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      • Georgetown Police Department, Traffic Safety Unit

        In Your Community

        Georgetown Police Department launches traffic safety unit

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Shriners Children Hospital in Lexington celebrates 100 years of pediatric care

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        23-year-old KY man left with life-threatening injuries after shooting incident

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        City of Winchester hosts 17th annual Beer Cheese Festival

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Rep. Andy Barr hosts send-off event for U.S. service academy nominees

        Mack Carmack
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        Spotlight Series

        Winchester museum preserves Clark County's past in former medical building

        Larry Smith
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington pastor celebrating 30 years of ministry

        Larry Smith
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        Crime

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        Mack Carmack
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        EKU to launch air traffic control degree program in spring 2027

        Ajay Patel
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        Spotlight Series

        GRC principal wraps up first year with academic and athletic success

        DeLaina Crutcher
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        Spotlight Series

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        Web Staff
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        Spotlight Series

        The Fly Witches bungee fitness studio in Winchester celebrates 5 years

        Annie Brown
      • Gov. Beshear speaks on medical marijuana

        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky to end out-of-state medical marijuana allowance starting in July

        Karolina Buczek
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        In Your Community

        Bikes take over Morehead in one of cycling's most exciting race formats

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP searching for inmate who escaped from the Madison County Detention Center

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police investigating overnight shooting on Ohio Street

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Casey county residents 'praying for rain' and conserving water amid drought

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Jessamine Co. homeless shelter has days of funding left before it may close

        Ajay Patel
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Clark County: CC's Closet turns thrifting into food for families

        Evelyn Schultz
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        In Your Community

        Old golf course in Paris set to become city's newest outdoor space

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Prehospital blood program already saving lives across central Kentucky

        Annie Brown
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        In Your Community

        Summer heat comes with great risk: How to stay safe, cool all summer long

        Alex Barber
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        In Your Community

        FCPS parent reacts to new acting superintendent amid district leadership change

        Ana Medina
        Partner campaigns for justice after girlfriend's overdose death

        We Follow Through

        KY man plasters Brian Epperson face on signs, flags months before jury trial

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        A timeline of Superintendent Demetrus Liggins' time at Fayette County Schools

        Megan Mannering
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        Kentucky Politics

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        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        1 with life-threatening injuries following train-involved collision in Lexington

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral home organizes services for female victims in double-murder suicide

        Mack Carmack
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        Crime

        Former Jessamine County prosecutor indicted on misconduct-related charges

        Mack Carmack
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        Crime

        Campbell County PVA indicted on child exploitation charges

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Learn more about newly appointed FCPS interim superintendent Bill Bradford

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        Former Papi's restaurant owner indicted in sexual assault of teen employee

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Congolese refugee turned fashion designer is dressing Kentucky's governor

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Keeneland Library receives Kentucky Historical Society's top preservation award

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY family files wrongful death suit after woman dies following nursing home stay

        Megan Mannering
        Fayette County school board approves $880M budget amid ongoing financial recovery

        In Your Community

        FCPS community calls for accountability amid leadership confusion

        Ana Medina
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        Spotlight Series

        Clark County family revives Kentucky's ancient herd tradition

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Franklin County Schools community mourning death of student after cancer battle

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gene Cooper family protests outside McCreary County courthouse, demanding arrest

        Kayleigh Randle
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