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        Police continue to investigate the disappearance of local woman Kori Smith

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        2 Kentucky infants die from whooping cough, health officials urge vaccinations

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        MSD worker rescued after falling nearly 25 feet into well in Louisville

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        No injuries reported after officer-involved shooting in Carroll County

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        Pulaski County cheer gym opens new location after tornado demolishes building

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        Man sentenced to 10 years for stepfather's death

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        Annual 400 mile sale begins across the Commonwealth

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        Woman once employed by former UK women's basketball coach sentenced to 8 years

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