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      • Covering Kentucky
        Whitley Co. prosecutor sues police after denied emergency escort request
        Leigh Searcy
        Crime
        Defense opposes 2nd mental health exam for former KY sheriff in murder case
        Erin Rosas
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        Mom turns unimaginable loss into hope with run promoting suicide prevention
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        Lexington's iconic 'spaceship house' sells in less than a minute
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        More Franklin 13 horses have found loving homes, 2 more ready for adoption
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        Man arrested after vehicle goes 'airborne' following multi-county chase

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          Family of child injured in church shooting asks JD Vance to address gun violence

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          Trump said to be preparing to rename Department of Defense as Department of War

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        Beshear updates Kentucky on sports betting progress

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        Radio Vida

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        $50,000 winning Kentucky Lottery tickets sold in London and Florence

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        KET announces staff reduction amid public broadcasting federal funding cuts

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        Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London welcomes new post commander

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        Crime

        Report: London man arrested on charges related to child sex abuse material

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        Gov. Beshear signs podcast deal with SiriusXM amid presidential speculation

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        Daily Forecast

        Rounds of Showers and Storms Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Berea community holds prayer service following Minneapolis mass shooting

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        We Follow Through

        Man pleads not guilty to murder in connection to Powell County overdose death

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Laurel County roadway reopens following multi-vehicle 'serious injury' collision

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Italian restaurant continues 53-year traditions under new ownership

        Molly Demrow
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        Letcher County nurse revives drunk raccoon found in dumpster with CPR

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Vandals disrupt park renovation in Georgetown over Labor Day weekend

        Ajay Patel
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        A New Ray of Hope; Quantrell Jones Center aids homeless veterans

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        Covering Kentucky

        No 'kitten' around: Kentucky Theatre hosting Cat Video Fest this weekend

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Longtime KY Senate Republican announces retirement

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        LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Sept. 3 with Radio Vida

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        Daily Forecast

        A cooler and wetter Thursday

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        Covering Kentucky

        London mayor faces removal vote Friday after council appoints new member

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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond police arrest two in domestic dispute that led to gunfire

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown fire crews safely rescue worker from fallen crane

        Erin Rosas
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        BBN Tonight

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        Crime

        Lexington police searching for burglary, drug trafficking suspect

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        Cardi B-Security Guard Trial

        Entertainment News

        Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her

        Associated Press
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        National News

        Students without legal status are dropping out or delaying college

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Widespread Showers and Storms Likely Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local animal rescue says more animal shelter reform is needed

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mercer Co. mom turns tragedy into hope with mental health advocacy organization

        Evelyn Schultz
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        UK's Big Blue Pantry expands to library with new "food lockers"

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        8-year-old cancer patient gets special honor at Kentucky football game

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        Flood-ravaged Franklin County Courthouse reopens

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Memorial garden remembers lost battles with substance abuse and mental health

        Caleb Barnes
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        Crime

        2 arrested in Laurel County in connection to alleged stolen heavy equipment

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset Mayor Alan Keck announces he will not seek 3rd term in office

        Erin Rosas
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        Daily Forecast

        Keep those umbrellas handy this workweek

        Patrick Herion
        Kentucky Lottery

        Covering Kentucky

        3 winning Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky including a $1 million jackpot win

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        Commonwealth of KY files change of venue motion in Stines trial, defense objects

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        National Politics

        14,000 US-bound migrants have returned south since Trump border changes, UN says

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        Daily Forecast

        Rain Chance Rising Over the Next Few Days

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        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset community raising ovarian cancer awareness with 'Turn the Towns Teal'

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