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        Rand Paul: Congress' THC ban could 'completely eradicate' state's hemp industry
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        FCPS board to consider authorizing external audit and investigation at meeting
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        Amen House in Georgetown continues to feed families in need
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        Mostly sunny and warming up as the week continues
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        Beloved Georgetown pediatrician dies following fight with cancer

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        KSU hosts third annual "Ag Roundup" for aspiring agriculture leaders

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        Laid off KET employee talks about harsh reality following funding cuts

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        2 Morehead firefighters in ICU after suffering medical emergencies

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        KSP: Man arrested, charged following death investigation in Barren County

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        Man arrested for leaving scene after Grayson Co. crash results in woman's death

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        Daily Forecast

        Tracking Strong to Severe Storms Late Friday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Breaking the stigma: Community gathers for mental health awareness

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        Network for Hope under investigation following 'alarming' safety report

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        Governors declare September 4 as National Blood Donation Day

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        Man arrested after vehicle goes 'airborne' following multi-county chase

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        Lexington's iconic 'spaceship house' sells in less than a minute

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        More Franklin 13 horses have found loving homes, 2 more ready for adoption

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        Covering Kentucky

        Whitley Co. prosecutor sues police after denied emergency escort request

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        Mom turns unimaginable loss into hope with run promoting suicide prevention

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        Legal sports wagering celebrates two-year anniversary

        Michael Berk
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        Beshear updates Kentucky on sports betting progress

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        Radio Vida

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        KET announces staff reduction amid public broadcasting federal funding cuts

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        Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London welcomes new post commander

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        Report: London man arrested on charges related to child sex abuse material

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        Gov. Beshear signs podcast deal with SiriusXM amid presidential speculation

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        Rounds of Showers and Storms Thursday

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