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        Mason County mother, daughter reject millions amid data center land dispute
        Drew Amman
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        Mercer County fire units responding to fatal collision at Kirkwood Road
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        Dignified transfer for KY soldier who was the 7th service member to die in Iran
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        A Few Showers, Isolated Storms Tuesday
        Tom Ackerman
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        Sugary drinks and candy now off-limits for millions using SNAP benefits
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        A man's battle with life-changing alpha gal syndrome and his push for awareness
        Molly Demrow
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        Man dies, 2 juveniles injured after single-vehicle crash in Knott County

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        Part of I-75 southbound at mile marker 105 blocked due to injury collision

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        I-75 southbound reopens following multi-vehicle evening collision

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        Oneida students take home free books through the IFYGACAB campaign

        Caleb Barnes
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        Kentucky Shop and Olive's Apron tap into Big Blue Nation loyalty

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        As Kentucky gas prices top $3 a gallon, experts are warning it could get worse

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        Arson investigators probe string of fires at Lexington playground

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        New report highlights Kentucky women's health disparities and progress

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        KY Powerball winner pleads guilty to charges in Florida police assault case

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        LPD searching for suspect wanted in connection to afternoon shots fired call

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        Audit: KY foster children housed in state offices, hotels, amid placement crisis

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        Crime

        KY woman faces abuse of a corpse charge after allegedly desecrating a grave

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        1 person dead after vehicle reportedly strikes tree in Woodford County

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        Madison County couple arrested, charged with several counts of child abuse

        Cherish Walters
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        Derby Festival unveils 2026 race finisher's medals featuring horseshoe design

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        Lexington police respond to reported motorcycle crash on south Limestone

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        Kentucky soldier dies from wounds sustained in enemy attack in Saudi Arabia

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        2 taken to hospital following apartment fire near Spring Street in Laurel County

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        Daily Forecast

        Still Sunny and Unseasonably Warm Monday

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        100 women honored in downtown Lexington

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        100 women honored in Lexington on International Women's Day

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Oil built the Persian Gulf. War could threaten it

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        3 Palestinians killed in West Bank clash, bringing toll to 6

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        Iranian state TV says son of Iran's supreme leader has been named his successor

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        Daily Forecast

        Back to the warmth

        Emily McKinney
        Wilmore Fire Department rescues dog

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        Jessamine County dog rescued after falling nearly 40 feet from bridge

        Mack Carmack
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        Mercer County firefighters extinguish Saturday Harrodsburg house fire

        Mack Carmack
        London - Laurel Rescue Squad rescues person and dog from Laurel river

        Covering Kentucky

        Southeastern Kentucky officials rescue person and dog from Laurel River Lake

        Mack Carmack
        President Trump planning to visit northern Kentucky

        Kentucky Politics

        President Donald Trump expected to make remarks in northern Kentucky Wednesday

        Mack Carmack
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        Citation: Mt. Washington man arrested on murder, abuse of corpse charges

        Mack Carmack
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        Photos show women marking International Women’s Day

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        Daily Forecast

        A partly sunny and cooler Sunday

        Patrick Herion
      • Scott County Fire Department gives fire safety tips

        Covering Kentucky

        Practicing fire safety during fire season restrictions

        Kayleigh Randle
        Body found in a Casey County pond confirmed as missing 28-year-old man

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        Body found in a Casey County pond confirmed as missing 28-year-old man

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        Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City

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        Lexington Fire Department honors hometown heroes

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Mug Shot of the Week: Patsy Ramsey

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        Healthy Strides with Lexington Podiatry: Arch Support

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        'What's Watt' with Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives: Co-Op Connections

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        Darian Sanders: From the Bluegrass to Broadway

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Fayette Mall Retail Roundup with Barnes & Noble

        Jennifer Palumbo
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