Walker Simmons
Morning News Anchor at WTVQ-TV (Lexington, KY)
Host of Good Morning Kentucky and Reporter for ABC 36 | SU Alum 🍊
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State officials urge caution around the water this weekend HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A warning is in place at Herrington Lake as harmful algae blooms have been detected in the water. State officials are advising anyone heading to the lake this weekend to be on the lookout for blue-green algae, which experts say can pose health risks to both people and pets.
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Officers encourage use of ‘Green Zone’ to prevent thefts during meetups GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The Georgetown Police Department is reminding people to stay safe when buying and selling items through online platforms like Facebook Marketplace. Police say it’s important to stay informed and cautious when arranging to meet someone for a transaction. It comes as officials say some recent meetings have gone wrong.
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City leaders say the project will bring nearly 1,700 jobs and millions in tax revenue LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Construction is now underway on the new Legacy Business Park, located between Georgetown Road and I-75. Mayor Linda Gorton, alongside other state leaders, broke ground on the 200-acre project Wednesday morning. City officials say the Legacy Business Park is one step closer to becoming a major addition for Lexington’s economy.
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Salvador Sanchez shares how A Cup of Common Wealth continues to serve the community despite repeated vandalism LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A Cup of Common Wealth in downtown Lexington is cleaning up after its store window was shattered over the weekend. The store’s founder, Salvador Sanchez, said it’s unfortunately not an uncommon occurrence. In fact, it has happened so frequently that the shop now sells T-shirts featuring the infamous shattered windows.
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Families urged to watch for mail and complete renewal paperwork LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A temporary Medicaid extension for children that was put into effect during COVID-19 is set to expire at the end of this month. Thousands of Kentuckians may be impacted by the upcoming change. July 1 is a major date for 600,000 Kentucky children who are currently covered by Medicaid. That’s when the state’s automatic Medicaid renewal will end.
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