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    Jury selection to begin Tuesday in Crystal Rogers murder trial
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      Joe St. George

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    Laurel County teacher found not guilty on child abuse charges

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    London church holds memorial service, fundraiser for May tornado victims

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    Andrew Lamparski
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    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

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    Covering Kentucky

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

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    Kentucky advocacy group rallies support for the NEA

    Megan Mannering
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    The Bluegrass Fair is underway at Masterson Station Park

    Caleb Barnes
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    Police continue to investigate the disappearance of local woman Kori Smith

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

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    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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    Cherish Walters
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    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

    Cherish Walters
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    New details released in deadly Berea crash following arrest of woman

    Cherish Walters
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    Tom Ackerman
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    Missionary family returns from Rwanda to bury daughter

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    No injuries reported after officer-involved shooting in Carroll County

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    Pulaski County cheer gym opens new location after tornado demolishes building

    James Bradburn

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

    Leigh Searcy
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    Cicadas return to the Bluegrass, sparking mixed reactions among Kentuckians

    Lauren Minor
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    Storms Arrive For Friday

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    Covering Kentucky

    Senior homelessness on the rise nationwide, and in Central Kentucky

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    Ahead of program pause, Job Corps provides second chance for troubled youth

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    Federal funding cuts to AVOL Kentucky begin July 1

    Drew Amman
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    Investigation underway after hit-and-run at Middlesboro gas station

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