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        Georgetown boosts 911 dispatcher pay to combat a nationwide staffing shortage

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        Nicholasville Police issue alert after scammer allegedly impersonates officer

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        Covering Kentucky

        Robert Froberg sentenced to life in 1996 Bowling Green kidnapping case

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        2 men accused of stealing $50,000 after ripping ATM from Pulaski County bank

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        Man pleads guilty in connection with 2019 kidnapping, death of Kentucky mother

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        Daily Forecast

        Near record warmth Tuesday before widespread rain returns Wednesday

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        Leestown Road blocked by downed utility lines in Lexington

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        Man indicted on murder charge in stabbing death of Lexington mother

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        Lexington police officer injured in early morning crash on I-75

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        Stanford residents asked to limit water usage

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        Covering Kentucky

        Police investigate 'suspicious' Mount Vernon house fire

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        Two juveniles hurt in shooting on Lexington's south side, police say

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        A Cool Monday with Lingering Clouds

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        Fire destroys Booneville apartment building, displaces families

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        Fire destroys Booneville apartment building, displaces families

        Kayleigh Randle
        IAN Alert issued for missing 6-year-old in Louisa

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        Search continues for missing 6-year-old Louisa boy

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        November brings some rain this week

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        Home heavily damaged in Wyndham Hills fire

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        Home heavily damaged in Wyndham Hills fire

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        African Children's Choir bringing music and mission to Lexington

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        Daily Forecast

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        KSP: Investigating death of missing Ohio woman in Knott County

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        Police: 1 adult, 2 juveniles injured after vehicle hits them

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        Fascinators, feathers and flair: Breeders’ Cup fans bring their fashion A-game

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