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        Police looking for info in connection to Monday shooting that left man injured
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        Man accused of murdering girlfriend and her teenage daughter pleads not guilty
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        Dads in Pulaski County showing up for students heading into school
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        Bondurant Middle School FFA national finalists honored

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        From hypothesis to history: Students make national FFA finals breakthrough

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        Governors declare September 4 as National Blood Donation Day

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        Man arrested after vehicle goes 'airborne' following multi-county chase

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        Lexington's iconic 'spaceship house' sells in less than a minute

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        Whitley Co. prosecutor sues police after denied emergency escort request

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        Mom turns unimaginable loss into hope with run promoting suicide prevention

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      • Sports Betting Fanatics

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        Legal sports wagering celebrates two-year anniversary

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        Sports Betting Vermont

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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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        Rounds of Showers and Storms Thursday

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        Berea community holds prayer service following Minneapolis mass shooting

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

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

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        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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        Vandals disrupt park renovation in Georgetown over Labor Day weekend

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

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        Longtime KY Senate Republican announces retirement

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        A cooler and wetter Thursday

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        London mayor faces removal vote Friday after council appoints new member

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        Richmond police arrest two in domestic dispute that led to gunfire

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        Georgetown fire crews safely rescue worker from fallen crane

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        Local animal rescue says more animal shelter reform is needed

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

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        Flood-ravaged Franklin County Courthouse reopens

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        Memorial garden remembers lost battles with substance abuse and mental health

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