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        Report: Police on scene of 'barricaded subject' on Flemishbond Path in Lexington
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        1 injured in overnight shooting near East Reynolds Road, Lansdowne Drive
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        Crime
        KSP: Winchester man charged with murder after woman found dead in Airbnb
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        A Few Lingering Showers and Storms Thursday
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        18 Lexington nonprofits receive grant money to combat youth violence
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        Pediatrician addresses parental concerns amid growing measles cases
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        KBEMS addressing ongoing EMS personnel shortages

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        Lexington to end partnership with UK ROTC amidst residents' concerns

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        Covering Kentucky

        Another Republican state lawmaker enters race for 6th Congressional District

        Karolina Buczek
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        KSP: Investigation underway after following Owen County shooting

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        Afternoon Showers and Storms Pattern Continues

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        Coroner confirms man killed in 'fireworks explosion accident' on July 4

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        Man enters guilty plea on 1st-degree attempted manslaughter charges

        Erin Rosas
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        Founder of Bluegrass Irish Society William 'Bill' Patrick Enright has died

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        Nearly 2,000 KY officers receive body armor through Attorney General's program

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        Lexington police looking for suspect connected to Pasadena Drive robbery

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        KSP asking public for help in locating stolen church van in London

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        Survey ranks Lexington the 13th most 'boring' city in America

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        Philadelphia workers reach deal to end strike, halted residential trash pickup

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        Daily Forecast

        Scattered Showers and Storms Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Community gathers in support of Crystal Rogers' family after guilty verdict

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        Frankfort police locate woman who was reported missing

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        EXCLUSIVE: Braydon Hawthorne joins BBN Tonight

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        Health officials respond to growing concerns amid new measles cases

        Lauren Minor
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        'It was hell': Frankfort woman speaks out after filing suit against KSP

        Megan Mannering
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        Community reacts after inmate escapes police custody for the second time

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        Circle of Giving: KBC and partners team up to thank donors

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        Covering Kentucky

        Flynn brothers featured in "Brothers in Arms" storytelling tour

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        Afternoon Rain Pattern Continues Wednesday

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        2 men in Lexington face more than 100 counts of forgery

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        Report: Pit Bull and 8 puppies found tied to tree near riverbank in Harrison Co.

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        $1 million and $50,000 winning tickets in Monday night Powerball drawing

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        Two Wildcats Elected to Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame

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        5 Israeli soldiers killed in northern Gaza and 18 Palestinians dead in strikes

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        Former '16 and Pregnant' star charged in man's overdose death

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        KSP: Golden Alert canceled, Berea woman found safe

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        Tuesday Stays Hot and Humid

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        Residents forced to evacuate apartment complex after carbon monoxide leak

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        EXCLUSIVE: Kam Williams joins "BBN Tonight"

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        Lexington church steps in to help after fatal carbon monoxide leak

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