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        Former UK student charged in infant's death ordered to wear electronic monitor
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        Fayette Co. schools to continue free meals despite federal funding uncertainty
        Web Staff
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        Teen charged with murder in connection to Lakebow Court shooting in Lexington
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        Clouds, Showers and a Lingering Chill Thursday
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        6 hospitalized after serious head-on crash in Clay City
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        London police honor fallen sergeant with run on anniversary of his death

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        EKU adjusts textbook program to preserve student financial aid eligibility

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          Justin Boggs

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        LIST: 2025 Halloween trick-or-treat times in Central Kentucky

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        Otega Oweh named Preseason Player of the Year, Preseason teams announced

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lake Cumberland State Resort Park to receive $7.4 million in upgrades

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        Kentucky households can apply for heating assistance starting November 3

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        Vacant home on Coppers Creek Road in Clay City destroyed by fire

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        Warrant: Frankfort man indicted by grand jury on rape, sexual abuse of a minor

        Cherish Walters
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        KSP investigating late-night crash involving a semi-truck in Laurel County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Family of Logan Tipton speaks after Exantus is extradited to Kentucky

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mason County debates billion-dollar data center project

        Drew Amman
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        We Follow Through

        Apartment owner fights fine by city after deadly gas leak, condemnation

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington restaurant owners rally to help Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Afternoon shooting in Lexington leaves man with non-life-threatening injuries

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nonprofits are stepping up as KY families brace for SNAP benefits suspension

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky native preparing Deaflympics basketball team for Tokyo games

        Caleb Barnes
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        New candidate announces bid for London mayor in 2026

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        Kentucky's second case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in Pulaski County

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        Natalie’s Sisters in need of help as they dip into emergency resources

        Michael Berk
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        Crime

        Report: London man arrested for DUI after single-vehicle rollover crash

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        Daily Forecast

        One more dreary and rainy day

        Patrick Herion
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        Woman left with 'serious injuries' after being hit by train in Louisa

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        KSP: Pike Co. man arrested following child sexual abuse material investigation

        Cherish Walters
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        Lexington police searching for burglary suspect

        Web Staff
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        29-year-old Lexington man wanted for first-degree rape of a minor, police say

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        Report: 3 people wanted in connection to burglary on Kirklevington Drive

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        Former Kentucky Gov. Bevin divorce case set to resume after appeals dismissed

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        Covering Kentucky

        New Kentucky law restricts use of drones while hunting, fishing

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty scratched from Breeders' Cup due to fever

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        National News

        Newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

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        Covering Kentucky

        Experience Buffalo Trace's haunted history this Halloween

        Evelyn Schultz
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        National Politics

        Trump says 'it's too bad' he can't run for a third term

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        Daily Forecast

        A Wet Wednesday, Showers Linger Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky nonprofit prepares to help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa

        Ajay Patel
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        Dominika Paurová remains competitive through tough times

        Sierra Newton
        KSU Aquaculture Research

        Covering Kentucky

        With almost 80% of seafood imported, can KSU turn the tide?

        Megan Mannering
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Inmate's family files wrongful death suit after they say he was tased 40 times

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Masked thieves target unlocked cars in northern Kentucky neighborhoods

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear: KY will face health insurance premium increases without federal action

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Police continue search for Lexington teen missing since 1997

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        A Really Wet Wednesday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Friends remember man killed in Lexington home as caring person

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nelson County chief deputy pleads guilty to forgery, misdemeanor charges

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