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Lexington reaches over 75 consecutive days without a single homicide

Lexington reaches over 75 consecutive days without a single homicide LEX18

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KY introduces modernized blueprint to speed up child sexual abuse investigations and prosecutions

KY introduces modernized blueprint to speed up child sexual abuse investigations and prosecutions LEX18

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WATCH: Meet Kentucky Baseball's Friday Night Starter, Jaxon Jelkin

WATCH: Meet Kentucky Baseball's Friday Night Starter, Jaxon Jelkin LEX18

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University of Kentucky students react to Mitch Barnhart's announcement

University of Kentucky students react to Mitch Barnhart's announcement LEX18

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Lexington health department hosts free diabetes expo, helping 1/3 Kentuckians with the disease

Lexington health department hosts free diabetes expo, helping 1/3 Kentuckians with the disease LEX18

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UK president defends hiring of federal judge as new law dean amid board concerns

UK president defends hiring of federal judge as new law dean amid board concerns LEX18

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Morgan Co. volunteer fire station on the verge of shutting down due to rising costs

Morgan Co. volunteer fire station on the verge of shutting down due to rising costs LEX18

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'Sooner the war ends, the better': Sen. Rand Paul hopes Iran War ends in negotiated peace

'Sooner the war ends, the better': Sen. Rand Paul hopes Iran War ends in negotiated peace LEX18

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Paris police investigate possible attempted abduction of 4-year-old while in yard

Paris police investigate possible attempted abduction of 4-year-old while in yard LEX18

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Distillery operator accused of using neighbor's cattle & equipment for loan, appears in court

Distillery operator accused of using neighbor's cattle & equipment for loan, appears in court LEX18

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Lack of rain and dry weather puts more than half of the state in moderate drought status

Lack of rain and dry weather puts more than half of the state in moderate drought status LEX18

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Woodford Humane Society cuts adoption fees in half to clear crowded shelter

Woodford Humane Society cuts adoption fees in half to clear crowded shelter LEX18

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City of Morehead aiming to boost local literacy rates by constructing new children's little library

City of Morehead aiming to boost local literacy rates by constructing new children's little library LEX18

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Kentucky boy enters remission from leukemia one year after diagnosis

Kentucky boy enters remission from leukemia one year after diagnosis LEX18

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An uphill battle: Whitley County 6-year-old diagnosed with rare brain tumor DIPG

An uphill battle: Whitley County 6-year-old diagnosed with rare brain tumor DIPG LEX18

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KY awards nearly $34 million in grants to more than 100 groups to combat the state drug epidemic

KY awards nearly $34 million in grants to more than 100 groups to combat the state drug epidemic LEX18

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Drivers frustrated with varying prices in gas at stations across Lexington

Drivers frustrated with varying prices in gas at stations across Lexington LEX18

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UK Provost defends hire of new law school dean amid pushback from students, Gov. Beshear

UK Provost defends hire of new law school dean amid pushback from students, Gov. Beshear LEX18

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Mitch Barnhart will not serve as 'Executive in Residence' following summer retirement

Mitch Barnhart will not serve as 'Executive in Residence' following summer retirement LEX18

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Field Notes: Pigs, pastures and legacy at Tulip Hayes Farm

Field Notes: Pigs, pastures and legacy at Tulip Hayes Farm LEX18

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Father of suspect in fatal Frankfort hit and run says son 'feels remorse'

Father of suspect in fatal Frankfort hit and run says son 'feels remorse' LEX18

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Carrying the torch: Lexington man planning to honor deceased loved ones at annual Peace Walk

Carrying the torch: Lexington man planning to honor deceased loved ones at annual Peace Walk LEX18

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'He saved our life': Strangers help Madison County family escape burning home

'He saved our life': Strangers help Madison County family escape burning home LEX18

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Bystanders blocking Pulaski County fire scenes cause major delays

Bystanders blocking Pulaski County fire scenes cause major delays LEX18

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Mother of Adair County man filed 4 protective orders against him since 2015

Mother of Adair County man filed 4 protective orders against him since 2015 LEX18

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UK law school dean appointment garners mixed reactions

UK law school dean appointment garners mixed reactions LEX18

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Transfer portal is closed: What does the UK Men's Basketball roster look like?

