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You may or may not have heard of the new social media platform
@parler_app
.Digital journalist
@adamkraymond
looks at why
@RandPaul
and
@RepThomasMassie
are encouraging others to join them on the right-leaning social media platform.
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Beshear's 63% approval rating, up from 59% one year ago, makes him the most popular Democratic governor ahead of his potentially daunting reelection bid.
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On Friday
@GovAndyBeshear
announced the appointment of
@Booker4KY
to run the Office of Faith-Based Initiatives and Community Involvement. The governor also shared five other new appointments in a news release.
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#BreonnaTaylor
lights up Louisville from Metro Hall as hundreds of people gather at Jefferson Square.
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Louisville's own
@jackharlow
comes to Jefferson Square to show his support for the cause.
@eileenstreet
has details.
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Rand Paul says Apple should not be compelled to hack San Bernadino terrorist's cell-phone
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On the five month anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death,
@NickCannon
is in Louisville with Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, at
@KingFellowship
.
@JohnnyGregg
will have the details coming up on Spectrum News and our new app:
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.
@RepJamesComer
calls Hunter Biden’s plea deal a “slap on the wrist.”
@JuliaBenbrook
spoke with Comer about the investigation he says will continue.
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Senator
@RandPaul
spent time with the Rotary Club of Louisville on Thursday talking about his work on crime and criminal justice. Louisville activist Christopher 2X joined him to talk about their combined efforts.
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WINNER:
@DanielCameronAG
makes history becoming the first African-American elected to statewide office and is the first Republican Attorney General in 70 years.
#SpectrumVotes
#Decision2019
#KYElection
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First time ever KY is being done by mail. So far there have been more than 883,054 absentee ballots requested.
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Democrat Emma Curtis (
@emmaforky
) launched her bid for the Lexington-based 93rd House District on Thursday, meaning she could become the first openly transgender member of Kentucky's legislature.
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#BREAKING
: Incumbent Thomas Massie has won the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 4, defeating two challengers: Eric Deters and Michael McGinnis. Follow along on our website for live results.
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NEW: Savannah DeMelo,
@RacingLouFC
's explosive star midfielder, has been called up by the U.S. Women's National Team for World Cup duties. ⚽
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A bill pre-filed by Kentucky Rep. Attica Scott (
@atticaforky
) would establish universal basic income in the Commonwealth, sending some Kentuckians up to $1,000 per month.
#kylege
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.
@DanielCameronKY
y took the stage at
#FancyFarm
on behalf of former President Donald Trump.
#FancyFarm
#Decision2024
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.
@MikeForKY
is running for Senate and political reporter
@MichonLindstrom
sat down with him as we near Kentucky's primary.
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Former State Rep. Charles Booker officially launched his campaign for U.S. Senate Thursday at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. He hopes to take on Sen. Rand Paul, who is seeking a third term in 2022.
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This Wisconsin
@BadgerMBB
big man is helping his alma mater in a big way.
Chris Vogt helped raise over $150,000 for his hometown of
#Mayfield
after tornadoes devastated western Kentucky.
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Who says no one really wins?
@MarioAndersonTV
joins the
@pchdotcom
Prize Patrol as it surprises a very lucky Kentucky man.
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A familiar face is hosting this year's
@LouisvilleMBB
tipoff luncheon. The all virtual event will be hosted by
@lukeskywalka11
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More slow moving storms will be around Sunday so expect the potential for more flash flooding in spots.
#kywx
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A love of baseball turned into an assignment for
@JCPSKY
@Noe_JCPS
student, Nolan Stevens.
@ambersmithtv
shows us what happens when passion and school work come together.
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Every year
@backstreetboys
@kevinrichardson
come to the
@KentuckyDerby
and always so gracious to talk to everyone, including
@MarioAndersonTV
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.
@MarioAndersonTV
found the
@pchdotcom
Prize Patrol!!!
Good afternoon
#Twitterverse
and happy
#FriYAY
!!!
I'm in Prestonsburg, Kentucky where
@pchdotcom
just surprised 65-year-old Ricky Williams with $5,000 a week prize...for LIFE!!!
#WATCH
the surprise and hear from Ricky, starting at 5pm on
@SpectrumNews1KY
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BREAKING: Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of all three counts.
Derek CHauvin
Count 1 - unintentional 2nd degree murder - guilty
Count 2 - third degree murder - guilty
County 3 - 2nd degree manslaughter - guilty
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The
@kfc_yumcenter
announced it will host its first concert since the COVID-19 pandemic this July. The Louisville R&B Music Festival will arrive at the venue on Saturday, July 17, featuring artists like
@OGKeithSweat
.
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The best place to see some of the greatest in thoroughbred racing is
@Oldfriendsfarm
and as
@sicard_crystal
tells us beginning tomorrow you can go back to the farm.
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What happens when
@bellarmineU
students work on a few trick shots? You go viral thanks to
@espn
of course.
@guildford56
witnessed a practice and shows off what he saw.
