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Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 3:02 PM
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Subject: WKYT – October 25, 2007
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Hunter Finds Remains; Now Police Investigate Murder
Kentucky State Police are investigating a woman’s remains found along side
the Martha Layne Collins Bluegrass Parkway in central Kentucky on Wednesday.

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> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 6:03 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 24, 2007
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> Rain Creating Dangerous Conditions On Roadways
>
> Lexington police have shut down at least one road due to high water
> on the roadway. Sandersville Rd. was closed late Tuesday night.
>
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> Not Guilty Plea From Man Accused Of Shooting Parents
>
> A central Kentucky man, charged with murdering his parents six-
> months ago, appeared in court in Scott County on Tuesday afternoon
> for an arraignment.
>
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> Guard Accused Of Stealing From Lexington Inmate
>
> Shannon Raglin, 25, was taken into custody Tuesday evening
> following a joint investigation by the Division of Police and
> Division of Community Corrections.
>
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> Homeland Security Keeps Acrobats From Lexington Performance
>
> A performance at the Lexington Opera House is cancelled after
> performers are kept from entering the United States in time for the
> show.
>
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> Human Remains Found At Construction Site
>
> The State’s medical examiner is headed to a Southern Kentucky
> construction site where human remains were discovered Tuesday
> afternoon.
>
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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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>
> It was a soggy Tuesday across parts of Kentucky with some
> significant rain falling across the western and central parts of
> the state. Rainfall totals have been in the 3 to 5 inch range since
> the start of the event and a frontal system slowly working through
> the region and an area of low pressure expected to cut off just to
> our southwest, we are looking at more beneficial rain through the
> mid and into the late week. Unfortunately the area of the state
> that needs it most, far Eastern Kentucky has seen the least as far
> as rainfall goes, but that may change over the next couple of days.
> We should be in the favored area as moisture continues to funnel
> northward out of the Gulf of Mexico so keep the umbrellas handy.
> While this rainfall may not totally eliminate the long tern
> drought, it has improved things in the short term with the
> additional shower chances quite promising for the rest of the week.
> Temperatures will stay a little cooler over the next few days with
> highs into the upper 50s and lower 60s. By the weekend the cut off
> low should be far enough east to end the rain across Kentucky but a
> few showers could linger into Saturday morning. The rest of the
> weekend looks pleasant with highs remaining into the upper 50s and
> low 60s into early 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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> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 3:02 PM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 23, 2007
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> Heavy Rain Drenches Much Of The State
>
> For the first time in a long time, commuters across much of the
> state had a rainy commute on Tuesday morning.
>
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> Health Officials Investigate Possible Staph Infections
>
> Health officials are trying to determine whether nine high school
> students and a jail inmate in Kentucky have contracted a strain of
> antibiotic resistant staph infections.
>
>
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>
> Man Accused Of Killing Parents In Court
>
> A central Kentucky man, charged with murdering his parents six-
> months ago, will be in court today for an arraignment.
>
>
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> City Considers Taking Over Unkempt Properties
>
> In one Madison County community, if you don’t keep your property
> maintained, you could lose it to the local government.
>
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> Investigation Into Death Of Southern KY 11-Year-Old
>
> Coroner Andy Croley says initial reports indicate the child, who
> was a student at Whitley North Elementary, came into contact with
> an unknown chemical. Grief counselors have been on hand this week
> to help students cope with the loss.
>
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>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
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> Weather Updates
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>
> It was a soggy Tuesday across parts of Kentucky with some
> significant rain falling across the western and central parts of
> the state. Rainfall totals have been in the 3 to 5 inch range since
> the start of the event and a frontal system slowly working through
> the region and an area of low pressure expected to cut off just to
> our southwest, we are looking at more beneficial rain through the
> mid and into the late week. Unfortunately the area of the state
> that needs it most, far Eastern Kentucky has seen the least as far
> as rainfall goes, but that may change over the next couple of days.
