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        Another Republican state lawmaker enters race for 6th Congressional District

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        KSP: Investigation underway after following Owen County shooting

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        Coroner confirms man killed in 'fireworks explosion accident' on July 4

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        Founder of Bluegrass Irish Society William 'Bill' Patrick Enright has died

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        Nearly 2,000 KY officers receive body armor through Attorney General's program

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        Community gathers in support of Crystal Rogers' family after guilty verdict

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        Frankfort police locate woman who was reported missing

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        Health officials respond to growing concerns amid new measles cases

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        Circle of Giving: KBC and partners team up to thank donors

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        2 men in Lexington face more than 100 counts of forgery

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        $1 million and $50,000 winning tickets in Monday night Powerball drawing

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        Residents forced to evacuate apartment complex after carbon monoxide leak

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        MCO Cuts Impacting Kentucky Recovery Centers

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        Total number of measles cases in Kentucky in 2025 rises to 12

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        Burger Week Begins: Lexington’s two-time defending champ is ready for the rush

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        Teen charged with murder in Perry County following afternoon shooting

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        Florence community remembers victims one year after deadly shooting

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        Clark Co. Animal Shelter helps reunite pets frightened by fireworks with owners

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        London man allegedly found in possession of suspected meth, used syringes

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        Candlelight vigil held for Kentucky man who went missing in 2002

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        2 people injured after overnight shooting in Lexington

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        Family honors man killed in crash involving dump trucks in Pulaski County

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        Kentucky emergency official gives water and heat safety tips

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        5 people displaced following Friday night fire in Lexington

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        Coroner identifies toddler who died of 'suspected drowning' on July 4

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        Communities across the Bluegrass celebrate July 4th with parades, fireworks

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        Woman found dead at Cumberland Falls identified, suffered 'medical emergency'

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