Mike Valente
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Emmy Award winning Journalist @WTAE /fueled by coffee and podcasts/ unhealthy obsession with @Mets / ‘Cuse alum
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CONFIRMED: Butler County District Attorney tells me one person is BELIEVED to be dead. Donald Trump is okay, he tells me. No information about the shooter right now.
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UPDATE: District Attorney says he believes the person who died was “someone in the crowd.”
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Coming up tn at 11,
@RexChapman
pushes back at critics—including Laurel Co. Sheriff—who have turned on
@KentuckyMBB
after the team kneeled before game against Florida this past weekend. Sheriff says players disrespected the country. Chapman says he’s “embarrassing”
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A body dummy with a picture of Michael Knowles’ face on it has been lit on fire, about a half hour before Knowles is set to participate in an event on Pitt’s campus. Knowles said earlier this year that he believes “transgenderism” should be “eradicated.”
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BREAKING: Jeff Sheppard, father of UK commit Reed Sheppard, says he was told Midwest Charity Classic has been CANCELED after KHSAA refused to give waivers allowing KY players to play in game. Event was supposed to raise money for EKY flood victims.
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Lexington officers are taking a knee. Huge round of applause from protesters.
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#protests2020
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Wishing the best to Virginia Moore, the ASL interpreter we’ve grown used to seeing by the governor’s side. She just announced virtually she has stage 1 Uterine cancer. But she’s positive and optimistic about her prognosis. Virginia’s a force for good.
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NEW from Dr. Oz for Senate Comms Director after Fetterman’s event: “Fetterman cannot have it both ways anymore.If he is able to speak in front of large crowds, he’s either healthy enough to debate and wants to hide his radical record, or he’s lying about his health….”(1/2)
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@SavannahLMaddox
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Hmmm, yea, that man pictured with you is not me. I’ve never met you before. But he has good taste in jackets.
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Powerful moment at
#Walk2EndAlz
at Kroger Field, as hundreds participating in the walk hold up flowers to symbolize their connection to someone who lives with or has passed from Alzheimer’s
@AlzKYIN
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Sen. Karen Berg (D) just stood up to explain a vote and said she doesn’t think people in the Senate understand civics. Sen. Damon Thayer (R), clearly ticked off, mouthed to her loud enough for us to hear: “That’s personal and insulting and out of bounds.”
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As you can see, the party at Rupp is well underway ahead of the powerhouse matchup between UK and Kansas...and yes, this kid was just on
@CollegeGameDay
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Just 2 months into my job at
@LEX18News
, I was attacked by a raccoon. In a truly amazing feat, I have never been attacked by a potentially rabid animal in the 4 years since. For that and many other reasons, I consider myself very lucky to have worked for such a great station(1/2)
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#BREAKING
in the
#SavannahSpurlock
case:24-yr-old David Sparks has been arrested and charged in connection to her disappearance. Charged with tampering w/ physical evidence & abuse of a corpse. Human remains found in Garrard Co. overnight have not yet been identified.
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Let’s not quote tweet people disparaging Kentucky and Kentuckians right now. There’s no use in amplifying garbage.
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UK football players stepping off the bus this morning to volunteer at the Second Harvest Food Bank in Charlotte. They’ll be putting together 1500 backpacks for elementary school kids. VA Tech players are scheduled to arrive later this morning.
#BelkBowl
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So...interesting moment in the hallway just now. Gov. Beshear stopped me and said we’re about to get “really good news,” telling me the resident in the Perry County nursing home actually tested NEGATIVE. Press team is apparently working on getting official word out.
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After doing a live interview on SEC Nation, Coach Stoops walked by and we asked him what he wanted to say to
#BBN
after the
#BelkBowl
win.
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I guess for this Halloween, I went as garbage!
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(also, will never speak another bad word about raccoons- they’re misunderstood!!!)
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BREAKING: Madlyn Clawson has been found alive near the Knott County Sportsplex. She’s scratched up, police tell us, but she’ll be okay.
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Live look from my bed!
Despite being fully vaccinated,I’ve tested positive for
#COVID19
.Not a fan in the least bit. No sleep & I feel like I have pounding head cold. It sucks, but I’ll be fine. Really grateful I got the vaccine & I can’t wait to get my booster.
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Beshear announces significant new order: If a person goes to mass gathering this wknd (i.e. church), that person’s license plate will be recorded, info given to health depts. Health officials will come to that person’s door w/ order to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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Bryan Hagerich’s kids are here waiting for their dad. Also here at Pittsburgh International Airport are Rep. Guy Reschenthaler and Sen. John Fetterman, waiting to greet Bryan after 101 days in Turks and Caicos.
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Hi
@ElizabethBanks
, I don’t believe we’ve met, but I’m a reporter for
@LEX18News
in Lexington, Kentucky. We’re pretty pumped for your upcoming Cocaine Bear project. The big guy is on display right near our station. Would love to talk via zoom if you’re around!
