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    Victim's mom speaks out after woman is charged for deadly crash
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    Parents call for peace in Lexington as violence typically rises during summer
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    Scattered thunderstorms through the weekend
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    Laurel County teacher found not guilty on child abuse charges
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    Pro-life advocates host ceremonial signing of maternal health bill

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    A fighting spirit: RD One Distillery ready to make a splash

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    One Lexington announces 30 scholarship winners

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    Rain chances start to taper off

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    Woman wins largest scratch-off prize in Kentucky Lottery history

    Cherish Walters
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    Authorities: 12-year-old last seen in downtown Somerset located

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    Alex Barber
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    More Scattered Showers and T-Showers Tuesday

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    Officials looking for missing Laurel County 17-year-old

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    No injuries reported following evening structure fire in Lexington

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    New commissioner of health appointed in Lexington-Fayette County

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    Man charged with animal torture, cat in recovery following traumatic attack

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Local clinic's adoption program faces uncertain future amid financial struggles

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Rare earthquake hits central Kentucky, reaching unusual depth

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    New survey shows rising food prices challenge Americans' ability to eat healthy

    Lauren Minor
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    Lexington Mayor Gorton honors law enforcement for National Police Week

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    1 man dead following early morning house fire in Casey County

    Rosemary Kelley
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    1 arrested, charged with assault after domestic dispute involving a firearm

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    Coroner: 64-year-old killed in moped crash on West High St. at Oliver Lewis Way

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    2 people with minor injuries after Versailles Road crash, officials report

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    Crime

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    Crime

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    Coroner: 82-year-old dead after car crashes into tree in Lexington

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