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        Rep. Thomas Massie marries former staffer of Sen. Rand Paul in Kentucky
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Crime

        Lexington police search for man wanted on rape, sodomy charges

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        Covering Kentucky

        Free YMCA workshop supports caregivers navigating compassion fatigue

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        Spotlight Series

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        Kentucky lawmakers demand leadership change at Fayette County Public Schools

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        Crime

        Tip to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers leads to arrest in connection to burglary

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        Covering Kentucky

        Mother of 2003 victim always feared Joshua Cottrell would kill again

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        Covering Kentucky

        Donations, signups, for AuttieWorld holiday events now open

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        Covering Kentucky

        Annual staple allows for creativity, while helping local businesses

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        Daily Forecast

        Our active weather pattern continues on Wednesday

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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Tuesday, Sept. 23 with Radio Vida

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        KY switches to SAT as state-funded college admissions exam starting spring 2026

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        Juvenile arrested after police chase involving stolen vehicle in Jefferson Co.

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky deputy loses bid to dismiss sexual abuse lawsuit

        Erin Rosas
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        Coroner: Third person shot apparent murder-suicide in Independence dies

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        Covering Kentucky

        Retired Lexington sergeant remembered for community dedication after his death

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        Covering Kentucky

        London man says he plans to help others after $1.5 million Kentucky Lottery win

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        Covering Kentucky

        Officer in Scott County rescues raccoon after it got caught in a fishing lure

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        Crime

        Campbellsville man accused of stabbing his father, police report

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        I-75 northbound in Whitley County shut down due to 4-vehicle semi crash

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        Funeral services announced for woman, daughter killed in double murder

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        Covering Kentucky

        Remembering Kayla Blake, victim in weekend double murder in Rowan County

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        Spotlight Series

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        Advocates push domestic violence awareness after mother, daughter killed

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        Water safety field trip teaches Frankfort students life-saving swimming skills

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