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          Camp Mystic passed inspection of its emergency procedures 2 days before flood

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        Florence community remembers victims one year after deadly shooting

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        Paws 4 Cause faces capacity crisis, in need of foster families

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        Covering Kentucky

        Clark Co. Animal Shelter helps reunite pets frightened by fireworks with owners

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        London man allegedly found in possession of suspected meth, used syringes

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        Musk says he's forming a new political party after split with Trump

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        Candlelight vigil held for Kentucky man who went missing in 2002

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        A grandparent and a camp director among those killed in Texas floods

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        22-year-old killed in Harlan County ATV collision, KSP reports

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        2 people injured after overnight shooting in Lexington

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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and Storms are Possible Through the Workweek

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        Family honors man killed in crash involving dump trucks in Pulaski County

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Kentucky emergency official gives water and heat safety tips

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        National News

        At least 27 people dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the missing

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        5 people displaced following Friday night fire in Lexington

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        Coroner identifies toddler who died of 'suspected drowning' on July 4

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        Daily Forecast

        Getting hotter this holiday weekend

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        Communities across the Bluegrass celebrate July 4th with parades, fireworks

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        Woman found dead at Cumberland Falls identified, suffered 'medical emergency'

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        2 people displaced after reported structure fire on Columbus Lane

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        Caleb Barnes
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        Wilmore's Lawnmower Brigade brings a unique Fourth of July tradition

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        Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic

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        Kentucky man's massive tennis memorabilia collection is a grand slam

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        A Sunny, Hot and Muggy Independence Day

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        Covering Kentucky

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