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        Coroner, detectives at a scene on Darien Drive in Lexington
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        Crime
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        Erin Rosas
        News
        Missing 5-year-old out of Hart County found dead, KSP reports
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        Child dies following I-65 crash, driver faces multiple charges

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        LEX 18 obtains new video in deadly shooting of Letcher County judge

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        Pearl Interactive Network announces closure of Winchester facility

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        Report: Arrest made after man steals several vehicles, attempts to run over man

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        Subject in custody after he allegedly flees from Georgetown police

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        Mother of Crystal Rogers reacts to guilty verdicts in daughter's murder case

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        'It’s nonstop': Lexington nonprofit law firm sees rise in immigrant clients

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        Daily Forecast

        A sunny, hot finish to the work week

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        Franklin County offers buyout program for flood-damaged homes

        Annie Brown
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        EXCLUSIVE: Reece Potter joins BBN Tonight

        Maggie Davis
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        IN-DEPTH: How 'no taxes on tips' could impact service industry workers

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Black Soil KY strengthened with renewed partnership and $250,000 investment

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Teen remains in coma after Fourth of July UTV crash in Jessamine County

        Ajay Patel
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        Boyfriend speaks out on girlfriend's death after man is charged with murder

        Kayleigh Randle
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        A Special Night on Main: Thursday night in Versailles has extra meaning

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        Taylor County family seeks resolution for longstanding cemetery issues

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        UK Men's Basketball joins Lexington Rescue Mission's 'Summer Party'

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        Daily Forecast

        Temperatures hover normal for a while

        Emily McKinney
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        Former Franklin County sheriff and judge executive has died

        Erin Rosas
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        16-year-old missing in Grant County found safe, KSP reports

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        KSP searching for vehicle after pedestrian hit and killed on I-75 in Grant Co.

        Erin Rosas
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        Citation: Former KY police chief facing assault, harassment charges

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        Winchester police: Man arrested following multi-county pursuit

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        Report: Teen in London charged with attempted murder after shooting

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        Pulaski Co. inmates grow garden, build skills for life after incarceration

        Annie Brown
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        Man in police custody following Thursday morning incident on Flemishbond Path

        Cherish Walters
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        1 injured in overnight shooting near East Reynolds Road, Lansdowne Drive

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        Covering Kentucky

        18 Lexington nonprofits receive grant money to combat youth violence

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Lingering Showers and Storms Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        EXCLUSIVE: Malachi Moreno joins BBN Tonight

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        Man says mold issues ignored for months at Rose Tower Apartments

        Megan Mannering
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        Pediatrician addresses parental concerns amid growing measles cases

        Lauren Minor
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        Lexington ranked 13th most boring city in America, survey says

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        KBEMS addressing ongoing EMS personnel shortages

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        Lexington to end partnership with UK ROTC amidst residents' concerns

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        Lexington's Distillery District to end free parking

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        Covering Kentucky

        Another Republican state lawmaker enters race for 6th Congressional District

        Karolina Buczek
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        KSP: Investigation underway after following Owen County shooting

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        Daily Forecast

        Afternoon Showers and Storms Pattern Continues

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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner confirms man killed in 'fireworks explosion accident' on July 4

        Erin Rosas
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