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    KSP responds to an active barricade situation in Pulaski County
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    Suspect in custody in connection to shooting investigation in Scott County
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    Son of Special Olympics KY CEO dies on fly fishing trip, family reports
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    Thousands gathered at the 'No Kings' protest in downtown Lexington

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      Suspect in shootings of 2 Minnesota lawmakers crawled to officers, surrendered

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      Jacob Gardenswartz

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    Covering Kentucky

    Former Scott County deputy receives mortgage-free home

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Crime Stoppers offering $5K reward for information on 'endangered teens'

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    2 with minor injuries following officer-involved collision on Man o' War

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    3 new principals added to Fayette County Public Schools system

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    Covering Kentucky

    Roadway shut down on Leestown Road due to reported non-injury collision

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    Forum held for community members regarding proposed Kroger in Hamburg

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    24 more counties issued FEMA individual assistance following April flooding

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    Attempted kidnapping suspect indicted on an unrelated charge

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    Covering Kentucky

    Bluegrass Crime Stoppers expands reach with Georgetown police partnership

    Ajay Patel
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    Over 200 affordable housing units in Lexington get big upgrade

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    River preservation project honoring Pendleton County man

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    BSMS students throw soaked sponges at teachers to celebrate improved scores

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    Covering Kentucky

    God's Pantry Food Bank addresses rise in food insecurity

    Drew Amman
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    Victim's friends speak out after fatal Powell County hit-and-run, arrest

    Kayleigh Randle
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    2 confirmed dead following multi-vehicle collision in Perry County

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    London man arrested on drug and other charges after fleeing from law enforcement

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    Crinda Francke, Dale Morgan honored at 'Kentucky Celebrates Small Business'

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    Scott County Sheriff's Office searching for missing man

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    AG Coleman: Federal court dismisses challenge against Kentucky vape law

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    Remembering the victims of the Carrollton bus crash on the 37th anniversary

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    Kentucky Politics

    Pro-life advocates host ceremonial signing of maternal health bill

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