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A Spectacular Labor Day Weekend Inbound

A Spectacular Labor Day Weekend Inbound

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FCPS board discuss potential solutions to budget shortfall at special meeting

FCPS board discuss potential solutions to budget shortfall at special meeting

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No injuries reported following fire at Lexington car dealership

No injuries reported following fire at Lexington car dealership

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Fayette Co. Farm Bureau voices opposition to solar development in ag zones

Fayette Co. Farm Bureau voices opposition to solar development in ag zones

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Volunteer firefighter assists in saving a 2-year-old girl found unconscious near pool

Volunteer firefighter assists in saving a 2-year-old girl found unconscious near pool

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London police body camera footage shows search for survivors following EF4 tornado

London police body camera footage shows search for survivors following EF4 tornado

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Photographer making matches through mystery first date photoshoot

Photographer making matches through mystery first date photoshoot

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The Drought Is Expanding Quickly

The Drought Is Expanding Quickly

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Out-of-state threat made against Laurel County student 'never an active threat,' officials say

Out-of-state threat made against Laurel County student 'never an active threat,' officials say

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'We’re facing a giving gap': Give 8/28 Lex hoping for a big day of donations

'We’re facing a giving gap': Give 8/28 Lex hoping for a big day of donations

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LEX 18 Spanish report for Thursday, Aug. 28 with Radio Vida

LEX 18 Spanish report for Thursday, Aug. 28 with Radio Vida

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Deputies discover alleged 'torture chamber' during drug investigation in London

Deputies discover alleged 'torture chamber' during drug investigation in London

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Owenton man wins $250,000 from $10 Kentucky Lottery scratch

Owenton man wins $250,000 from $10 Kentucky Lottery scratch

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Federal jury convicts Lexington man on several firearms offenses, DOJ reports

Federal jury convicts Lexington man on several firearms offenses, DOJ reports

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Gov. Beshear orders flags to half-staff in remembrance of Minneapolis shooting victims

Gov. Beshear orders flags to half-staff in remembrance of Minneapolis shooting victims

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Dispatcher shakes it off after announcing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement over scanner

Dispatcher shakes it off after announcing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement over scanner

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Missing New Orleans boy drowned after 'blunt force trauma' by an alligator

Missing New Orleans boy drowned after 'blunt force trauma' by an alligator

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Seasonal virus killing Kentucky white-tailed deer at significantly increased rate from 2024

Seasonal virus killing Kentucky white-tailed deer at significantly increased rate from 2024

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Pedestrian killed after being hit by train near Emmert Farm Lane in Lexington

Pedestrian killed after being hit by train near Emmert Farm Lane in Lexington

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Another Spectacular Yet Dry Day

Another Spectacular Yet Dry Day

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Georgetown community honors beloved pediatrician Dr. Horace Hambrick at emotional vigil

Georgetown community honors beloved pediatrician Dr. Horace Hambrick at emotional vigil

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University of Kentucky pediatric neurosurgeon: A journey home to serve Kentucky children

University of Kentucky pediatric neurosurgeon: A journey home to serve Kentucky children

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Kentucky family capitalizes on dirty soda trend as fewer Americans drink alcohol, study shows

Kentucky family capitalizes on dirty soda trend as fewer Americans drink alcohol, study shows

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Catholic Action Center conducts its third annual street survey for homelessness

Catholic Action Center conducts its third annual street survey for homelessness

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Former UK Baseball player remembered 19 years after Comair 5191 crash

Former UK Baseball player remembered 19 years after Comair 5191 crash

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Fulton Road opens: Neighbors express concerns, consider legal action as city touts less traffic

Fulton Road opens: Neighbors express concerns, consider legal action as city touts less traffic

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Looking warmer for late week

Looking warmer for late week

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LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Aug. 27 with Radio Vida

LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Aug. 27 with Radio Vida

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Authorities identify Minneapolis school gunman as nephew of former Kentucky lawmaker

Authorities identify Minneapolis school gunman as nephew of former Kentucky lawmaker

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Moeller senior Matt Ponatoski ranked No. 32 on Prep Baseball's 2026 MLB Draft prospects

Moeller senior Matt Ponatoski ranked No. 32 on Prep Baseball's 2026 MLB Draft prospects

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