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        Winchester community holds candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk

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        Daily Forecast

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        Georgetown community honors Deputy Caleb Conley with memorial 5K run

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        BBN Tonight

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        WATCH: Abbey Cheek-Ramsey, 2025 UK Athletics Hall of Famer

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        London police display UTV of comrade who died after 'medical emergency'

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        Mercer County Fire District mourning the loss of Chief Glenn Phillips

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        Crime

        Pike County man arrested on drug trafficking charges

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        KSP: Montgomery Co. Sheriff struck on I-64 while responding to crash

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        Charlie Kirk memorial: Wife says she forgives husband's shooter

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        A wet end of the weekend

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        Murder suspects criminal history broken down

        Crime

        Breakdown of Rowan County murder suspect's criminal history

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        Memorial set up for teen victim in double murder, official releases statement

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        LEX 18 team connects with community at Paris-Bourbon County Pumpkin Festival

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        In Our Community: Recovered drug addict Adam Larkin shares his story of success

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        Remains of Airman killed in 1968 Laos attack laid to rest in Berea

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        Secret Service: Man with gun claimed to be officer at Charlie Kirk memorial site

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        Daily Forecast

        Another hot day before scattered showers and storms arrive

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        Covering Kentucky

        Double murder shocks quiet Rowan County neighborhood

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        Corbin man arrested after allegedly attempting to break into local business

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        Crime

        Laurel County man arrested on multiple charges, including burglary

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lawmakers plan to re-introduce 'Troy's Law'

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        Covering Kentucky

        Eastern Kentucky man's political memorabilia collection goes to auction

        Ellen Ice
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        20-year-old charged in bus stop shooting while on electronic monitoring

        Leigh Searcy
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        Maximus takes over Pearl Interactive Network building after contract non-renewal

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        Covering Kentucky

        Fulton shares story of resilience during Recovery Month

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        Crime

        13 arrested in 'drug roundup' following undercover investigation in Laurel Co.

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        Daily Forecast

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        Radio Vida

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        Crime

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        News

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        London police locate missing 64-year-old woman

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        Raquel Carter launches 'Listen to Lexington' mayoral campaign tour

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        Muhammad Ali's unsigned draft card will be auctioned

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        Richmond woman donates 30,000 period products to area schools

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        Daily Forecast

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        BBN Tonight

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