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        Covering Kentucky

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        Web Staff
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        Lawmaker proposes bill to protect residents from data center electricity costs

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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS cancels Friday classes, marking district's 9th snow day

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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County school leaders share insight into winter weather procedures

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        Jessamine County inmate crews help collect trash after storm disrupts service

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Covering Kentucky

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        EMTs push for reform amid insurance reimbursement crisis

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