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        Covering Kentucky

        Woodford Humane Society cuts adoption fees in half to clear crowded shelter

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        Covering Kentucky

        UK president defends hiring of federal judge as new law dean amid concerns

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        Daily Forecast

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington man indicted on federal weapons charges after house explosion and fire

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        KY man accused of spiking woman's drink with meth now charged with kidnapping

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        University of Kentucky students react to Mitch Barnhart's announcement

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        Field Notes: Pigs, pastures and legacy at Tulip Hayes Farm

        Megan Mannering
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        Louisville and football coach Jeff Brohm agree to new deal with extension

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        Covering Kentucky

        UK Provost defends hiring of new law school dean amid pushback

        Drew Amman
        Tyler Couch's arraignment

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Drivers frustrated with varying prices in gas at stations across Lexington

        Michael Berk
        Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS to seek loan after finances misstated for years, Liggins reports

        Erin Rosas
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        Report: Kentucky awards nearly $34 million to combat the state drug epidemic

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        Crime

        Kentucky man sentenced after cutting a deputy with a knife at a hospital

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        Daily Forecast

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        Mitch Barnhart will not serve as 'Executive in Residence' following retirement

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        Daily Forecast

        Mostly Sunny and with a Touch of Summer Thursday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Bystanders blocking Pulaski County fire scenes cause major delays

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        Mother of Adair County man filed 4 protective orders against him since 2015

        Kayleigh Randle
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        UK law school dean appointment garners mixed reactions

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        Covering Kentucky

        Trial nears for man charged in killing of former lawmaker's daughter

        Leigh Searcy
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