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        Crime

        Lexington masseur faces 1st-degree sexual abuse charge after reported assault

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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 24-year-old Shelby County woman found safe in Louisville, KSP reports

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        KY House Committee advances resolution to expand Dolly Parton's book program

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        Covering Kentucky

        CVG Airport named best regional airport in North America for 2026

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        Authorities in Fleming County searching for missing 15-year-old

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        We Follow Through

        Woodford County receives $12M to buy out flood-damaged homes along KY River

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        Dessie Scott School cleared to rebuild after January fire

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        Covering Kentucky

        The piano doctor is making house calls across the US to keep a dying craft alive

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        Covering Kentucky

        TSA workers at Blue Grass Airport keep showing up despite missed paychecks

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        Local students write, illustrate children's book on agriculture

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        Covering Kentucky

        Fritz Farm expansion: $14.1 million project to add 3 buildings, 30K square feet

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        Kentucky State Police investigating juvenile death in Barren County collision

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        Nancy Albright resigns amid criticism of Lexington's snow storm response

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        Nicholasville police responding to collision on northbound US 27

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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: Designer Xanax banned nationwide after KY AG leads 21-state coalition

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        Covering Kentucky

        Jackson County schools to add 19 minutes to each school day to make up snow days

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        Bill aimed to reshape Jefferson, Fayette Co. school boards passes committee

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        Covering Kentucky

        Springtime weather whiplash creates unique challenges for drivers, road crews

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        Crime

        Pulaski County man pleads guilty to double murder of father, grandfather

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        Covering Kentucky

        Political analyst: GOP U.S. Senate race is still up for grabs

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        Kentucky Senate approves Wynter's Law to strengthen state's Amber Alert system

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Covering Kentucky

        KY's US Senate Republican candidates clash, tout Trump support during debate

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        Covering Kentucky

        I-75 northbound near 25-mile marker reopens after crash involving 16 vehicles

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        House overrides veto of HB 1, bill that would opt state into tax credit program

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        LEX 18 Investigates

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Franklin County family faces home loss nearly a year after flooding

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        Crime

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