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        Lexington mayor vetoes industrial solar on farmland
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        Assault charge for teen arrested for shooting death amended to manslaughter
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        Utility project to close sidewalk, bike lane along Cooper Drive through May 2027

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          Maura Barrett
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        Kentucky governor blames Trump as gas prices near $4 for Labor Day

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        Rabid dog confirmed in Lincoln County, health officials urge precautions

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        Madison County Sheriff's Office K-9 dies after years of service

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        Daily Forecast

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        Man, woman killed after alleged abduction and officer-involved shooting

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        Laurel County student wins Kentucky's 2026 'I Voted' sticker contest

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington needs more volunteer drivers to give free rides to cancer patients

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        NKY City of Edgewood pauses use of Flock cameras, launches policy review

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      • Amazon Prime

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        Amazon announces first same-day delivery facility for Lexington

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        Covering Kentucky

        Rep. James Comer says he expects McConnell to return when Senate reconvenes

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        KY Lottery

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        Winning Millionaire for Life ticket worth $100,000 a year sold in Mercer County

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      • Mosquito spraying area

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        Rise in mosquito complaints prompts additional spraying in Lexington

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        Kentucky students learn lifesaving skills through Heart Association Program

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        Kentucky Blood Center bringing back popular Dolly Parton-themed donor campaign

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        Coroner identifies victim in fatal stabbing where Fedex truck hit home

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Public invited to weigh in on future of Winchester Road corridor in Lexington

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        BBN Tonight

        UK Athletics announces multiyear partnership with Heaven Hill Brands

      • Trump Massie

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Rep. Massie introduces ‘Flock-Off Act’ aimed at surveillance technology

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        EKCC

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        Widow files federal lawsuit after EKCC inmate's death

        WLEX Web Staff
        Deonte Davis

        Covering Kentucky

        Fort Knox soldier dies after motor pool incident; investigation underway

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky's first Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner coordinator aims to expand access

        Annie Brown
        When Grief Strikes

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky grief center hosts annual bowling fundraiser for kids coping with loss

        Molly Demrow
        Trent Blvd. Fire

        Covering Kentucky

        One person seriously hurt after apartment fire in Lexington

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        Daily Forecast

        September heat wave stays locked in to close out the week

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        Frankfort High School students displaced after classroom fire

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        Frankfort High School students learn from home after fire

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Lexington community holds candlelight vigil following Nepal flooding tragedy

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky camping ban has led to a rise in citations

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Attorney refutes Lancaster Police report involving 84-year-old Ronald Maples

        Drew Amman
        Power Outage

        Covering Kentucky

        Power outage leaves thousands without electricity in Lexington

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      • CODY CASEY ARRAIGNMENT

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        Judge keeps $1 million bond for man charged in deadly Herrington Lake boat crash

        Leigh Searcy
        Heat

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        FCPS cancels some outdoor after-school activities due to heat

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        Lost Lexington pit bull saved after suffering life-threatening heat stroke

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        5 arrested after death of key witness in Kentucky sex trafficking case

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        Daily Forecast

        Heat continues before storm chances bring some relief

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        Gov. Beshear demands President Trump to rescind tariffs, trade policies

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      • Million Church washed away by fatal flooding in Madison County

        Covering Kentucky

        Federal aid approved for 20 Kentucky counties hit by deadly June flooding

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky youth pastor now facing federal charges

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        Kentucky measles outbreak grows to 38 cases, health officials say

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        Arrest made in Kentucky drug trafficking case, state police say

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        Knox County man wanted in rape investigation, Kentucky State Police say

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