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        Lexington Police respond to over 120 traffic incidents during winter weather

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        Suspect in murder of woman in Meade Co. dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound

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        Lexington Fire Department begins collecting toys for the holidays

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        Woman converts free library into community food pantry to help neighbors in need

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        Decorated boat statue stolen from Somerset art trail, $500 reward offered

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        Lee County coffee shop offering free food to those in need

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        Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings

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        Rep. Thomas Massie marries former staffer of Sen. Rand Paul in Kentucky

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        Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day to receive lifetime achievement award in December

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        Lexington councilmember announces she will not seek reelection in 2026

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        39-year-old man arrested in connection to Boxwood Drive shooting

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        1 person displaced after early morning fire on Lyndhurst Place in Lexington

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        A seasonal start to the work week

        Patrick Herion
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        Quiet, dry weather returns

        Emily McKinney
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        Athletes compete in Special Olympics state flag football tournament

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        Missing London teen found safe with 2 other juveniles, police report

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        Glasgow police warn residents to check Halloween candy after tampering report

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        Jessamine Co. man faces assault charges after allegedly attacking several teens

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        Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car in Lexington

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        A cool and dreary end to the weekend

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