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Police: Attempted Lexington robbery spree ends with woman charged

A woman was charged Thursday after she allegedly tried to rob three different Lexington businesses in 45 minutes, police said.

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Surveillance of Somerset pharmacies results in meth-related arrests

A ten-hour surveillance operation in Somerset on Tuesday resulted in numerous arrests relating to the manufacture of methamphetamine, authorities said.
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Morehead State, Eastern announce new degree partnership

Morehead State University and Eastern Kentucky University on Monday said they will allow holders of associate degrees in Kentucky's mountain counties to complete a bachelor's degree without leaving the area.
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Frankfort police charge suspect in afternoon Holmes Street robbery

A Frankfort man was charged with robbery after a car, cell phone and wallet was taken from a 20-year-old waiting for a friend on Holmes Street.
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Two Pike men charged with murder

Two Pike County men have been charged with murder in the death of a third man, according to Kentucky State Police.
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One victim of Boyle crash remains in critical condition

The survivors of Tuesday's two-vehicle crash in Boyle County remained hospitalized Thursday at University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital, a hospital spokeswoman said.
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Two killed in Floyd County wreck

HUNTER — Two people were killed in a crash Wednesday evening on Ky. 122 in Floyd County.
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

Legg concedes Republican Secretary of State primary to Johnson

FRANKFORT — After picking up only six votes in a recanvass in the Secretary of State's race, Hilda Legg on Thursday conceded the Republican primary to Todd County businessman and teacher Bill Johnson.
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Paris girl dies, a week after crash

A Paris girl died in the hospital Friday, a week after she was injured in a car crash.
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Coroner identifies man killed in Lexington crash Friday

A Lexington man killed in car crash early Friday morning was identified by the coroner.
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Magoffin woman dies in crash on U.S. 460

Anita Back of Seitz in Magoffin County was killed Thursday night when a car driven by Trenton Tackett crossed the center line of U.S. 460 in Magoffin, Kentucky State Police said.