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        Covering Kentucky

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        Lextran launches new $1 seasonal bus route connecting local entertainment spots

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        Covering Kentucky

        Valley View Ferry reopens with safety measures as armed suspect remains at large

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        Covering Kentucky

        Autopsy report details the death of Laurel County man shot by police

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        Crime

        Work release inmate apprehended after allegedly stealing Wolfe County vehicle

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        Crime

        Kentucky teacher arrested after alleged inappropriate relationship with student

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        Estate of driver killed in fiery I-64 crash sues transportation company

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        EKU becomes the third-largest public university in the state for enrollment

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        Covering Kentucky

        Hazmat team investigates a 'suspicious package' behind a Lexington AutoZone

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        Woman dead, 2 juveniles airlifted to hospital after 3-vehicle crash in Lewis Co.

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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Volleyball to play in Wrigley Field in 2026

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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral arrangements released for KY airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

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        Monticello firefighters rescue a person and a dog from an overnight house fire

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        Police: Wrong-way driver hits semi on New Circle Road, faces DUI charges

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        Daily Forecast

        A very spring forecast

        Patrick Herion
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        Crime

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        3 dead after their vehicle crashes into river in Hickman County

        News

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      • Valley View Ferry set to reopen with extra precautions

        Covering Kentucky

        Valley View Ferry reopens after 'armed and dangerous' suspect was in nearby area

        Mack Carmack
        Vietnam War Veteran's Day remembrance

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        Annual Frankfort ceremony honors local Vietnam War veterans

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        Daily Forecast

        Warmer end to March

        Emily McKinney
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        Wayne County Judge Executive issues county-wide burn ban until further notice

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Lexington Vintage Market event offered vintage, handmade items all weekend long

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        Traveling Vietnam War Wall honors Kentucky fallen veterans

        Web Staff
        Father Jim Sichko donates gift cards to TSA employees

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington priest donates $5 thousand in gift cards to bluegrass TSA workers

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        Police: Missing 65-year-old Covington woman found deceased

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        KY Powerball winner arrested on burglary, marijuana possession charges

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