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        Firefighters extinguish house fire after dog attempts to follow crews into home

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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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        Crime

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        FCPS names new school after 1st Black student to integrate the district in 1955

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        2026 graduation dates for Fayette County high schools announced

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        Mother of murder victim speaks out as judge faces impeachment trial

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

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

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        Covering Kentucky

        The Kentucky Shop printing George Rogers Clark merchandise after state titles

        Michael Berk
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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

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        Hazard Fire Department crews battle wildfires threatening homes in the area

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        Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'Logan's Law' to strengthen Kentucky sentencing

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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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        Lexington police investigating early morning shooting on Centre Parkway

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        'It's just sad': Community reacts after 2 men were found dead in Wilgreen Lake

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        Crews working to extinguish forest fire threatening homes in Perry County

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        Jessamine County Fire rescues dog after falling 50 feet into small cavern

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        WCHS students now headed home after being stranded at LaGuardia Airport

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        SB 37 proposes the Treeing Walker Coonhound as Kentucky's official state dog

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        Lexington to host Rally for Recovery to support ED awareness, local treatment

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