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      • Covering Kentucky
        Report: Baby of UK student believed to have been alive at birth and full term
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        News
        Report: Body of missing Campbellsville University student found in Texas
        Erin Rosas
        Crime
        UK football player accused of sexual abuse withheld from this weekend's game
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Spectacular last weekend in September
        Emily McKinney
        Covering Kentucky
        'Rest easy': Hart County Raiders Football mourn student-athlete after his death
        Erin Rosas
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        Report: More than 1,000 deer sick or dead in KY Hemorrhagic Disease outbreak
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        Spotlight Series

        London's sweetest celebration returns with Honey Bun Day festival on October 18

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        Covering Kentucky

        Woman uses new breast cancer tech while grieving husband's death

        Drew Amman
        Ky. paramedics face license revocation after administering anti-venom

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        Powell County paramedics face license revocation after administering anti-venom

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      • National News

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          DOT imposes new restrictions on commercial driver’s licenses for noncitizens

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        • Shooting New York City

          Gunman who killed 4 in July shooting in Manhattan had CTE, medical examiner says

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        Body cam video shows KSP trooper using alleged excessive force during stop

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Winchester Police and Clark County Public Schools partner for food drive

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Cars scrapped after Frankfort mechanic shop suddenly closes

        Drew Amman
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        Reactions pour in following assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah

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        Covering Kentucky

        Father discusses son on World Suicide Prevention Day

        Michael Berk
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        National News

        Kirk has been key figure in building support for Republicans among young people

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        Covering Kentucky

        Motorcyclist killed in crash on Danville Bypass

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        Radio Vida

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        Person arrested in connection to shooting death of Charlie Kirk released

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        Daily Forecast

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        Patrick Herion
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        Crime

        Bluegrass Crime Stoppers asking for information in deadly 2020 shooting

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Body of 2nd missing boater found in Pulaski County, officials confirm

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        Family of Harless sues London PD, the city after he's killed during police raid

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        News

        56-year-old hit and killed by vehicle on Cumberland Parkway, KSP investigating

        Cherish Walters
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        News

        1 taken to hospital after vehicle crashes into creek in Jessamine County

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        Daily Forecast

        Near Normal Midweek

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        Covering Kentucky

        Community gathers to honor Dr. Demetrus Liggins as 'Superintendent of the Year'

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        BBN Tonight

        Former UK linebacker Chris Oats shares positive update following stroke

        Noah Cierzan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Rand Paul: Congress' THC ban could 'completely eradicate' state's hemp industry

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        We Follow Through

        Lexington street safety task force working to release recommendations this fall

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        12-year-old girl remembered as joyful and kind after she dies in UTV accident

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Trooper Teddy Bear Project celebrates 36th year at UK Children's Hospital

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local foundation working to pack care kits for breast cancer warriors

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Amen House in Georgetown continues to feed families in need

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        AAA: Carjackings most likely to happen in parking lots, on the road

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Floyd County bus drivers reach tentative agreement with school district

        Erin Rosas
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        Kentucky Politics

        New KY law bans direct electronic communication between school staff, students

        Lauren Minor
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Tuesday, Sept. 9 with Radio Vida

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        Covering Kentucky

        Acting London mayor files request seeking answers in Harless death, KSP responds

        Erin Rosas
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        Daily Forecast

        Mostly sunny and warming up as the week continues

        Patrick Herion
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        Crime

        Laurel Co. authorities searching for suspects in Taco Bell burglary near London

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        Covering Kentucky

        Police: Missing 72-year-old Lexington woman located safe

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        News

        Kentucky court grants Joseph Lawson right to appeal with public defender

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Morehead State University announces laser Taylor Swift show at Star Theater

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        BBN Tonight

        UK Athletics board to evaluate 'predesign' on new basketball practice facility

        Erin Rosas
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        Daily Forecast

        Warmer Tuesday

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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS board member Monica Mundy also calls for forensic audit of board finances

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community members divided following impeachment of London mayor

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        State Representative Mark Hart pushing to incentivize EMS personnel

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Finn Fest returns to honor boy who died from congenital heart defects

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        Covering Kentucky

        2 confirmed West Nile virus cases in Kentucky prompt horse owner vigilance

        Molly Demrow
        Mental Health 988

        Covering Kentucky

        9-8-8 Day: Experts tout 24/7 counseling & crisis hotline

        Michael Berk
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