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        Man pleads not guilty to murder in connection to Powell County overdose death

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        Laurel County roadway reopens following multi-vehicle 'serious injury' collision

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        Vandals disrupt park renovation in Georgetown over Labor Day weekend

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        No 'kitten' around: Kentucky Theatre hosting Cat Video Fest this weekend

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        London mayor faces removal vote Friday after council appoints new member

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        Richmond police arrest two in domestic dispute that led to gunfire

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        Georgetown fire crews safely rescue worker from fallen crane

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        National News

        Students without legal status are dropping out or delaying college

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        Local animal rescue says more animal shelter reform is needed

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        Mercer Co. mom turns tragedy into hope with mental health advocacy organization

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        UK's Big Blue Pantry expands to library with new "food lockers"

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        Covering Kentucky

        8-year-old cancer patient gets special honor at Kentucky football game

        Lauren Minor
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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

        Caleb Barnes
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        2 arrested in Laurel County in connection to alleged stolen heavy equipment

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

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        3 winning Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky including a $1 million jackpot win

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        Commonwealth of KY files change of venue motion in Stines trial, defense objects

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        14,000 US-bound migrants have returned south since Trump border changes, UN says

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        Rain Chance Rising Over the Next Few Days

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

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