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        Kentucky State University welcomes largest graduating class in recent history

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        Lexington nonprofit raises money for domestic abuse survivors

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        Morehead State holds graduation for more than 900 students.

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        Man dies after dozer overturns in Bath County

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        Former pilot diagnosed with Parkinson's disease flies one more time

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        Fayette County students help local families start summer gardens

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        Quarter Auction fundraiser for Jackie Arnold

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        Quarter by quarter: Cynthiana community raises money for mother battling cancer

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        Daily Forecast

        A nice day for Mom

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        Daily Forecast

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        LEX 18 Investigates

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        Cynthiana mother fighting cancer after losing son to brain tumor

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        FoodChain's Neighborhood Green Grocery opens in Lexington food desert

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        LEX 18 Investigates

        KY state lawmakers call on health officials to investigate rising DIPG cases

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        Kentucky graduate achieves dreams, breaks barriers as nonverbal communicator

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