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    1 arrested following fatal hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian in Clay City
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    Crime
    Report: Lexington man arrested in Florida for attempted murder, kidnapping
    Erin Rosas
    Covering Kentucky
    Remembering the victims of the Carrollton bus crash on the 37th anniversary
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    AG Coleman: Federal court dismisses challenge against Kentucky vape law

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    Actor Halle Bailey gets restraining order against rapper DDG

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      MAGA takes on new meaning in proposed tax bill: An investment for kids

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      Peanut paste is saving kids in Haiti. Getting it to them is the hard part

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      Publix recalls baby food pouches because of elevated lead levels

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    Covering Kentucky

    Cleanup continues after significant flooding in Pendleton County

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 women dead after crash involving dump truck into Boone Co. restaurant

    Danielle Goodman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Business owner is giving back after his restaurant was spared from floodwaters

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    Covering Kentucky

    In Jessamine Co., neighbors survey damage along Kentucky River from above

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    GLOW Project working to assist flood victims

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Gov. Beshear: flooding-related death toll rises to 7

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    Covering Kentucky

    Customers serve up support for Courtyard Deli owners whose home flooded

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    'God will make a way': Finding faith in the Frankfort flood

    Caleb Barnes
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    Daily Forecast

    Another chilly overnight ahead

    Bayne Froney
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    Lincoln Co. officials searching for man connected to possible kidnapping attempt

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    Crime

    Citation: Richmond daycare worker arrested on child abuse charges

    Cherish Walters
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    Crime

    KSP: Jail employee arrested after alleged 'inappropriate behavior' with inmate

    Erin Rosas
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    OFFICIAL: Arizona State transfer Jayden Quaintance signs to Kentucky

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    Crime

    Somerset man indicted by grand juries for more than 40 counts of sex crimes

    Erin Rosas
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    Jay North, TV's mischievous Dennis the Menace, dies at 73

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    Scientists genetically engineer wolves like the extinct dire wolf

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    Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died

    Associated Press
    Kentucky flooding

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky watches for surging rivers to recede so widespread cleanup can begin

    Associated Press
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    Daily Forecast

    Chilly, but Sunny and Dry Tuesday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Clay City daycare has $15,000 in flood damages, closed until further notice

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort water treatment plant returns to operation following flooding concerns

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Locals take in damage in flood-ravaged Frankfort

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mercer County residents distribute water to residents impacted by flooding

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Residents in Anderson County brace for flood recovery

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Buffalo Trace Distillery expected to be closed through at least Friday

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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort church serving free hot meals to people in need

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Jessamine County neighborhoods underwater after weekend flooding

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Storms leave damage, force water conservation

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Local man rescues pets from floodwaters in Woodford County

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Coroner says man found on Pendleton Co. riverbank died of 'medical condition'

    Molly Schramm
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    Daily Forecast

    Freeze warning in effect overnight

    Bayne Froney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Death investigation underway following house fire in Madison County

    Web Staff
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    News

    KSP: Body of missing McCracken Co. man recovered from floodwaters

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    News

    KSP: 1 dead in Pike County following 'physical altercation'

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    Isaiah House asks community to donate resources amid critical supply shortage

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    Lexington police seek information on 2020 deadly shooting on East 2nd Street

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    LIST: Shelters across Kentucky for flood victims

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    News

    Mercer Co. Schools superintendent releases plan due to 'significant flooding'

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Severe flooding in Anderson County leads to over 40 rescues

    Ajay Patel
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    Daily Forecast

    Clouds Break Monday, Flooding Remains

    Tom Ackerman
    Frankfort prepares for historic flooding

    News

    Officials confirm the Kentucky River has crested in Frankfort

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Coroner identifies person killed in crash on Cherry Blossom Way in Scott Co.

    Web Staff
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