WBLN News · 4 · 06:00–12:00

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This is Phil Hartup, today coming to you direct from the White House.

The President has just addressed the nation, and truths have been told.

Yet still: a curfew. Announced for tonight in many major cities.

It is time to face facts. It is time to settle down.

We only ask for your responsible actions as an American citizen.

I, personally, take responsibility for the perceived lack of communication.

And for the rumor-mongering that has grown around the so-called 'Knox Event'.

At this time we have no reason to believe residents of Kentucky will not recover.

However, as the picture clears, and more information is made available...

... its likelihood is starting to recede.

We have been hesitant to discuss specifics, yes, but with reason.

The Knox Event IS contained, but its panic and confusion are not.

We wanted to establish facts, but public alarm has not provided enough time.

From 6pm tonight there will be curfews in some of our biggest cities.

This is for your protection. Please do not leave your house.

Please have faith in both our military and our emergency services.

I ask our journalistic community to report responsibly.

We are examining all potentialities.

I will update you whenever we have new information.

We've been told to direct you to local programming for curfew information.

It's gonna be a long night.

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