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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS to announce Wednesday classes decision by 5 a.m. amid winter weather

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        Covering Kentucky

        Search and rescue crews use drone, ropes to save teen stranded between cliffs

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington extends emergency winter weather plan through Monday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Ice-covered roads delay emergency response times in Lexington

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        Pulaski County man facing charges after soliciting sex acts from 13-year-old

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        Covering Kentucky

        Equine therapy program transforms lives through human-horse connection

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky lawmaker files bill to expand home construction amid housing crisis

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Valley View Ferry frozen in ice on the Kentucky River, halting daily crossings

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Taking a look at some of the roads and their conditions near Lexington schools

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        Covering Kentucky

        When conditions shut down schools, impromptu snow day camps keep kids active

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Blue Grass Airport welcomes record 1.6 million passengers in 2025

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local nonprofit helping Eastern Kentucky families recover from winter storm

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Firefighters battle chimney fire at Park Place Apartments amid freezing temps

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Green Alert canceled for missing Richmond veteran

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        Covering Kentucky

        1 person found dead after camper fire in Upton, officials report

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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP launches Valentine's Day sale for Trooper Teddy Project to aid kids

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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner identifies woman found dead in Richmond parking lot amid KY cold snap

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        Covering Kentucky

        Second medical marijuana dispensary opens in central Kentucky

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      • Possible murder suicide Pendleton County

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP identifies 2 found dead in Pendleton County in suspected murder-suicide

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        Covering Kentucky

        Newborn calf struggling in deep freeze brought indoors to curl up on couch

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Travelers without a Real ID may pay $45 fee for TSA ConfirmID

        Alex Barber
      • Nicholasville dog stabbing

        Covering Kentucky

        Jessamine County Animal Care & Control seeking information in dog stabbing case

        Mack Carmack
        Robert Conley and Tiffany Helton

        Covering Kentucky

        Pulaski County officials apprehend and charge 2 in long-term drug investigation

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Independence

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS uses snow day on Tuesday due to weather, superintendent provides statement

        Mack Carmack
        Bank robbery arrest

        Covering Kentucky

        Versailles authorities arrest and charge alleged bank robber

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shooting ending in fatality

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Mayor admits winter weather plan failed, promises revisions

        Kayleigh Randle
        Lighthouse Ministries

        Covering Kentucky

        Lighthouse Ministries in need of winter supplies as cold weather continues

        Alex Barber
        Military Missions chili cookoff

        Covering Kentucky

        Man O'War's Harley Davidson hosts 15th annual chili cook-off

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 men arrested in connection to attempted kidnapping of minor in Laurel County

        Mack Carmack
        Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control rescues dog

        Covering Kentucky

        Seeking justice: Local animal care and control facility reminisces on dog rescue

        Mack Carmack
        Franklin Co. Fire Department rescues Shooter the horse

        Covering Kentucky

        Big rescue: Franklin County Fire Department rescues horse from frozen pond

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wayne County Sheriff's Office warning Kentuckians about arrest warrant scam

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Jeffersonville teen charged with arson, terroristic threatening, assault

        Mack Carmack
        Fatal Fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Floyd County Sheriff's Office investigating Friday night fatal fire in Harold

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hardware stores see surge in demand as winter weather drives sales across KY

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral arrangements for Lexington woman who died of hypothermia announced

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        Spotlight Series

        Whimziworks brings creative magic to downtown space

        Molly Demrow
      • London's proactive weather plan that kept roads clear

        Covering Kentucky

        'We don't want to fail': London's proactive weather plan that kept roads safe

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington residents frustrated as icy roads remain treacherous

        Annie Brown
        Lexington  Plow

        Covering Kentucky

        From the plow's perspective: Ice-packed roads create uphill battle

        Megan Mannering
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