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        18 Lexington nonprofits receive grant money to combat youth violence

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        Teen returns home 44 days after tragic car crash that killed friend

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        Fudge shop owner raises $13k for school lunch debt, starts nonprofit

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        Starting Another Nice Stretch Of Weather

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        Vince Marrow leaving Kentucky Football for GM Position at Louisville

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        London music shop brings new life into instruments damaged by tornado

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        Former state representative, principal Charlie Miller has died at 85

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        Citation: Man arrested after shooting dog during argument with woman

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        Firefighters rescued while working to rescue kayakers from heavy current

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        Boyle County authorities warn public about scam text messages

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        Funeral arrangements released for Perry County Schools student

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        Two people dead following shooting on Las Vegas Strip

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        Large police presence seen overnight on Highway 36 West in Harrison County

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        Woman details moment fiancé went underwater while tubing on Elkhorn Creek

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        Body recovered from Elkhorn Creek identified as man missing in tubing accident

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        Heavy showers around today

        Emily McKinney
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        New Hampshire man arrested in Boone County on human trafficking charges

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        Roller Derby raises funds for local charity

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        1 arrested after shots fired near Georgetown Walmart

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        Laurel County teacher found not guilty on child abuse charges

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