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      • Covering Kentucky
        Lexington Police respond to over 120 traffic incidents during winter weather
        Rosemary Kelley
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        Health officials responding after whooping cough confirmed at 4 FCPS schools
        Molly Demrow
        Covering Kentucky
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        Leigh Searcy
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        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Police: 3 injured after disorder with a weapon in downtown Lexington

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        Former Kentucky Governor Collins to lie in state Sunday at Old State Capitol

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A cooler weekend to start November

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY family in need of donations as young boy continues fight against rare cancer

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Winchester first responders join in the Halloween fun during downtown event

        Ajay Patel
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        Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency, funding $5 million to local food banks

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        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hospital staff bring Halloween magic to patients at Golisano Children's at UK

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        12th lawsuit filed against Roblox, Discord after KY teen takes her own life

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky food pantry struggles with rising demand

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington artist turning pain into purpose through music

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington man creates charity haunted maze to help tornado victims

        Drew Amman
        Flooded Distillery Recovery

        Covering Kentucky

        Buffalo Trace Distillery attracts bourbon lovers and ghost hunters

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Blue Grass Airport avoids major delays as federal shutdown enters day 30

        Michael Berk
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        Daily Forecast

        A few showers this weekend

        Emily McKinney
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        Kentucky couple wins $50,000 from free Powerball ticket

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        PHOTOS: Take a look at these Halloween costumes from LEX 18 viewers

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        Crime

        Lexington police searching for man wanted in connection to hit-and-run

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        A Cool and Dry Halloween

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown police use hands-on approach for teen driving safety

        Ajay Patel
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky MBB falls in final exhibition to Georgetown, 84-70

        Jesse Riffe
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        The 'Key' Ingredient: Baking with UK's Teonni Key

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky officials celebrate completion of US 460 corridor in Pike County

      • Food Aid By The Numbers

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        Kentucky explores backup plans as SNAP benefits face uncertainty

        Kindness is Kentuckian

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        The Kentucky Shop launches campaign to help families facing SNAP benefit cuts

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        FoodChain survey addresses those impacted by looming SNAP cuts

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Aiden's Angels starting fundraising push to bless families during the holidays

        Caleb Barnes
        Lexington man, lawmakers speak out on House Bill 5

        Covering Kentucky

        Is House Bill 5 making it harder for unhoused people in Lexington?

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Daily Forecast

        October's Rainfall Sets A Record

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Police give tips on keeping your kids' Halloween candy safe

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Christian Appalachian Project working overtime to help Kentuckians in need

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Woman who fled Kosovo as refugee now leads Kentucky Walmart after 25 years in US

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette Co. schools to continue free meals despite federal funding uncertainty

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        London police honor fallen sergeant with run on anniversary of his death

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lake Cumberland State Resort Park to receive $7.4 million in upgrades

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky households can apply for heating assistance starting November 3

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        News

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        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

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