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        'No better love': Major Les Leatherman remembered one year after tornado tragedy
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Air Evac Lifeteam marks one year of rebuilding after Laurel County tornado

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          US, Nigerian forces kill top Islamic State leader in joint operation, Trump said

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        'Hopefully this inspires people:' Aly Doyle commemorated with signs

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington marks 100 days without a homicide as gun violence trends downward

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        South Kentucky RECC marks one year since EF-4 tornado in Somerset

        Drew Amman
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        At least 1 dead, multiple injured in Friday collision on HWY 245 in Bardstown

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        Congo Ebola

        World News

        A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths

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        Brittany Russell could make Preakness history with Taj Mahal

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        Crime

        Indiana man convicted of defrauding KY Medicaid program, AG Coleman reports

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        Covering Kentucky

        Local detention center gets new healthcare provider after staff went unpaid

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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and storms on Saturday

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        Crime

        Grayson County man pleads guilty to attacking realtor during home showing

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        LEX 18 Investigates
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        Meet the bus drivers who became beloved members of their college baseball teams

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        Kentucky Politics

        KY Republicans race to replace McConnell while keeping him at arm’s length

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        Investigation underway after morning Laurel Co. fire injures 2 firefighters

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        Daily Forecast

        Back in the 70s Friday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Breanna Edwards remembered as someone who 'touched a lot of lives'

        Ajay Patel
        Laurel County Public Schools cancel all classes for Tuesday

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        Unloaded firearm located on campus of NLHS during 'community event'

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        WATCH: Ray Davis on the making of 'Breakaway Ray'

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        Early voting begins in Scott County ahead of next week's primary election

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        In Your Community

        As downtown Cynthiana thrives, city offers improvement grants to businesses 

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK doctor says rising DIPG cases in KY is concerning, but not yet alarming

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Candidates who withdrew are still on primary ballot, but votes won't count

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        'The coffee drought is over': New Midway coffee shop has ties to movie star

        Evelyn Schultz
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        We Follow Through

        Family of Lexington teen killed in shooting gets approval to build peace garden

        Annie Brown
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        'This is a good spot:' Morgan Co. Wellness and Youth Center is free, open to all

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        Vascular neurologist explains stroke warning signs and how to lower your risk

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        Covering Kentucky

        Morehead State University community mourning student killed in Monday car crash

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        Kentucky Votes

        Early in-person voting begins, 2026 Kentucky primary could see record turnout

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hazmat spill cleanup shuts down all lanes at busy Lexington intersection

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        Covering Kentucky

        UK partners with Compass Group to manage campus services, protecting jobs

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        Daily Forecast

        Drought is a growing issue

        Emily McKinney
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        Kentucky receives $41.8 million in FEMA funding for COVID-19 pandemic recovery

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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on May 14: Major Tom

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        KY flags to fly at half-staff Friday in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

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        Election 2026 Kentucky

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        Report: Massie tests if voters can stay loyal to him and Trump at the same time

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        Covering Kentucky

        Hardin Co. Sheriff's Office remembers deadly Carrollton bus crash 38 years later

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP trooper opens up about the mental and physical toll of high-speed pursuits

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        Daily Forecast

        Mostly Sunny and Unseasonably Cool Thursday

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        BBN Tonight

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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Dylan Stratton's 2019 jail death draws new scrutiny as former guard speaks out

        Leigh Searcy
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        PCOS gets a new name after 14 years of research and patient advocacy

        Annie Brown
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky women’s golf secures NCAA Championship berth

        Hannah Hamelback
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