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        Covering Kentucky

        Extreme cold hampers road clearing efforts as crews battle icy conditions

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Whitley County man speaks after his mother dies in severe winter weather

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington begins digging out from winter storm as crews work to clear icy roads

        Michael Berk
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        Crime

        2 teens indicted in connection to Rambling Creek Drive fatal shooting

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        Covering Kentucky

        GALLERY: LEX 18 viewers send in their snowy weather photos

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        Covering Kentucky

        Scott County officials urge layering, staying inside during bitter cold

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        Covering Kentucky

        Side-by-side stuck in creek, 2 people rescued by Estill County emergency crews

        Web Staff
        Laurel County roads could get icy as temperatures drop

        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County continues to treat, clear icy roads as temperatures drop

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington crews battle winter storm as temperatures drop

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Ice storm creates dangerous conditions across Kentucky

        Karolina Buczek
        Kentucky Blood Center

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Blood Center scaling back operations due to severe winter weather

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Emergency plan: City crews working around clock to clear Lexington roads

        Mack Carmack
      • Mount Vernon Fire Department responding to weather-related emergencies

        Covering Kentucky

        Mount Vernon Fire Department responding to weather-related emergencies

        Mack Carmack
        Lexington under blanket of snow

        Covering Kentucky

        City of Lexington offices announce closure amidst winter weather conditions

        Mack Carmack
        Tree falls on Jackson Energy utility truck

        Covering Kentucky

        Tree falls on Jackson Energy utility truck due to winter weather conditions

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS to use NTI day Thursday, snow day Friday due to winter weather

        Mack Carmack
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        National News

        Massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures

        Associated Press
        Electrical utility pole falls on car

        Covering Kentucky

        Electrical utility pole falls on Somerset vehicle, rescued by fire department

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK closed Wednesday, set to return to normal operations Thursday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Sheriff activates Winter Care Program for community assistance

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        Covering Kentucky

        Semi-truck seen blocking roadway at Newtown and I-75 amid snow accumulation

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        Covering Kentucky

        22 people confirmed dead amid severe winter weather conditions, Beshear reports

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        Covering Kentucky

        All departure flights at Blue Grass Airport cancelled due to winter storm

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky AG reportedly receives 74 price gouging reports amid winter storm

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police investigating fatal house fire in Leslie County

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        List of Kentucky warming centers ahead of the winter storm, over 100 open

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington mayor ends state of emergency as city offices set to reopen Wednesday

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        People line up for propane supplies ahead of winter storm hitting this weekend

        Michael Berk
        Snowplow crew from Wisconsin travels to Lexington to help clear roads

        Covering Kentucky

        Wisconsin snowplow crew travels to Lexington to help clear snow-covered roads

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Doghouse donations available through Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Camp Hero KY completes 440 free rides for healthcare workers

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tornado survivor braces for winter storm during home rebuild

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Winter storm preparation: Simple steps to protect your home from costly damage

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bourbon County High School mourns student after her death

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        Covering Kentucky

        Explosive materials found at Lexington home prompts hazmat response

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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County schools cancel weekend activities due to winter weather forecast

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        KY attorney general investigates gas stations over alleged abortion pill ads

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Governor Andy Beshear declares state of emergency in KY ahead of winter storm

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Major winter storm threatens Lexington with historic snowfall this weekend

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lawmaker proposes shield bill to protect abortion-related travel and assistance

        Karolina Buczek
        Danville man offers acts of kindness to community

        Covering Kentucky

        Danville man offers free help to neighbors during winter storm

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Walmart restocks winter storm essentials as shoppers prepare for snow

        Michael Berk
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