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      • Election 2026 Iowa

        Politics

        Rob Sand rallies with Gov. Beshear as Democrats aim to flip Iowa governor seat

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Fatal Collision

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        Web Staff
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        Associated Press
        Belmont Stakes Horse Racing

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        Associated Press
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        Cops & Bobbers event

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        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Belmont Stakes Horse Racing

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        Web Staff
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        Cherish Walters
        Kentucky Basketball

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Share Fair collects used school supplies for students

        Michael Berk
      • Belmont Stakes Horse Racing

        Sports

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        Associated Press
        Police lights

        Covering Kentucky

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        Web Staff
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        We Follow Through

        Lexington fudge shop owner submits largest grant yet to erase student lunch debt

        Molly Demrow
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        In Your Community

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        Ana Medina
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        In Your Community

        Harrison County health fair reduces barriers three decades running

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

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