Lauren Adams
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Journalist. Wife. Mother. PA born but proudly calling KY home for 15 years. Opinions shared here are my own.
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After 10+ years as a reporter this is the best assignment I’ve ever been given:: Mom. My husband and I welcomed our little girl, Caroline Kate last night. What a blessing and the answer to so many prayers.
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Some of
@LMPD
’s finest. Officers Willis & Downs responded to a crash in Shively, rushing to help a 9 m/o baby, still in her carseat but trapped by a rear airbag. Along with another officer, they cut her free & then put carseat in their cruiser & rushed her to hospital. ❤️
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AG Cameron b’c there was no body cam footage of actual shooting, events of that night had to be pieced together— it meant spending 1000s of hours on interviews, and analyzing evidence. Final interview was done Friday.
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The prosecutor has dropped a BOMBSHELL. Young says during their investigation they purchased a firearm they believe was used to kill Tommy Ballard. He says they bought it from Houck’s brother, Nick Houck, who was using a fake name.
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Incredible show of support from
@UofLFootball
wide receiver, honoring lives lost at the Kroger shooting this week. You are a class act, Mr. Wakefield.
Rest In Heaven Mr. Maurice E. Stallard and Mrs. Vickie Lee Jones May your names forever live on. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Happening now: retired
@LMPD
officer George Rodman holding a rally in support of police officers. ‘These officers refuse to abandon these citizens the way your elected officials have.’
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For nearly two weeks, the men & women of
@kystatepolice
leave their families to provide security
@kystatefair
- pretty sure this trooper left a dog at home too! 💕
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Denny Crum on receiving a
@WLKY
Bell Award for 40+ years of service to worthy causes like cystic fibrosis, ‘Helping others just makes you feel good.’
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As the FBI takes over the Crystal Rogers case, multiple search warrants are being served in the Bardstown area. A neighbor sent me this- says police arrived to Brooks Houck’s home around 5:45 and just put up tape.
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As I prepare to go on maternity leave, I’ll be transitioning to some dayside shifts here
@WLKY
. After 5.5 years its bittersweet to leave the awesome night team....but it just means I’m one step closer to meeting my little girl. 💕
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Tell me one person can’t make a difference and I’ll show you this: These are alumni of
@PRP_Panthers
baseball- coached by the late Bill Miller- some coming from as far away as California to attend the game being played in Miller’s honor.
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Sherry Ballard, the mother of Crystal Rogers, enters the courtroom with her daughter. She smiles and stops to give a few hugs. Brooks Houck will be arraigned at 1pm.
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Yesterday was a good day: celebrated another trip around the sun annnnd 3 weeks since I got the greatest gift ever.
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Business is booming at area Bearno’s as so many of YOU turn out to help the family of a fallen
@LMPD
Officer. 20% of all sales today go to Detective Mengehodt’s young son.
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He was the coach that bought kids cleats when they couldn’t afford them and had weekly team dinners at his house. West Washington fball coach Phillip Bowsman passed away this afternoon after suffering a stroke Friday.
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Gov Beshear says license plates will be recorded in parking lots of churches holding in person services on Sunday. The health department will then pay those folks a visit and order them to self quarantine for 14 days.
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Tariq Armour graduated high school a few weeks ago & he was set to play college football. Tragically, he drowned Sunday. More at 11.
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Hats off to the men & women of
@LMPD
‘s 4th Division. Right now they’re working with folks from the Living Room to try and get the homeless off the streets and inside tonight. THIS is the Louisville I’m proud to call home.
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Janet is a lifelong UofL fan & proud alum. I ran into her at the YUM Center where reports are the championship banner is already down. Janet says NCAA can’t take her banner.
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A simple memorial for
@lmpd
Officer Martez Hughes who died playing tennis yesterday at Chickasaw Park. He was 49 years old and leaves behind a wife and daughter.
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GOOD NEWS alert: this baby—turns out he had a congenital lung defect — stopped breathing Tuesday. A Vine Grove police officer got to Brixten in 40 seconds, did CPR, and saved his life. Even in such crazy times, our officers continue to serve. Full story at 6.
