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    Woman details moment fiancé went underwater while tubing on Elkhorn Creek
    Kayleigh Randle
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    Report: 55-year-old man killed in 2-vehicle collision on US 68 in Marion Co.
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    More Strong to Severe Storms Inbound Monday
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    Report: Lexington Rd. at exit 90 in Richmond closed in both directions
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    Daily Forecast

    Heavy showers around today

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    Highway 52 in Garrard County shut down due to 2-vehicle collision

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    Why the game of mahjong is gaining new fans across the Bluegrass

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    Citation reveals new info on shooting in Berea Walmart parking lot

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    Strong to Severe Storms Tuesday: Late Afternoon, Evening

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    Riley Gaines returns to UK campus for 'The Fight is Far from Over' event

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    Covering Kentucky

    A house fire in Laurel County leads to a family losing a loved one

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    Queenslake Farm to host inaugural 'Salute to our Veterans' event on Derby Eve

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    Covering Kentucky

    Family, friends remember Frederick Douglass student Matthew Perrine

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    New training facility honors fallen Kentucky deputy

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    As boating season approaches, officials emphasize the importance of water safety

    Lauren Minor
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    The extra mile: Local gaming venue ready for a big Derby Day

    Michael Berk
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    Hockey players' 2-year-old daughter diagnosed with cancer, team rallies to help

    Alex Barber
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    Individual flooding assistance approved for Kentuckians in 13 counties

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    Rain chances

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    Unsettled weather this week

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    Fire department chief in Perry County indicted by grand jury, document reveals

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    Sheriff: 20-year-old facing rape charges after found in bedroom of 13-year-old

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Barnstable Brown KY Derby Eve Gala announces 2025 celebrity lineup

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    Warming Up Monday

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    Gas station cashier talks about selling a winning Powerball Jackpot ticket

    Kayleigh Randle
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    1 person dead after boat crash on Lake Cumberland

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    Blue Morpho Walk raises funds for KY Children's Hospital cancer patients

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    Early week looks warm and dry

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    1 killed, 1 seriously injured in crash in Wayne County

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    Lexington woman finds missing therapy dog

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    LFD: 28 displaced after fire at apartment complex on Newtown Pike

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    Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office: 27-year-old woman found safe

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    Georgetown mother, son claim $167.3 million Powerball jackpot

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    250th Anniversary of U.S. Marine Corps

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    American Hero honored at 250th Anniversary of U.S. Marine Corps

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    Kentucky Derby 151

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    Memorial Coliseum holds grand reopening, honors Kentucky's fallen soldiers

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    Looking better Sunday

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