> We should be in the favored area as moisture continues to funnel
> northward out of the Gulf of Mexico so keep the umbrellas handy.
> While this rainfall may not totally eliminate the long tern
> drought, it has improved things in the short term with the
> additional shower chances quite promising for the rest of the week.
> Temperatures will stay a little cooler over the next few days with
> highs into the upper 50s and lower 60s. By the weekend the cut off
> low should be far enough east to end the rain across Kentucky but a
> few showers could linger into Saturday morning. The rest of the
> weekend looks pleasant with highs remaining into the upper 50s and
> low 60s into early 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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> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 22, 2007
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> Son Arrested In Scott County Double Murder
>
> Investigators say Anthony Gray murdered James and Vivian Gray.
>
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> Search For New EKU President Continues
>
> The interim president at Eastern Kentucky
> University may be
> getting a contract extension.
>
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> AP Poll: Wildcats Fall To 14
>
> Kentucky will now have to find a way to bounce back after a
>
> draining stretch against the S-E-C elite.
>
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> Dunbar, Madison County Take Top Honors At State Band Contest
>
> State Contest held in Louisville
>
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> Weather Updates
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>
> A gorgeous weekend is here across Central and Eastern Kentucky once
> again. However, Sunday will be quite a bit warmer with near 80
> degree temps across the area. High pressure bringing sunny skies
> today will shift eastward through the day tomorrow and stout
> southerly winds will be the cause of the temperature spike. We will
> begin feeling the effects of the next storm system as early as late
> Monday as scattered storms develop across the area. This next area
> of low pressure looks to accompany another strong cold front for
> the middle of next week. As of right now, this low pressure looks
> to get cut off from the upper-level flow. If this low sits and
> churns just to our west, we will keep rain chances in the forecast
> each and every day this up-coming work week. Regardless, there is a
> potential for good, soaking rain by Tuesday and Wednesday.
> -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 23, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 23, 2007
>
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> Possible Staph Infection At Lafayette High School
>
> A parent reported a Lafayette High School student was diagnosed
> with a type of staph infection, but officials have not yet
> confirmed it.
>
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> Homeowner Returns Home To Confront Burglar
>
>
> A burglary at a Richmond home today ends up with the suspect coming
> face-to-face with the man who lives there.
>
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> Teen Pleads Guilty To Killing Former Teacher
>
> The trial for a Mercer County teenager, charged in the murder of a
> retired school teacher, ended before it ever started on Monday
> morning.
>
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> Kentucky Minister Accused Of Causing Deadly Crash
>
> A southern Kentucky minister, known for helping others, is now
> accused of ending a life.
>
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> Accused Murderer Competent To Stand Trial
>
> A competency hearing today for a man police say beat a Laurel
> County man to death.
>
>
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>
>
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>
> After some sunshine early on Monday, skies clouded up quickly and
> some much needed rain moved into Central and Eastern Kentucky on
> Monday afternoon. It appears this will be just what the doctor
> ordered for drought ravaged Kentucky with several days of possible
> rain in our area. A cold front is slowly moving eastward with the
> Gulf of Mexico wide open for business so abundant moisture
> continues to stream northward. The front will check up as a wave of
> low pressure moves in from the west and stalls out over Arkansas
> into the mid week. This will keep the rainfall chances around much
> of this week as it may take until Friday for the low to completely
> clear the area. The heaviest rain could fall into early Tuesday
> with an inch or two of rain possible in a few spots. The scattered
> shower chances and clouds should hold temperatures down, especially
> behind the front with highs falling into the low and mid 50s for
> later this week. By the upcoming weekend, temperatures should
> moderate slightly with pleasantly cool temperatures under partly
> cloudy skies. Enjoy the much needed rain this 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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> From: WKYT E-News [mailto:wkytenews@nl.clickability.com]
> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 21, 2007
>
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> Wildcats Fall To Gators, Again
>
> Tim Tebow threw for a career-high four
> touchdowns and No. 14
> Florida rebounded from back-to-back losses
> with a 45-37 victory
> over No. 8 Kentucky on Saturday. It was the
> Gators’ 21st straight
> win against the Wildcats.
