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      • Covering Kentucky
        Report: Owner of dog that bit toddler at Lexington park identified and charged
        Drew Amman
        Covering Kentucky
        Emergency contempt motion filed against former KY Governor by his adopted son
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Judge grants restraining order blocking KSP from sharing records in Harless case
        Michael Berk
        Daily Forecast
        A brief taste of winter
        Patrick Herion
        Covering Kentucky
        Missing 9-year-old Kentucky girl with autism found dead, KSP reported
        Web Staff
        News
        19-year-old killed in Laurel County crash involving side-by-side
        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        London man accused of shooting at woman, holding her against her will

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Roadway back open after crash on Tates Creek Road and Duvall Street

        Web Staff
        Road Closure

        Traffic

        KY 229 near mile point 6.8 in Knox County back open following slide

        Web Staff
      • National News

        • Iraq Iran US Israel

          Americans urged to evacuate Iraq amid strikes on Iran-backed militias

          Olly Barratt
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          FCC chairman warns broadcasters could lose license over ‘fake’ Iran war coverage

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          Viral video highlights healthcare costs as Americans cut back on essentials

          Scripps News Group

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington activates emergency winter weather plan through Wednesday

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Police: Suspect taken into custody after barricading himself inside home

        Web Staff
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        News

        26-year-old woman dies after falling from cliff in Hardin Co., officials report

        Cherish Walters
      • Kentucky Women's Basketball

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Women’s Basketball draws No. 5 seed in NCAA Tournament

        Hannah Hamelback
        Virus Outbreak-Kentucky

        Kentucky Politics

        House Bill 1 vetoed, but state representative says it's not the end of the road

        Ajay Patel
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        BBN Tonight

        No. 7 Kentucky to play No. 10 Santa Clara in opening round of NCAA Tournament

        Jesse Riffe
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        Daily Forecast

        Strong storms coming tonight

        Emily McKinney
        Israel Palestinians

        World News

        Hospital officials say Israeli strikes killed 12 in Gaza

        Associated Press
        Iran US Israel

        World News

        Trump's call for countries to send warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Police: Bomb threat reported at Lexington hospitals, investigation pending

        Mack Carmack
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Iran US Israel

        World News

        The Latest: Gulf countries report new attacks

        Associated Press
      • Michigan Synagogue Attack

        World News

        Brother of man who attacked Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah commander

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Driver crashes into Lexington home early Sunday, facing DUI charges

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police: Car overturned after being hit by drunk driver

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        Strong to severe storms possible Sunday night

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bardstown airmen among 6 Air Force airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

        Erin Rosas
        Fayette Mall Easter basket giveaway

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Fayette Mall Easter basket giveaway

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • Fiabesca Luxury Shoe Boutique Spring Open House

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Italian style at Fiabesca Luxury Shoe Boutique in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Wells Plastic Surgery & Skin Care Spring Shopping Day

        Best of the Bluegrass

        2026 Wells Plastic Surgery & Skin Care Spring Shopping Day

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Spring shopping at Vintage Market Days

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Spring shopping at Vintage Market Days

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • H&C Cleaning and Restoration brings rugs back to life

        Best of the Bluegrass

        H&C Cleaning and Restoration brings rugs back to life

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Mug Shot of the Week: Ethan Curd

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Ethan Curd

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Daily Forecast

        Active weather inbound late Sunday

        Emily McKinney
      • Monticello Fire Department extinguishes house fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Monticello Fire Department extinguishes severe house fire flames

        Mack Carmack
        2026 Farm Bureau annual consignment auction

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Farm Bureau holds 43rd annual consignment auction

        Alex Barber
        Vandalized Chase Bank ATM

        Crime

        Suspects caught on tape tampering, vandalizing Chase Bank ATM

        Mack Carmack
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        Crime

        Report: Man arrested in connection to Lexington shooting of 66-year-old

        Mack Carmack
        William Roberts mugshot

        Crime

        Pulaski County man in custody on charges of sexual abuse of a minor

        Mack Carmack
        KYTC District 6 reopens I-471

        Covering Kentucky

        KYTC crews reopen I-471 after accident involving oil tanker

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A warm and quiet Saturday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        March Madness can turn into March Sadness for college basketball fans

        Ajay Patel
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        HS Sports Zone

        High School SportsZone Basketball 3/13/2026

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man found guilty after overcrowding over 30 animals on trailers in high temps

        Web Staff
        Consumer Prices

        National News

        Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Garrard County man charged after supplying drugs from California to local area

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        National News

        DOJ charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Court records reveal Snelling's roommates were suspicious about her pregnancy

        Leigh Searcy
        Elderly scams

        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets financial exploitation of seniors

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bardstown students visit Lebanon National Cemetery to honor 'Silent Heroes'

        Caleb Barnes
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        We Follow Through

        Mom sues FCPS after son with autism escapes classroom, ends up on New Circle Rd.

        Megan Mannering
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        Positively LEX 18

        Gaming specialist helps young hospital patients heal, find escape

        Evelyn Schultz
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