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        National Politics

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        National News

        As cold hits, Trump asks, where's global warming? Scientists say it's still here

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        Wisconsin snowplow crew travels to Lexington to help clear snow-covered roads

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        Fayette County schools cancel weekend activities due to winter weather forecast

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        LEX 18 Investigates
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        Covering Kentucky

        Major winter storm threatens Lexington with historic snowfall this weekend

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        BBN Tonight

        Wildcats drop second straight in 60-58 loss at Tennessee

        Jesse Riffe
        Danville man offers acts of kindness to community

        Covering Kentucky

        Danville man offers free help to neighbors during winter storm

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        Lawmaker proposes shield bill to protect abortion-related travel and assistance

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        National Politics

        Trump administration requesting funding data sent to Democratic states

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        Lexington Walmart restocks winter storm essentials as shoppers prepare for snow

        Michael Berk
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        God's Pantry preps for winter weather impact on food distribution

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        Covering Kentucky

        UK police receive new body armor through state grant program

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        Covering Kentucky

        'Club Rise': Substance-free nightclub set to open Friday

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        Daily Forecast

        Major winter storm still on pace for the weekend

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        Fatal collision

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        Fleming Co. woman dies in single-vehicle crash on way to work, officials report

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        Covering Kentucky

        Firefighters rescue driver from overturned vehicle in icy Kentucky creek

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        Traffic

        I-75 northbound near mile marker 56 in Rockcastle County blocked due to crash

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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Man charged with kidnapping Kentucky teen federally indicted, documents reveal

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        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        1 person dies in single-vehicle crash on KY 215 in Harlan County, KSP reports

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        2 winning Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky for Wednesday drawing

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        Covington Cathedral Renovation

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        Kentucky cathedral called 'America's Notre Dame' gets a rehab, gargoyles and all

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        Daily Forecast

        Quiet and Chilly with Some Sunshine Thursday

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Multiple school districts cancel classes for remainder of week due to illness

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        BBN Tonight

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