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        2 arrested following shooting investigation, barricade situation
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        Covering Kentucky
        3 dead after vehicle drives into river in Hickman County
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        Covering Kentucky
        Annual Frankfort ceremony honors local Vietnam War veterans
        Alex Barber
        Daily Forecast
        Warmer end to March
        Emily McKinney
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        Police: Missing 65-year-old Covington woman found deceased
        Mack Carmack
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        Body found underneath bridge in Grayson identified as missing 50-year-old woman
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        Valley View Ferry reopens after 'armed and dangerous' suspect was in nearby area

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wayne County Judge Executive issues county-wide burn ban until further notice

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        • No Kings Protests

          'No Kings’ rally organizers expect record-breaking turnout nationwide

          AP via Scripps News Group

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      • Lexington woman claims her moldy apartment is making her sick

        Covering Kentucky

        Condemned apartment due to mold has caused chronic health issues for tenant

        Kayleigh Randle
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        How an invisible string connected Sarah Haendiges and Maddy Clark

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Son of Heimlich maneuver inventor concerned over Kentucky HB 335

        Drew Amman
      • APTOPIX Louisville UPS Plane Crash

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        Wife of UPS crew member killed in Louisville plane crash files lawsuit

        Rosemary Kelley
        Spotlight: Fairgrounds Drive-In Restaurant offers mouth watering meals

        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight: Fairgrounds Drive-In Restaurant offers mouth-watering meals

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        'Today was extraordinary:' Somerset food pantry shares 200 carts of food

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        University of Kentucky, Microsoft partner to expand AI across campus

        Megan Mannering
        Education-Head Start Closure

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky lawmakers push to opt into federal education tax credit program

        Karolina Buczek
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        Cuddles and Coo: Mobile diaper pantry coming to Lexington area

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        GoFundMe launched to support employees after Buddy's Pizza owner dies suddenly

        Leigh Searcy
        Menstrual Products in Schools

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky students rally for free menstrual products in schools

        Annie Brown
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        Report: Alaska Airlines flight strikes geese after takeoff from Cincy airport

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        Daily Forecast

        Sunny days coming up

        Emily McKinney
        US Farm Fire Hogs Killed

        National News

        Fire at an Ohio farm complex kills about 6,000 hogs, smoke visible for miles

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington provides utility assistance to residents affected by Village Dr. fire

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Russell Springs police K9 found safe after disappearing from pen

        Web Staff
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        Kentucky recidivism rate drops for second consecutive year, Beshear reports

        Erin Rosas
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        Pet of the Day

        Pets of the Day on Feb. 26: Lexus and Mercedes

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        Covering Kentucky

        3 people displaced, 1 firefighter injured in structure fire on Fitzroy Court

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Versailles man convicted in shooting of neighbor during dispute over loud music

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Thursday Morning Showers Give Way to a Mostly Cloudy Afternoon

        Tom Ackerman
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Track & Field prep for 2026 SEC Indoor Championships

        Sierra Newton
        Justice Department Jeffrey Epstein

        National News

        DOJ reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Fairness Rally voices opposition to healthcare bill SB72

        Megan Mannering
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        Spotlight Series

        Navy vet turned master distiller brings Australian spirit to KY Bourbon Trail

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky bill to tighten oversight of compounded weight loss drugs

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        National Weather Service shares reminders for Kentucky Flood Safety Week

        Caleb Barnes
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        We Follow Through

        Troy's Law now heads to Senate after passing Kentucky House

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        72-year-old Lexington man speaks out after hit-and-run near Euclid Avenue Kroger

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington volunteers fan out across city in annual homeless count

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Passing showers and a wintry mix are possible on Thursday morning

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington SC signs top-ranked high schooler to Super League academy contract

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Man arraigned in federal court in London pleads not guilty to federal charges

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Lexington police asking for information in deadly 2021 Dalton Court shooting

        Cherish Walters
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        Kentucky State Police investigating fatal house fire in Owsley County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington announces wave of medical debt relief for nearly 3,200 residents

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        Crime

        Casey Co. man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges after investigation

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        Lexington police report missing 11-year-old found safe

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        Daily Forecast

        Windy and Cool Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Kentucky’s Ethan the dog inspires Hollywood film

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Love wins after a KY couple's wedding nearly destroyed by cartel violence

        Ajay Patel
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