>
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> Parent Arrested At High School Game For Football Field Fight
>
> A Kentucky man is arrested after police say he hit a high school
> football player during a game in Garrard County.
>
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> Governor Lifts Statewide Burn Ban
>
> Burning regulations remain in effect.
>
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> Man Found Murdered At Boat Ramp
>
> An investigation underway in Allen County after a man is found
> murdered at a boat ramp.
>
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> Man charged with marijuana trafficking “of interest” in murder case
>
>
> Authorities found “sophisticated and elaborate” marijuana growing
> operation
>
>
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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 gorgeous weekend is here across Central and Eastern Kentucky once
> again. However, Sunday will be quite a bit warmer with near 80
> degree temps across the area. High pressure bringing sunny skies
> today will shift eastward through the day tomorrow and stout
> southerly winds will be the cause of the temperature spike. We will
> begin feeling the effects of the next storm system as early as late
> Monday as scattered storms develop across the area. This next area
> of low pressure looks to accompany another strong cold front for
> the middle of next week. As of right now, this low pressure looks
> to get cut off from the upper-level flow. If this low sits and
> churns just to our west, we will keep rain chances in the forecast
> each and every day this up-coming work week. Regardless, there is a
> potential for good, soaking rain by Tuesday and Wednesday.
> -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: Saturday, October 20, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 20, 2007
>
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> Family Of Murdered Montgomery County Man Waits For Justice
>
> Two months after a Montgomery County man is found dead inside his
> home, police still search for a killer and the victim’s family
> wants answers.
>
>
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> Benefit Held For 13 Year-Old Lexington Girl
>
> A special benefit was held Friday night to raise money for a 13-
> year old Lexington girl who suffers from a rare spinal condition.
>
>
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> Man Shot, Killed Outside Laurel Church
>
> by Phil Pendleton
>
> Police say John Phillips is accused of murdering a man some say was
> a friend.
>
>
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> Lexington Girl Died From Accidental Hanging
>
> New information in the death of a 10-year-old Lexington girl.
>
> The coroner now says Ivy Freeman died from asphyxiation due to
> hanging.
>
>
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>
> ESPN GameDay At UK
>
> For the first time ever, ESPN GameDay has come to Lexington for UK
> football.
>
>
>
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>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
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> Weather Updates
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>
> With the strong cold front that brought the severe weather to the
> area moving eastward, it was a calmer Friday across Central and
> Eastern Kentucky even though it was on the windy side once again.
> With a mix of clouds and sunshine around the region, winds gusted
> to over 30 miles per hour thanks to the strong wave of low pressure
> spinning through the Great Lakes. Highs were quite comfortable into
> the upper 60s and low 70s and we should be set up for quite a nice
> weekend weather wise here in the bluegrass. High pressure will
> build in from the west so expect lots of sunshine and highs into
> the low 70s Saturday although it will still be on the breezy side.
> As the high builds eastward during the 2nd half of the weekend, a
> southwest wind will pick up Sunday, driving highs back into the low
> 80s. Another storm system should arrive late Monday and with the
> possibility that an area of low pressure may cut off from the flow
> of the jest stream out to our west, we could be looking at a daily
> rain chance for several days through the middle of next week, just
> what we need given the drought situation here in Kentucky. Enjoy
> the nice 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, October 19, 2007 3:02 PM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 19, 2007
>
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> Injured Firefighter Undergoes Second Surgery
>
> A Lexington firefighter who suffered serious burns while battling a
> house fire continues his recovery.
>
>
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> Simulated School Shooting Teaches Cops To Respond With Little Backup
>
>
> Law enforcement officers from eight states are in southeastern
> Kentucky today for training in school shootings.
>
>
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> Court Appearance By Man Accused Of Killing Young Boy
>
> A man with a violent history, charged with killing a young central
> Kentucky boy, now knows when he’ll head to trial.