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Talk about a blessing: my daughter was able to meet her GREAT grandmother this week. A mere 91 years separate these two. 💕
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Louisville residents see
@UPSAirlines
planes all the time but watching the new 747-8F fly over the Ohio River during
#wlkyThunder
is realllly something.
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This is one of several dogs evacuated from a Harrison County shelter Tuesday after it flooded.
@kyhumane
stepped up to help, taking her and 10 others. It’s SO awesome to see agencies working together to get animals adopted. They’ll be ready for fur-ever homes Friday!
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Today was the first time I felt well enough to go to church since welcoming my daughter 2 weeks ago. After mass, my mother (visiting from out of state) spent the day cuddling her first grandchild. To say I feel blessed is such an understatement. 💕
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What a nice surprise, as I finish out my last reporting shift for awhile & prepare to meet my daughter. Thank you to my
@WLKY
coworkers for the love. 💕💕
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While Taylor was shot 6x, AG Cameron said only one shot was fatal. He says- according to medical reports- she likely would have died within 2 minutes.
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Maddie Ray an incredible S Oldham senior with Down syndrome is homecoming queen!!!
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Today I celebrate one year of motherhood. My sweet Caroline turns 1 today. 💕💕
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Off to the track. Happy to wear pink in honor of all the survivors (including my mother - 2x!!). And to my team:
@deeslouisville
for the hat &
@WLKYSusanneH
on glam- 😜- thanks for making this mom feel good. 💕
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US Attorney Russell Coleman starts off press conference saying there is no place for hate... ‘that’s unacceptable.’ Less than an hour ago, Grand Jury indicted Gregory Bush on federal hate crimes related to shooting at Kroger.
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My favorite story of the morning: an Ohio dad created a 6 foot candy chute so that kids in his neighborhood can still stop by & trick-or-treat safely, amid covid concerns. 👏👏
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People like Kim are why I’m proud to call Louisville home. She brought a broom to downtown and started cleaning up, ‘I don’t want my city to look like this.’
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At ‘White Coats for Black Lives’ rally, medical students & professionals take a knee for 10 minutes, as prayer is said & names like Breonna Taylor are read.
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Jtown Chief of Police: man entered store, encountered man — fired multiple shots at him and left. In the parking lot, encountered a woman, shot her as well. Both pronounced dead at the scene.
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Friday: a good day to wear our
@WLKY
shirts. You can’t see the baby’s but it says: Live. Local. Nap taking. 🤣🤣
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Brooks Houck was arrested this morning & charged with murder & tampering with evidence in the Crystal Rogers case. This document shows he’s back in court Oct 5th and bond is set at 10 million dollars.
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Celebrated my first Mother’s Day at church with a pancake breakfast and a special blessing. The sleeping baby was a bonus.
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Shanae Moorman, former U of L cheerleader dies in car wreck. Coach says team 'devastated' - calls her inspiration.
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Having toured Taylor County,
@GovAndyBeshear
returns to brief the media, soaked & muddy. ‘We’re hurt but we’re not broken.’ Promises to rebuild.
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In the past few weeks my oldest has sometimes struggled giving up her only child status. Not on this day- happy to wear a big sister shirt and hold baby Camille. 💕
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Happening now: a man who identifies himself as ‘Angry Viking’ leading a rally in Cox Park. They call themselves patriots and say they’re sick of the chaos playing out in Louisville & across the country.
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Somehow I blinked and the sweetheart that made me a mom turned 3 today. 💕
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Absolutely incredible—- kids like Reed
@NortonChildrens
receiving a surprise visit from superheros. They’re actually window washers- wanting to spread some much needed cheer. 💕
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Ahead of a vigil tonight at Kroger, shoppers have brought flowers and cards for the two victims gunned down yesterday.
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The student athletes
@eku
spent the day collecting supplies for those impacted by the floods in eastern Kentucky. For many of these kids it’s personal, that’s why every single one volunteered. 💕
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My sweetie is 4 months old today. My mom snapped this pic a few days ago while they were out enjoying the sunshine. Thanks to my friend
@EricaFoxTV
for the glasses! 😎
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The sweet baby girl that made our family complete is 1 today. And one year later big sister is continuing to call her ‘baby’ …no name, just baby. 😆😆
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Mother of DeShawndre Davis - murdered one year ago visits son's grave: 'We have not forgotten.' No arrests yet.
