Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Bevin's attorney makes case for closing Lexington abortion clinic and other top stories.

  • Bevin's attorney makes case for closing Lexington abortion clinic

    A Lexington abortion clinic will remain closed through at least Thursday, awaiting a judge’s ruling about whether it must close until it obtains a state license.At issue during a hearing Wednesday before Fayette Circuit Judge Ernesto Scorsone was whether EMW Women’s Clinic on Burt Road can operate as an unlicensed doctor’s office that performs abortions, as it has for many years, or whether it is a full abortion clinic that requires state licensing.Two weeks ago, the administration of Gov. Matt..
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  • Long John Silver's on Tates Creek Road is damaged in fire

    Long John Silver's on Tates Creek Road is damaged in fire
    The inside of a Long John Silver’s restaurant on Tates Creek Road was moderately damaged in a fire Wednesday morning, according to a Lexington fire official.The fire started in and burned the attic and trusses, said Battalion Chief Mike Harvey. Burned trusses must be evaluated for the potential of collapse.“We have to be very diligent about constantly monitoring the structural integrity of a building like this,” Harvey said.Harvey said crews had to cut a hole in the roof and tear down a drop ce..
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  • Sweet Sixteen: Newport Central Catholic stops Trinity cold

    Sweet Sixteen: Newport Central Catholic stops Trinity cold
    Newport Central Catholic used the bruising presence of Ben Weyer and a daunting midgame run to earn its first Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys’ Sweet Sixteen win, getting past Trinity 48-33 in the first round Wednesday in Rupp Arena.Weyer had 19 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks to spearhead the Thoroughbreds, who used a 20-0 run spanning three quarters to take command against the 7th Region champion Shamrocks. Newport Central Catholic will meet Murray in the quarterfinals at noon Friday.Trinity was ..
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  • Groundbreaking held for new Lexington fire station

    Groundbreaking held for new Lexington fire station
    LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – On Wednesday, Mayor Jim Gray, fire officials and several councilmembers broke ground on a new fire station to replace the aging Station 2, one of the busiest stations in the city.“Public safety is our top priority and that means making sure our firehouses can meet the needs of the areas they serve,” Gray said. “This replacement station…the first new firehouse we’ve built since 2005…is essential to serve this growing part of our city.” The new station is expected to open i..
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  • Suddenbreakingnews out to be lead story in Rebel Stakes

    Suddenbreakingnews out to be lead story in Rebel Stakes
    Donnie Von Hemel is a trainer who likes to look long-term when a horse with above-average talent comes into his care.Because he doesn’t have the numbers some of the bigger operations boast, Von Hemel rarely gets wrapped up in Triple Crown aspirations unless a charge forces his hand. He’s had one Kentucky Derby starter — the Oklahoma-bred Clever Trevor, who ran 13th in the 1989 classic and went on to become a Grade I winner. But Von Hemel would rather have a good stakes horse that can benefit hi..
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  • Two people shot Wednesday in Lexington, four total since Monday

    Two people shot Wednesday in Lexington, four total since Monday
    Four people have been shot in Lexington since Monday, including two who were shot within hours of each other Wednesday, according to police.A 26-year-old man was found shot in the leg and looking for help at an apartment building in the 1100 block of Centre Parkway when police arrived just after 5 a.m. Wednesday, police spokeswoman Brenna Angel said via email. The man told police he had gotten “into an argument with an acquaintance” who shot him and then fled, Angel said. The man was taken to a..
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  • Lexington Kiwanis Club to host annual Chili/Spaghetti Day

    Lexington Kiwanis Club to host annual Chili/Spaghetti Day
    Lexington Kiwanis Club to host annual Chili/Spaghetti Day 0 Comments for this article Submitted: 03/16/2016 - 10:36am Tags: Cavalry Baptist Church, Chili, Community, day, fundraiser, Kiwanis, Kiwanis Club of Lexington Kiwanis, Lexington, Spaghetti LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Lexington Kiwanis Club will be hosting its annual fundraising Chili/Spaghetti Day from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 17 at Cavalry Baptist Church in downtown Lexington.This is the 20th year for the event, wh..
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  • Car donated to family of victim injured in Lexington shooting

    Car donated to family of victim injured in Lexington shooting
    Car donated to family of victim injured in Lexington shooting 0 Comments for this article Submitted: 03/16/2016 - 3:36pm Tags: Antonio Reese, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Chrysley Town & Country, Community, Dan Cummins Chevrolet Buick, Donation, Paris, Recovery, Shootoing, Victim LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Lexington family received a very special gift on Wednesday, that will hopefully help them put behind an extremely painful memory.The family of Antonio Reese, the boy who was ..
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  • Lithium battery responsible for cardboard pile fire

    Lithium battery responsible for cardboard pile fire
    A Lexington fiber processing plant was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after tons of cardboard caught fire next to the building.The fire investigator found the blaze was caused by a small lithium battery that was in a cardboard package or box, Battalion Chief Mark Harvey said.Cory Moberly, an employee of the Central Kentucky Fiber Resources plant on Angliana Avenue, said everyone was getting ready to leave for the day when he heard screams and saw the fire. The plant processes recyclable material..
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Apple says the Founding Fathers would be 'appalled' with the Justice Dept. for iPhone fight .Double mastecomies for breast cancer tripled in last decade .
Lexington cyclist shares scenic photos of his travels .Record leap in carbon dioxide seen in 2015 .

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