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        Lexington business's act of kindness provides relief to family in need

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        Victim's mom speaks out after woman is charged for deadly crash

        Kayleigh Randle
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        The Bluegrass Fair is underway at Masterson Station Park

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        Police continue to investigate the disappearance of local woman Kori Smith

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Covering Kentucky

        MSD worker rescued after falling nearly 25 feet into well in Louisville

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        Covering Kentucky

        Missionary family returns from Rwanda to bury daughter

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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported after officer-involved shooting in Carroll County

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        Covering Kentucky

        Pulaski County cheer gym opens new location after tornado demolishes building

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        Cicadas return to the Bluegrass, sparking mixed reactions among Kentuckians

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        Covering Kentucky

        Federal funding cuts to AVOL Kentucky begin July 1

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        Covering Kentucky

        Fallen Officers Ceremony: Two more heroes added to memorial wall

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        Investigation underway after hit-and-run at Middlesboro gas station

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        Lexington 911 system outage caused by a faulty router, officials say

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        KSP: 3 troopers honored for rescuing 5 people from floodwaters in Grant County

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        Schools across Kentucky offer free meals to kids this summer

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        Charges against man arrested in June 4 shooting dismissed without prejudice

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        Covering Kentucky

        KY attorney general says Fayette County school board's tax increase was unlawful

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        Report: Middle class homebuyers still face limited options

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        Construction project in phase 2 addressing Garrard County intersection

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        Shocking shooting rattles quiet Jessamine County neighborhood

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        Corbin honors 8-year-old Eli Hill as his spirit lives on through kindness

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        David Kloiber enters U.S. Congressional race

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        Clark County murder suspect found, apprehended by SWAT in Montana

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        Missing Montgomery County 14-year-old has been located, officials report

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        USDA approves SNAP waiver for Kentuckians impacted by severe storms

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        National Weather Service confirms EF1 tornado hit Mercer County on May 30

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