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The crowd is singing Happy Birthday to
#BreonnaTaylor
, who would have turned 27 years old today.
#BirthdayForBreonna
#protests2020
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Loooooong procession of cruisers and fire trucks welcoming Class 3A state champs Belle Vernon back home! First ever state title for BVA.
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(2/2) I hope I was able to make an impact while I was here and I’ll have one more day to try to do that. Today’s my last day working in Lexington, an incredible city that has meant more to me than I can put in words. Thank you Lex & Chester the raccoon. Next up, Pittsburgh
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Met a really brave 5-year-old, Presley Scott, who hid with her family in their bathtub as a tornado swept through their neighborhood. Luckily, they all survived and their house is okay. Her message to other little girls and boys: “Don’t be scared.”
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“I love Lex. 859,” Jack Harlow says, when we told him we’re from Lexington.
#LEX18AtTheDerby
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BREAKING: Sarah Williams found NOT guilty on charges of inciting a riot, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana. Found GUILTY of disorderly conduct. Ordered to pay $250.
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This felt cool so I had to document it. Thanks so much to
@OhioValleyEmmy
for recognizing our work. Big shoutout to
@modularkid
who is an absolute wizard. Lucky to have worked with you, bud.
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Big crowd in downtown Lexington tonight for a vigil showing solidarity with the Ukrainian people, as they undergo a continued assault by Russian forces. Big round of applause here for President Zelenskyy, who has chosen to remain in the capitol Kyiv.
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Before Knowles starts speaking, four protesters stand up and start chanting “Trans rights are human rights.” This went on for a minute or so before police urged them to leave.
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Cool moment as military aircraft fly over the Capitol to honor healthcare workers. Big crowd on hand to watch, but it does appear that most are sticking with their families and practicing physical distancing.
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Protesters starting to gather in front of the Kentucky Capitol. Reminder: KY has one of the most stringent anti-abortion laws, making no exceptions for abortions in the case of rape and incest.
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Virginia takes center stage! For the first time, ASL interpreter Virginia Moore is invited to the mic to teach everyone sign language. The governor says they’ll start doing this more often going forward.
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WHO DOESN’T LOVE AN UNDERDOG?!? Absolutely amazing.
@MaggieDavisTV
interviewing the winning team of Rich Strike.
#LEX18AtTheDerby
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This is what Memorial Day is really about. Boy, girl, and Cub scouts are working with members of American Legion to make sure every veteran’s grave in Estill County has a flag in front of it by Memorial Day.
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Xmas come early for dozens of kids here in Madison County!
@kystatepolice
annual Shop with a Trooper kicks off w/ a breakfast & visit from Santa this morning. Then it’s off to Walmart, where troopers will help kids pick out gifts.
@TprPurdy
says he cherishes engaging w/ the kids
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A solemn morning in Lexington today, as firefighters and members of the community make a 110 flight stair climb to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11
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Gov. Beshear is here, expected to give an update on schools. Also, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman is here with her baby. Can confirm the child is adorable.
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JUST IN: Senate has received veto message from Gov.
Governor Beshear has vetoed Senate Bill 1, which would get rid of mask mandate in schools.
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Front desk at Frederick Douglass High School, where game was supposed to happen, confirms it was canceled.
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Beshear says 862 Kentuckians are known to have fully recovered. Meanwhile, he has now acknowledged the protests. Says his job is not to make the popular decision
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.
@GovAndyBeshear
out with a video this afternoon calling the violent people at the Capitol in DC “domestic terrorists.”
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A statement from Gov. Beshear on the events unfolding at the United States Capitol:
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NEW: Fetterman campaign says Mehmet Oz called Fetterman to concede.
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This morning at 9:30 Dr. Oz called John Fetterman to concede.
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Alas, we have found the “GhostWriter,” seen by many in Lexington & Frankfort writing the word “OBEY” in the sky.Owner said he was hired to do this; took off from Danville, landed an hour later (According to FlightAware). Says client didn’t tell him reason for message.
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A small act of kindness from the Governor, as he recognizes the interpreters who have been working tirelessly during this situation. (I can attest: they have been doing a tremendous job)
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Congregants of Poale Zedeck Synagogue in Squirrel Hill praying for Israel tonight. Many people here know people in Israel and are in contact with some serving in the IDF.
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Gov. Beshear tells Today Show he and his family are still trying to get in touch with relatives in Dawson Springs, which was one of the places hit hard by tornadoes overnight.
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#BREAKING
: Perry County Schools will KEEP mask requirement. Currently, the county is averaging 65 new cases per day, equivalent to 252 cases per 100,000 residents. That’s the highest rate in the country.
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Packed crowd here outside EKU'S Alumni Coliseum. Rally is still 10 hours away, but the supporters here are fired up. Talked to several people who are concerned about border security and just general sense of security. Some say they feel targeted as Trump supporters.
