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    Covering Kentucky

    Balloons released in memory of Lexington teen shot and killed

    Ellen Ice
    Wedding photographer allegedly 'ghosts brides

    Covering Kentucky

    15 brides claim wedding photographer 'ghosted' them, no photos or refunds

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    KY lawmakers taking action against sextortion

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    'We held a lot of hands': Health care workers reflect on pandemic 5 years later

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Franklin Co. jail partners with humane society to rehabilitate people and pups

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington Humane Society seeks little girl who wrote heartfelt letter

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Open to the Publix: Grocery Store chain debuts in Lexington

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    NET users making strides at Isaiah House

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Wind damage devastates homeowner in Pulaski County

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    UK releases statement after 2 students were charged with rape

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Campus sexual assault suspect pleads guilty to stalking in Madison County

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    Covering Kentucky

    Seasonal affective disorder, and how recent severe weather impacts symptoms

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    Preschoolers at Lexington school enjoy visit from the Cat in the Hat

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    Covering Kentucky

    Coroner reports teen dies after collapsing during track practice in Somerset

    Erin Rosas
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky baseball home game against EKU canceled due to inclement weather

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    KY League of Women Voters hold protest to shine a light on democracy

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 elderly people found dead, appeared to have been dead for 'several months'

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Crews in Green County working to contain 'major wild/woodland fire'

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Gumbo Ya Ya continues Mardi Gras tradition

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    50501 Movement Gathers in Frankfort Protesting Trump Policies

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    A rise in vehicle break-ins worry University of Kentucky students

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    5 years later, schools continue to recover from COVID-19 pandemic

    Andrew Lamparski
    Running water

    Covering Kentucky

    Senate Bill 89 is raising alarms among clean water advocates

    Karolina Buczek
    Lexington teen shot and killed Tuesday morning

    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington mother enraged by another teen shot and killed

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fire displaces residents and damages restaurant in Estill County

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Clark County students recognize National School Breakfast Week

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Christian Appalachian Project celebrates 60 years

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    KY 120 United-AFT holds 'Protect Our Kids' Day of Action

    Leigh Searcy
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    Crime

    Judge approves commonwealth's motion to have Mickey Stines examined at KCPS

    Erin Rosas
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    We Follow Through

    Danville man with dementia, his wife, sue several parties after his arrest

    Erin Rosas
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky's Amoore, Strack honored with SEC women's basketball award

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    1 former, 2 current KSP troopers indicted on federal civil rights violation

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Crime

    2 Indiana residents arrested in Lexington using police technology: Report

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Traffic backed up on New Circle Road near Versailles Road due to collision

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    London council meetings postponed, protests continue for Doug Harless

    Ellen Ice
    Roommate speaks out on Fayette County inmate's death

    Covering Kentucky

    'It wasn't a death sentence': Fayette Co. inmate's friend speaks on death

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    COVID-19 long-hauler continues to have symptoms 5 years later

    Andrew Lamparski
    For sale sign house real estate

    Covering Kentucky

    Fayette PVA post sparks major discussion on affordable housing

    Drew Amman
    Benton Lester

    Covering Kentucky

    'An old soul': Pastor remembers 11-year-old killed in ATV accident

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Bill that would create Kentucky DOGE moves to state capital

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    Publix to open Lexington location this week

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Hospitals in Kentucky host heart art event for high school students

    Caleb Barnes
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