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      • LEX 18 Investigates
        KY state lawmakers call on health officials to investigate rising DIPG cases
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        Former jail nurse pleads guilty to perjury in 2019 death of Franklin Co. inmate
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        Federal judge dismisses charges against former officers in Breonna Taylor case

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        Scam texts impersonating state agencies circulating the Commonwealth

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        Lexington job fair helps people recovering from addiction find work

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        At briefing, Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news

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        Court of Appeals recalls arrest warrant for former Kentucky governor Matt Bevin

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        Crime

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        Winchester firefighter arrested after confessing to overtime payroll fraud

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        Citation: KY man arrested for DUI after riding horse with liquor bag on saddle

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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS names new school after 1st Black student to integrate the district in 1955

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        2026 graduation dates for Fayette County high schools announced

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        Scott County distillery operator indicted for theft

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        Proposed Kentucky budget bill threatens drug, mental health, and veteran courts

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        Mother of murder victim speaks out as judge faces impeachment trial

        Annie Brown
        New video shows argument before reckless driving incident

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        Woman allegedly assaulted by person hit by car says driver is innocent

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Environmental activist visits Lexington on a year-long tour to share lifestyle

        Molly Demrow
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        The Kentucky Shop printing George Rogers Clark merchandise after state titles

        Michael Berk
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        Kentucky bill to ban extreme weather power shutoffs fading fast

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        We Follow Through

        Lexington church, developer complete affordable housing project for seniors

        Drew Amman
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        Bill keeping pedestrians from standing next to state roads on Beshear's desk

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        Hazard Fire Department crews battle wildfires threatening homes in the area

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        Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'Logan's Law' to strengthen Kentucky sentencing

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        Hazard man convicted of sexually assaulting children receives 3 life sentences

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        KSU announces 5-year plan to transition into a leading polytechnic institution

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        Crews working to extinguish forest fire threatening homes in Perry County

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