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      • Covering Kentucky
        Missing Kentucky police K9 prompts $3K reward offer for info on whereabouts
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky recidivism rate drops for second consecutive year, Beshear reports
        Erin Rosas
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky bill to tighten oversight of compounded weight loss drugs
        Karolina Buczek
        Daily Forecast
        Sunny days coming up
        Emily McKinney
        Crime
        Versailles man convicted in shooting of neighbor during dispute over loud music
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        3 people displaced, 1 firefighter injured in structure fire on Fitzroy Court
        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

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

        Caleb Barnes
        Seniors AI

        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
      • National News

        • Election 2024 America Votes Kentucky

          DOJ sues 5 states seeking access to voter rolls

          Scripps News Group
        • State of the Union

          Here’s what to know about Trump’s $1,000 401(k) match plan

          Haley Bull
        • Walmart Cottage Cheese Recall

          Walmart cottage cheese recalled in 24 states over pasteurization concerns

          Scripps News Group

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        Covering Kentucky

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

        Leigh Searcy
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        Cuddles and Coo: Mobile diaper pantry coming to Lexington area

        Ellen Ice
        Menstrual Products in Schools

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        Kentucky students rally for free menstrual products in schools

        Annie Brown
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        National News

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

        Erin Rosas
        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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        Pet of the Day

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

        Web Staff
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        National News

        Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Epstein

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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
        LEX 18 Investigates
        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

        National Weather Service shares reminders for Kentucky Flood Safety Week

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

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

        Drew Amman
        Troy Caldwell

        We Follow Through

        Troy's law advances in KY legislature, aiming for safer working conditions

        Annie Brown
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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
        Fatal fire

        News

        Kentucky State Police investigating fatal house fire in Owsley County

        Web Staff
        Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

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

        Web Staff
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        Crime

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

        Web Staff
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        Lexington police report missing 11-year-old found safe

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Windy and Cool Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        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
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        1 dead following afternoon single-vehicle collision on I-75 in Rockcastle County

        Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky's defense pushes Cats past South Carolina, 72-63

        Sierra Newton
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Anderson County: The reimagined Dowling House

        Michael Berk
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        We Follow Through

        Sister of inmate who died at Eastern Kentucky prison still getting no answers

        Leigh Searcy
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        Daily Forecast

        A few showers are possible for Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        We Follow Through

        Family launches fundraiser after former Russ' Kitchen chef steals over $3,000

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Recycled railroad ties for sale at the Blue Grass Army Depot

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington teacher's rare diagnosis leads to new purpose

        Alex Barber
        A container of Narcan, a brand name version of the opioid overdose-reversal drug naloxone.

        Covering Kentucky

        New synthetic drug 10 times stronger than fentanyl detected in central Kentucky

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        After receiving strong bipartisan support, 'Logan's Law' passes through KY House

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Ukrainians in Kentucky mark 4 years of war with somber reflection

        Evelyn Schultz
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        BBN Tonight

        The University of Kentucky provides Updates to proposed entertainment district

        Jesse Riffe
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County school leaders address audits, budget amid speculation

        Michael Berk
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