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Marvin Bartlett FOX 56 News

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@FOX56News anchor/ Dad/ Author of "The Boy Who Delivered Joy"/ Always on the hunt for the "Spirit of the Bluegrass"

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Coming Up on FOX 56 News (WDKY) at Ten: --Vandals strike at Rail Explorers, a popular tourist attraction in Versailles. --A Berea daycare is under scrutiny after video circulates of a child being taunted by a staffer.

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Forward-thinking: This 11-year-old Lexington boy says he's in the 2038 race for Congress! Hear what motivates this young politician on FOX 56 News (WDKY) at Ten. #spiritofthebluegrass

Forward-thinking: This 11-year-old Lexington boy says he's in the 2038 race for Congress! Hear what motivates this young politician on <a href="/FOX56News/">FOX 56 News (WDKY)</a> at Ten. #spiritofthebluegrass
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Coming up on FOX 56 News (WDKY) at Ten: --Prepping for floods. The latest on just how much rain is headed our way. -- Doubly Lucky: A Kentucky man finds his second major find in a thrift shop since January. --Remarkable Woman: Meet our winner who says she "loves people to life."

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Because of the forecast for heavy rains and flooding, Keeneland is moving Friday's opening card to Monday... and Saturday's Bluegrass card to Tuesday. TBD on Sunday.

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Tonight on FOX 56 News (WDKY) at Ten: *A man who was arrested 35 times now works at the jail, helping other inmates. *A feature on smart phones proves to be a lifesaver for hikers. *It's foaling season on KY farms. Check out the promise in the pastures in Spirit of the Bluegrass.

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Coming up on FOX 56 News (WDKY) at Ten: --UK students plan alternative graduation ceremonies. -- the woman arrested for swinging a sword at police and stealing their car tells her side from bars. --First look inside the newly-renovated Madison Co. courthouse.

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Kentucky by Heart: Marvin Bartlett's Spirit of the Bluegrass offers unique look at Kentucky history nkytribune.com/2025/04/kentuc… via @nkytribune

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I am excited to announce that my new book, "Spirit of the Bluegrass," will be released with a launch event Joseph-Beth Books May 6 at 7 p.m. I'll talk about it with Jack Pattie tomorrow at 9 a.m. on WVLK.

I am excited to announce that my new book, "Spirit of the Bluegrass," will be released with a launch event <a href="/JosephBethLex/">Joseph-Beth Books</a> May 6 at 7 p.m. I'll talk about it with <a href="/JackPattietalks/">Jack Pattie</a> tomorrow at 9 a.m. on WVLK.
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Tonight on FOX 56 News (WDKY) at Ten: It's a legendary location next to Churchill Downs. Why people have loved this diner for more than a century. #spiritofthebluegrass

Tonight on <a href="/FOX56News/">FOX 56 News (WDKY)</a> at Ten: It's a legendary location next to Churchill Downs. Why people have loved this diner for more than a century. #spiritofthebluegrass
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This Sunday is Homecoming Day at Penn's Store in Gravel Switch, Kentucky. It's been in operation since at least 1845. Music on the porch, arts and crafts, food, and readings by Kentucky authors. I'll discuss my "Spirit of the Bluegrass" book around 1:40 p.m. Y'all come!

This Sunday is Homecoming Day at Penn's Store in Gravel Switch, Kentucky. It's been in operation since at least 1845. Music on the porch, arts and crafts, food, and readings by Kentucky authors. I'll discuss my "Spirit of the Bluegrass" book around 1:40 p.m. Y'all come!
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The NWS has confirmed that: "The track for the tornado in Russell, Pulaski, and Laurel was 55.6 miles long. The maximum width was 1700 yards (almost 1 mile) and the maximum wind was EF4 170 mph."

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Tonight on FOX 56 News at Ten: -- Holding tight: how a London couple was nearly torn apart by a tornado, yet couldn't be separated. --911 calls describe the twister as it happened. -- Meet the woman who came to Nicholasville to paint the town in the "Spirit of the Bluegrass."

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After further surveys, the National Weather Service has added five miles to the path of last Friday's tornado, meaning it was on the ground for nearly 60 miles.

After further surveys, the National Weather Service has added five miles to the path of last Friday's tornado, meaning it was on the ground for nearly 60 miles.
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A festival full of screaming and yelling! Hear what it takes to win a Bigfoot Calling Contest, tonight in the #SpiritOfTheBluegrass on FOX 56 News (WDKY) at Ten. #Bigfoot

A festival full of screaming and yelling! Hear what it takes to win a Bigfoot Calling Contest, tonight in the #SpiritOfTheBluegrass on <a href="/FOX56News/">FOX 56 News (WDKY)</a> at Ten.
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Meet the "Peanut Butter Man of the Red River Gorge," tonight in #SpiritOfTheBluegrass on FOX 56 News (WDKY) at Ten! He's a little nutty and you'll love him for it! #SleepyKentucky

Meet the "Peanut Butter Man of the Red River Gorge," tonight in #SpiritOfTheBluegrass on <a href="/FOX56News/">FOX 56 News (WDKY)</a> at Ten! He's a little nutty and you'll love him for it!
#SleepyKentucky
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Looking forward to a discussion and book signing for "Spirit of the Bluegrass" Tuesday CoffeeTree&FuzzyDuck on Main Street in Morehead. This neat store is in a former theater. Event from 5 to 6 p.m. Spread the news!

Looking forward to a discussion and book signing for "Spirit of the Bluegrass" Tuesday
<a href="/coffeetreebooks/">CoffeeTree&FuzzyDuck</a>
on Main Street in Morehead. This neat store is in a former theater. Event from 5 to 6 p.m. Spread the news!