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        In Your Community

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        The first Kentucky Derby since death of D. Wayne Lukas has a different vibe

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        National News

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        Memories pour in honoring the lasting legacy of P.G. Peeples

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        Kentucky Derby 152

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        Crime

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        We Follow Through

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        Ralph Alvarado receives endorsement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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        Leestown Road reopens after reported gas leak caused delays

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        New push for answers in 2020 shooting that left 20-year-old UK student dead

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        Celebration of life services organized for Porter G. Peeples

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        Crime

        Second person arrested after children found with duct tape over their mouths

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        Kentucky Derby 152

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        'Heartbreaking beyond words': Floyd County Schools confirms death of student

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        Mercer County residents frustrated over proposed data center development

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        Daily Forecast

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        Mercer County horse farm sustains major damage from strong storms overnight

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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Schools plans $1.9 million in pay cuts amid financial issues

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local tree service helps Scott County family barricaded in home by fallen tree

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        High winds down trees and leave thousands without power overnight in Frankfort

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        Daily Forecast

        Another round of strong showers and storms Tuesday night

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        Kentucky State Police locate 24-year-old Paducah man reported missing safe

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        KY woman charged after driving with McDonald's employee clinging to car hood

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        LEX 18 Investigates

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        Clark County community rallies to support family of teen killed in accident

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        In Your Community

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