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      • Covering Kentucky
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        Alex Barber
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        Rosemary Kelley
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        Pedestrian killed after being hit by car on East New Circle in Lexington
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        Maggie Davis
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        Drew Amman
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        God's Pantry continuing fight against hunger during Hunger Action Month

        Caleb Barnes
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        KSU hosts third annual "Ag Roundup" for aspiring agriculture leaders

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        Covering Kentucky

        Laid off KET employee talks about harsh reality following funding cuts

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        Daily Forecast

        Strong storms around tonight

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nonprofit steps in to help overcrowded Kentucky animal shelter in crisis

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington-born composer celebrates city's 250th anniversary with free concert

        Evelyn Schultz
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        BBN Tonight

        Mark and Lee Anne Pope announce "Hoops and Heels" return in 2025

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        2 Morehead firefighters in ICU after suffering medical emergencies

        Erin Rosas
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        KSP: Man arrested, charged following death investigation in Barren County

        Cherish Walters
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        Man arrested for leaving scene after Grayson Co. crash results in woman's death

        Erin Rosas
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        Daily Forecast

        Tracking Strong to Severe Storms Late Friday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Breaking the stigma: Community gathers for mental health awareness

        Annie Brown
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        Network for Hope under investigation following 'alarming' safety report

        Annie Brown
        Blood donations

        Covering Kentucky

        Governors declare September 4 as National Blood Donation Day

        Ellen Ice
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        Crime

        Man arrested after vehicle goes 'airborne' following multi-county chase

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Lexington's iconic 'spaceship house' sells in less than a minute

        Ajay Patel
        Franklin 13 horses have been adopted, and 2 are left

        Covering Kentucky

        More Franklin 13 horses have found loving homes, 2 more ready for adoption

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Whitley Co. prosecutor sues police after denied emergency escort request

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mom turns unimaginable loss into hope with run promoting suicide prevention

        Lauren Minor
        Sports Betting Fanatics

        Covering Kentucky

        Legal sports wagering celebrates two-year anniversary

        Michael Berk
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        ONE Lexington: Wear orange at Roots & Heritage to prevent youth conflict

        Web Staff
        Sports Betting Vermont

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        Beshear updates Kentucky on sports betting progress

        Drew Amman
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        Daily Forecast

        More rain set for late Friday

        Emily McKinney
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Thursday, Sept. 4 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
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        $50,000 winning Kentucky Lottery tickets sold in London and Florence

        Erin Rosas
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        KET announces staff reduction amid public broadcasting federal funding cuts

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London welcomes new post commander

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        Report: London man arrested on charges related to child sex abuse material

        Web Staff
        Beshear

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        Gov. Beshear signs podcast deal with SiriusXM amid presidential speculation

        Karolina Buczek
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        Daily Forecast

        Rounds of Showers and Storms Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Berea community holds prayer service following Minneapolis mass shooting

        Annie Brown
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        We Follow Through

        Man pleads not guilty to murder in connection to Powell County overdose death

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Laurel County roadway reopens following multi-vehicle 'serious injury' collision

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Italian restaurant continues 53-year traditions under new ownership

        Molly Demrow
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        Letcher County nurse revives drunk raccoon found in dumpster with CPR

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Vandals disrupt park renovation in Georgetown over Labor Day weekend

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        No 'kitten' around: Kentucky Theatre hosting Cat Video Fest this weekend

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        A New Ray of Hope; Quantrell Jones Center aids homeless veterans

        Michael Berk
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