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        UK Coach Mark Pope fined $25,000 by SEC for criticizing officials
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        Covering Kentucky
        Woodford County coroner identifies man found hanging from building
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        Crime
        Eubank man accused of setting woman on fire during altercation, sheriff reports
        Cherish Walters
        Daily Forecast
        Snow Showers Back off Tuesday
        Tom Ackerman
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Man indicted for murder of KY mother whose body was found dumped on roadside
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        Covering Kentucky

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        BBN Tonight

        The University of Kentucky provides Updates to proposed entertainment district

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        Proposed Kentucky bill would classify abortion pills as controlled substances

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          NASA’s next moon mission faces new setback — launch delayed by a month

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        Lexington mayor ends state of emergency as city offices set to reopen Wednesday

        Ajay Patel
        APTOPIX Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National Politics

        Thousands rally against ICE in subzero Minnesota temperatures

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        Immigration Enforcement-Detainee Death

        National News

        'Kept going': Private guard called 911 in ICE detainee homicide

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        People line up for propane supplies ahead of winter storm hitting this weekend

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        National News

        As cold hits, Trump asks, where's global warming? Scientists say it's still here

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        Snowplow crew from Wisconsin travels to Lexington to help clear roads

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        Wisconsin snowplow crew travels to Lexington to help clear snow-covered roads

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Doghouse donations available through Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Camp Hero KY completes 440 free rides for healthcare workers

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Tornado survivor braces for winter storm during home rebuild

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        Covering Kentucky

        Winter storm preparation: Simple steps to protect your home from costly damage

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        Daily Forecast

        The winter storm begins Saturday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Bourbon County High School mourns student after her death

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        Explosive materials found at Lexington home prompts hazmat response

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        BBN Tonight

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        Part of South Broadway in Lexington closed due to main water break

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        Fayette County schools cancel weekend activities due to winter weather forecast

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        KY attorney general investigates gas stations over alleged abortion pill ads

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        Fatal Fire

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        Woman dies after being rescued from house fire in Rockcastle County subdivision

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        Governor Andy Beshear declares state of emergency in KY ahead of winter storm

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        Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        Politics

        Minnesota gears up for anti-ICE enforcement protest despite dangerous cold

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        Daily Forecast

        Bracing for A Major Weekend Winter Storm

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        Covering Kentucky

        Major winter storm threatens Lexington with historic snowfall this weekend

        Ajay Patel
        NCAA Liberty Kentucky Basketball

        BBN Tonight

        Wildcats drop second straight in 60-58 loss at Tennessee

        Jesse Riffe
        Abortion Kentucky

        Covering Kentucky

        Lawmaker proposes shield bill to protect abortion-related travel and assistance

        Karolina Buczek
      • Danville man offers acts of kindness to community

        Covering Kentucky

        Danville man offers free help to neighbors during winter storm

        Kayleigh Randle
        Switzerland Davos Trump

        National Politics

        Trump administration requesting funding data sent to Democratic states

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Walmart restocks winter storm essentials as shoppers prepare for snow

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        God's Pantry preps for winter weather impact on food distribution

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK police receive new body armor through state grant program

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        'Club Rise': Substance-free nightclub set to open Friday

        Caleb Barnes
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        Daily Forecast

        Major winter storm still on pace for the weekend

        Emily McKinney
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        Positively LEX 18

        Elementary students pick donated books to take home

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        Fleming Co. woman dies in single-vehicle crash on way to work, officials report

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        Wildcats' injury troubles continue with Williams' broken foot

        Jesse Riffe
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        Covering Kentucky

        Firefighters rescue driver from overturned vehicle in icy Kentucky creek

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        Traffic

        I-75 northbound near mile marker 56 in Rockcastle County blocked due to crash

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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Man indicted for allegedly kidnapping teen pleads not guilty to state charges

        Leigh Searcy
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        1 person dies in single-vehicle crash on KY 215 in Harlan County, KSP reports

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        2 winning Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky for Wednesday drawing

        Cherish Walters
        Covington Cathedral Renovation

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky cathedral called 'America's Notre Dame' gets a rehab, gargoyles and all

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Quiet and Chilly with Some Sunshine Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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