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    Lexington 911 system outage caused by a faulty router, officials say

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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP: 3 troopers honored for rescuing 5 people from floodwaters in Grant County

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    Jambo Lexington! Celebrate African culture at Swahili Day Saturday

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    Daily Forecast

    Unsettled Weather Returns to Wrap up the Week

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    Schools across Kentucky offer free meals to kids this summer

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    Man arrested in connection to June 4 shooting in Science Hill

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    KY attorney general says Fayette County school board's tax increase was unlawful

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    Andrew Lamparski
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    Construction project in phase 2 addressing Garrard County intersection

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    Shocking shooting rattles quiet Jessamine County neighborhood

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    Corbin honors 8-year-old Eli Hill as his spirit lives on through kindness

    Lauren Minor
    Washington County couple recalls moments in tornado that took their home, killed cousin

    Covering Kentucky

    Washington Co. couple details moments in tornado that killed their cousin

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Daily Forecast

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    David Kloiber enters U.S. Congressional race

    Michael Berk
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    Washington Co. Sheriff's Office investigating crash on Mackville Road

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    Mayor Gorton to appoint task force on homelessness in Lexington

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    Covering Kentucky

    National Weather Service confirms EF1 tornado hit Mercer County on May 30

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    Crime

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    Several crews respond to overnight house fire in Powell County

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    Lawrenceburg appoints new fire chief after department turmoil

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    Covering Kentucky

    Flood victim makes emotional return to her damaged Frankfort home

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    250Lex Week

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