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        Lexington announces week of Juneteenth celebrations

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        Madison County Emergency Communications announces 'Text-to-911'

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        Covering Kentucky

        USDA Forest Service to waive standard fees at Daniel Boone National Forest

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        Rowan County group helps immigrants amid heightened ICE activity

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        Investors creating hurdles for homebuyers in affordable housing market

        Andrew Lamparski
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky representatives comment on examination of FCPS finances

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Franklin Co. officials urge caution amidst declining but unstable water levels

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        Covering Kentucky

        KY breaks tourism records for third consecutive year, generating $14.3 billion

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        Florence man arrested for possession, distribution of child sex abuse material

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        Covering Kentucky

        Months after storm, Broughtontown Community Center is looking for repair funding

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        Crime

        19-year-old arrested in connection to Georgetown Rd., Citation Blvd. shooting

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County family dealing with insurance nearly 4 weeks after EF-4 tornado

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        Covering Kentucky

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        ACLU of KY advocates for increased paid leave for state workers

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        Covering Kentucky

        Franklin Co. Courthouse remains closed as millions in renovations are needed

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        Covering Kentucky

        SRO of the Year: Hardin County officer humbled by honor

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        Study: Gen Z parents are reading less to kids because its' 'not fun'

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Donations pour in after Lexington Children's Theater vandalized

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        Woman in Kentucky charged with murder after allegedly shooting her father

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        KSP investigating two-vehicle crash that killed man in Adair County

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Investigation underway following deadly KSP-involved shooting in Cynthiana

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        Kentucky state senator switches parties, citing party's shift from rural values

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        Teen returns home 44 days after tragic car crash that killed friend

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        Fudge shop owner raises $13k for school lunch debt, starts nonprofit

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        Covering Kentucky

        London music shop brings new life into instruments damaged by tornado

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        Covering Kentucky

        Former state representative, principal Charlie Miller has died at 85

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