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        Lawmakers revive effort to restore voting rights for people with some felonies

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        2 KSP troopers reportedly injured in ATV incident while on-duty in Knox County

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        1 injured, airlifted after tractor overturned along Wayne County roadway

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        2 inmates who escaped, arrested in Anderson County, KSP report

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        Another fall-like day for the Commonwealth

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        Franklin County Judge-Executive: Flood buyout program is gaining momentum

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        KSP investigating Rockcastle County Animal Shelter over disturbing photos

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        Puppy stolen from Nicholasville shelter found safe, adopted

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        University of Kentucky's K Lair reopens after 5-year closure

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        Kentucky nonprofit rescues puppies while trying to address overpopulation

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        Students on campus prepare for the University of Kentucky fall semester

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        Burn ban issued in area counties due to weather conditions

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        Fall-like temperatures to stick around through the week

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