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        'Left a huge hole': Close friend details life of alleged murder victim
        Kayleigh Randle
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        2 victims of deadly mass shooting still recovering in hospital
        Annie Brown
        Covering Kentucky
        Nonprofit hopes to 'restore hope' for woman needing a new roof
        Leigh Searcy
        Daily Forecast
        More Scattered Strong Storms and Heavy Rain Thursday
        Tom Ackerman
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        Grandmother of boy who inspired Kentucky's IAN Alert reflects on first use
        Evelyn Schultz
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        Greenhouse 17 reflects on domestic violence issues following weekend shooting
        Lauren Minor
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        Lexington nonprofit gives foster kids a voice

        Ellen Ice
        Housing HUD Time Limits

        National Politics

        Families, kids most at risk of losing HUD housing with proposed time limits

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        Covering Kentucky

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

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          Trump administration shuts down LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline

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          Public broadcasting and foreign aid face major cuts with Senate bill approval

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        Man sentenced to 10 years for stepfather's death

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Annual 400 mile sale begins across the Commonwealth

        Caleb Barnes
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        We Follow Through

        Woman once employed by former UK women's basketball coach sentenced to 8 years

        Leigh Searcy
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        Cicadas return to the Bluegrass, sparking mixed reactions among Kentuckians

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        Daily Forecast

        Storms Arrive For Friday

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Senior homelessness on the rise nationwide, and in Central Kentucky

        Andrew Lamparski
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        Covering Kentucky

        Ahead of program pause, Job Corps provides second chance for troubled youth

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Federal funding cuts to AVOL Kentucky begin July 1

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fallen Officers Ceremony: Two more heroes added to memorial wall

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Investigation underway after hit-and-run at Middlesboro gas station

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington 911 system outage caused by a faulty router, officials say

        Web Staff
        Cicada Invasion

        Covering Kentucky

        GALLERY: Invasion of the cicadas in Kentucky

        Web Staff
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        64-year-old man killed in collision on Black Creek Road in Clay City

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        KSP investigating after 2 killed, 1 injured in McCreary County crash

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 3 troopers honored for rescuing 5 people from floodwaters in Grant County

        Cherish Walters
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        74-year-old man killed in two-vehicle crash involving moped in Laurel County

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Jambo Lexington! Celebrate African culture at Swahili Day Saturday

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Unsettled Weather Returns to Wrap up the Week

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Schools across Kentucky offer free meals to kids this summer

        Ellen Ice
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        Charges against man arrested in June 4 shooting dismissed without prejudice

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Jasper Johnson visits "BBN Tonight"

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        Covering Kentucky

        KY attorney general says Fayette County school board's tax increase was unlawful

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: Middle class homebuyers still face limited options

        Andrew Lamparski
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        We Follow Through

        Construction project in phase 2 addressing Garrard County intersection

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Shocking shooting rattles quiet Jessamine County neighborhood

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Corbin honors 8-year-old Eli Hill as his spirit lives on through kindness

        Lauren Minor
        Washington County couple recalls moments in tornado that took their home, killed cousin

        Covering Kentucky

        Washington Co. couple details moments in tornado that killed their cousin

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Daily Forecast

        Summer Warmth Ends With Rain

        Bill Meck
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        Attorneys for Shawn 'Mickey' Stines file motion to dismiss murder indictment

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Kentucky Politics

        David Kloiber enters U.S. Congressional race

        Michael Berk
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        Crime

        Clark County murder suspect found, apprehended by SWAT in Montana

        Van Jones
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        Missing Montgomery County 14-year-old has been located, officials report

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        Washington Co. Sheriff's Office investigating crash on Mackville Road

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        USDA approves SNAP waiver for Kentuckians impacted by severe storms

        Erin Rosas
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        Mayor Gorton to appoint task force on homelessness in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        National Weather Service confirms EF1 tornado hit Mercer County on May 30

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Sheriff: Kids playing in roadway leads to arrest of 2 people in Laurel County

        Cherish Walters
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        News

        Several crews respond to overnight house fire in Powell County

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Summer Warmth Peaks Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lawrenceburg appoints new fire chief after department turmoil

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Flood victim makes emotional return to her damaged Frankfort home

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Menifee County residents join in as extras for filming TV show scene

        Caleb Barnes
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