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    Man charged with animal torture, cat recovering following traumatic attack
    Megan Mannering
    Covering Kentucky
    1 man dead following early morning house fire in Casey County
    Rosemary Kelley
    Covering Kentucky
    Rare earthquake hits central Kentucky, reaching unusual depth
    Ajay Patel
    Daily Forecast
    Isolated showers continue through mid-week
    Bayne Froney
    Covering Kentucky
    Local clinic's adoption program faces uncertain future amid financial struggles
    Leigh Searcy
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    Lexington Mayor Gorton honors law enforcement for National Police Week
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP searching for suspect in vehicle theft after attempted stop led to damage

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Preschool class makes donation to help animals at the Lexington Humane Society

    Caleb Barnes
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    New survey shows rising food prices challenge Americans' ability to eat healthy

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    Web Staff
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    Officials seeking information in 2019 deadly shooting on Kirk Court in Lexington

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    Covering Kentucky

    The Hope Center gets $75,000 from Subaru Share the Love Event

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    National News

    Raccoon in Ohio found holding meth pipe in a vehicle during traffic stop

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    Mark Pope Pat Kelsey UK Louisville basketball

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    Covering Kentucky

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

    Ellen Ice
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    Missing 23-year-old Bell County woman found safe, officials report

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    Man taken into custody following 6-hour 'barricade situation' in Richmond

    Web Staff
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    Lee County faces high drug overdose death rates despite statewide decrease

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Report: Kentucky continues falling behind in teacher pay rankings

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Owen County residents rally, seek FEMA Assistance after flooding

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Homeowner and tenants lose everything in a fire on Dartmouth Drive

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    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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    UK Softball Eliminated in SEC Tournament First Round

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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky reportedly sees significant drop in overdose deaths

    Karolina Buczek
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    Warmer temperatures for mid-week

    Bayne Froney
    APTOPIX Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

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    Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won't run in the Preakness

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    Ashli Watts named emcee for 145th Fancy Farm

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

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Gov. Beshear orders flags to half-staff in honor of KY soldier who died in WWII

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    Crime

    6 people plead not guilty in Richmond daycare child abuse case

    Cherish Walters
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    'We are thrilled': Publix to open second Lexington location in June 2025

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    Crews respond to fire on Tates Creek Road in Lexington

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    New details released by sheriff's office in arrest of fugitive in Morehead

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    Clouds Slowly Break Tuesday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

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

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County Chief of Police releases statement about Vanzant Road shooting

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Godolphin reflects on historic weekend at Churchill Downs

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Bill could allow everyday Americans to own part of racehorses

    Karolina Buczek
    Kentucky Derby Horse Racing Sovereignty Garland Roses

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

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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort flood victims face tough decisions ahead

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Preservation teams show flood victims how to salvage family items

    Caleb Barnes
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    Kentucky man and fugitive arrested in Florida on 2007 rape, sodomy charges

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

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

    Michael Berk
    High temperature

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    Sunshine returns on Tuesday

    Bayne Froney
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    Covering Kentucky

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

    Cherish Walters
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    Crime

    KY man arrested after he allegedly planned to meet decoy teen for sexual acts

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