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        Downtown Lexington restaurants face financial challenges as popular spots close

        Drew Amman
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        National News

        Crypto profits appeared real, but the platforms were fake

        Mallory Sofastaii
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        Daily Forecast

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        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Christian Appalachian Project’s Operation Sharing bringing Christmas to school

        Caleb Barnes
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        Scripps News Investigates

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        Patrick Terpstra
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man accused of killing Amber Spradlin released from jail after posting bond

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington shelters expand capacity as winter weather plan activates

        Molly Demrow
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        National News

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        Closure of Rosemont Garden for sewer repairs extended into February 2026

        Rosemary Kelley
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        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National Politics

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        Crime

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        National Politics

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        National News

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        Justin Boggs
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        Covering Kentucky

        AG Coleman: Ten Commandments monument returns to Kentucky Capitol grounds

        Cherish Walters
        Trump

        National Politics

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        National News

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        National News

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        National News

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        National Politics

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        Justin Boggs
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        National Politics

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        National News

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        National News

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        Justin Boggs
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        News

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        Scripps News Life

        U.S. admits Army, FAA failures contributed to deadly D.C. mid-air collision

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

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        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 adults, 4 children displaced after fire in Lexington apartment complex

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

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        BBN Tonight

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        National Politics

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        Scripps News Group
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        Megan Mannering
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        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Rosemary Kelley
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        National Politics

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        Gage Jackson
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        Drew Amman
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        We Follow Through

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        Annie Brown
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        Ellen Ice
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        National Politics

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        Scripps News Group
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        National Politics

        Despite new aid, farmers say labor shortages significantly driving up prices

        Jacob Gardenswartz
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

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