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      • Lexington Police investigate possible shooting with a victim

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        Lexington Police investigate possible shooting with a victim

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        3 dead after their vehicle crashes into river in Hickman County

        Covering Kentucky

        3 dead after vehicle drives into river in Hickman County

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        Valley View Ferry set to reopen with extra precautions

        Covering Kentucky

        Valley View Ferry reopens after 'armed and dangerous' suspect was in nearby area

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      • Vietnam War Veteran's Day remembrance

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        Annual Frankfort ceremony honors local Vietnam War veterans

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        Covering Kentucky

        Wayne County Judge Executive issues county-wide burn ban until further notice

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        Fleming County High School announces group of students get into accident

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      • Lexington Vintage Market Days

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        Lexington Vintage Market event offered vintage, handmade items all weekend long

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        Travelling Kentucky Vietnam War memorial

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        Traveling Vietnam War Wall honors Kentucky fallen veterans

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        Father Jim Sichko donates gift cards to TSA employees

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        Lexington priest donates $5 thousand in gift cards to bluegrass TSA workers

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        Body found underneath bridge in Grayson identified as missing 50-year-old woman

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        Police: Missing 65-year-old Covington woman found deceased

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        Petsmart adoption center grand opening

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        New Everyday Adoption Center opens for pets at Lexington PetSmart

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        Miss Kentucky 2025 hosts annual benefit for youth in foster care

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        Funeral held for Case Wilson

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        People mourn 16-year-old Georgetown baseball player Case Wilson

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        No King's protest held in downtown Lexington

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        Thousands gathered downtown Lexington for 'No Kings' protest

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        Corbin officials investigating active incident on Maynor Street

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        Former Robertson Sheriff Terry Gray pleads guilty to DUI, sentenced to 1 year

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        Federal judge dismisses charges against former Louisville officers in Breonna Taylor case

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        Federal judge dismisses charges against former officers in Breonna Taylor case

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        Scam texts impersonating state agencies circulating the Commonwealth

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        Lexington job fair helps people recovering from addiction find work

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        Kentucky bill mandates sweeping program cuts at Kentucky State University

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        FCPS names new school after 1st Black student to integrate the district in 1955

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        2026 graduation dates for Fayette County high schools announced

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        New video shows argument before reckless driving incident

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        Woman allegedly assaulted by person hit by car says driver is innocent

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        Environmental activist visits Lexington on a year-long tour to share lifestyle

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