>
>
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> Trees Down, Lights Out After Storms
>
> Many are noticing the damage left over from storms overnight.
>
>
>
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>
> Deadly Shooting In Church Parking Lot
>
> Police in Laurel County are investigating after a man was shot to
> death late Thursday night.
>
>
>
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>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
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> Weather Updates
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>
> With the strong cold front that brought the severe weather to the
> area moving eastward, it was a calmer Friday across Central and
> Eastern Kentucky even though it was on the windy side once again.
> With a mix of clouds and sunshine around the region, winds gusted
> to over 30 miles per hour thanks to the strong wave of low pressure
> spinning through the Great Lakes. Highs were quite comfortable into
> the upper 60s and low 70s and we should be set up for quite a nice
> weekend weather wise here in the bluegrass. High pressure will
> build in from the west so expect lots of sunshine and highs into
> the low 70s Saturday although it will still be on the breezy side.
> As the high builds eastward during the 2nd half of the weekend, a
> southwest wind will pick up Sunday, driving highs back into the low
> 80s. Another storm system should arrive late Monday and with the
> possibility that an area of low pressure may cut off from the flow
> of the jest stream out to our west, we could be looking at a daily
> rain chance for several days through the middle of next week, just
> what we need given the drought situation here in Kentucky. Enjoy
> the nice 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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> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 6:02 AM
> To: kg4vma@gmail.com
> Subject: WKYT – October 19, 2007
>
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>
> House Fires Strike Twice In Lexington Neighborhood
>
> by Sherelle Roberts
>
>
> Two houses catch fire in the same neighborhood.
>
>
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> Family Looking For Answers After Cemetery Is Damaged
>
> Was it an act of vandalism or a hit and run?
>
>
>
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>
> Police Arrest Home Invasion Suspect
>
> Lexington Police arrest a man they believe could be involved in as
> many as four attempted break-ins overnight. Only 27 NEWSFIRST was
> there for the arrest.
>
>
>
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>
> Man Crossing Street In Wheelchair Hit And Killed; Driver Charged
> With Murder
>
> A late-night Wednesday accident killed a man in Boyd County as he
> was crossing the street in his motorized wheelchair.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
> ESPN Gameday At UK
>
> For the first time ever, ESPN Gameday is coming to Lexington for UK
> football.
>
>
>
> ———————————–
>
>
> For more local and national news, visit our web site at:
> http://www.wkyt.com?source=enews&c=y
>
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>
> With a powerhouse storm system moving toward Kentucky on Thursday
> it was a windy day with scattered clouds and temperatures into the
> upper 70s and low 80s. It definitely felt more like Spring instead
> of Fall and that’s not necessarily a good thing given the strength
> of this system. The threat for severe weather will be with us
> heading into early Friday as the cold front pushes across the
> state. With plenty of warm, moist air riding northward, a strong
> upper level jet stream adding lift to the equation and the wind
> fields being so high, thunderstorms should break out into the
> evening hours ahead of the front. Any of these storms could contain
> damaging winds and even a few isolated tornadoes.
>
> It appears
> the greatest threat for the bluegrass region and points to the east
> may be late this evening and into the wee hours of Friday. This is
> when it is particularly dangerous with the possibility of severe
> weather after dark. If you have a NOAA weather radio, it might be a
> good idea to make sure it is in the alert mode before going to bed
> later tonight. As the front moves eastward into Friday morning,
> rain and storms along with the severe weather threat should come to
> an end by mid to late morning. Winds will stay gusty Friday under
> partly cloudy skies with highs around 70 degrees. Expect more of
> the same Saturday with additional sunshine and pleasant
> temperatures, although it will still be breezy.
>
> Expect a quick
> warm up on Sunday with highs close to 80 degrees before our next
> system brings more rain and storms Monday followed by much cooler
> air into the middle of next week. Stay with the 27 First Alert
> Weather Center for the latest updates into early Friday…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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