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        Family mourns Lexington woman killed after FedEx truck attack
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        London toddler beats critical condition after near-drowning
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        Man charged with first-degree robbery after alleged handgun theft in Lexington
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        Lake Liberty drops further as dry weather continues to strain water supply

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        Advocates say survivors of intimate partner abuse need community support

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Child with autism leaves Scott County elementary school undetected

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        UK Football announces jersey patch partnership with UK Invests

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        Kentucky voter roll cleanup tops 750,000 total removals

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        Lexington residents push back on Flock cameras

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        Lexington mayor orders review of license plate readers

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        Crime

        Lexington man charged in Hudson Avenue shooting that injured 2 people

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        Retired teacher builds foster care ranch for siblings in Kentucky

        Annie Brown
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        One Lexington leads neighborhood walks after 4 weekend shootings

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        Lexington's Artists' Village brings new life to the East End neighborhood

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        Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin to serve out 60-day sentence in jail

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        Covering Kentucky

        Rising gas prices force Kentucky families to rethink spending ahead of Labor Day

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky governor blames Trump as gas prices near $4 for Labor Day

        Karolina Buczek
        Rabies Detected

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        Rabid dog confirmed in Lincoln County, health officials urge precautions

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        Madison County Sheriff's Office K-9 dies after years of service

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        Daily Forecast

        More Heat For Friday

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        Man, woman killed after alleged abduction and officer-involved shooting

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      • I Voted Winner

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        Laurel County student wins Kentucky's 2026 'I Voted' sticker contest

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington needs more volunteer drivers to give free rides to cancer patients

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        Covering Kentucky

        NKY City of Edgewood pauses use of Flock cameras, launches policy review

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        Amazon announces first same-day delivery facility for Lexington

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        Covering Kentucky

        Rep. James Comer says he expects McConnell to return when Senate reconvenes

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        Winning Millionaire for Life ticket worth $100,000 a year sold in Mercer County

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        Rise in mosquito complaints prompts additional spraying in Lexington

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        Kentucky Blood Center bringing back popular Dolly Parton-themed donor campaign

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        Coroner identifies victim in fatal stabbing where Fedex truck hit home

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        Public invited to weigh in on future of Winchester Road corridor in Lexington

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        Kentucky Rep. Massie introduces ‘Flock-Off Act’ aimed at surveillance technology

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        Widow files federal lawsuit after EKCC inmate's death

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        Fort Knox soldier dies after motor pool incident; investigation underway

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky's first Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner coordinator aims to expand access

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        When Grief Strikes

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        Kentucky grief center hosts annual bowling fundraiser for kids coping with loss

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        One person seriously hurt after apartment fire in Lexington

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