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        Covering Kentucky

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        Fleming Co. woman dies in single-vehicle crash on way to work, officials report

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Multiple school districts cancel classes for remainder of week due to illness

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        Tread carefully: Winter tire tips after slippery Wednesday morning

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lawmakers advance bill targeting Fayette County Schools' failed tax attempt

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        Safety: Wintery Wednesday prompts prep by local road department

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        Hope Center in need: Increase in shelter clients leads to supply issues

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        Lexington firefighters urge winter storm preparation as weather approaches

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        Local rescue needs foster families as freezing temperatures put animals at risk

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        Kentucky State Police searching for London woman missing for more than a week

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        Neighbor recounts deadly apartment fire in Versailles that displaced residents

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