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        Kentucky family's 'dream house' turned into nightmare after snakes showed up
        Kayleigh Randle
        Daily Forecast
        A Sunday Morning Freeze Warning
        Bill Meck
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        Dembo says health care, inflation and Iran are priorities as he heads for D.C.
        Karolina Buczek
        In Your Community
        Community standing beside Morehead woman during ongoing cancer battle
        Alex Barber
        Covering Kentucky
        Beshear: Incoming Democrat-controlled Congress has work to do to help Americans
        WLEX Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        KSP searching for two teenagers who escaped from State Custody
        WLEX Web Staff
        In Your Community
        Cynthiana's small businesses hope the holiday spirit turns into sales
        Carlee Hogsten
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        Versailles filmmaker uses ‘Sandy Wedge’ to help rebuild Wilson’s Pool Room
        Drew Amman
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        Firefighters face limited water supply battling fire that destroyed home
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Christmas looks at Fayette Mall in Lexington

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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Rapid Fire Home Buyers Home Giveaway

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        "What's Watt" with Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives - 11/26

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          Taylor O'Bier
        • Catch Me Up: Red State Rip-Up

          Cath Me Up: A Texas flip headlines a huge night for Democratic election gains

          Jon Leiberman
        • Election 2026 Mississippi

          As Mississippi vote count drags on, voters say they were made inactive in error

          Lori Jane Gliha

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        Daily Forecast

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        Emily McKinney
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        Bengals

        Cincinnati Bengals defense makes a statement in season-opening win, 33-27

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown Police relaunch Explorer Program to 'recruit from our community'

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Sunshine returns for a warm Sunday before 90s return this week

        Abby Summers
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        Crime

        Teen killed in Lexington hit-and-run

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      •  Lexington African American Sports Hall of Fame 3K race

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington runners honor youth affected by gun violence in East End 3K

        Drew Amman
        Tyler Smith's family says teen 'was not playing Russian roulette,' presses Lexington police for answers

        Covering Kentucky

        Tyler Smith's family says teen 'was not playing Russian roulette'

        Drew Amman
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        Daily Forecast

        Storms wind down tonight before low returns next week

        Abby Summers
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        BBN Tonight

        No. 12 Alabama's explosive second half puts Kentucky down, 45-17

        Sierra Newton
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        BBN Tonight

        Scoop and Score! Anwar Stewart relives his touchdown against Alabama

        Maggie Davis
        Sept 11 Anniversary

        National News

        Brief 9/11 ceremony exchange between Mamdani, AOC sparks political backlash

        Emma Tucker, CNN Newsource
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        BBN Tonight

        Couch, Yeast revisit iconic 1997 touchdown that stunned Alabama

        Anthropic AI Slowdown

        National News

        Anthropic CEO warns AI could outpace safety measures within a year

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Hundreds of dogs take over Lexington pool for Humane Society fundraiser

        Covering Kentucky

        Hundreds of dogs take over Lexington pool for Humane Society fundraiser

        Molly Demrow
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Harvest Fest at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Wells Plastic Surgery & Skin Care's Fall Shopping Day 2026

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week 9/12/26

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        What's Watt with Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives September 2026

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Midway Fall Festival celebrates 52 years in Woodford County

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Model Laboratory School Celebrates 120th Anniversary

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Daily Forecast

        Scattered showers and storms possible Saturday before drier weather returns

        Abby Summers
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        HS Sports Zone

        High School SportsZone Football Highlights Week 4

        Hannah Hamelback
        Roots and Heritage Festival opens with prayer

        Covering Kentucky

        Roots and Heritage Festival opens with prayer and community message

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man identified after fatal Interstate 75 crash Friday night in Fayette County

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Fire Department marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky pre-K pilot grows, but full expansion needs lawmakers

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington father sentenced to 34 years in death of 3-month-old son

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County students mark 9/11 with hands-on service projects

        Drew Amman
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Sells Out Highly Anticipated Matchup with No. 12 Alabama

        Noah Cierzan
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        Daily Forecast

        Storms Around For Saturday

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Metcalfe County deputies seek tips after headstones damaged at cemetery

        WLEX Web Staff
        Stolen tractor trailer

        Covering Kentucky

        London police seek public's help locating stolen semi-trailer

        WLEX Web Staff
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        FCPS announces election of Superintendent Screening Committee members

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        How this EKU professor uses a 9/11 relic to make sure students never forget

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort man completes 450-mile Kentucky run to raise money for youth sports

        Sydney St. Claire
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        National News

        Nation remembers victims of 9/11 as US marks 25 years since attacks

        Justin Boggs
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        Daily Forecast

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        Tom Ackerman
        Lexington stair climb marks 25 years since Sept. 11

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington memorial stair climb honors firefighters lost in the Sept. 11 attacks

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's Roots and Heritage Festival celebrates over 30 years of culture

        Ana Medina
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        BBN Tonight

        Game Day Changes to Kroger Field

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        Covering Kentucky

        'A hero': Son of 9/11 first responder honors his legacy nearly 25 years later

        Kayleigh Randle
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