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        Latino nightclub fire under investigation after Sunday night blaze in Lexington

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        Covering Kentucky

        Central City crews battle house fire after oxygen cylinder reportedly explodes

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        Covering Kentucky

        Boyle County firefighters rescue cow stranded in lake near Danville

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        Popular Jackson County restaurant Frosty-ette reopens after community support

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        National Politics

        Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn

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      • Unity in the Community 2026

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        City of Frankfort fights Alzheimer's disparity with Unity in the Community event

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        Ryan Hampton commits to Kentucky

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        Kentucky lands five-star 2027 recruit Ryan Hampton

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      • Reported Friday night burglary at Clarkson residence

        Crime

        Grayson County Sheriff's Office investigating reported Friday night burglary

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        Election 2026 Iowa Governor

        National Politics

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      • Lebanon Israel Iran War

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        Bluegrass River Run at Kelley's Landing promotes conservation, active lifestyles

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      • 6th annual No Greater Honor 5K Run

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        No Greater Honor 5K Run held in remembrance of veterans on D-Day anniversary

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        Daily Forecast

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        Cops & Bobbers event

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        Lexington Police Department connects with local kids at 'Cops & Bobbers' event

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      • Australia Shark Attack

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        Spearfisher killed in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks

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        Taiwan China Red Pandas

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        Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade

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        Crime

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        Mack Carmack
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        Clay County couple's tiny home stolen; sentimental items among losses

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         Jennifer Palumbo visits Rosa Parks Elementary School

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        Jennifer Palumbo visits Rosa Parks Elementary School

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

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        Best of the Bluegrass

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        Summer fun at Jessamine County Public Library

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Summer fun at Jessamine County Public Library

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        Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest in Nicholasville

        Best of the Bluegrass

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        Fatal Collision

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        After Clay City man loses uninsured home to fire, community steps in to help

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        Kentucky lawmaker pushes for data center transparency rules

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        New mural in Georgetown

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