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      • VA Clinic Shooting

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        House overrides veto of HB 1, bill that would opt state into tax credit program

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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Nicholasville woman in critical condition after being struck by deputy's vehicle

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        Elementary and middle school students create 1,400 paintings for fundraiser

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        Antitrust trial against Ticketmaster continues with states leading the charge

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        Judge grants restraining order blocking KSP from sharing records in Harless case

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