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        Kentucky Politics

        Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes Senate Bill 251 over execution protocol concerns

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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky Democrats debate key issues in the race for US Senate

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        Federal grant provides $13.6 million to replace 8 aging Bath County bridges

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        Pulaski County remembers Sheriff Samuel Catron 24 years after his death

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        Franklin County Fiscal Court issues burn ban for Sunday

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        Nearly 150 athletes compete in Special Olympics Kentucky Area Meet

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        United We Shop vendor fair highlights nearly 50 Kentucky businesses

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        Community center construction progresses in Jessamine County

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