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    School leaders and law enforcement come together to feed Clark County students

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    Nearly 11,500 Kentuckians without power due to severe storms

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    Up-to-date weather coverage as storms hit the region

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    Woodford County residents brace for potential flooding

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    Garrard Co. Distilling Company halts production

    Leigh Searcy
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    Preparations ramp up as officials warn of potential flooding and severe storms

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Bourbon Co. prepares for severe storms, potential flooding of Stoner Creek

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    Covering Kentucky

    Storm Chasing: Kentucky group positioned for incoming storms, tornadoes

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Certain restrictions on 'commercial motor carriers' temporarily suspended

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Strong storms through the night

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    'Looked like hellfire:' residents recall Jeffersonville campground fire

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