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        Evelyn Schultz
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        Good Samaritans who saved KSP trooper's life honored by Gov. Beshear

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        Gov. Beshear announces expansion of Alltech in Nicholasville

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        Lexington Rescue Mission sees record surge in meal services

        Annie Brown
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        Spotlight Series

        Small town of Burnside looks to expand beyond tourism

        Ellen Ice
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        Investigation underway after 2 found dead from murder-suicide in Harlan County

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        More FEMA assistance heading to storm-impacted communities

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        Pastor's son says he was wrongfully arrested day of church shooting

        Leigh Searcy
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        Canadian sales of US spirits, including bourbon, plummet amid trade tensions

        Karolina Buczek
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        Behind the scenes: Filming a commercial for a new Ale 8 flavor

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        Frankfort leaders grateful for FEMA public assistance approval

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Emily McKinney
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        Estill County man wins $100,000 from lottery promotion

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        Kentucky Politics

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        Erin Rosas
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        Cherish Walters
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        US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of near-misses

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