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A new proposal to help Dreamers get citizenship in the Senate has bipartisan support. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Sen.
@RandPaul
, R-Ky., are the co-sponsors.
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It wasn’t the Wildcats or the Cardinals, but the NKU Norse, who were the first Kentucky college men’s basketball team to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. And they earned a warm "welcome home" from the community Wednesday.
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Republican Thomas Massie wins reelection to U.S. House in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
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@RandPaul
is in the holiday spirit, the faux holiday spirit. Paul's
#Festivus
celebration w/
#FestivusGrievances
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Democrat Morgan McGarvey wins election to U.S. House in Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District.
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.
@CrystalWilki
is a
@universityofky
professor, Kentucky Poet Laureate and as
@b_robertsmedia
tells us, she's a finalist for the
@naacpimageaward
finalist.
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.
@AllisonJoyBall
speaks to supporters after winning reelection as Kentucky's Treasurer.
#SpectrumVotes
#KYElection
#decision2019
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.
@SenSanders
will travel to Louisville on Sunday for a rally with former Kentucky State Rep.
@Booker4KY
"to build support for a working families agenda," according to a release from Sanders' office.
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Roughly 230 soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battallion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division were welcomed home during a redeployment recognition event yesterday in Fort Campbell, Ky.
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Happening Now: Abortion rights protests have sprung up in Louisville, shutting down the intersection of Bardstown Road and Highland Ave.
Here's the latest on abortion in Kentucky:
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Crump says the family of Breonna Taylor is "heartbroken, devastated and outraged and confused and bewildered." He asks if
@kyoag
Daniel Cameron presented any evidence on Taylor's behalf, or did he "press his thumb on the scales of justice."
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BREAKING: A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against
@GovAndyBeshear
school mask order, calling it "tyranny." Here's what we know.
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Kentucky voters can direct complaints about suspected voter fraud by calling 1-800-328-VOTE, reports
@BrennonGurleyTV
. According to
@kyoag
, the hotline has received over two dozen complaints since polls opened this morning.
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.
@revjjackson
spoke at St. Stephen Church's service this morning with
@KWCosby
about a number of topics such as poverty and racial violence,
@eileenstreet
reports.
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Fr.
@JimSichko
has the honor of being the emcee at Fancy Farm today and the Catholic priest let everyone know he can throw barbs too.
@LeaderMcConnell
was the target of an early joke.
#fancyfarm
#decision2024
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Love was in the air at
@lynnfmlystadium
this weekend after one man proposed to his high school sweetheart at a
@loucityfc
game. Their love will reach new heights since
@FlyLouisville
gifted them free tickets.
@AshBTV
with more.
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The importance of being aware and willing to speak up was at the heart of the
@SecretService
summit, Operation Angel Summit.
@JohnnyGregg
has the story.
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TJ Friedl makes sure he never leaves the diamond clean. He's leading the Louisville Bats in nearly every stat: runs, hits, doubles, triples, homers and walks. But as
@EWilTV
reports, his success didn't come right off the bat. ⚾
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Yared Nuguse quite literally chased his dream as he ran a time of 3:36.19 in the 1,500 meter final, punching his ticket to Tokyo.
@EWilTV
has more on the Kentuckian becoming an Olympian.
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Laney Frye is just a sophomore, but the
@KentuckyWGolf
player is headed to the
@uswomensopen
@b_robertsmedia
has her story.
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.
@EWilTV
has made it to the infield and she has found "Startacus, King of the Infield." What else needs to be seen
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Tomorrow
@KYSecState
will testify in front of Congress to discuss Kentucky's election successes and challenges.
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Fraternity brothers from
@wku
are helping to fight
#Alzheimers
by embarking on a special journey.
@MarioAndersonTV
tells us more about
@Bike4Alz
#SpectrumNews1KY
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.
@atticascott4ky
's resolution urges Merrick Garland, newly-minted head of the U.S. Department of Justice, to pursue a complete investigation of the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville on March 13, 2020.
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Look who
@Dwilliamstv
found on the red carpet. It's Bobby, Ronnie, Ralph and Mike - better known as New Edition. The R&B group are having a good time at the
#Derby
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.
@mooremustangs
have reason to celebrate today.
#RaevonVaden
is
@SpectrumNews1KY
#ScholarAthlete
. He's another reason
@jcpsky
should be proud.
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Former Wildcat Terrence Clarke is being remembered tonight.
@sicard_crystal
spoke with Clarke's friend and owner of
@stockrisers
Jake Weingarten.
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A confirmed tornado is on the ground in Bowling Green. Please seek shelter.
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This Kentucky artist is the official licensee for the
@GoCards
,
@RacingLouFC
,
@loucityfc
and
@WKUSports
.
@EWilTV
finds out how
@MadeByJayLane
turns bourbon barrel heads into custom-made art.
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.
@KYSecState
said early voting makes for a smoother process for not only voters but clerks and poll workers.
