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        Breakdown of Rowan County murder suspect's criminal history
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        FCPS board considers tax hike despite work group recommendations

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        Low-head dam at Great Crossing Park to be removed this week

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        3rd Kentucky Wawa location set to open in Jessamine County on September 12

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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Tuesday, Aug. 19 with Radio Vida

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        Daily Forecast

        Relief from the heat is on the way

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Cherish Walters
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        'It's a blessing': Shelby Co. man wins $1 million on KY Lottery Scratch-off

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        Gov. Beshear announces production beginning at KY's BlueOval SK battery plant

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        Crime

        2 arrested, charged following theft at Lowe's in Danville, police report

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        Keeneland's Fall Meet ticket sales rescheduled to Aug. 20 due to website delays

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        Clark Co. Animal Shelter searching for person who allegedly dumped cat

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        SEC's longest-tenured coach, Mark Stoops back to rebuilding at Kentucky

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        Advocates push for 'Troy's Law' to protect roadside workers

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        Covering Kentucky

        Aldersgate's O.P. Smith Lodge reduced to ash after 60 years of operation

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