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        Leigh Searcy
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        Lexington family sues school after boy with autism escapes onto busy road

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        Crime

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        Crime

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        Crime

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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS Deputy Superintendent Houston Barber announces retirement after 28 years

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        LEX 18 Investigates

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        Leigh Searcy
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        Counselor speaks out after KY audit finds foster children in unsafe housing

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        Lil Lambs Closet turns donated items into millions in support for families

        Molly Demrow
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        Keith Farmer
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        Versailles Road inbound lanes closed at Man O' War due to injury crash

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        Woodford County teacher's TikTok video sparks community outrage

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        Crime

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        West High Street closed due to emergency gas main repairs, mayor reports

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        Daily Forecast

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        Chevy Chase residents push back against proposed mental health facility

        Ajay Patel
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        Caleb Barnes
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        Lexington gala supports nonprofit that fights youth trafficking

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        Alex Barber
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        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Keeneland announces ticket options and packages for 2026 Breeders' Cup

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