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      • Covering Kentucky
        Lexington announces wave of medical debt relief for nearly 3,200 residents
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        Lexington fire confirms 4 adults, 2 children injured in structure fire
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        Passing showers and a wintry mix are possible on Thursday morning
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        World News
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        Crime

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        Cherish Walters
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        Casey Co. man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges after investigation

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        1 dead following afternoon single-vehicle collision on I-75 in Rockcastle County

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        Kentucky's defense pushes Cats past South Carolina, 72-63

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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Anderson County: The reimagined Dowling House

        Michael Berk
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        We Follow Through

        Sister of inmate who died at Eastern Kentucky prison still getting no answers

        Leigh Searcy
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        Daily Forecast

        A few showers are possible for Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        We Follow Through

        Family launches fundraiser after former Russ' Kitchen chef steals over $3,000

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        Covering Kentucky

        Recycled railroad ties for sale at the Blue Grass Army Depot

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington teacher's rare diagnosis leads to new purpose

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        A container of Narcan, a brand name version of the opioid overdose-reversal drug naloxone.

        Covering Kentucky

        New synthetic drug 10 times stronger than fentanyl detected in central Kentucky

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        After receiving strong bipartisan support, 'Logan's Law' passes through KY House

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Ukrainians in Kentucky mark 4 years of war with somber reflection

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        BBN Tonight

        The University of Kentucky provides Updates to proposed entertainment district

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        Fayette County school leaders address audits, budget amid speculation

        Michael Berk
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        Proposed Kentucky bill would classify abortion pills as controlled substances

        Karolina Buczek
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        Lexington tutoring center steps up as snow days leave students falling behind

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel Co. K9 receives donated body armor from national nonprofit organization

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        UK Coach Mark Pope fined $25,000 by SEC for criticizing officials

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        KSP investigating after bicyclist hit, killed on Charleston Rd in Dawson Springs

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        Crime

        Eubank man accused of setting woman on fire during altercation, sheriff reports

        Cherish Walters
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        VA tower building on Troy Bowling Campus to close for repairs Friday, Saturday

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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on Feb. 24: Frank

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      • State of the Union

        National Politics

        Trump's State of the Union will seek to calm voters' economic concerns

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Snow Showers Back off Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Teen killed in afternoon crash on Beechtree Pike in Fleming County

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Sweet Mash: A 'mini department store' in downtown Lawrenceburg

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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Man indicted for murder of KY mother whose body was found dumped on roadside

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        House resolves language in HB that would have raised insurance for state workers

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Telling a story: local elementary students creating quilts through art grant

        Caleb Barnes
        Mexico Cartel Death

        Covering Kentucky

        Planning a Mexico trip? Travel agent shares what to know amid security alert

        Alex Barber
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        We Follow Through

        Madison Co. family pushes for tougher rules for CDL drivers after teen's death

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Team USA's gold medal hockey win could be a boost for the sport in central KY

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Trooper sentenced to 5 years in connection to 2023 assault

        Rosemary Kelley
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        We Follow Through

        Laurel County officials seek federal probe into Doug Harless death

        Erin Rosas
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        KY Dept. of Corrections employee arrested for shoplifting at Richmond Buc-ee's

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        Lexington mayor seeks contractor for emergency snow, ice removal

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        Daily Forecast

        Slowly warming back to seasonal highs

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