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Beshear calls for the statue of Jefferson Davis to be removed from the Capitol rotunda.
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Today, peaceful demonstrators in Lexington are honoring the 27th birthday of
#BreonnaTaylor
, who was killed by police in March. This event, in the parking lot of Rupp Arena, will be a socially distanced car parade.
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We’re inside the event and we just heard a very loud bang coming from outside. Unclear what it was. University of Pitt police were peering out windows. Event about to go on as planned.
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Local coffee shop Brewed was served an enforcement notice to suspend its food permit today by Lexington health department, after they refused to follow executive order to suspend indoor dining. They’re still serving food and few people here are wearing masks.
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Winnie is here for the governor’s briefing. He’s expected to talk about investments in health care for his upcoming budget recommendations.
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@alanabcopas
Hi Alana, do you mind if we screengrab this tweet for our 11 pm newscast? Thank you !
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As we drive home from Beaver County, we pass the Shell cracker plant, which appears to be flaring tonight . Saw the orange glow a few miles out.
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Just in: KY Supreme Court has ordered a stay of rulings from circuit judges Scott and Boone (latter has yet to be signed). Beshear’s exec orders remain in effect for now.
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Some of these speakers are saying things that are just patently false. One of the latest ones: “they have no idea if social distancing works.” Fact check: It does.
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Pastor Greg Waltermire leads members of Heritage Baptist Church in prayer before they head off to Harlan Co, where they’ll give out-of-work coal miners &their families much needed school supplies.The miners have gone weeks w/o pay after Blackjewel filed for bankruptcy
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The power at our hotel in Corbin just went out. And the worst part is The Wall on NBC was just getting good.
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@DV8Kitchen
has become a household name in Lexington, and by tonight, ppl across the country will learn about this restaurant's unique mission.
@NBCNightlyNews
will air a story on the restaurant that's giving a second chance to employees in substance abuse recovery.
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Tonight in Brackenridge, hundreds of people are gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor the late Chief Justin McIntire, who was killed earlier this week after police say he was ambushed.
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Beshear is answering a question submitted online, asking him how he’s holding up. He is visibly emotional. “It’s not easy, but I’ve never been prouder...to be your governor.”
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It wasn’t easy and a lot of that was a blur, but I successfully made it out of the Queue in one piece. Tears were shed in the process.
Taylor Swift, July 1, Cincinnati.
#TheErasTour
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Ward was at kennywood tonight when he says shots rang out. Bunch of police and fire units on scene right now, appearing to evacuate people out of the park.
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I just spoke with former state auditor and gubernatorial candidate Adam Edelen (D). He’s not for Young either. “An incredible embarrassment to the Democratic Party,” he says.
@LEX18News
Asked if he’ll support Democratic Party nominee Geoff Young of Lexington (who won last night’s 6th district primary in Kentucky) in the November election against GOP U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, Gov. Andy Beshear responds with a flat “no.”
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Just in:
@LEX18News
is projecting that Congressman Andy Barr (R) has retained his seat for a fifth term, beating Democratic challenger and Marine veteran Josh Hicks.
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As the team was getting off the plane, heard this father say to his daughter “how cool is that?”
Pretty cool indeed.
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Floyd County attorney Keith Bartley doesn’t have authority to decide if death penalty would be pursued against Storz, but he does say this: “Death isn’t good enough for that son of a bitch.”
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Citing uptick in number of cases of Coronavirus in KY( 371 new cases reported yesterday, 402 today), Gov. Beshear says tomorrow he will announce “new requirements that are going to be mandatory.”
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Six hours, two bathroom stops, and one Chic-Fil-A meal later, we’ve made it to the Queen City! If you’re a UK fan here for the
#BelkBowl
, let us know! Let’s put you on camera!
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@madison_mullin
Hi Madison, do you mind if we screengrab this tweet for our 11 pm newscast? Thank you
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We’re back a bit but saw smoke emerge at front of crowd of protesters, then protesters be moved back by police.
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This is Tray. Off camera, he told me he wants people to remain non-violent and avoid vandalism, because “this is the city we have to look at every day.”
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Oz says he’s heard of people finding fentanyl in their mailboxes (?). I haven’t heard that one before.
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In the grand scheme of things, this feels like a distinction without a difference. Also
@BLMLouisville
, can you respond to charges that Brown held antisemitic views prior to the shooting?
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We’ve got freshly salted roads in Georgetown, but rain’s still coming. Tonight’s a great night to stay inside and wait till the clock hits midnight so you can play tomorrow’s Wordle. After that, I’m all out of suggestions.
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Just a few days after the state general assembly voted to get rid of the statewide mask mandate in schools,
@FCPSKY
board votes to extend its current mask requirement in all indoor settings.
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Beautiful scene as Bryan Hagerich gets to hold his kids for the first time in 101 days.
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The UK marching band is pumping up the crowd at Fan Central. Will see if they’re taking requests!
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