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        1 charged with assault following afternoon stabbing in Lexington

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        Nicholas County God's Pantry Mobile Pantry

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        Mobile food pantry reaches 150 households in Nicholas County food desert

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        Residents still concerned about safety on Delong Road despite temporary fixes

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        Lukas Hospitalized

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        Remembering horse racing legend D. Wayne Lukas, winner of 15 triple crown races

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        Lexington mayor honors chef and actor for series showcasing local food culture

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        Road Closure

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        Truck transporting over 1000 gallons of tack oil spills onto ground, waterway

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        City of Richmond says Paradise Cove passed inspection after child's death

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        Monticello Banking Company says they've been 'targeted' by a cyberattack

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        Lexington couple leaves lasting impact through community engagement and service

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        University-sponsored program provides food assistance to students in need

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        Public health officials warn of measles exposure at Nicholasville water park

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        Crews respond to Greenwell Ford Road in Bardstown for reported water rescue

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        Golden Alert canceled for missing Franklin County man

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        Man charged with murder in Bullitt County, KSP reports

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        Several pets killed in Winchester house fire

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        Upcoming theater production in Danville caters to all

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        Daily Forecast

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        1 dead after being hit by vehicle on southern Kentucky highway, KSP reports

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        Covering Kentucky

        Hoecake Hoedown celebrates Lexington's culinary heritage at downtown festival

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        Richmond Juneteenth celebration highlights local history

        Alex Barber
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        Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas dies at 89

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        Kentucky State Police searching for missing Pike County woman

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        Woman dead after two-vehicle crash in Allen County, KSP repots

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        Campbellsville authorities investigate two 'suspicious' overnight fires

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