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        Winter weather and rising costs push more people to Winchester shelter

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        Daily Forecast

        Still Cold Monday but Sunshine Dominates

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        Daily Forecast

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        Kentucky Volleyball sweeps Creighton to advance to the NCAA Final Four

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