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        Crime

        Man arrested after allegedly dumping puppies at Madison County Animal Shelter

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        State officials confirm highest number of measles cases in KY in 35 years

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        Lincoln County pastor charged with child sex crimes after confessing to KSP

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        Man faces child sex charges after found with computer-generated images of minors

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        Community Weather

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        Cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in crash on New Circle Road

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        How to talk to your kids about community gun violence, according to an expert

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        Vendors report thefts at Charles Young Park after East End Days mass shooting

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        News

        White Hall Fire Department seeking public's help finding missing rescue tool

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        News

        Flood damage forces Wolfe County Family Dollar to close temporarily

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        Kentucky confirms ongoing Measles outbreak; cases reported in 4 counties

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        Covering Kentucky

        New KY law expands mental health treatment options, filling a critical gap

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        As city recovers from shooting, ONE Lexington helps students return to school

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        New side-by-aide helps rescue patient from soybean field in Somerset

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        Scott County Fire Department urges caution after deadly crash during storms

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        Daily Forecast

        Cooler, less humid weather arrives before storm chances return

        Abby Summers
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        Families involved in Herrington Lake boat crash files lawsuit against boater

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        Covering Kentucky

        Suspect in deadly weekend shooting pleads not guilty to murder, assault charges

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        Covering Kentucky

        Nonprofit asks for help finding stolen work trailer in Perry County

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        Jonas Brothers bringing 'Burning Up Tour' to Lexington

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        7 residents displaced following working structure fire at Lexington duplex

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        Daily Forecast

        Another hot Sunday brings storm chances before relief arrives Monday

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