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        Flood-ravaged Franklin County Courthouse reopens

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        Memorial garden remembers lost battles with substance abuse and mental health

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        Somerset Mayor Alan Keck announces he will not seek 3rd term in office

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        Somerset community raising ovarian cancer awareness with 'Turn the Towns Teal'

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        Community pitches in with Labor Day Fundraiser Party to benefit PFIC Network

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        Coroner identifies hiker dead after 40-foot fall at Red River Gorge

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        Richmond mom's Facebook plea saves 10-year-old's birthday party

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        Teamsters Local 651 celebrates Labor Day with annual picnic in Lexington

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        Husband reacts after wife is killed by pack of dogs in Knox County

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        Jessamine County dad's TikTok post raises awareness about autism

        Alex Barber
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        Person airlifted to hospital after kayak capsizes in frigid waters

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        Live Green Lexington announces new text alert system

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        Trump wants to ax an affordable housing grant for many rural communities

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        A beautiful Labor Day forecast

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        Flags and hope mark Overdose Awareness Day at DV8 Kitchen

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        Labor Day still looks dry

        Emily McKinney
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        Kentucky State Police search for escaped inmate in Madison County

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        Patrick Herion
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        Water rescue on Lake Fontaine leaves one man in critical condition

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        Single-vehicle versus utility pole leaves 1 with non-life-threatening injuries

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        Wildcats fans fire up at the first tailgate of the season

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