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Fugitive arrested months after child arrives at hospital with broken rib

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Nicholasville police mourning former captain remembered for 'presence and wit'

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2 sentenced to decades in prison in death of 20-month-old Joshua Bowen

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Mercer County grand jury indicts woman in husband’s shooting death

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Person taken to hospital after fire destroys Perry County home

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Daily Forecast

More November-like weather for Friday

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Detective testifies about conflicting accounts in Lexington shooting case

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Reported hunter near Jackson County schools was just leaves, deputies say

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Lexington nonprofit brings hundreds of meals directly to people in need

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Daily Forecast

Sunshine and Dry Weather Returns Thursday

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Louisville marks one year since deadly UPS flight crash that killed 15

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Lexington voters approve three charter changes from first civic assembly

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National News

Sunshine and Dry Weather Returns Thursday

Louisville marks one year since deadly UPS flight crash that killed 15

Lexington voters approve three charter changes from first civic assembly

National News

Elon Musk's record $474 million election bet backfires in Texas

Israel's elections are running to a new scramble to build coalition government

Reddit will soon require users to log in to access its content

"The work won't stop:" Mayor Gorton set for historic third term

Casey County approves data center moratorium

Lawrence County emergency director reflects on search for missing 6-year-old

Kentucky sees Democratic gains as voters focus on economy

Political newcomer Roy Miller wins Junction City mayoral race

Georgetown Mayor Burney Jenkins re-elected as voters turn out in strong numbers

4 minors injured after driver rear-ends Amish buggy, sheriff's office says

Man killed in Perry County crash, Kentucky State Police say

Top 2027 basketball recruit Cherif Millogo commits to Kentucky

Brooklyn DeLeye, Molly Tuozzo will return for 5th year with Kentucky Volleyball

Heavy rain moves out Wednesday before a chilly weekend arrives

Kentucky Senate President blames ads for costing Alvarado congressional race

Renee Shaw named KET's next Executive Director & CEO

Kentucky woman accused of strangling high school football player during game

Stocks surge as oil prices tumble following the US midterm elections

Kentucky father takes on 48-hour endurance challenge in memory of infant son

A Wet Wednesday Inbound

Incumbent Rep. Brett Guthrie wins reelection in US House District 2

Longtime Rep. Andy Barr wins race for US Senate seat

Kentucky soars to opening night win over Manhattan, 85-57

Linda Gorton wins reelection in race for Lexington mayor

Ed Gallrein wins election for US House District 4 seat

Zach Dembo wins race for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District

Rep. James Comer wins reelection for US House District 1

Rep. Hal Rogers wins reelection to US House District 5

Kentucky football ranked 6th in first College Football Playoff Projection

Kentuckians vote to pass Amendment 1, limiting governor's pardon power

Rep. Morgan McGarvey wins reelection for U.S. House District 3

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Near-record warmth gives way to heavy rain and a weekend cooldown

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Kentucky's 6th District race could signal national election outcome

Partners for Youth seeks "elves" to help Lexington teens this Christmas

Mostly Sunny and Very Warm Election Day

Missing 6-year-old Lawrence County boy found safe

Kentucky women's basketball rolls to season opening win

Shooting renews Lexington calls for gun violence prevention efforts

Rumpke warns of temporarily stronger odors near Rowan County Landfill

5 families displaced after fire at Booneville apartment complex

Georgetown boosts 911 dispatcher pay to combat a nationwide staffing shortage

Nicholasville Police issue alert after scammer allegedly impersonates officer