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        Christmas looks at Fayette Mall in Lexington
        Jennifer Palumbo
        Best of the Bluegrass
        Rapid Fire Home Buyers Home Giveaway
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        Jennifer Palumbo
        Best of the Bluegrass
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        Best of the Bluegrass
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        Daily Forecast
        A Sunday Morning Freeze Warning
        Bill Meck
        Covering Kentucky
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        BBN Tonight
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky's second half pushes the Cats past JMU, 89-80

        Sierra Newton
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        In Your Community

        Community standing beside Morehead woman during ongoing cancer battle

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear: Incoming Democrat-controlled Congress has work to do to help Americans

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      • National News

        • 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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          What’s really behind Wall Street’s post-election whiplash

          Maura Barrett

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        Medical incident documented before Wayne County inmate's death

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        Daily Forecast

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        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County schools post strong accountability gains in latest state report

        Larry Smith
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky reading scores rise in 2025-26 school accountability data

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        Covering Kentucky

        Students with interest in auto industry visit Toyota's Kentucky plant

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Christian Academy students create Christmas cards for deployed troops

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Still Warm and Unsettled Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Friends remember Danville HS football player Jamaree Johnson after his death

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington camp empowers young women, honors Lt. Brenda Cowan's legacy

        Ana Medina
      • South Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Foul odor raises concerns among residents in southern Lexington

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Barr pushes legislation aimed at ending ‘debanking’

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mason County approves development agreement with Meta for data center

        Drew Amman
      • Measles

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky measles outbreak surpasses 150 cases, health officials urge vaccination

        WLEX Web Staff
        Gov. Beshear, President Trump

        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear: Trump's changes to food aid programs leave 80,000+ in Ky. facing hunger

        Christian Wohlfeil
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        Covering Kentucky

        Buffalo Trace opens at night for haunted distillery experience

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Paris coffee shop featured in Great American Family Christmas movie

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholas County girl's Disney dream leads to Hallmark movie role

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Another Record High Possible Wednesday

        Tom Ackerman
      • Burgin votes to rejoin planning and zoning amid Project Bluegrass debate

        Covering Kentucky

        Burgin City Council votes to rejoin joint planning commission

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Free education program for Spanish-speaking adults comes to Lexington

        Ana Medina
        Measles

        Covering Kentucky

        Investigation underway in Laurel Co. amid 56 measles cases dating back to August

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Recovery

        Covering Kentucky

        Federal funding will help Recovering Rowan County expand recovery programs

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral arrangements announced for Danville football player Jamaree Johnson

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky mayor denies using racial slur in video circulating on social media

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Madison County father seeks help as newborn son remains hospitalized

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky voters to decide whether to restrict governor’s pardon power

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort ends Flock camera contract, Georgetown shuts city-owned cameras

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Murder suspect in fatal Mount Sterling hit-and-run extradited to Kentucky

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Near record heat before midweek rain chances bring a major fall cooldown

        Abby Summers
        Lexington Snow

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington proposes biggest overhaul of snow and ice response plan in 30 years

        WLEX Web Staff
      • Trump

        President Trump to rally Kentucky voters in Highland Heights as midterms loom

        WCPO staff
        FCPS Student hit on Briar Hill Road

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS student with life-threatening injuries after being hit near bus stop

        Christian Wohlfeil
        Rudy Fest

        Covering Kentucky

        Rudy Fest announces end of bluegrass festival after 25-year run

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association hosting annual shooting competition

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Covering Kentucky

        Dietitian shares tips for eating heart-healthy on a budget

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        House of Best Kept Secrets Boxing Gym

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington boxing gym produces national champion

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Near Record Highs Tuesday and Wednesday

        Tom Ackerman
        FCPS reports nearly $5.4 million fund deficit, audit extension granted

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Public Schools revises deficit figure ahead of audit deadline

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington task force unveils homelessness plan with permanent shelter

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police asking for public's help locating missing man

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        Covering Kentucky

        Group of veterans opposed to Iran War back Democrat Zach Dembo

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Morehead nonprofit plans benefit for Trooper Phillips' family

        Alex Barber
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