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        Lexington mayor vetoes industrial solar on farmland
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        Assault charge for teen arrested for shooting death amended to manslaughter
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        Scott County planning commission drafts data center ordinance amid pushback
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        LEX Talk heads to Nicholasville for a free community conversation on Sept. 18
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        Utility project to close sidewalk, bike lane along Cooper Drive through May 2027

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        Covering Kentucky

        UK economists provide new resource to help farmers manage tight margins

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        Former EKU Volleyball player Amanda Mack dies at 20

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      • National News

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          Maura Barrett
        • Grand Teton black bear

          Bear at Grand Teton NP euthanized because of 'poor decisions' by park visitors

          Taylor O'Bier
        • Election 2024 Democrats

          Midterm voting picks up amid massive shifts in voting districts

          Jay Gray

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        Airport worker hit by aircraft wing at Blue Grass Airport

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        Nashville BNA airport entrance monument lit up at night

        National News

        Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from governor

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        Covering Kentucky

        Commerce secretary visits Kentucky plant amid trade war concerns over Canada

        Karolina Buczek
      • Nepalese restaurant owners say their home country needs support after catastrophic flooding, landslides

        Covering Kentucky

        Nepalese restaurant owners say their home country needs support after flooding

        Evelyn Schultz
        Jeremiah Brickhouse

        Covering Kentucky

        KY man charged after allegedly crashing into police cruiser while impaired

        WLEX Web Staff

        Daily Forecast

        Warm final weekend of August

        Emily McKinney
      • Nick Houck appears in court

        Covering Kentucky

        Nick Houck's trial moved to Owen County following venue change approval

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        Covering Kentucky

        Hands Across Stand Together unites dozens of groups on Main Street

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Salt Lick Freewill Baptist Church food pantry closes after years in Bath County

        Alex Barber
      • Kentucky Legislature

        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Beshear directs state office flags to half-staff for overdose awareness

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington files complaint against KYAW for company's construction practices

        Rosemary Kelley
        Wellington Park Apartments

        Covering Kentucky

        New senior housing complex opens in South Lexington

        Leigh Searcy
      • Photo of Gallatin County Deputy Jason Walker

        Crime

        Gallatin Co. deputy accused of committing sexual abuse, stalking while on duty

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Motorcyclist injured in fiery wreck that closed stretch of Lexington Road Friday

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        Daily Forecast

        Quiet weather as we heat up this weekend

        T.G. Shuck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Coffee culture is a class at University of Kentucky

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Second EMT files sexual harassment lawsuit in Woodford County

        Kayleigh Randle
        Lexington residents push back on Flock cameras

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington residents push back on Flock camera system at city council meeting

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Charles Young CC no longer the gathering place it once was, neighbors say

        Ana Medina
        Kentucky Women's Basketball

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Women’s Basketball announces 14-game nonconference slate

        Hannah Hamelback
        Dr. Brandon Crum is a fourth-generation miner.

        Covering Kentucky

        As black lung rates soar in Appalachia, Kentuckians say more needs to be done

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Comair Flight 5191 crash remembered 20 years later in Lexington

        Drew Amman
        Delta Connection

        Kentucky Politics

        Gov. Beshear reflects on Comair Flight 5191 crash 20 years later

        Karolina Buczek
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        In Your Community

        Appalachian Literary Arts Festival celebrates books and regional culture

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Berea College introduces program allowing students to attend completely for free

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Cynthiana mom wins cancer fight, credits late son as guardian angel

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        Daily Forecast

        Lunar Eclipse Tonight

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        'Absolutely unacceptable:' Beshear questioned about oversight of Trooper Island

        Leigh Searcy
        KSP Metal Shark 23 Relentless patrol boat

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP launches new state-of-the-art patrol boat, first since 1993

        Christian Wohlfeil
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        Daily Forecast

        August ends on a hot note

        Emily McKinney
      • Brandon Dockery found guilty of murder in 2021 Lexington shooting

        Covering Kentucky

        Brandon Dockery found guilty of murder in 2021 Lexington shooting

        WLEX Web Staff
        Lake Barkley State Resort Park Lighting Strike

        Covering Kentucky

        Lightning strike suspected in Lake Barkley roof fire

        Christian Wohlfeil
        Measles case

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky measles outbreak grows to 29 cases, most since 1991

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        Covering Kentucky

        Henry Clay coach accused of showing obscene material to minors

        WLEX Web Staff
        Grand champion country ham sells for $10 million at Kentucky State Fair charity auction

        Covering Kentucky

        Grand champion country ham sells for $10 million at Kentucky State Fair

        WLEX Web Staff
        Downtown Lexington landmarks glow pink in tribute to Dolly Parton

        Covering Kentucky

        Downtown Lexington landmarks glow pink in tribute to Dolly Parton

        WLEX Web Staff
      • Solar panels

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington-Fayette council approves solar facilities on Fayette County farmland

        Sydney St. Claire
        FLight 5191 Memorial

        Covering Kentucky

        Arboretum to host Flight 5191 remembrance ceremony on 20th anniversary of crash

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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond remembers six victims on 20th anniversary of Comair Flight 5191 crash

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        Daily Forecast

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        T.G. Shuck
        Flight 5191

        Covering Kentucky

        Documentary '49 Doves' honors the 49 lives lost in Comair Flight 5191 crash

        Molly Demrow
        Free gun locks available in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington health department reaches 1,000 free gun locks distributed

        Carlee Hogsten
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