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      WLEX blacked out on Fubo due to contract dispute
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        Court documents reveal new details in Wynter Wagoner disappearance case
        Leigh Searcy
        Covering Kentucky
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        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        First medical cannabis dispensary to open in Lexington on Thursday
        Megan Mannering
        Daily Forecast
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        Tom Ackerman
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        Lexington activates emergency winter weather plan through Jan. 20
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        KY ranks in top 10 for human trafficking as survivor leads recovery efforts
        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky lawmakers draft child protection bill after 10-year-old's death

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported in house fire on Bishop Drive in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        Moreno's buzzer-beater lifts Kentucky past LSU after sluggish start

      • National News

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          First medical evacuation from Space Station brings crew safely home

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          Federal officer shoots person in leg after attack during Minneapolis arrest

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

          'Organized brutality:' Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz condemns immigration crackdown

          Scripps News Group

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        New Capital City Museum in Frankfort employees are a purr-fect fit

        Evelyn Schultz
        Sick Kids

        Covering Kentucky

        Doctors offer suggestions for avoiding the hospital as flu rips through Kentucky

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Rep. Maddox files bill to return driver's license offices to county level

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Daily Forecast

        Getting warmer on Thursday

        Emily McKinney
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        Radio Vida

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        27-year-old murder case solved through connection to notorious Texas crime

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        Crime

        Lexington police seek man wanted on probation violation, sexual abuse charges

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Bluegrass Crime Stoppers searching for information in deadly 2008 shooting

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        First-ever civic assembly to review Lexington city charter this spring

        Ellen Ice
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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky lawmaker files bill aiming to protect reproductive health care privacy

        Erin Rosas
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        News

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        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS asking community's help naming new elementary school

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Perry County man arrested for allegedly trying to meet teen for money

        Cherish Walters
        Roadway Collision

        News

        At least 17-vehicle crash on KY 1247 in Burnside amid heavy fog, officials say

        Web Staff
        Charlie Kirk-Speech

        Kentucky Politics

        Newly proposed KY bill would establish ‘Charlie Kirk Day’ on activist's birthday

        Web Staff
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        News

        Driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash on I-75 ramp

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Sunshine Returns Wednesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        As CDC scales back childhood vaccine guidance, pediatrician questions decision

        Ajay Patel
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        Senior center sweethearts: Couple finds love while working through loss

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        As CSEPP funding ends, Estill County EMA is preparing for reduced operations

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington prepares for annual LexCount and is seeking volunteers

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky lawmakers begin 2026 session with disagreement on budget outlook

        Karolina Buczek
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Lexington fudge shop owner uses TikTok fame to tackle school lunch debt

        Michael Berk
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Lexington salon helps women veterans reclaim confidence through free wigs

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Flu cases in Fayette County outpacing last year, arriving earlier than expected

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Volunteer firefighters face growing challenges while serving KY communities

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

        Our warm start to 2026 continues for the rest of the workweek

        Patrick Herion
      • Kentucky State Police

        News

        2 people killed in Floyd County structure fire, KSP investigating

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        16-year-old charged in Lexington shooting that left woman injured

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky launches first digital ID app for air travel and age verification

        Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky softball unveils 2026 schedule; Cats to host SEC Tournament

        Roadway collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Juvenile pedestrian injured in Harrodsburg Road collision, police report

        Web Staff
        Capitol Riot Anniversary

        National Politics

        This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Dreary and Mild with a Few Showers Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Deadly Lexington crash sparks petition for intersection safety change

        Ajay Patel
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        Sports

        REPORT: Kenny Minchey is Expected to Transfer to Kentucky

        Noah Cierzan
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        BBN Tonight

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        Hannah Hamelback
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington woman speaks after disturbing video mocks grandson, shooting victims

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky authorities say multi‑state effort brought Wynter Wagoner home

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Teacher cited after New Year's Eve party where police say teens were drinking

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local restaurant owner reacts to Nicolas Maduro's arrest with shock and hope

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Controversial billboard with political message moves to Fayette County

        Michael Berk
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