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        Man indicted for murder of KY mother whose body was found dumped on roadside
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        State bill would extend death benefits to members of search and rescue teams

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        Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron seeks Trump endorsement in U.S. Senate race

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        Positively LEX 18

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        Rep. Andy Barr secures over $16 million in federal grants for KY's 6th District

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        Daily Forecast

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