eye On Leaning Water Tower
>
> by Andy Cunningham
>
> A busy Eastern Kentucky road is shut down as a leaning water tower
>
> looms above it. Officials say it’s not a matter of if the tower in
> Jackson County will come down, but when.
>
>
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> Weather Updates
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>
> We have seen another day of plentiful sunshine here across the
> Bluegrass with temperatures a bit warmer than Saturday. High
> pressure has been keeping us high and dry, but as it continues to
> shift off to the east, southerly flow will pump back in the
> moisture and those warmer temps. A frontal boundary will try to
> swing through here on Monday, but unfortunately only adding a few
> clouds to the forecast. A dry stretch looks to be setting up for
> our work week. As moisture slowly, but surely increases by Thursday
> and Friday, a pulse afternoon shower or two can’t be ruled out.
> Although, it seems our next big shot of rain holds off until the
> end of next weekend. In the meantime, expect a gradual warm-up in
> temperatures with highs back into the mid and upper 80’s by the end
> of the week. Have a great week!
> -Lauren
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
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> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2007 6:01 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – September 30, 2007
>
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> “Ninja Robbers” caught in Kentucky
>
> by Dave Spencer
>
> One, a juvenile from Shelbyville, Ky., among those apprehended
>
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> High School Basketball Star Arrested On Drug Charges
>
> 27 NEWSFIRST has learned that Scott County basketball star Bud
> Mackey has been arrested on drug charges.
>
>
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>
> Lexington Police Cracking Down On Wild Parties
>
> by Dave Spencer
>
> Students living around commonwealth stadium have been warned to cut
> back on partying after football games.
>
>
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>
> Human remains found in eastern Ky.
>
> The remains were discovered by construction workers in a wooded
>
> area in eastern Kentucky near the Boyd and Greenup County lines.
>
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> Louisville P.D. recruiting in Lexington
>
> Louisville police to air recruiting ads in Lexington
>
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>
> A wonderful Fall weekend is in progress here across Kentucky and
> the great weather will continue through Sunday as well. Southerly
> flow will pick up a bit on Sunday, which should bump afternoon
> temperatures up into the lower 80’s throughout the afternoon.
> However, dry air will hold tough as a bubble on the surface which
> will not only keep humidities down, but it will also keep us in a
> fairly dry stretch through the work week. Despite a few clouds on
> Monday by a passing weather system, things stay dry until late in
> the week when a very slight chance for showers return to the
> forecast. With very dry ground and sunny skies, expect temps to
> warm back into the lower and middle 80’s by Friday and Saturday.
> Overall, though, great weather lines the forecast with pleasant
> conditions!! Hope you are enjoying the weekend!
> -Lauren
>
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> —–Original Message—–
> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – September 29, 2007
>
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> News Updates
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>
> High School Basketball Star Arrested On Drug Charges
>
> 27 NEWSFIRST has learned that Scott County basketball star Bud
> Mackey has been arrested on drug charges.
>
>
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>
> Tennessee Plane Crash Victims Back In Lexington
>
> A Lexington business man is back home after surviving a plane
> crash in Tennessee.
>
>
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>
> Tractor Trailer Accident Causing Backups On I-75
>
> Breaking news in Scott County where a tractor trailer has caught
> fire on northbound I-75.
>
>
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>
> Police Try To Tame Wild Wildcats
>
> by Jermont Terry
>
> Lexington city officials are working to curb out of control
> partying near UK’s campus.
>
>
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>
> Widows Honored By Kentucky Justice Association
>
> The Kentucky Justice Association honored five women who lost loved
> ones in recent tragedies.
>
>
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>
>
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> Weather Updates
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>
> It was a beautiful finish to the work week across Central and
> Eastern Kentucky thanks to high pressure building in from the
> northwest. With cloud free skies and lots of sunshine, afternoon
> highs reached the mid 70s in most locations. Expect more of the
> same for the upcoming weekend as temperatures climb a few degrees
> each day into the low 80s. Mostly sunny skies will be the rule
> through the weekend with a few clouds around into Monday as a weak
> front swings through. Overall temperatures should stay right around
> the 80 degree mark for afternoon highs through the middle of next
> week. The only chance for any rain won’t be until late next week
> and even then just a few isolated storms are expected. Enjoy the
> weekend…TG
>
> 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, September 28, 2007 3:01 PM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – September 28, 2007
>
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>
> Burglary Suspect Caught After Police Chase
>
> A search is over for a suspect in a string of burglaries in
> Bourbon, Clark and Fayette Counties.
>
>
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>
> Historical Landmark Destroyed By Fire
>
> Memories go up in smoke when a historical landmark in Rowan County
> burns.
>
>
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>
> Charges Against Autistic Child Are Dismissed
>
> A northern Kentucky judge has dismissed assault charges against a
> six-year-old autistic boy.
>
>
>
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>
> Kentucky Bull On The Loose In St. Louis
>
> Humane Society investigators say they believe they’ve discovered a
> missing bull in downtown Saint Louis. It has been on the loose
> after a double-decker truck carrying 62 Kentucky bulls overturned
> on a bridge ramp.
>
>
>
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>
> Accused Killer In Court Today
>
> A Lexington woman accused of killing her boyfriend is due in court
> today .
