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> High Speed Chase Through Central Kentucky
>
> Police chase a truck believed to be involved in burglaries in
> several counties. The suspect ditched the truck in a field and took
> off.
>
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> Man Pistol-Whipped During Home Invasion
>
> A Lexington man wakes up to find three young men in his apartment
> and that’s were things went downhill.
>
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> HIV Positive Robbery Suspect Due In Court
>
> A woman who police say has HIV, and bit a gas station clerk during
> a robbery in Danville, will be back in court later today.
>
>
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> Accused Murderer On The Run From Authorities In Central Kentucky
>
> Police say a man accused of killing his girlfriend in Texas was
> hiding out in Georgetown.
>
>
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>
> Fire Destroys Powell County Home
>
> Fire destroyed a Powell County home early Wednesday morning.
>
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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
>
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The next pay date for Harrison County Schools’ employees is Friday, September 28th.  If you have any questions concerning payroll, please contact Brenda at Central Office 234-7110.

The regularly scheduled October 16th board meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 23rd due to Fall Break.

Good luck to the Thorobreds on Friday night!  They play Lexington Catholic on the hilltop at 7:30 pm.

The Thorobred Classic Marching Band Contest is scheduled for Saturday, September 29th beginning at 1:00 pm.  The contest will take place at Ingles Stadium.  There will be 14 bands from across the region competing in the contest.  The Harrison County Marching Thorobreds will be giving an exhibition performance at the end of the night.

Fillies Volleyball will be hosting the Fillies Fall Fling on Saturday, September 29th.  Games are being played at the high school and middle school gyms.  There are 12 teams participating in pool play and games begin at 9:00 am and last throughout the day.   