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.
@NASCAR
royalty rode into Bowling Green for a purpose this week. Former drivers
@kylepetty
and
@therichardpetty
stopped by the
@corvettemusuem
to raise awareness for the Victory Junction Camp, which helps children with chronic medical conditions.
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.
@wku
held its annual NFL Pro Day on Thursday, and for players like New Orleans native Dionté Ruffin, it was a chance to show off their skills to scouts.
@ebrooks_14
shares his story, including how he survived Hurricane Katrina.
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Tonight's the night for
#Pink
&White. See how the
@AssumptionDance
team of
@AHSRockets
helped teach some
@stxtigers
young men to get their groove on.
@AHSTEAMPINK
#TeamPink
#120Strong
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A Lexington police officer was shot during a lengthy standoff on Tates Creek Road last night. The suspect was also shot and later died at the hospital. Here's what we know so far. ⏬
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Citing crushing caseloads and low pay, public defenders in Louisville are making a serious effort to unionize.
@adamkraymond
breaks down both sides of the latest labor clash in Kentucky.
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She was an education pioneer in KY. Advocated for improved education for every Kentuckian.
@LtGovColeman
makes the announcement that her image will be added to the state capitol.
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He's been with us for a while, but now he's officially only ours! Great to have
@LachTalk
full-time with Spectrum News 1
Some personal news: After 16 years doing sports talk in Louisville, I’m saying goodbye to radio, returning to TV to be a full-time News Anchor for
@SpectrumNews1KY
. I’ll miss everyone at
@ESPN680
but the future is so bright at Spectrum. My last day on
#TheMiddayRush
is Friday.
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As severe weather moves through Kentucky tonight, some of our viewers have sent in pictures of their area as the storms have hit. Thanks to Maryssa Galvez for taking this photo of the Fern Creek area, specifically the Cedar Springs shopping center.
#kywx
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"Sorry I get a little choked up." Our
@JohnnyGregg
spoke with a man who survived the tornado in Mayfield.
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Kentucky Democrats take victory lap as GOP replacement plan for ACA pulled in Congress
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BREAKING:
@GovAndyBeshear
wins Democratic nomination for governor in Kentucky primary election.
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There's a new farm coming to Shepherdsville and as
@geraldineiris21
reports,
@squarerootsgrow
can grow things faster and save water versus a traditional farm. Learn what Square Roots is bringing to Kentucky.
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.
@JamesComer
credits with
@NationalFFA
with getting him where he is at today. Now as
@JuliaBenbrook
tells us, he is hoping the next generation also benefits from the organization.
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Educators across Kentucky nominated high school seniors excelling in and out of the classroom. Kalea Alexander of
@WeAreMaleHigh
and
@JCPSKY
is the first winner of the the High School Scholar scholarship.
@LachTalk
shares her story.
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@ACLUofKY
asks
@JeffCoAttyKY
to dimiss charges against protesters arrested at Louisville church Thursday.
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With cryptocurrency now well into the mainstream, customers at Louisville's
@dogebeans
Coffee can now pay for their caffeine of choice with crypto.
As
@EWilTV
reports, it's a merger of two passions for co-owner Andrew Lutes.
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.
@LeaderMcConnell
took the podium at
#FancyFarm
and addressed
@GovAndyBeshear
and his thoughts on presumptive nominee Kamala Harris.
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The outpouring of support for
@BuffaloBills
Damar Hamlin is nothing short of amazing.
@CincyShirts
has created a t-shirt to honor Hamlin and as you'll see the store is donating 100% of net proceeds to Hamlin's charity.
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On transgender care services,
@keckforky
says a child should not be able to make that kind of decision before adulthood.
@kygop
@louisvillegop
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Everything is damaged when a tornado roars through, including baseball and softball parks. As
@b_robertsmedia
tells us
@espn
anchor and Kentuckian
@michaeleaves
is hoping to help the tornado-ravaged sports fields in Kentucky.
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.
@CoachAWHamilton
has his team
@EKUHoops
on the rise. It seems only fitting that
@b_robertsmedia
talked to the coach during March Madness to find out what makes his team so special.
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BREAKING Allison Ball has won the Republican nomination for Auditor in Kentucky primary election
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Kentucky's soldiers and airmen will be deployed this weekend, along with Service members from over a dozen other states, to aid security efforts in and around Washington, D.C.
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Shortly after the clock hit 2024,
@RCforAG
was sworn-in as Kentucky's newest attorney general.
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Fifth-generation farmer
@JShellKY
was sworn in as Kentucky's 36th commissioner of agriculture.
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#DemDebate
FACT CHECK: Andrew Yang’s claim that almost half of Fortune 500 companies were founded by first or second generation immigrants is TRUE, according to a July 2019 study.
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After COVID-19 canceled last year's event, the city of Lawrenceburg shut down Main Street for the Anderson County High School prom. As
@ErinKYSpectrum
shows, it was nothing short of picture perfect.
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