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    Tenants voice concerns over renovations at Lexington apartment complex
    Drew Amman
    Covering Kentucky
    Non-profit plans to help the homeless as the weekend heats up
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    Covering Kentucky
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP: 1 arrested, 1 injured after shooting in Metcalfe County

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington Air Traffic Control to cut overnight staffing due to staff shortage

    Karolina Buczek
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      Democrat-led cities are under a mass deportation threat 

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    Daily Forecast

    Heavy showers around today

    Emily McKinney
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    News

    New Hampshire man arrested in Boone County on human trafficking charges

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    News

    Roller Derby team raises money for LGBTQ+ summer camp with PRIDE game

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    1 arrested after shots fired near Georgetown Walmart

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    Covering Kentucky

    Community comes together for Licking River cleanup in honor of local man

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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County teacher found not guilty on child abuse charges

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    Daily Forecast

    Scattered thunderstorms through the weekend

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    London church holds memorial service, fundraiser for May tornado victims

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    UK College of Nursing Dean Dr. Rosalie Mainous no longer in position

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    Covering Kentucky

    LCSO asking for assistance locating stolen tow truck and identifying suspect

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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington gears up for an explosive 4th of July celebration

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    Covering Kentucky

    Parents call for peace in Lexington as violence typically rises during summer

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington business's act of kindness provides relief to family in need

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Victim's mom speaks out after woman is charged for deadly crash

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Donut worry, be happy: Customers celebrate National Donut Day at Jeff's Donuts

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky advocacy group rallies support for the NEA

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    The Bluegrass Fair is underway at Masterson Station Park

    Caleb Barnes
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    WATCH: Nancy Scranton returns to Bluegrass

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    Covering Kentucky

    Police continue to investigate the disappearance of local woman Kori Smith

    Drew Amman
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    BBN Tonight

    Nominate Here: Kentucky "Lift Them Up" Kid of the Game

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    Daily Forecast

    A Stormy Start To The Weekend

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Cancer Survivorship Day: UK Markey Center welcomes patients for celebration

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 Kentucky infants die from whooping cough, health officials urge vaccinations

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    Death investigation underway in Pike Co. after body found in creek, KSP reports

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    MSD worker rescued after falling nearly 25 feet into well in Louisville

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    Citation: Wolfe County man arrested on rape, child abuse charges

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    Jack Daniel's maker sees sales fall as Trump trade conflicts weigh on producers

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    Daily Forecast

    Strong to Severe Storms Inbound

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    Missionary family returns from Rwanda to bury daughter

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    Covering Kentucky

    No injuries reported after officer-involved shooting in Carroll County

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    Covering Kentucky

    Pulaski County cheer gym opens new location after tornado demolishes building

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    Man sentenced to 10 years for stepfather's death

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Annual 400 mile sale begins across the Commonwealth

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    We Follow Through

    Woman once employed by former UK women's basketball coach sentenced to 8 years

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    Cicadas return to the Bluegrass, sparking mixed reactions among Kentuckians

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    Daily Forecast

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    Covering Kentucky

    Senior homelessness on the rise nationwide, and in Central Kentucky

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