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Lexington's Most Wanted, Feb. 8
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Lancaster mayor refuses to resign, says council violated Open Meetings Act
Mayor Brenda Powers refused to resign Monday and asked for a full public hearing to answer allegations made against her last week by members of the Lancaster City Council.
Local News
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LOCAL NEWS
Chris Bailey evening update: Tracking some light snow
We are watching light snow streaking in from the west and this may have just enough moisture to cause some slick spots late tonight. The bulk of the snow will fall across the western part of the state and thats where a Winter Weather Advisory is out
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Campbellsville man pleads not guilty in great-grandmother's death
Jessie James Durham, 20, was charged with murder Sunday in the death of his great-grandmother, Elizabeth Arinsmier, 78, who was found dead inside her Daisy Drive home on Saturday.
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STATE
Fire victim identified nearly 3 years later
Authorities in eastern Kentucky have confirmed the identity of a man killed in a fire nearly three years ago.
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STATE
Sen. Rand Paul to hold up top Corps of Engineers nominee
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul wants to hold up Senate confirmation of the nominee for the top post in the Army Corps of Engineers to show his displeasure with its performance in Kentucky, where repairs on a dam at a popular lake have taken longer and cost more than expected.
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LOCAL NEWS
Firefighters honor Brenda Cowan; hang mystery blanket in former station
On the eighth anniversary of Lexington fire Lt. Brenda Cowan's death, friends and colleague's gathered at her old station to celebrate her memory, and to unveil a tribute to her that is somewhat of a mystery.
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SCOTT COUNTY
Some Scott residents say second high school bigger priority than new elementary
The Scott County Board of Education recently decided to proceed with building a new elementary school, but opponents argue that a new high school is a much greater need.
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FAYETTE COUNTY
Lexington Explorium board president, treasurer resign
Explorium board president Kyle Lake and treasurer George Allgeier submitted their resignations to city hall, to be effective immediately.
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POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
Appeal of redistricting ruling could cost $220,000 in legal fees
FRANKFORT — The battle over Kentucky's newly-drawn legislative districts went to the state Supreme Court on Monday at a potential cost of $220,000 in legal fees, most of that to be footed by taxpayers.
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POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
Medicaid managed care companies defend their efforts in Kentucky
FRANKFORT — Three companies hired last year to manage most of the state's Medicaid program on Monday defended their efforts thus far and said they're working to resolve problems.
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HEALTH
Free HIV test offered at Fayette health department
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is offering free HIV tests








