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        Homicide investigation underway after Thursday afternoon stabbing leaves 1 dead

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        New Frontier ships Appalachian authenticity to all 50 states

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        Winchester police renew search for man who went missing 20 years ago

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        Covering Kentucky

        UK fully operational after storm as crews work to clear remaining icy spots

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        Family chooses hope over fear in battle against rare genetic muscle disease

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        Covering Kentucky

        UK's Visual Impairment Program prepares future teachers to teach blind students

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        Landscapers use heavy machinery to clear ice and snow off driveways

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        Lexington firefighter charged with theft in $60K home remodeling project case

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        Kentucky receives $86M in FEMA funding for flood debris removal operations

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        Lexington Mayor highlights economic growth in State of the City-County address

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        32-year-old Lexington woman dies of hypothermia steps from her home

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        Sawstone Brewery finds success in Morehead despite pandemic opening challenges

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        Frankfort man wins $2 million Mega Millions prize after dreaming of lottery win

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        62-year-old found dead in Pulaski Co. camper after ice storm causes power outage

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        Ice fishing dangers: Why KY's frozen ponds aren't safe for winter activities

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        Covering Kentucky

        Ice on cars creates road hazards, auto glass shop sees surge in repairs

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        Lexington officials urge patience as crews continue snow and ice removal efforts

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        Covering Kentucky

        Crews continue to work to restore power to thousands in Pulaski County

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        Local restaurants step up to the plate to help those in need

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        Lexington restaurants step up to the plate to feed those in need

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        Covering Kentucky

        UP Initiative provides emergency warming center during freezing temperatures

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky trails Florida in Big Blue Slam Blood Drive comeback bid

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        Hallmark Channel gallops into Kentucky Derby season with new romance film

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        KYTC answers why snowplows sometimes drive with blades up and no salt spreading

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington man crashes car into occupied Knox County home, faces DUI charge

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        Chunks of ice are slowly melting, but black ice will remain prevalent for days

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        Covering Kentucky

        9 people displaced following Tuesday evening fire at apartment complex

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        Covering Kentucky

        Officials urging the public to clear cars of ice and snow to avoid collisions

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        Covering Kentucky

        After a call to the public, local church takes action to serve its neighbors

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        Minnie Adkins continues wood carving, inspiring generations through folk art

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        Winter weather brings spike in slip-and-fall injuries to local emergency rooms

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        Jessamine County Schools feed 900 students during winter weather closure

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        Covering Kentucky

        New power outages hit Woodford County after weekend winter storm

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        Covering Kentucky

        Local plumbers see surge in frozen pipe calls as temperatures drop

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        Covering Kentucky

        Eastern Kentucky residents venture out despite winter weather

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington residents hoping for the sun and salt to help melt icy roads

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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Family seeks answers after inmate dies while shoveling snow in dangerous weather

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        Covering Kentucky

        Emergency crews airlift injured person during winter storm in Rockcastle County

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        Covering Kentucky

        Keeneland unveils new Paddock Building spaces for spring racing season

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        Covering Kentucky

        Multi-vehicle accident closes eastbound I-64 between Frankfort and Midway

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        Report: UPS retires MD-11 fleet involved in deadly Louisville plane crash

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