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    Crime

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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County family dealing with insurance nearly 4 weeks after EF-4 tornado

    Drew Amman
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    Franklin Co. Courthouse remains closed as millions in renovations are needed

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    SRO of the Year: Hardin County officer humbled by honor

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    Study: Gen Z parents are reading less to kids because its' 'not fun'

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    Donations pour in after Lexington Children's Theater vandalized

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    KSP investigating officer-involved shooting in Henderson County

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    Shooting Investigation

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    Woman in Kentucky charged with murder after allegedly shooting her father

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