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        'Little Red Blessing Food Box' aims to fight food insecurity in communities

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        One last day of scattered showers and storms before the heat returns

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        Pilot safely lands plane in Jessamine County field after engine idles

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        1 juvenile dead, 1 injured and a man arrested in Morehead shooting

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        Neighbor, Rowan County school speaks on juvenile's death in Morehead shooting

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        Lexington church holds service 1 week after deadly shooting

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        Firefighters rescue 12 puppies trapped in culvert in Harlan

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        'Kid's Safety Day' event held at Frankfort hospital

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        Isaiah House raises awareness and funds through 5K at Coldstream Park

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        Man rescued after falling from 50-foot cliff in Wolfe County

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        Lexington police officers who shot Richmond Road church shooter identified

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