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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS board meets again after superintendent placed on paid administrative leave

        Ajay Patel
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        News

        1 person injured in overnight shooting on Gerald Drive, Lexington Police say

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        ‘Not a good fit’: Woodford County leaders push to stop data centers

        Web Staff
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        In Your Community

        Lexington teens gain real-world work experience through city summer job program

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Audit firm asks FCPS to approve up to $35,000 in additional costs

        Web Staff
        Flash Flooding

        Covering Kentucky

        Flash flooding turns Lexington streets into rivers, prompts water rescues

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        First responders take part in hands-on active shooter response training

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Toyota KY starts RAV-4 hybrid production, breaks ground on new paint facility

        Karolina Buczek
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        In Your Community

        Rowan Co. HS student takes 1st at the National Speech and Debate Championship

        Alex Barber
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        Crime

        Woman in London arrested on drug charges following K-9 investigation

        Web Staff
        Magee's Bakery set to reopen in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Magee's Bakery set to reopen in Lexington this fall after 3 year closure

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Pulaski County Sheriff's Office seeks tips on cellular tower thefts

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Deadly plane crash in Jessamine County kills Florida couple heading home

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK Chandler Hospital completes first robotic kidney transplant in 4-state region

        Michael Berk
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        In Your Community

        Madison County athletes join Team Kentucky for Special Olympics USA Games

        Caleb Barnes
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        Crime

        Man arrested after armed robbery, attempted burglary at Lexington gas station

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 41-year-old woman found safe, Georgetown police report

        Web Staff
        Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's week-long Juneteenth Celebration ends at Douglass Park

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Veterans benefit clinic coming to Harrison County Courthouse this Monday

        Molly Demrow
        Morehead Italian restaurants unite for free summer meals, but program at risk

        In Your Community

        Morehead Italian restaurants unite for free summer meals, but program at risk

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 37-year-old Kenton County man dies in officer-involved shooting

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 2 individuals dead following motorcycle accident on Campbellsville Bypass

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police searching for missing Barbourville man

        Mack Carmack
        SoulTeenth Fest in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington community celebrates Juneteenth, honors advocates at SoulTeenth Fest

        Web Staff
      • Third annual Central Kentucky Pet Expo

        Covering Kentucky

        Versailles' Jack Kain Ford hosts third annual central Kentucky pet expo

        Web Staff
        Photos of emergency services at Kentucky Highway 92 West three-vehicle collision

        Covering Kentucky

        3 vehicle collision in Whitley County sends 3 to hospital by air medical

        Mack Carmack
        Saturday's Paws 4 the Cause animal rescue fundraiser

        Covering Kentucky

        Mom-Moms Lavender Festival raises funds for animal rescue

        Molly Demrow
      • Photos from Saturday snakebite rescue in Powell County

        Covering Kentucky

        Hiker suffering from copperhead snakebite rescued by Powell County officials

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Casey County Fair canceled 'in its entirety' due to ongoing water shortage

        Mack Carmack
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner: 2 individuals dead following Friday vehicle collision in Adair County

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner identifies 2 killed in plane crash on Saturday in Jessamine County

        Mack Carmack
        Photo of 41-year-old Ronshaune Simmons

        Crime

        Kentucky State Police searching for reportedly escaped inmate in Lexington

        Mack Carmack
        Damage from storm on Waterworks Road in Williamstown

        Covering Kentucky

        Williamstown residents working to rebuild business after severe storm Thursday

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky teachers utilize Juneteenth to reflect on classroom representation

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Flemingsburg Police Department searching for missing 69-year-old woman

        Mack Carmack
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        Crime

        Federal judge delays trial in Berea bank shooting case as death penalty looms

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County School Board accused of open meetings law violation

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Family stunned after grand jury declines to indict in Walter Trebolo death

        Ajay Patel
        Photo of a hazmat mask

        Covering Kentucky

        Multiple hospitalized after mass illness event at Wayne County senior center

        Mack Carmack
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        Crime

        Nicholasville Police Departments apprehends 'armed and dangerous' suspect

        Mack Carmack
        Kindred Roots of Lexington

        In Your Community

        Kentucky's only kinship reunification program closing its doors this June

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former Bardstown officer Nick Houck arraigned on first-degree perjury charge

        Leigh Searcy
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