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    Israel says Iran launches more missiles amid ceasefire. Iran denies that
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    Trump announces Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire
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    1 arrested in Laurel County after homemade explosives seized from home

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      Joe St. George

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    Community members rally for renters rights, more transport options at 'BUILD'

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    Lee County faces high drug overdose death rates despite statewide decrease

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    Report: Kentucky continues falling behind in teacher pay rankings

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    Owen County residents rally, seek FEMA Assistance after flooding

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    Homeowner and tenants lose everything in a fire on Dartmouth Drive

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    Table tennis club at UK sees rapid growth and success

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    Advocates fear federal funding cuts to HIV/AIDS prevention programs

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Ashli Watts named emcee for 145th Fancy Farm

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    Wayne County Schools mourning the loss of fourth-grade student killed in crash

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    6 people plead not guilty in Richmond daycare child abuse case

    Cherish Walters
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    Second Publix location in Lexington officially opens

    Cherish Walters
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    Clouds Slowly Break Tuesday

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    Versailles bride-to-be scammed out of $8,000, left without a wedding venue

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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County Chief of Police releases statement about Vanzant Road shooting

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Godolphin reflects on historic weekend at Churchill Downs

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    Covering Kentucky

    Bill could allow everyday Americans to own part of racehorses

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    Jack 'Goose' Givens speaks to Lexington Traditional Magnet School students

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    Frankfort flood victims face tough decisions ahead

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    Rosemary Kelley
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    New courthouse to open Monday: 2-year renovation is completed

    Michael Berk
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    Kentucky accepting applications for unemployment assistance after April floods

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    Montgomery County man arrested on child sexual abuse charges, KSP investigating

    Cherish Walters
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    Georgetown police seek answers after inflatable chicken found deflated

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    Kid in Lexington accidently orders 69,000 Dum-Dums lollipops

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