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    Man arrested following police standoff in Pulaski County, officials report
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    1 with life-threatening injuries after crash involving motorcycle in Lexington
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    Police: 2 dead, 1 injured after van crashed into telephone pole in Frankfort
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    Warm, Muggy and Unsettled through Midweek
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    Covering Kentucky
    'He was the biggest blessing in my life': UK student dies in fishing accident
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    Suspect in shootings of 2 Minnesota lawmakers crawled to officers, surrendered
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    Suspect arrested in connection to shooting investigation in Scott County

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    Lady Veterans Connect shines a light on women veterans

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    1 dead, 3 injured after single-vehicle crash in LaRue County

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      Escalating global conflicts hang over Trump’s participation in G7 summit

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      Mayor: Reports of ICE separating caregivers from children at parks not verified

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    Kentucky baseball earns 13-seed in SEC tournament

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    Person found dead on Russell Cave Road identified as missing teen, police say

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    London tornado damage

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    'We're gonna need a lot of help': Gov. Beshear responds to deadly tornadoes

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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea volunteer fire department collecting donations for storm victims

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    Covering Kentucky

    Storm devastation brings Laurel County neighborhood together

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    London neighborhood devastated by storm, residents begin recovery

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    Daily Forecast

    Needed quiet weather for Sunday

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    Covering Kentucky

    Arrangements announced for fire major who died during tornado response

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    Covering Kentucky

    Neighbors react to devastating aftermath of storms in Pulaski Co.

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado devastates Laurel County, community rallies amid destruction

    Megan Mannering
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    Lexington police arrest wanted suspect after car, foot chase

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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington firefighters deploy to help in Laurel, Pulaski counties after storms

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    Calm and quiet for the weekend

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    Covering Kentucky

    Local law enforcement provide info on storm relief resources

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear: Kentucky is waking up to 'multiple fatalities' from overnight storms

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    'Mass casualty event' declared following tornado in southeastern Kentucky

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    Covering Kentucky

    KYEM: Document damage, wait for disaster declaration to apply for FEMA aid

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    Covering Kentucky

    At least 9 confirmed dead in 'mass casualty' event in Laurel County

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    20,836 still without power following intense storms

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear: Death toll from May 16 storms rises to 20

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    PHOTOS/VIDEO: Storm, tornado damage seen across Kentucky

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    Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat: Ansley Almonor

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    Covering Kentucky

    Mercer County flood victims feel they don't have options

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    New children's book aims to strengthen family bonds for inmates

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    3 Lafayette Trail markers will celebrate Revolutionary War officer's influence

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Nicholasville, Lexington police collaborating in case of 'Endangered teens'

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    Strong And Severe Storms Tonight

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    Covering Kentucky

    Local ministry struggles as healthy foods become more difficult to afford

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington's Emergency Management office braces for Friday storms

    Michael Berk
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    State of emergency issued in Kentucky ahead of severe storm system

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Authorities: Nothing found after pond search near Mount Horeb Road

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    Covering Kentucky

    London Mayor shares photos of storm damage near Main Street

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    Reported collision on I-75 northbound near mile marker 112 in Lexington

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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP conducting fire, death investigation in Trimble County

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    Mileta in Lexington to welcome guest chef for special one-night charity event

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    Mount Vernon police report the arrest of 'armed and dangerous' man

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    Severe weather likely today

    Emily McKinney
    Tick Surveillance

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky tick surveillance reveals increase in Lyme disease

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Family fostering kids with medical complexities in need of special van

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    Covering Kentucky

    Case against man accused of evidence tampering in murder case sent to grand jury

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    2024 DUI arrest charge connected to woman arrested in deadly Powell Co. crash

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    Covering Kentucky

    Deep End Fitness helping Kentuckians reach new depths in the water

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