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- Fire breaks out at building where several students live
Fire ripped through a Kentucky apartment building sending flames and smoke sky high.
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- Report pinpoints causes of Northpoint prison riot
We now are getting more information about what pushed prisoners to a violent, destructive rebellion.
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- Layoffs, pay cuts possible options to fix Lexington's revenue shortfall
Mayor Jim Newberry said Lexington is facing an estimated $12-13 million shortfall. The city may have to consider several difficult options to fix it.
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- Scott County High School teacher suddenly passes away
A Central Kentucky school is in shock after a well-known teacher dies from a sudden illness. Students and teachers at Scott County High School spent the week hoping for the teachers return, but today learned the said news that she passed away.
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- 4th H1N1 related death confirmed in Fayette Co.
Fayette County’s fourth H1N1-related death has been confirmed in a woman in her 40s who had underlying health conditions, bringing Kentucky’s total number of H1N1-related deaths to 31.
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- Sentencing in child porn case
The details are disturbing. Investigators say he would strike up on line relationships with women in order to try and set up sexual encounters with children.
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- Barricade situation ends peacefully near Lexington high school
It took several hours but a barricade situation at a Lexington home is over.
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- Woman robbed in purse snatching forgives attacker
A woman robbed and injured by a purse snatcher says she has forgiven the man who attacked her.
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- Has H1N1 reached its peak in Kentucky?
As a flu clinic was offered in Laurel County today, health officails say they believe the H1n1 condition isn't as worse as it was earlier this year.
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- Clark County nature preserve gets $600,000
Trails at a Clark County nature preserve will get a makeover thanks to a $600,000 federal grant.
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- Harley-Davidson's plant thought likely to stay in Pennsylvania
A tentative contract agreement between Harley-Davidson and union members at its south-central Pennsylvania plant pledges that the motorcycle maker will stop efforts to relocate the operation to Kentucky.
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- Ky. court upholds $6M verdict in strip search case
A Kentucky appeals court upheld a $6.1 million award to a former fast food worker who was forced to strip in a McDonald's restaurant office after someone called posing as a police officer.
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- Man who worked alongside Oprah in the early days reflects
Have you ever wondered where Oprah got her start in television?
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- Winfrey says prayer, thought influenced exit
Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying "prayer and careful thought" led her to her decision.
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- Man injured, car stolen in violent home invasion
Police continue searching for the suspects who robbed three people in a violent home invasion early Friday morning.
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- Police search for home invasion suspects
The victim tells police he heard a strange noise at this home on Pleasant Ridge Drive, near Hamburg Pavilion, when the suspects attacked him.
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- Audiences turn out for "New Moon" premiere
Five midnight showings at Lexington's Regal Cinemas in Hamburg Pavilion sold out for "New Moon," the latest movie in the "Twilight" series.
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- Girl attacked by pit bull released from hospital
A little girl attacked by a pit bull is out of the hospital. The dog attacked six-year old Elisa Fannin's face when she opened the door at friend's house to use the bathroom.
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- Calipari not happy in Kentucky's 102-92 win over Sam Houston St.
The Wildcats were never really in danger during a 102-92 win over Sam Houston State in the Cancun Challenge on Thursday, Calipari was hardly in the mood to celebrate after his team let another opponent stick around thanks to a lackluster defensive performance that at times lacked energy, effort and intensity.
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- "Tattle-tale" lights designed to catch red-light runners
The signals have been installed at four intersections near Fayette Mall.
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- Business owners pay thousands to fix the work of thieves
At least five Lexington businesses have reported catalytic converters stolen from company cars. The crimes are happening in the Southland Drive area.
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- Governor expresses doubt over Harley-Davidson plant
Governor Steve Beshear released a statement Thursday saying he doubts the state will land a Harley-Davidson plant.
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- Ex-lawmaker pleads not guilty to murder charge
Former Kentucky lawmaker Steve Nunn appeared in a Lexington courtroom today to answer to murder charges.
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- P&G recalls Vicks nasal spray after bacteria found
The Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in some samples during routine testing.
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- Police: Somerset murder happened during robbery of guns
Homer Carrender was killed when police say Raphael Robinson was trying to steal his guns. Police say Robinson's aunt, Peggy Mina, found out where Carrender kept his guns.
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- Death toll from H1N1 on rise in KY
The death toll from the H1N1 virus continues to rise in Kentucky.
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- Funeral arrangements set for teenager hit and killed by truck
Amber Choate's funeral will be Saturday at her middle school in Fleming County.
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- UK goes tobacco free
UK puts into effect its new campus wide tobacco free policy.
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- Should those here illegally get driver's licenses?
Kentucky does not allow undocumented individuals to get driver's licenses, but not everyone is happy about it.
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- Stormwater runoff campaign begins in Lexington
Lexington waterways are in violation to the Clean Water Act due to stormwater runoff.
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- Last days to give blood for 'Big Blue Crush'
Many UK fans have been bleeding blue this week literally!
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- Some UK students protest smoking ban
You're no longer allowed to smoke anywhere at the University of Kentucky.
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- Pedestrian in hit-and-run crash dies, search still on for suspect
A man hit by a car while crossing a busy Lexington road has died.
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- FAA computer problem causes widespread delays
There are widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide because of a problem with the FAA system that collects airlines' flight plans.
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- Officer hit during police chase
Police say the suspect led them on a chase in two different vehicles then crashed right into an officer.
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- Task force doctor stands by mammogram advice
A member of the panel whose new mammogram recommendations have led to confusion is defending the task force's report.
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- Firefighter and officer pull woman from burning home
A Lexington police officer is being haled a hero this afternoon after pulling a woman to safety after a fire breaks out in a home.
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- Kentucky woman places second in "America's Next Top Model" competition
About 200 people came out to support a Kentucky woman hoping to become "America's Next Top Model."
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- Teen killed while crossing street to family's home
Investigators in Fleming County say a 13-year-old girl has been killed after she was hit by a vehicle this morning.
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- Manslaughter suspect pleads guilty in court
After two days of testimony from police and witnesses, the manslaughter case against Sheila Whitler took a turn on Wednesday as she changed her plea in court.
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- Public weighs in on library book battle
It was a standing room only crowd Wednesday afternoon at the Jessamine County Public Library, as a public meeting was held over a controversial book.
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- Newberry kicks off re-election campaign
A rally in Lexington Wednesday night kicked off the re-election bid for Mayor Jim Newberry.
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- Man in critical condition after being shot in head
A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head.
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- Kentucky native named 'Sexiest Man Alive'
It's double the honor for Kentucky native Johnny Depp who's been named the sexiest man alive again!
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- Kentucky one of most obese states
Obesity is one of Kentucky’s primary concerns, according to the report. It increased 148 percent between 1990, when 12.2 percent of the state’s residents were considered obese, and 2009, when 30.2 percent were deemed obese.
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- Woman in Pitino extortion case faces new charge
The woman accused of trying to extort money from Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino was charged Wednesday with retaliating against the coach by falsely claiming he raped her. - Whitley High School graduate and Marine injured in accident
The Marine was on patrol in what people are describing as a war zone when a freak accident happened.
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- Free airport shuttle will help UK students get catch flights home for Thanksgiving
The shuttle will begin service between the UK campus and Blue Grass Airport on Monday.
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- Homeowner attacked in home invasion
A terrifying night for the people inside a house on Henry Court in Nicholasville, after a man who lives inside the house was attacked while his 8 year old daughter was in the home.
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- Montgomery County basketball players charged with assault
Authorities say group of students will being headed to juvenille court for hazing.
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