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Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Overturns in Va., Killing 1
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Last Updated: 12:12 PM 11/20/09 - Virginia State Police say one person was killed when a tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star was not on board. - (Full Story)

Teens Charged in School Prank Expected in Court Friday
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Last Updated: 9:26 AM 11/20/09 - The two teens who police say ignited two smoke bombs at Prestonsburg High School Wednesday morning are expected to be in court Friday. - (Full Story)
One Dead in Boyd County Crash, Name Released
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Last Updated: 7:09 AM 11/20/09 - A man from Louisville was killed in an accident on Route 60 near Summit in Boyd County Thursday. (Full Story)
Grayson Woman Killed in Double Fatal Crash Near Cincinnati
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Last Updated: 12:05 PM 11/19/09 - A woman from Grayson was one of two killed in an accident in southwest Ohio Wednesday. (Full Story)
Kentucky Universities Start New Smoking Bans
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Last Updated: 11:46 AM 11/19/09 - Smoking is being officially snuffed out at the University of Kentucky, which sits in the heart of burley tobacco country. (Full Story)
Two Injured in Separate Crashes on Same Boyd County Roadway
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Last Updated: 10:11 PM 11/18/09 - Two people were seriously injured in separate accidents Tuesday and Wednesday on Cannonsburg Road, according to a Boyd County Sheriff's Department news release. (Full Story)
Nonviolent Offenders May Avoid Jail Time in Kentucky
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Last Updated: 7:14 PM 11/18/09 - In Kentucky, starting Jan. 1, 2010, some people who get arrested for nonviolent crimes will be able to post bail immediately instead of going to jail. (Full Story)
Signature on Road Sign Signals Highway Improvements
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Last Updated: 4:47 PM 11/18/09 - With his signature on a commemorative road sign, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has “signed off” on a $10.6 million upgrade to the Woody May Highway (KY 519) in Rowan County. (Full Story)
Truck Fire Causes Traffic Delay on I-64 in Carter County
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Last Updated: 10:14 AM 11/18/09 - A portion of I-64 near the Carter County-Boyd County line was closed for a short time Wednesday morning due to a truck fire.
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What's Going Around
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Last Updated: 8:24 PM 11/17/09 - A look at what's going around doctors' offices throughout our region this week. (Full Story)
UPDATE: Man Arrested Driving Murder Victim's Car; Pair Shot
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Last Updated: 8:19 PM 11/17/09 - Kentucky State Police arrested a man they say was driving the car of one of the people murdered in Carter County on Monday.
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NAME RELEASED: Death Investigation Underway in Carter County
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Last Updated: 12:23 PM 11/17/09 - Kentucky State Police say Calvin Fannin,51, died of apparent gun shot wounds. (Full Story)
Steam Leak Sends Five to Hospital at Special Metals
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Last Updated: 7:26 AM 11/18/09 - The Ashland-Boyd County Director of Emergency Management says a steam leak just after midnight sparked the problem at the Special Metals plant in Burnaugh, Ky. (Full Story)
Raceland Native is Nashville Dreamin’
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Last Updated: 11:25 PM 11/15/09 - He has the composure and voice of someone who has been in the music business for decades, but Raceland native Bronson Bush is just 14-years-old. (Full Story)
Puppy Love Helps Young Boy
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Last Updated: 12:44 AM 11/16/09 - Four-year-old Ian Swanson has Muscular Dystrophy, but his family says when you bring a dog in the room, magic happens, and Ian moves a little easier. (Full Story)
UPDATE: Fire Behind Apartment Building Put Out
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Last Updated: 5:56 PM 11/15/09 - Emergency crews have put out the fire behind an apartment building in Ashland. (Full Story)
Raceland Boil Water Advisory Lifted
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Last Updated: 11:48 PM 11/14/09 - Residents in Raceland, Kentucky are now cleared to drink their water straight from the tap. (Full Story)
UK Bowl Eligible For 4th Straight Year
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Last Updated: 10:19 PM 11/14/09 - Randall Cobb ran for two touchdowns as Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 24-13 Saturday to become bowl eligible for a school record fourth straight year.
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Morehead Drops Home Football Finale
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Last Updated: 10:13 PM 11/14/09 - San Diego running back Justin Fontenberry threw a 69-yard touchdown pass to Eric Fiege in the fourth quarter to seal the Toreros' 13-7 win over Morehead State. (Full Story)
Kentucky Governor Mum on Firing of Mine Permitting Chief
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Last Updated: 9:17 PM 11/14/09 - Officials in Governor Steve Beshear's administration won't say why the head of Kentucky's mine permit division has been fired.
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UPDATE: Names Released in Fatal Crash on I-64
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Last Updated: 3:09 AM 11/15/09 - Kentucky State Police have released the names of the two men killed in a crash along Interstate 64 Saturday (Full Story)
More Budget Cuts Expected for Kentucky State Agencies
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Last Updated: 11:07 PM 11/13/09 - Most Kentucky state agencies could face additional 6 percent budget cuts to help offset a projected $161 million revenue shortfall.
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Wildcats roll Morehead in opener
Last Updated: 9:20 PM 11/13/09 - Bledsoe has 24 points (Full Story)
Paving Scheduled for Ashland and Summit Next Week
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Last Updated: 2:31 PM 11/13/09 - Paving on Winchester Avenue (US 23) in Ashland and on US 60 near Summit may slow your travels next week. (Full Story)
Floyd County Man Gets Life in Prison for Murder
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Last Updated: 2:01 PM 11/13/09 - A Floyd County man pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a man last year and then setting his home on fire to cover up the crime. (Full Story)
Trash Fire Spreads, Damages Neighboring Building in Louisa
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Last Updated: 1:09 PM 11/13/09 - The fire on South Pocahontas Street in Louisa was reported around 6:15 Thursday night. (Full Story)
Record High Gold Prices Have People Cashing In
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Last Updated: 10:00 PM 11/12/09 - Forget the Gold Rush of the 19th century, that’s ancient history. Record setting prices for gold—don’t have people running for the hills—they’re running to their closets and jewelry boxes, to cash in. (Full Story)
Attorney Sues Over Comments on Web Site
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Last Updated: 12:31 AM 11/13/09 - A Lexington attorney has filed a lawsuit over comments posted on a newspaper's Web site. (Full Story)
Kentucky Officials Say Seasonal Flu Vaccine Dwindling
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Last Updated: 4:40 PM 11/12/09 - State health officials say Kentucky's supply of seasonal flu vaccine is dwindling, and there may not be enough to go around. (Full Story)
Your Weekend Ahead (11/12)
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Last Updated: 4:05 PM 11/12/09 - Check out some fun activities happening in and around our region this weekend. (Full Story)
UK Adds Star Recruit; Readies for Morehead
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Last Updated: 3:33 PM 11/12/09 - The Wildcats signed 6-foot-5 small forward Stacey Poole Jr. on Wednesday during the beginning of the fall signing period. (Full Story)
Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol Surprises Russell Man
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Last Updated: 4:27 PM 11/11/09 - A man from eastern Kentucky got a knock on the door and suddenly became $10,000 richer. (Full Story)
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