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        Large police presence near Blackford Parkway in Lexington
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        News
        1 injured in overnight shooting near East Reynolds Road, Lansdowne Drive
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        Crime
        KSP: Winchester man charged with murder after woman found dead in Airbnb
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        A Few Lingering Showers and Storms Thursday
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        18 Lexington nonprofits receive grant money to combat youth violence
        Ellen Ice
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        Pediatrician addresses parental concerns amid growing measles cases
        Lauren Minor
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        Suns sign Devin Booker to 2-year, $145 million max extension, AP sources say

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        EXCLUSIVE: Malachi Moreno joins BBN Tonight

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        Man says mold issues ignored for months at Rose Tower Apartments

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        Dogs found in 'terrible condition' in Letcher County, owner facing charges

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community works to rebuild after Somerset church destroyed by storms

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        Covering Kentucky

        AVOL Kentucky unveils new meditation garden at Stonewall Terrace

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        Crime

        LEX 18 uncovers suspect's name in connection to murdered teens

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        Daily Forecast

        Continuing the cool pattern Friday

        Emily McKinney
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        BBN Tonight

        Braydon Hawthorne joins 2025-2026 Kentucky Wildcats

        Hannah Hamelback
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        UK Volleyball vs. Pittsburgh in 2025 Shriners Children’s “Showdown at the Net”

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        BBN Tonight

        Jaland Lowe announced he's withdrawing from the NBA Draft

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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Wildcats baseball team helps tornado victims in Russell County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Horses help power the road to sober living for addicts on a Kentucky farm

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        Covering Kentucky

        1 person confirmed dead by coroner after large house fire in Corbin

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        Daily Forecast

        Breezy and Cool with a Few Showers Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        London family hides in gas station cooler to survive tornado

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Supplies to aid those affected by tornado stolen from Finley Trailer Park

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        Trauma survivors share their powerful stories on National Trauma Survivors Day

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        Covering Kentucky

        Grandmother among victims of deadly Laurel County tornado

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Social media helps tornado victim find missing wedding dress

        Andrew Lamparski
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        Covering Kentucky

        Owner of AB Training in Somerset in recovery mode After Friday's EF-4 tornado

        Drew Amman
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        Daily Forecast

        A chill takes over late week

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Deadly tornado paralyzes Laurel County man from waist down

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tornado sirens not designed to be heard indoors, emergency officials say

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Red Cross volunteers continue working to help storm victims in Kentucky

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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky basketball to host Georgetown Hoyas in exhibition

        Maggie Davis
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        London’s Lowe’s helping city’s tornado victims

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        Covering Kentucky

        US 27 in Pulaski Co. back open following 'extensive cleanup' and repairs

        Web Staff
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        Airbnb.org providing housing to people affected by tornadoes

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        BBN Tonight

        Donations for Kentucky tornado relief will be accepted outside Kroger Field

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        Covering Kentucky

        Tornado relief benefit concert to be held in Somerset on Tuesday

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        Crime

        Police looking for man wanted on trafficking drugs, firearm possession charges

        Web Staff
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        No injuries reported after tree falls on home in Laurel County

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Disaster SNAP benefits approved for 24 Kentucky counties after April floods

        Erin Rosas
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Showers Linger Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hospital describes sudden surge of patients after Laurel County tornado

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park remains closed as crews clean up debris

        Andrew Lamparski

        HS Sports Zone

        First KHSAA Boys Volleyball Championship Title Game: Henry Clay vs. Saint Xavier

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        The Creek Church in Somerset serving as a donation hub for tornado victims

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Exotic birds stolen from damaged pet shop returned after community rallies

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Residents face more severe weather while working to recover from destruction

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        North Laurel boys basketball team helps with tornado damage clean up

        Kinsey Lee
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        Covering Kentucky

        Temporary storm shelter opens in Winchester tattoo shop

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Clay City firefighters collecting makeup, hygiene items for tornado survivors

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        EF-4 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Laurel, Pulaski Counties

        Rosemary Kelley
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