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    Hundreds gathered at the 'No Kings' protest in downtown Lexington
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    National News
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    Minnesota police search for suspect in shooting of lawmakers and their spouses

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    Family reflects after 2019 homicide, five arrests made

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    Man in 'critical condition' after officer-involved shooting in Northern KY

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      Minnesota tragedy sparks calls for protection of lawmakers

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      Marines take over some security in LA while cities prep for 'No Kings' rallies

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    Kentucky's role in immigration crackdown

    Megan Mannering
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    Marjorie Gonzalez wants to withdraw guilty plea to thefts after lengthy sentence

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    Andrew Lamparski
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    Lexington's Urban County Council approves city's 2026 fiscal year budget

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    1 arrested, 2 injured following stabbing near Anniston Drive in Lexington

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    Semi-truck seen engulfed in flames on I-65 in Louisville

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    Asst. Fire Chief: 3 homes sustained damage from fire in Newport

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    Investigators search the Air India crash site for evidence and more victims

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    London arcade provides support for tornado victims

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    Rounds of Showers and Storms Inbound Father's Day Weekend

    Tom Ackerman
    Madison County Emergency Communications now accepts 911 texts

    Covering Kentucky

    Madison Co. Emergency Communications now accepts 911 emergencies by text

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Daily Forecast

    Weekend Is Coming

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington barber helps LGBTQ+ people feel comfortable expressing themselves

    Andrew Lamparski
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    'It is so scary': Couple reacts to Air India plane crash

    Ajay Patel
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    Beshear criticizes Trump's decision to send troops to California amid protests

    Karolina Buczek
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    'No Kings Rally' organizer shares her hope for Saturday

    Michael Berk
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    Lexington announces week of Juneteenth celebrations

    Megan Mannering
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    House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

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    Beshear order flags to half-staff on June 13 in honor of 2 fallen servicemen

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    Kentucky Will Host North Carolina for ACC/SEC Challenge

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    Man in critical condition, custody after shot by police in SWAT standoff

    Taylor Weiter
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    Kentucky Women's Basketball team draws Miami trip in SEC/ACC Challenge

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    Madison County Emergency Communications announces 'Text-to-911'

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    BBN Tonight

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    LEX 18 catches up with the 'Retired Trash Lady' as she continues public cleanup

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    USDA Forest Service to waive standard fees at Daniel Boone National Forest

    Erin Rosas
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    Warmer and More Humid Thursday

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