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> —–Original Message—–
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> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 6:01 AM
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> Subject: WKYT – September 26, 2007
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> News Updates
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> Accused Murderer On The Run From Authorities In Central Kentucky
>
> Police say a man accused of killing his girlfriend in Texas was
> hiding out in Georgetown.
>
>
>
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>
> Hundreds Of Ky Soldiers To Come Home This Weekend
>
> A huge homecoming event for soldiers with the Kentucky Army
> National Guard will take place this weekend.
>
>
>
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>
> New Billboards In Lexington Ask Drivers To Call God
>
> The signs were paid for by a Lexington woman, who says she just
> wants to help get people to talk to God.
>
>
>
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>
> Neighbors Outraged After 18-Month Old Tests Positive For Cocaine
>
> A mother and aunt face serious charges this morning after Danville
> Police say a toddler ingested drugs.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Vandalism At Southern Kentucky Cemetery
>
> by Phil Pendleton
>
> A headstone at Morrow Cemetery in Wayne County has been stolen and
> defaced within the last year and a half.
>
>
>
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>
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>
> It was another record setting day on Tuesday across the bluegrass
> with unseasonably hot temperatures as afternoon highs reached the
> low 90s once again. This unusually hot stretch of weather will be
> coming to an end through the mid week as a frontal system brings
> some beneficial rain to Kentucky. With moisture increasing from the
> south on Tuesday, we saw a few scattered showers and storms break
> out across Central Kentucky with most of the activity confined to
> far Western Kentucky. As the front slowly moves in Wednesday the
> rain chances will increase and should stick around through Thursday
> as the front takes it’s time working through. The added bonus is
> that temperatures will be significantly cooler for the late week
> and up coming weekend with highs into the low and mid 70s and early
> morning lows in the upper 40s and low 50s. Keep your fingers
> crossed for some much needed rainfall the next couple of days…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: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 3:01 PM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – September 25, 2007
>
> ===================================
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> News Updates
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>
> Neighbors Outraged After 18-Month Old Tests Positive For Cocaine
>
> A mother and aunt face serious charges this morning after Danville
> Police say a toddler ingested drugs.
>
>
>
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>
> Semi-Truck Rolls Over Car Killing One, Injuring Others
>
> A deadly crash in Pulaski County involving a semi truck and a car
> claims one life and injures two others.
>
>
>
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>
> Justices Agree To Consider Constitutionality Of Lethal Injection
>
> The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider the
> constitutionality of lethal injections in the case of two death row
> inmates from Kentucky.
>
>
>
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>
> Hearing On Murder Suspects Health
>
> A hearing is set for Tuesday morning in Boyle County to determine
> if a man is physically able to stand trial on a murder charge.
>
>
>
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>
> Key Witness Fails To Show For Ethics Proceeding
>
> The key witness in the ethics proceedings against state Highway
> Commissioner Marc Williams failed to show yesterday.
>
>
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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 another record setting day on Tuesday across the bluegrass
> with unseasonably hot temperatures as afternoon highs reached the
> low 90s once again. This unusually hot stretch of weather will be
> coming to an end through the mid week as a frontal system brings
> some beneficial rain to Kentucky. With moisture increasing from the
> south on Tuesday, we saw a few scattered showers and storms break
> out across Central Kentucky with most of the activity confined to
> far Western Kentucky. As the front slowly moves in Wednesday the
> rain chances will increase and should stick around through Thursday
> as the front takes it’s time working through. The added bonus is
> that temperatures will be significantly cooler for the late week
> and up coming weekend with highs into the low and mid 70s and early
> morning lows in the upper 40s and low 50s. Keep your fingers
> crossed for some much needed rainfall the next couple of days…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 25, 2007
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>
> UK Players Ripped Off
>
> by Mark Kennedy
>
> While most people in Lexington watched the Cats-Razorbacks game
> Saturday night, someone took advantage of UK being on the road.
>
>
>
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>
> Former ABC Director Speaks To 27NEWSFIRST About Arrest
>
> Former ABC Executive director speaks to 27 NEWSFIRST about his
> drunk driving arrest.
>
>
>
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>
> Several Local Business Burglarized
>
> Dozens of Lexington businesses were broken into over the weekend,
> and police don’t know who’s responsible.
>
>
>
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>
> General Motors Strike Could Cause Problems In Kentucky
>
> United Auto Workers strike could cause problems here in Kentucky.
>
>
>
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>
> Sexual Assault Investigation at Lexington Nursing Home
>
> A sexual assault investigation is underway at a Lexington nursing
> home.
>
>
>
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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 another hot start to the week here in Central and Eastern
> Kentucky with abundant sunshine and afternoon highs approaching
> records once again into the low 90s. This unseasonably hot and dry
> stretch of weather will stick around for one more day before some
> welcome changes arrive for the mid week. A frontal system will
> slowly slide in from the northwest into Wednesday bringing Kentucky
> it’s best shot at rainfall in a few weeks along with some cooler
> air. Luckily the front will take it’s time working through, which
> will allow the showers activity to linger into Thursday. Late this
> week and into the upcoming weekend our weather should feel much
> more like the fall season with afternoon highs dropping into the
> low 70s and some cool early morning lows into the upper 40s and low
> 50s…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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> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 3:01 PM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – September 24, 2007
>
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>
> ABC Director Facing DUI Charge Resigns
>
> The head of the state’s Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control,
> arrested on a drunken driving charge over the weekend, has resigned.
>
>
>
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>
> Man Drives Van Into Trailer
>
> A man is in serious trouble this morning after police say he drove
> into a trailer while drunk.
>
>
>
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>
> Fire In Downtown Flemingsburg
>
> A fire broke out in downtown Flemingsburg early this morning,
> putting several people’s homes at risk.
>
>
>
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>
> Decision Coming On Display Of Commandments
>
> Judge-Executive John Wilson says Garrard County Fiscal Court is
> expected to decide next week what it plans to do in its quest to
> continue displaying the Ten Commandments at the county courthouse.
>
>
>
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>
> Social Security Fix Requires Benefit Cuts And Tax Increases
>
> Combining benefit cuts and tax increases is the only way the Bush
> administration says Social Security can be permanently fixed.
>
>
>
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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 another hot start to the week here in Central and Eastern
> Kentucky with abundant sunshine and afternoon highs approaching
> records once again into the low 90s. This unseasonably hot and dry
> stretch of weather will stick around for one more day before some
> welcome changes arrive for the mid week. A frontal system will
> slowly slide in from the northwest into Wednesday bringing Kentucky
> it’s best shot at rainfall in a few weeks along with some cooler
> air. Luckily the front will take it’s time working through, which
> will allow the showers activity to linger into Thursday. Late this
> week and into the upcoming weekend our weather should feel much
> more like the fall season with afternoon highs dropping into the
