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    Kayleigh Randle
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    Frankfort water treatment plant returns to operation following flooding concerns

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    Covering Kentucky

    Locals take in damage in flood-ravaged Frankfort

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Residents in Anderson County brace for flood recovery

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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

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    Covering Kentucky

    Jessamine County neighborhoods underwater after weekend flooding

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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'

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    Death investigation underway following house fire in Madison County

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    Cherish Walters
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    Isaiah House asks community to donate resources amid critical supply shortage

    Erin Rosas
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    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
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    Officials confirm the Kentucky River has crested in Frankfort

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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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    Covering Kentucky

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    Evacuation order lifted for Falmouth as restoration continues

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    Officials work to clear up Dix Dam 'misinformation' amid Caroll Co. evacuation

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    Daily Forecast

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    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

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    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

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    Versailles flooding

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    Covering Kentucky

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    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort officials say low-lying 'areas of uncertainty' might flood

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    Covering Kentucky

    Midway Mayor reports 'significant' flooding but says situation is 'stable'

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    Daily Forecast

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