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        Beshear signs Logan's Law to strengthen sentencing, parole for violent offenders
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        Federal judge dismisses charges against former officers in Breonna Taylor case

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        Lexington job fair helps people recovering from addiction find work

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        At briefing, Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news

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        Court of Appeals recalls arrest warrant for former Kentucky governor Matt Bevin

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        KSU overhaul bill passes legislature, heads to Gov. Andy Beshear for approval

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        Crime

        Citation: KY man arrested for DUI after riding horse with liquor bag on saddle

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        2026 graduation dates for Fayette County high schools announced

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        Proposed Kentucky budget bill threatens drug, mental health, and veteran courts

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        Mother of murder victim speaks out as judge faces impeachment trial

        Annie Brown
        New video shows argument before reckless driving incident

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        Woman allegedly assaulted by person hit by car says driver is innocent

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        Environmental activist visits Lexington on a year-long tour to share lifestyle

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        Lexington church, developer complete affordable housing project for seniors

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        Bill keeping pedestrians from standing next to state roads on Beshear's desk

        Ellen Ice
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        Hazard man convicted of sexually assaulting children receives 3 life sentences

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        KSU announces 5-year plan to transition into a leading polytechnic institution

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        Beshear orders flags to half-staff in honor of KY soldier killed in operation

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