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Bill Estep covers Southern and Eastern Kentucky.

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Many Kentucky coal miners will go unpaid until bankrupt Blackjewel re-opens its mines

July 6, 2019 4:47 PM

Kentucky miners had their paychecks clawed back. The Labor Cabinet is now investigating.

July 8, 2019 5:15 PM

‘A nightmare we can’t wake up from.’ Families’ lawsuit: Air controller caused Kentucky crash

July 12, 2019 9:50 AM

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20th victim from deadly Kentucky storm was critically hurt by falling tree

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Lexington man committed fraud to receive $100,000 in unemployment benefits

Lexington man committed fraud to receive $100,000 in unemployment benefits

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