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        Rosemary Kelley
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        Crime
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        Daily Forecast
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        Covering Kentucky
        Harlan County deputy named Kentucky's school resource officer of the year
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 teens charged in connection to Monday night robbery in Lexington

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        Daily Forecast

        Another round of showers and storms before we heat up

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        In Your Community

        Lexington's Stephon Dupree builds a name in the music industry

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          Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic primary, will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins

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          A new report says Social Security won't pay out as much by the early 2030s

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          House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years

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        Crime

        GoFundMe created for family of 60-year-old killed in Bourbon County burglary

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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Frankfort 12-year-old located, police report

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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Showers and Isolated Storms Wednesday Morning

        Tom Ackerman
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        We Follow Through

        Less than 1 year after deadly tornado, Laurel Co. family rebuilds and moves home

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        Covering Kentucky

        Glasgow parents sound alarm on sextortion after losing their son to suicide

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Laurel County teenager with autism found safe

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        In Your Community

        People's Food Bank now feeding hundreds of families across Bath County monthly

        Alex Barber
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        In Your Community

        A closer look at the benefits brought by the Triple Crown Business Park

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        Covering Kentucky

        AB Training rebuilds one year after EF-4 tornado destroyed facility

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        Covering Kentucky

        Murder trial of Shannon Gilday opens with details of Jordan Morgan's death

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        Covering Kentucky

        Big Blue Lacrosse Club brings girls lacrosse momentum to Central Kentucky

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky governor addresses pediatric brain tumor cluster in eastern Kentucky

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky governor declares Period Poverty Awareness Week as stigma, costs rise

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        Covering Kentucky

        Valvoline's best technicians compete in 'Oilympics' in Lexington

        Michael Berk
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        Bengals

        Bengals to face Falcons in overseas game in Madrid during 2026 season

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        Covering Kentucky

        Harlan County road blocked after coal belt line collapse on KY 221

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        Daily Forecast

        A few showers possible Wednesday morning

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        Covering Kentucky

        2 high-tier Kentucky Lottery winning tickets sold from May 11 drawing

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        Traffic

        Report: US-421 near Midway in Woodford County shut down due to collision

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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: Wayne County HS on lockdown after bomb threat note found in classroom

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        News

        Multiple cats, kittens rescued from trailer in Lawrence County

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        The MD-11 cargo planes return to the air

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        Daily Forecast

        Sunny and Warm Tuesday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Schools propose 2026-27 tentative budget amid financial struggles

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Clinic opens parking lot for Railbird Music Festival

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        In Your Community

        Rowan County Library working to address growing need in online safety courses

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        BBN Tonight

        GAME CANCELLED: UK vs. NKU Baseball agree to cancel mid-week

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        In Your Community

        18-year-old takes home degree from EKU and big plans for his future

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        BBN Tonight

        'Breakaway Ray:’ Kentucky Football star’s life story set to hit movie screen

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        Covering Kentucky

        Wendt's Wildlife Adventure in Carlisle welcomes reticulated giraffe named Tango

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        Covering Kentucky

        Blind, rescued racehorse finds hope at KY Humane Society's Willow Hope Farm

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        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset church completes rebuild nearly one year after EF-4 tornado

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY to opt into tax credit scholarship program after bill signed into law

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hundreds of Kentucky nonprofits seek support during Kentucky Gives Day

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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested on charges involving minor after performance at KY music festival

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        Better Money

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        Daily Forecast

        A mild start to the week

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge dismisses burglary, marijuana possession charges against Powerball winner

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        News

        3 taken to hospital following crash involving pedestrian on East Main Street

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Pet of the Day

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