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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky brothers' bond deepens after snow plow accident leaves 1 hospitalized

        Alex Barber
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        Lexington nonprofit for young, single moms in need of donations

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        Covering Kentucky

        Former journalist Tom Eblen joins Lexington city council in 3rd District

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Suspect in Alumni Drive officer-involved shooting confirmed dead by coroner

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Whitley County Sheriff's seeks help finding missing 59-year-old man

        Web Staff
        Eclipse Awards Horse Racing

        Covering Kentucky

        367 horses nominated to compete in Triple Crown series

        Associated Press
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        Crime

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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS cancels Wednesday classes, marking 7th snow day of the year

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        Covering Kentucky

        Search and rescue crews use drone, ropes to save teen stranded between cliffs

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington extends emergency winter weather plan through Monday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Ice-covered roads delay emergency response times in Lexington

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        Crime

        Pulaski County man facing charges after soliciting sex acts from 13-year-old

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        Covering Kentucky

        Equine therapy program transforms lives through human-horse connection

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky lawmaker files bill to expand home construction amid housing crisis

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Valley View Ferry frozen in ice on the Kentucky River, halting daily crossings

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        Covering Kentucky

        Taking a look at some of the roads and their conditions near Lexington schools

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        Covering Kentucky

        When conditions shut down schools, impromptu snow day camps keep kids active

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        Covering Kentucky

        Blue Grass Airport welcomes record 1.6 million passengers in 2025

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        Covering Kentucky

        Local nonprofit helping Eastern Kentucky families recover from winter storm

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        Covering Kentucky

        Firefighters battle chimney fire at Park Place Apartments amid freezing temps

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Green Alert canceled for missing Richmond veteran

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        Covering Kentucky

        1 person found dead after camper fire in Upton, officials report

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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP launches Valentine's Day sale for Trooper Teddy Project to aid kids

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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner identifies woman found dead in Richmond parking lot amid KY cold snap

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        Covering Kentucky

        Second medical marijuana dispensary opens in central Kentucky

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        Possible murder suicide Pendleton County

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        Felicia Jordan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Newborn calf struggling in deep freeze brought indoors to curl up on couch

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        Covering Kentucky

        Travelers without a Real ID may pay $45 fee for TSA ConfirmID

        Alex Barber
        Nicholasville dog stabbing

        Covering Kentucky

        Jessamine County dog stabbing ruled self-defense involving dog-on-dog attack

        Mack Carmack
        Robert Conley and Tiffany Helton

        Covering Kentucky

        Pulaski County officials apprehend and charge 2 in long-term drug investigation

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Independence

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS uses snow day on Tuesday due to weather, superintendent provides statement

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        Bank robbery arrest

        Covering Kentucky

        Versailles authorities arrest and charge alleged bank robber

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shooting ending in fatality

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Mayor admits winter weather plan failed, promises revisions

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lighthouse Ministries in need of winter supplies as cold weather continues

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man O'War's Harley Davidson hosts 15th annual chili cook-off

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 men arrested in connection to attempted kidnapping of minor in Laurel County

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Seeking justice: Local animal care and control facility reminisces on dog rescue

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Big rescue: Franklin County Fire Department rescues horse from frozen pond

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wayne County Sheriff's Office warning Kentuckians about arrest warrant scam

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Jeffersonville teen charged with arson, terroristic threatening, assault

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