
Allie Root
Reporter and Anchor at WDKY-TV (Lexington, KY)
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4 days ago |
fox56news.com | Allie Root
Video note: Despite this article’s time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — In this extreme heat, air conditioning units are working overtime to keep you cool. Experts with Bryant Heating and Cooling said preventive care can go a long way to make sure you stay comfortable and save money.
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4 days ago |
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LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Six months ago on Monday, London police reportedly shot and killed 63-year-old Douglas Harless after apparently showing up at the wrong address around midnight. Harless’s family and community members were left in the dark and are still waiting for answers about how it could’ve happened. But local police said they hope all the facts will come out soon. “He was just such a good man,” said Jamie Burns, who helps organize monthly vigils and protests. “And we want to remember him.
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1 week ago |
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Family and friends of Noah Tinch, a University of Kentucky student, are grieving after he died suddenly last week while on a trip. Tinch’s dad, Brett, said his son hit his head while fishing in Grand Mesa, Colorado, and drowned just one day before his 19th birthday. Some of the people who knew Tinch best said that while they are heartbroken, they are dedicated to continuing the legacy he left behind. Tinch was a beloved son, brother, and friend… gone too soon.
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1 week ago |
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PARIS, Ky. (FOX 56) — It’s been a soggy summer here in Kentucky, and while the rain might be good for your lawn, it’s creating big headaches for the people who may care for it. Landscape companies say the frequent downpours are making it hard to keep up with customer demand. Theron Harries, with TH Creative Landscapes in Paris, said it takes a lot of hard work and planning to complete a lawn transformation.
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2 weeks ago |
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A former Frisch’s Big Boy in Lexington may soon transform into the city’s first medical marijuana dispensary, nearly a year after Kentucky started its medical marijuana program. FOX 56 spoke with the management company behind the project, who said they hope to provide affordable access to cannabis products for patients in need. Arkansas entrepreneurs, Casey Flippo and Sean Clarkson, have launched and operated multiple cannabis companies over the past five years.
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