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    Police investigating after student allegedly made threat at Caverna Elementary

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    Kentucky Politics

    Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr announces senate run to 'help our president'

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    Gun found in student's backpack at Bryan Station High School, principal confirms

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    Lexington custody officer remembered following his reported death

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    Fake GoFundMe page uses local boy's cancer diagnosis to steal money

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    Man arrested on indictment warrant for rape and sodomy charges in Laurel County

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    16-year-old arrested after allegedly bringing loaded handgun into school

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    Berea Independent Schools announces new superintendent

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    Lexington student describes meeting Pope Francis 2 weeks before his death

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    Fallen Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley honored with memorial highway

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    Catholic LGBTQ+ advocate remembers handwritten note from Pope Francis

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    Versailles school remembers the life and teachings of Pope Francis

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    Woodford County school implements life-saving cardiac response program

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    Frankfort church provides Easter breakfast for people impacted by flooding

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    Sheriff's Office issues Golden Alert for missing man who requires medication

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    Firefighters extinguish Clay County structure fire that threatened nearby homes

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    Two displaced after overnight house fire in Lexington

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    Thousands protest Trump administration in Lexington

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    Whitley County family of 10 loses home in devastating fire

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    Man taken to hospital with injuries following shooting on Lenny Ct. on Saturday

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    After puppies were dumped on a highway, Lexington rescue calls for stricter laws

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    Man killed in crash involving motorcycle in Georgetown identified

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    Kittens rescued from residential structure fire in Clay County

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    No injuries reported after afternoon house fire in Berea

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    Kentucky families move through cleanup process without flood insurance

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    Arrive Alive Tour seeks to curb risky driving

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    Officer's widow speaks on husband's death as agencies work to improve resources

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    Country star Wynonna Judd performs National Anthem at Keeneland

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