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As we covered destructive storms today there were a lot of images hard to see ....so I’m sharing this beautiful one. Sent to me by my friend
@kystatepolice
Trooper Lawson.
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Thanks to my
@WLKY
family for celebrating the upcoming arrival of my little girl, but especially the hostesses:
@WLKYJennifer
@WLKYJulie
&
@WLKYMoRose
—how special to be loved on for the afternoon.
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Jtown Chief of Police: no motive at this point for the shooting. Woman shot and killed in parking lot was random victim, appears man inside could have been random victim as well.
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This
@JCPSKY
grad is now a Staff Sgt in the Army and is deployed overseas. Charles Vincent came home just for Oaks & Derby….total flight time 36 hours. Now that is some dedication!!
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Happening now: U of L medical students are gathering for a rally dubbed ‘White Coats for Black Lives.’ This was organized by a group of med students in 2 days, several 100 on hand.
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Just into the newsroom
@LMPD
Officer Robinson Desroches was released from the hospital this afternoon, about a week and a half after he was shot during protests. A second officer shot that night, Major Aubrey Gregory, returned to light duty last week.
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If you’re going to
@kystatefair
make sure you stop by
@kystatepolice
— there’s a cute junior trooper conducting traffic stops in Trooper Town. 💕
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She was only 20 but Savannah Walker - remembered for being kind to others- made a difference. 100s attended vigil for her tonight at UofL
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If you see me today, I’m accepting hugs. Yup, even if we haven’t met. It’s my girl’s first day at daycare and this momma is a little sad.
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My dear friend has waited years to become a mom so yesterday I drove to Illinois to attend her ‘drive thru baby shower.’ We cried when we saw each other and it was worth every mile. 💕
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It’s Monday ... but with my schedule it’s actually Saturday and the weather was so nice I did an egg hunt for my sweetie on our front lawn.
#TeamKentucky
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Happening now, members of the
@uofl
men’s basketball team coaching staff are handing out boxes of the Thanksgiving essentials to those in need. They’ve partnered with The Lord’s Kitchen. I’m told team wanted to be here but they’re in class.
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Gov. Beshear takes a moment to thank custodial staffs- says they’re making a big difference. He also says he made every single custodian in the capital a Kentucky Colonel. Other famous colonels: Muhammad Ali & Jennifer Lawrence.
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Hats off to
@CoachPetrinoUL
‘s guys. 45 members of the
@uofl
fball team spent tonight delivering cleanup supplies to flood victims. Running back Dea Williams said it best, ‘They support us during the season, we want to support them.’
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The face of a hero. Shannon Cooper leaves her family behind tomorrow to help provide dialysis to covid19 patients now in kidney failure. Cooper will spend at least two weeks in New York. She told me, ‘It’s what nurses do.’ 💕
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One of the best thing I’ve heard all week:
‘There are no Democrats or Republicans, only Americans fighting the coronavirus’ — Ky Gov Andy Beshear at Friday news conference
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Just talked with Sherry Ballard, Crystal’s morher. She tells me she’s still processing the day’s events and needs a little time but she’s encouraged by what is happening & feels confident there will be justice for her daughter.
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After a quick pit stop (and a bribe of ice cream) we are on our way home. Because I have family in Western Ky I brought my girls with me while on assignment in Mayfield. I wanted to share stories in that community….and also be a good momma. 💕💕
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New co-anchors alert. Just kidding, I’d never part with
@WLKYDrew
but I was thrilled my girls stopped in to see me before the show. 💕
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Couldn’t walk out the doors without one last
@WLKYSusanneH
treat. She’s taken great care of me this pregnancy and I’m grateful for it because I’ve heard calories don’t count when you’re pregnant. 😊
Good luck to
@WLKYLaurenAdams
! She’s starting maternity leave today and we wish her well as she welcomes her baby girl soon!
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Only in Kentucky….70’s one day, snow the next. But at my house we were excited! ❄️ ❄️
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We are on the scene of a reported shooting near the Kroger & Furniture Fair off Hurstbourne Lane. Police chopper in the air, heavy police presence on the ground.
