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      • Covering Kentucky
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        Clark County man hospitalized with severe burns after house fire
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        Daily Forecast

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        Covering Kentucky

        Former federal prosecutor enters race for KY 6th Congressional District

        Karolina Buczek
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        LEX 18 In-Depth

        KET reacts to Senate-approved cuts to public broadcasting

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        Laurel County Sheriff's Office locates man previously reported missing

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        Kentucky attorney general sues Temu for allegedly stealing data

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        3 LEXserv customers reportedly affected by third-party 'security incident'

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        Crime

        Woman charged with animal cruelty after kittens found in box on roadside

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        Lexington nonprofit gives foster kids a voice

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        More Scattered Strong Storms and Heavy Rain Thursday

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        2 victims of deadly mass shooting still recovering in hospital

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        2 displaced after fire at Lexington duplex, Lexington Fire Department says

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        Grandmother of boy who inspired Kentucky's IAN Alert reflects on first use

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        'Left a huge hole': Close friend details life of alleged murder victim

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Covering Kentucky

        Community events honor Father Norman one year after his passing

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        Greenhouse 17 reflects on domestic violence issues following weekend shooting

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        Covering Kentucky

        After years of damage, nonprofit working to 'restore hope' replaces roof

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        KY AG visits injured trooper, addresses felon's gun access after deadly shooting

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        Daily Forecast

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        Somerset man wins $150,000 on Kentucky Lottery Scratch-off ticket

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        Grand jury indicts Wayne County man on attempted murder charge

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        Lexington celebrates 250 years with bourbon-themed culinary event

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        US sends third-country deportees under secrecy to the small African kingdom

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Daily Forecast

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