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        SB 37 proposes the Treeing Walker Coonhound as Kentucky's official state dog

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        Lexington police search for suspect after juvenile injured in hit-and-run crash

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        Kentucky man seeks community help for family displaced by severe Hawaii floods

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        Teen charged after being found in possession of an 'AR type pistol' in KSU dorm

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        Affordable senior living apartment complex opens in Estill County

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        Covering Kentucky

        Advocates working to strengthen KY's protections of sexual assault survivors

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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Judge orders the foreclosure sale of property tied to distillery project

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky fathers launch local Dad Tribes chapter to help local dads connect

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington firefighters push new ambulance into service at the Cave

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        Covering Kentucky

        A $213 million push brings new nutrition education to medical students at UK

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's Shriners Children's Hospital celebrates its 100th anniversary

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        Vehicle fire on I-64 near exit 58 blocks all eastbound lanes in Franklin County

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        Daily Forecast

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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge finds former KY Governor Bevin in contempt of court over financial records

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        Kentucky judge publicly reprimanded for abusing contempt power in court

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        Scott County HS basketball coach placed on leave over CPS investigation

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        Wolfe County Search & Rescue crews carry injured hiker from Rock Bridge trail

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        A Near Normal Tuesday

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        Covering Kentucky

        US Congressional candidate Cherlynn Stevenson hosts educational roundtable

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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Staves Off Comeback Attempt From West Virginia in 74-73 win

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police teach community members response tactics for active attacks

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        What comes next in Kentucky's school choice fight following passage of HB1

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        Covering Kentucky

        Volunteers needed to help welcome home Vietnam veterans during a special ride

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        Woman accused of hitting people with her car in Lexington pleads not guilty

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        Daily Forecast

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        Coroner: 1 dead, 1 injured following boating accident on Lake Cumberland

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        News

        1 dead, 2 injured after vehicle hits tree on KY 715 in Wolfe County

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