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        Driver cited after crashing into stopped school bus in McCracken County

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        Rood & Riddle co-founder Dr. Thomas Riddle dies at 74

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        Nicholas County man sentenced in 2023 DUI crash that killed 2

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        Kentucky dual-credit program grows, reaches more low-income students

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        Kentucky's dual-credit program is growing, and more students are benefiting

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        Bryan Station HS's diversity ambassadors program helps students break barriers

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        Kentucky challenge awards five teens for safe driving practices

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        $23.1 million secured in funding for Rowan County distillery project

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        Flash Flooding causes extensive damage in Harlan County

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        British Airways to offer daily Cincinnati-London flights during summer 2027

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Latest Kentucky measles numbers show 53 cases, 7 hospitalizations

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        ‘Bridge Lady’ identified nearly eight years after remains found in Morehead

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        Accused Flock camera vandal arrested again after court review

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        Evidence tampering case connected to Lexington teen's death headed to grand jury

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        Fire chief announces retirement after 31 years with Lexington Fire Department

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Powerball winner arrested on public intoxication charge in Scott County

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      • Fatal Crash

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        KSP: Crash kills 2 adults, injures 1

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        Kentucky families find healing at When Grief Strikes event

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        When grief strikes, Kentucky families find community and healing at annual event

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        30 years of spoonbread: Berea's beloved festival wraps up for 2026

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      • Lexington Catholic students host inaugural color run 5k to raise money for kids with cancer

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Catholic color run benefits kids with cancer: 'Truly incredible'

        Molly Demrow
        University of Kentucky students and fans swarm State Street for the traditional couch burning

        Covering Kentucky

        Couches burn on State Street after University of Kentucky Wildcats win

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        Casey County library celebrates 50 years of serving the community

        Covering Kentucky

        Casey County Public Library celebrates 50th anniversary on original opening day

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        Man arrested for murder after body found in Clay County barn fire, troopers say

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