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        Strong storms possible Saturday before slightly cooler weather returns
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        Bluegrass Crime Stoppers offers $20K for tips on homicides, shootings
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        Court records show unserved DV warrant before Lexington mother's killing
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        Science Hill man charged after investigation into alleged abuse of 1-year-old
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        Lake Liberty drops further as dry weather continues to strain water supply

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        Lindsay Clancy case ends in mistrial after jury deadlock, defense appeal denied

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        Lexington residents push back on Flock cameras

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        Lexington mayor orders review of license plate readers

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        More heat as storm chances increase into Labor Day weekend

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        Two people hospitalized after early morning shooting in Lexington

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        One Lexington leads neighborhood walks after 4 weekend shootings

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        Lexington's Artists' Village brings new life to the East End neighborhood

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        Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin to serve out 60-day sentence in jail

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        Rising gas prices force Kentucky families to rethink spending ahead of Labor Day

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        Rabid dog confirmed in Lincoln County, health officials urge precautions

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        Madison County Sheriff's Office K-9 dies after years of service

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        More Heat For Friday

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        Man, woman killed after alleged abduction and officer-involved shooting

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        Laurel County student wins Kentucky's 2026 'I Voted' sticker contest

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        Lexington needs more volunteer drivers to give free rides to cancer patients

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        NKY City of Edgewood pauses use of Flock cameras, launches policy review

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        Amazon announces first same-day delivery facility for Lexington

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        Rep. James Comer says he expects McConnell to return when Senate reconvenes

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        Rise in mosquito complaints prompts additional spraying in Lexington

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        Kentucky Rep. Massie introduces ‘Flock-Off Act’ aimed at surveillance technology

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        Widow files federal lawsuit after EKCC inmate's death

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        Fort Knox soldier dies after motor pool incident; investigation underway

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