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      • Covering Kentucky
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        Tornado recovery: Latest disaster might not meet FEMA requirements

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        I-75 southbound near Exit 113 reopened after collision involving motorcycle

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        2 arrested in connection to alleged kidnapping in Bell County, police report

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        Report: Pedestrians hit during multi-vehicle crash in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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        Rural Kentucky lawmaker announces switch to the GOP

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        Sheriff: Man runs over deputy's foot before fleeing from safety checkpoint

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        BBN Tonight

        West Virginia ends Kentucky's season in a late comeback 13-12

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        Covering Kentucky

        NWS forecaster explains how tornadoes get their rating

        Ellen Ice
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        Driver rescued after vehicle goes over guardrail on KY 201

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        Covering Kentucky

        FEMA ready to assist Russell Co. residents after tornado

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        National News

        Suspect in Boulder attack charged with hate crime, 16 counts of attempted murder

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        Motorcycle rider injured in Versailles Road crash, police say

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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky eliminates No. 11 Clemson, 16-4

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        Possible homicide-suicide under investigation in Russell Co., coroner reports

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        1 dead, 2 injured in head-on collision in Meade County

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        Man charged with attempted murder after Madison County stabbing

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        Daily Forecast

        Hazy/smoky, but sunny Sunday

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        South Carolina based nonprofit feeds tornado victims in Laurel County

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local motorcycle and Jeep group collects donations for Kentucky tornado victims

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community mourns Ron Hill, victim of Friday's Washington County tornado

        Alex Barber
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        Dry and quiet for Sunday

        Emily McKinney
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        Danville PD: 1 injured, 1 charged with assault after stabbing in Danville

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        Golden alert issued for missing man last seen near London hospital

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        BAT CATS STAY ALIVE! UK defeats USC Upstate 7-3

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        KSP: Lee County escaped inmate found, captured in Lexington

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        Key moments from the third week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial

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        1 person hurt after late night Lexington shooting

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        Daily Forecast

        Isolated storm chance today

        Emily McKinney
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        Two people recovering from 'serious' stab wounds, Lexington Police investigating

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Washington County reels after deadly tornado touches down

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        817 homes impacted by deadly EF-4 tornado in Laurel County

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        Spotlight Series

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        ACLU-KY announces dismissal of lawsuit challenging Kentucky abortion laws

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        Court orders Lexington Blue to shut down amid unlawful activity claims

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        Who will brie crowned the first Miss Beer Cheese Festival?

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        Daily Forecast

        A much more quiet weather weekend

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