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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 17m

The company first shared its closure plans in October 2023 after 35 years of operating in Hardin County.

Car brake manufacturer in Kentucky to close, lay off 450 by end of year

The company first shared its closure plans in October 2023 after 35 years of operating in Hardin County.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 27m

The mother and her child were both arrested, school officials said.

Mom sneaks knife into school, and her child stabs classmate, MI officials say

The mother and her child were both arrested, school officials said.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 37m

They described themselves as “middle school sweethearts” who began dating in 2022 after 15 years of friendship.

Couple found shot dead in car days before first wedding anniversary, IL cops say

They described themselves as “middle school sweethearts” who began dating in 2022 after 15 years of friendship.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 47m

The restaurant chain is giving away meals during the government shutdown.

TGI Fridays gives free meals to some federal workers for two weeks. What to know

The restaurant chain is giving away meals during the government shutdown.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 57m

If Texas quarterback Arch Manning starts at Kroger Field on Oct. 18, he will be the 4th member of his family to start at QB vs. Kentucky.

UK football has had memorable battles vs. ‘Manning family quarterback tree’

If Texas quarterback Arch Manning starts at Kroger Field on Oct. 18, he will be the 4th member of his family to start at QB vs. Kentucky.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 1h

The Catholic Action Center’s homeless count from Aug. 27 showed a 5.5% decrease in people without shelter.

‘Celebrate with caution.’ One of Lexington’s homeless counts shows good news

The Catholic Action Center’s homeless count from Aug. 27 showed a 5.5% decrease in people without shelter.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 1h

The day after a public health alert about contaminated spinach in Hello Fresh meals, the supplier recalled retail and wholesale spinach.

A public health alert followed by a nationwide spinach recall for listeria

The day after a public health alert about contaminated spinach in Hello Fresh meals, the supplier recalled retail and wholesale spinach.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 1h

The crash happened on Kentucky Route 80 in the Shopville community of Pulaski County.

Former Southern Kentucky judge killed in car crash, police say

The crash happened on Kentucky Route 80 in the Shopville community of Pulaski County.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 2h

The man was arrested for failing to register as a felon, according to law enforcement. His early release in Kentucky drew the attention of the White House.

Man released from KY prison early after killing child arrested in Florida

The man was arrested for failing to register as a felon, according to law enforcement. His early release in Kentucky drew the attention of the White House.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 2h

It comes one month after Trump signed an executive order authorizing the Department of Defense to be referred to as the Department of War.

Department of War? Defense rebrand hasn’t caught on — even in the GOP, poll shows

It comes one month after Trump signed an executive order authorizing the Department of Defense to be referred to as the Department of War.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 2h

Beshear criticized the Texas National Guard deployment for a Trump administration operation in Chicago as “unlawful.”

‘Not who we are.’ Beshear slams National Guard deployment to Democratic cities

Beshear criticized the Texas National Guard deployment for a Trump administration operation in Chicago as “unlawful.”

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 3h

Authorities said the sheriff drove more than 110 mph and nearly flipped his car multiple times in the latest incident.

KY sheriff charged with 3rd DUI in 2 years is resigning, Gov. Beshear says

Authorities said the sheriff drove more than 110 mph and nearly flipped his car multiple times in the latest incident.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 3h

A collapse of critical ocean systems “would have major planetary-scale consequences,” researchers said.

Species that can live 500 years offers warning of North Atlantic ‘tipping point’

A collapse of critical ocean systems “would have major planetary-scale consequences,” researchers said.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 3h

The state representative’s announcement comes after a man was released from prison after serving less than half his sentence for assaulting a family.

KY lawmaker to file legislation after early release of man who killed child

The state representative’s announcement comes after a man was released from prison after serving less than half his sentence for assaulting a family.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 4h

Beshear will make the trip next week with members of his cabinet to focus on economic development opportunities, his office said.

Beshear to go to United Kingdom, France & Ireland on economic development trip

Beshear will make the trip next week with members of his cabinet to focus on economic development opportunities, his office said.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 4h

“I looked and I looked but the brain was trying to deny what I was looking at.”

Huge Powerball win leaves woman crying on porch in North Carolina. ‘Such a gift’

“I looked and I looked but the brain was trying to deny what I was looking at.”

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 5h

The tiny creatures will grow to be 100 pounds or more.

Rare, venomous predator has babies the size of sticks of butter in FL. See them

The tiny creatures will grow to be 100 pounds or more.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 5h

The man is charged with indecent exposure, police say.

Naked man accused of chasing Walmart employees around parking lot, FL cops say

The man is charged with indecent exposure, police say.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 6h

The company first shared its closure plans in October 2023 after 35 years of operating in Hardin County.

Car brake manufacturer in Kentucky to close, lay off 450 by end of year

The company first shared its closure plans in October 2023 after 35 years of operating in Hardin County.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 6h

A video captured part of the rescue attempt off Australia.

Massive ocean creature tangled in fishing gear. Then rescuers added more buoys

A video captured part of the rescue attempt off Australia.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 6h

OpEd: The Railyard is an example of what is possible when public commitment and private initiative come together.

Delaware Avenue project shows Lexington can achieve infill development it needs | Opinion

OpEd: The Railyard is an example of what is possible when public commitment and private initiative come together.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 7h

If Texas quarterback Arch Manning starts at Kroger Field on Oct. 18, he will be the 4th member of his family to start at QB vs. Kentucky.

UK football has had memorable battles vs. ‘Manning family quarterback tree’

If Texas quarterback Arch Manning starts at Kroger Field on Oct. 18, he will be the 4th member of his family to start at QB vs. Kentucky.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 7h

A five-star small forward from Washington, D.C., is taking a recruiting visit to Kentucky.

After reclassifying, this five-star recruit is taking a visit to UK basketball

A five-star small forward from Washington, D.C., is taking a recruiting visit to Kentucky.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 7h

“I was very happy,” the Maryland woman said.

Patient bored at doctor’s kills time with lottery ticket. Win left her in tears

“I was very happy,” the Maryland woman said.

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Lexington Herald-Leader @kentucky.com · 7h

The Catholic Action Center’s homeless count from Aug. 27 showed a 5.5% decrease in people without shelter.

‘Celebrate with caution.’ One of Lexington’s homeless counts shows good news

The Catholic Action Center’s homeless count from Aug. 27 showed a 5.5% decrease in people without shelter.

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