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        Gov. Beshear urging President Trump to reconsider proposed Head Start changes

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        Menifee County Bale Trail returns for its second year

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        Lexington council sends data center zoning back to planning commission.

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        Wire-free EnVisio surgery changes breast cancer treatment in Kentucky

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        Kentucky lawmaker wants to address homelessness among college students

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        Two sentenced to 10+ years in prison in Richmond meth trafficking case

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        Kentucky measles cases rise but still not a concern to health officials

        Michael Berk
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        Elevated levels of lead found in Montgomery County water

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        Man injured after early-morning stabbing near New Circle Road

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