>
>
>
>
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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
> ===================================
>
> It was a beautiful finish to the work week across Central and
> Eastern Kentucky thanks to high pressure building in from the
> northwest. With cloud free skies and lots of sunshine, afternoon
> highs reached the mid 70s in most locations. Expect more of the
> same for the upcoming weekend as temperatures climb a few degrees
> each day into the low 80s. Mostly sunny skies will be the rule
> through the weekend with a few clouds around into Monday as a weak
> front swings through. Overall temperatures should stay right around
> the 80 degree mark for afternoon highs through the middle of next
> week. The only chance for any rain won’t be until late next week
> and even then just a few isolated storms are expected. Enjoy the
> weekend…TG
>
> 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, September 28, 2007 6:01 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – September 28, 2007
>
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>
> Police Chase: Suspect Caught
>
> A search is now over for a suspect in a string of burglaries in
> Bourbon, Clark and Fayette Counties.
>
>
>
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>
> Family Found Living In Filth
>
> A grand jury has indicted a couple and their son for criminal abuse
> in Frankfort.
>
>
>
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>
> Family Wanting Answers After Pets Mysterious Death
>
> by Sherelle Roberts
>
> A Lincoln County family fears their pet goat may have been the
> victim of a Satanic ritual.
>
>
>
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>
> Top Small Business Recognized
>
> Some of central Kentucky’s top small businesses were recognized
> Thursday night.
> The Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce held
> it’s 22nd annual Small Business Awards celebration at the
> Marriott.
>
>
>
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>
> Police Search For Restaurant Robber
>
> Employees say the man placed an order and then implied he had a
> weapon. The employee handed over some cash and the man left the
> restaurant and got into a waiting car.
>
>
>
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>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
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>
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>
> It was just what the doctor ordered here in Central and Eastern
> Kentucky with some very beneficial rain falling across most of the
> area. A few spots across the Northern half of the state picked up
> well over an inch of rain as the heaviest patch fell Thursday
> morning. The frontal system responsible for all the rain will
> finally slide through the state into early Friday allowing cooler
> air pressure to move in to the area. Temperatures should be
> pleasant to wrap up the work week Friday with highs into the mid
> 70s with lots of sunshine around. It should be a bit warmer for the
> upcoming weekend, but nothing overly hot with highs right around
> the 80 degree mark. This pattern of dry weather should stick around
> into the middle of next week with temperatures slightly above
> average into the low 80s through next Wednesday…TG
>
> 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, September 27, 2007 3:01 PM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – September 27, 2007
>
> ===================================
> WKYT e-news
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> News Updates
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>
> Police Search For Restaurant Robber
>
> Employees say the man placed an order and then implied he had a
> weapon. The employee handed over some cash and the man left the
> restaurant and got into a waiting car.
>
>
>
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>
> Stormy Weather Hits Campers
>
> This morning’s storms were especially pesky for folks living in a
> tent city on the UK campus.
>
>
>
>
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>
> Recycling Old Electronic Equipment
>
> If you have old electronic equipment that you don’t know what to do
> with, your chance to get rid of it is coming up.
>
>
>
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>
> Danville Names A New Police Chief
>
> The Danville City Commission has announced the selection of Officer
> Jay Newell as the city’s new police chief.
>
>
>
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>
> Man Accused Of Shooting Wife Now Out Of Jail
>
> Larry Willis was released after someone posted his 600-thousand
> dollar bond.
>
>
>
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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
> ===================================
>
> It was just what the doctor ordered here in Central and Eastern
> Kentucky with some very beneficial rain falling across most of the
> area. A few spots across the Northern half of the state picked up
> well over an inch of rain as the heaviest patch fell Thursday
> morning. The frontal system responsible for all the rain will
> finally slide through the state into early Friday allowing cooler
> air pressure to move in to the area. Temperatures should be
> pleasant to wrap up the work week Friday with highs into the mid
> 70s with lots of sunshine around. It should be a bit warmer for the
> upcoming weekend, but nothing overly hot with highs right around
> the 80 degree mark. This pattern of dry weather should stick around
> into the middle of next week with temperatures slightly above
> average into the low 80s through next Wednesday…TG
>
> 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—–
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> Subject: WKYT – September 27, 2007
>
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>
> Tree Topples On Jessamine County Home
>
> A close call for a Jessamine County family Wednesday evening when a
> tree came crashing down on top of their home.
>
>
>
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>
> 3 Killed In Laurel County; I-75 Southbound Shut Down
>
> Police are on the scene of a deadly crash on Interstate 75 where
> police say three people are dead.
>
>
>
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>
> Situation Stinks In South Lexington
>
> If you live in parts of southwest Lexington, you know there’s
> something foul in the air. An unmistakable stench is stinking up
> neighborhoods around the city’s two wastewater treatment plants.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Investigation Into Georgetown Student’s Death
>
> A Georgetown student’s death was ruled a suicide, but six months
> later his family is demanding officials take another look at the
> case.
>
>
>
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>
>
> Will The Drought Make Autumn In Kentucky Less Colorful?
>
> Some are worried the dry conditions may cause fewer leaves to
> change colors this year.
>
>
>
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>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
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> Weather Updates
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>
> We are still playing the waiting game for the widespread rainfall
> here in Central and Eastern Kentucky, but it looks like heading
> into Wednesday night and Thursday our chances will finally increase
> as a frontal system works through Kentucky. Afternoon highs were
> held in check on Wednesday due to some cloud cover with highs into
> the low and mid 80s. A wave of low pressure riding along the front
> should help to enhance some of the rain and storms into Thursday so
> let’s keep our fingers crossed that it plays out that way.
> Temperatures will continue to cool off as we head into the weekend
> with highs falling into the low and mid 70s with pleasant
> conditions for much of Kentucky. We will see a slight warm up
> heading into early October with highs back into the low 80s by the
> middle of next week…TG
>
> 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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