Transfer portal is closed: What does the UK Men's Basketball roster look like? LEX18

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Trial nears for man charged in killing of former lawmaker's daughter

Trial nears for man charged in killing of former lawmaker's daughter LEX18

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Keeneland launches first-of-its-kind nutrition program for horse jockeys

Keeneland launches first-of-its-kind nutrition program for horse jockeys LEX18

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Hyster-Yale military forklifts named 2026's 'Coolest Thing Made in KY'

Hyster-Yale military forklifts named 2026's 'Coolest Thing Made in KY' LEX18

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UK's DanceBlue marathon raises a record-breaking $2.4 million for children's clinic

UK's DanceBlue marathon raises a record-breaking $2.4 million for children's clinic LEX18

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'It was a bad turn': Community, police shocked by Adair County triple homicide

'It was a bad turn': Community, police shocked by Adair County triple homicide LEX18

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Lexington Habitat for Humanity helps future homeowner build her dream house

Lexington Habitat for Humanity helps future homeowner build her dream house LEX18

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Lead-Her-Ship conference empowers local women in business

Lead-Her-Ship conference empowers local women in business LEX18

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WATCH: Will Stein joins "BBN Tonight" following UK Football Spring Game

WATCH: Will Stein joins "BBN Tonight" following UK Football Spring Game LEX18

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Owingsville hosts its annual walk to promote local autism acceptance

Owingsville hosts its annual walk to promote local autism acceptance LEX18

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Richmond's busy Buc-ee's intersection the site of 2 deadly collisions in 2 months

Richmond's busy Buc-ee's intersection the site of 2 deadly collisions in 2 months LEX18

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Former EKU professor sentenced to 14 years in prison for his wife's 2019 death

Former EKU professor sentenced to 14 years in prison for his wife's 2019 death LEX18

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City code enforcement orders balconies to be demolished at Casa Mia apartments after collapse

City code enforcement orders balconies to be demolished at Casa Mia apartments after collapse LEX18

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'Indicative of the turnout': Fayette County absentee ballot numbers climb

'Indicative of the turnout': Fayette County absentee ballot numbers climb LEX18

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'A long time coming': Winchester cultivator celebrates first cannabis harvest on 4/20

'A long time coming': Winchester cultivator celebrates first cannabis harvest on 4/20 LEX18

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Lawsuit filed against Lexington Massage Envy over alleged assault

Lawsuit filed against Lexington Massage Envy over alleged assault LEX18

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Baby born 16 weeks early prepares to head home after 400 days in NICU

Baby born 16 weeks early prepares to head home after 400 days in NICU LEX18

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Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman running for governor

Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman running for governor LEX18

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Excitement beyond the track: Keeneland Spring Meet quadruples Blue Grass Airport traffic

Excitement beyond the track: Keeneland Spring Meet quadruples Blue Grass Airport traffic LEX18

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Keeneland Chaos & Derby Dreams with Megan and Annie | Hot Mic ep. 33

Keeneland Chaos & Derby Dreams with Megan and Annie | Hot Mic ep. 33 LEX18

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Reforest the Bluegrass marks 27 years of environmental impact in Lexington

Reforest the Bluegrass marks 27 years of environmental impact in Lexington LEX18

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Kentucky lawmakers pass new legislation to expand access to sexual assault nurse examiners statewide

Kentucky lawmakers pass new legislation to expand access to sexual assault nurse examiners statewide LEX18

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Recent motorcycle crashes in central Kentucky highlight road safety concerns

Recent motorcycle crashes in central Kentucky highlight road safety concerns LEX18

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KY Ice Hockey Collective hosts inaugural tournament for international players to grow the sport

KY Ice Hockey Collective hosts inaugural tournament for international players to grow the sport LEX18

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Lexington chef competes on Food Network, cooks on Best of the Bluegrass

Lexington chef competes on Food Network, cooks on Best of the Bluegrass LEX18

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Spring season kicks off for Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League

Spring season kicks off for Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League LEX18

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Gatton Park to host up to 15 outdoor summer concerts in Lexington

Gatton Park to host up to 15 outdoor summer concerts in Lexington LEX18

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Morehead reduces tuition for online master's teaching degree, aiming to reduce teacher shortage

Morehead reduces tuition for online master's teaching degree, aiming to reduce teacher shortage LEX18

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Eviction back-and-forth continues at Bourbon Co. mobile home park as residents fight to stay housed

Eviction back-and-forth continues at Bourbon Co. mobile home park as residents fight to stay housed LEX18

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'I'm very happy the system worked': KY man cleared of reckless driving charges

'I'm very happy the system worked': KY man cleared of reckless driving charges LEX18

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Woman accused of stealing more than $30K from former UK coach offered new plea deal

Woman accused of stealing more than $30K from former UK coach offered new plea deal LEX18

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'Still scared:' Residents react after apartment building collapses in Lexington

'Still scared:' Residents react after apartment building collapses in Lexington LEX18

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Kentucky doula works to prevent Black maternal deaths at 5th annual health fair

Kentucky doula works to prevent Black maternal deaths at 5th annual health fair LEX18

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Morehead police use SoToxa handheld device to drug test drivers, preventing deadly crashes

Morehead police use SoToxa handheld device to drug test drivers, preventing deadly crashes LEX18

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