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Picking pumpkins today at Cornucopia Farms in Scott County, Indiana and I picked a good one. 😍
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Back to work after a great few days of sunshine & family time. Also, many thanks to our sweet
@WLKYSusanneH
for Caroline’s dress. 💕
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What a day…Flew out EARLY to see my precious goddaughter and celebrate her 1st birthday in Wisconsin. I have no nieces or nephews so this sweetheart is so special to me. 💕💕
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We’re
@LMPD
2nd Division Headquarters where a police cruiser has been draped in black to honor the sacrifice of Detective DeDe Mengedoht.
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What did you do today? Oh, I stood in line so my sweetie could meet Baby Shark...and her mind was blown!!! 🤣
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A new survey says 79 percent of parents admitted to sampling their kid’s Halloween haul. Anyone guilty? 🎃 👻
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Today....and the past few days have been long and tough. But I’ve met some kind people like these gentlemen who appreciate our efforts & on a hot day offered me a water.
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My daughter was a flower girl tonight. When she realized she still had some petals left she plopped down at the end of the aisle to finish her duty. 💕
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That fallen officer we’ve been telling you about — this is how the Charlestown PD wants him remembered. Here’s Sgt Ben Bertram smiling— Christmas shopping for the community’s 1st graders, hours before he was killed in the line of duty.
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Happening now:
@LMPD
& Jefferson Co Fire working to finish up bagging up the 40,000+ bags of candy donated by the community for an upcoming event for kiddos.
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Thanks to
@kroger
my 2 month old got an up close look at this year’s Derby trophy! Look at that smile - she’s a Kentucky girl for sure. 💕
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Class act by
@kystatepolice
. 👇🏻
Thank you
@kystatepolice
Commissioner Rick Sanders for sending your KSP Troopers to work in
@LMPD
2nd Division tonight and tomorrow so that Det Mengedoht’s Co-Workers can have an opportunity to grieve and pay their final respects to this great lady and her family. KSP Rocks!!!
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Friday night..... social distancing...but making a very SPECIAL delivery. My friend’s husband was unable to go to their ultra sound appointment to find out boy or girl.....so I got the envelope and called the bakery! Can’t wait for them to cut the cake and see pink or blue. 💕
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There is nothing better than the FD & police driving by with lights & sirens to celebrate your birthday. Hats off to the folks at Vine Grove for remembering the kids during these unique times.
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Taylor Bailey, 19, was booked at Metro Corrections tonight and charged in connection with the August 5th death of her boyfriend. Deion Kennedy was shot and killed outside the Walmart on the Outer Loop.
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How fortunate I am to have coworkers I consider friends.
@WLKYJulie
@caraygrace
@WLKYMoRose
…..this was a BIG night out for these mommas. 💕
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Governor Beshear urging all Kentuckians to be responsible....45 minutes after governor of Ohio announced bars & restaurants will close tonight, Beshear cautioned that WILL happen if people don’t take this state of emergency seriously & avoid crowded areas/ events.
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Everyone is posting back to school photos. So here’s my daughter before ‘baby school’ this morning. Notice the shirt (purchased by a proud grandmother) ‘When God made me he said Ta-Da!’ 😂😂
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My first born is Caroline ....our sweet Caroline...the child we prayed for for YEARS. My mom just found this in my dad’s record collection. Think I’ll frame it and put it in her room. 💕💕
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Rare date night
@kfc_yumcenter
to see Phil Collins. Not the biggest fan but I’m a BIG fan of getting out! My mom is in town & we’ve only been out twice since welcoming our daughter in February!
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It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights week. Last year,
@LMPD
’s victims unit (and that includes Leo — who is a GOOD BOY!) helped 3,000+. I was with him today and he works the room, sitting near anyone he think needs a little love. 💕
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Hey everybody my mom is on at 6 to bring you today’s news.
@WLKYChris
has weather ...Hope it’s nice so I can go for a walk later. :)
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George Rodman: ‘Enough is enough. We need a change, it’s time to take our city back.’
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This past weekend I traveled home & my grandmother & youngest met for the first time. We celebrated her birthday a little early- but today is the day. She is 90 and we are so blessed. ❤️
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Only on WLKY: we’re introducing you to an
@LMPD
officer credited with saving a 15 year old’s life. Teen was shot last night & several officers made some good split second decisions including Officer Ragan who used a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
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