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        Somerset man charged with murder on Dogwood Lane will face a grand jury

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        Noem visits Chicago area ICE facility as agents raid city neighborhoods

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        Crime

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        Police searching for suspect wanted in connection to stabbing in Morgan County

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        Kentucky veterans chosen to lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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        Lexington prepares for winter weather with improved snow response plan

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        Menifee County sets up its first 'Bale Trail' for community to enjoy

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        Georgetown quadruplets celebrate 1st birthday with four times the joy

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        Purple 'Peace Pumpkins' spread domestic violence awareness across Lexington

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        Georgetown welding teacher honored with surprise assembly and award

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        KSP identifies 2 people killed in multi-vehicle collision on Mountain Parkway

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