> low 70s and some cool early morning lows into the upper 40s and low
> 50s…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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> Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 6:01 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – September 23, 2007
>
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>
> Rowan Issues No Burn Ban
>
> An eastern Kentucky county has issued a state of emergency due to
> the current drought situation.
>
>
>
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>
> Bluegrass Singer Killed In Fire
>
> Fire claims the life of country and bluegrass hall of famer, Larry
> Fuller. The music legend died early Sunday morning after his tour
> bus caught fire right next to his home.
>
>
>
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>
> Man Killed In Single Engine Plane Crash
>
> WORTHINGTON, Ky. (AP) – An 80-year-old man died Saturday when
> the
> single-engine plane he was piloting crashed into the Ohio River
> in
> eastern Kentucky.
>
>
>
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>
> Execution on hold; community remembers pain of lawmen’s slaying
>
> widow says she cannot move on until execution carried out
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
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>
> Summer-like temperatures continue today with many places peaking
> into the upper 80’s and lower 90’s. So, while the official start to
> the Fall season is tomorrow, it sure won’t feel like it. Expect
> these hot temperatures to stay around through Monday. Our next best
> shot for rain will be during the Tuesday through Thursday time
> frame as a cold front approaches the area. Southerly flow ahead of
> the frontal boundary will enhance moisture levels significantly and
> this should help to bring much needed soaking rains to much of the
> Bluegrass. Whether that flow will grab additional Gulf moisture
> will be the key factor in how much rainfall we receive on Tuesday
> and Wednesday. Behind this front, expect much more seasonal
> temperatures with highs in the middle 70’s by the end of the work
> week.
> -Lauren
>
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> —–Original Message—–
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> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 6:01 AM
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> Subject: WKYT – September 24, 2007
>
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>
> Man Shot By Police: Family Speaks Out
>
> 27 NEWSFIRST Exclusive: Family of man shot by a Bourbon County
> Sheriff’s Deputy gives their side of the story.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Bluegrass Singer Killed In Fire
>
> Fire claims the life of country and bluegrass music hall of famer,
> Larry Fuller.The music legend died early Saturday morning after his
> tour bus caught fire right next to his home.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> A.B.C Director Arrested On D.U.I Charges
>
> The man who leads Kentucky’s office of alcoholic beverage control
> is facing drunk driving charges.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Parents Arrested For Child’s Death
>
> Police in Breathitt county have arrested the parents of the 10
> -month-old baby boy after a grand jury indicted 24 year old Karen
> Miller and 33 year old Robert Miller for the murder of Braxton
> Miller back in June.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Garrard Weighing Options On Ten Commandments’ Court Ruling
>
> Court stops short of ruling display “unconstitutional”
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
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>
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>
> Well it is the official start to the Fall season many places are
> still seeing highs above the 90 degree mark! High pressure that has
> been bringing us extremely dry and unseasonable high temperatures
> is slow to push eastward. This, in turn, looks like it may delay
> our next rain-maker a day or two. We will start off the work week
> hot and dry once again (similar to today). A stray shower may be
> found on Tuesday as Gulf moisture begins to invade the area on
> southerly winds. However, the absolute best chance for soaking
> rains come into the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. Because
> this next system is being pushed back, we will also have to push
> back the onset of those cooler temps until Thursday or so. The end
> of the work week into next weekend looks lovely with highs in the
> middle 70’s, lows in the middle 50’s, and lots of sunshine! Have a
> great week everyone!
> -Lauren
>
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> —–Original Message—–
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> Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2007 6:01 AM
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> Subject: WKYT – September 22, 2007
>
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>
> Anniversary Of Lexington Flood Deaths
>
> This weekend marks the anniversary of a deadly flooding accident in
> Lexington.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> 27 Investigates Trash Can Fires
>
> Police Investigating Herbie Curbie Fires
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Police Investigating Bourbon County Shooting
>
> An investigation is underway in Bourbon County where police tell 27
> NEWSFIRST a sheriff’s deputy has shot a suspect.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Graves Vandalized In Magoffin County
>
> Police are investigating after dozens of graves were vandalized in
> Magoffin County.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Officials Crack Down On Sign Pollution
>
> by Jermont Terry
>
> Signs advertising businesses, boxes for sale, political campaigns,
> even prenatal sonograms litter Lexington roadways.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
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>
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>
> We wrapped up the work week weather wise essentially the same way
> we started it, with plenty of sunshine on Friday across Central and
> Eastern Kentucky. The only difference is that temperatures were
> much more summer like with highs into the upper 80s. In fact as we
> wrap up the summer season over the course of the weekend and head
> into fall, it will still feel like summer. Despite a weak front
> moving through Saturday, temperatures will be on the warm to hot
> side with highs into the upper 80s with a few low 90s down south.
> There is some good news by the early part of next week as a frontal
> system moves in from the northwest. This front combined with
> moisture from the south (some possibly tropical depending on the
> system in the Gulf) should provide enough juice for some decent
> rain here in Kentucky. Let;s keep our fingers crossed for that. In
> the meantime, the sunny and dry weather should stick around this
> weekend…TG
>
> For more local weather and current radar, visit our Weather Page at:
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> Subject: WKYT – September 20, 2007
>
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>
> Well Known Lexington Businessmen Survive Plane Crash
>
> A plane carrying well known Lexington businessman Ron Turner, his
> son and his brother-in-law survive a plane crash in Tennessee last
> night.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Amteck Officials Speak Out About Plane Crash
>
> Amteck officials talk about the plane crash in Tennessee that
> carried four well known Lexington businessmen.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Dr. Goldstein Presents A Seminar On Pet Nutrition And Wellness
>
> Dr. Martin Goldstein, internationally known veterinarian and author
> of “The Nature of Animal Healing,” comes to Lexington.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Water Shortage Alert For Georgetown
>
> A water shortage alert has been announced for Georgetown Municipal
> Water & Sewer Service customers.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> Downtown Lexington Parking Garage Shut Down
>
> A Lexington parking garage is closed, more than a month after
> concrete fell from it.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
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>
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>
> Our tranquil weather pattern continued on Thursday here in Central
> and Eastern Kentucky with more sunshine and afternoon highs once
> again into the mid 80s. Simply put we are looking at more of the
> same through the weekend here in the bluegrass as temperatures warm
> up even a bit more. Afternoon highs should reach the upper 80s to
> near 90 degrees from Friday through Sunday before a few changes
> finally arrive into early next week. A frontal system should move
> our way into next Tuesday bringing a better chance of rain and
> we’ll have to keep an eye to the south for the potential of some
> tropical moisture heading northward, especially if we see a
> tropical storm or hurricane develop in the Gulf, which looks to be
> a possibility at this point. Regardless, we should see cooler
> temperatures by the middle of next week and the chances for rain on
> the increase…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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