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        West Virginia ends Kentucky's season in a late comeback 13-12

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        1 dead, 2 injured in head-on collision in Meade County

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        Daily Forecast

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        South Carolina based nonprofit feeds tornado victims in Laurel County

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        Covering Kentucky

        Local motorcycle and Jeep group collects donations for Kentucky tornado victims

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        Community mourns Ron Hill, victim of Friday's Washington County tornado

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        Washington County reels after deadly tornado touches down

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        Court orders Lexington Blue to shut down amid unlawful activity claims

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