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      • Politics
        Gov. Beshear signs podcast deal with SiriusXM, will host exclusive specials
        Associated Press
        Crime
        Report: Cause of death for infant found in closet remains 'undetermined'
        Drew Amman
        Covering Kentucky
        Lexington Italian restaurant continues 53-year traditions under new ownership
        Molly Demrow
        Daily Forecast
        Rounds of Showers and Storms Thursday
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        Letcher County nurse revives drunk raccoon found in dumpster with CPR
        Megan Mannering
        Covering Kentucky
        Commonwealth of KY files change of venue motion in Stines trial, defense objects
        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Berea community holds prayer service following Minneapolis mass shooting

        Annie Brown
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        We Follow Through

        Man pleads not guilty to murder in connection to Powell County overdose death

        Kayleigh Randle
        Roadway Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County roadway reopens following multi-vehicle 'serious injury' collision

        Rosemary Kelley
      • National News

        • Italy Obit Armani

          Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Boeing Justice Department

          Families of Boeing crash victims urge judge to reject deal

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Trump Tariffs

          Trump asks Supreme Court to take up tariffs case, reverse ruling

          AP via Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
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        News

        Coroner identifies person killed in crash on I-75 northbound in Georgetown

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Flags and hope mark Overdose Awareness Day at DV8 Kitchen

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

        Labor Day still looks dry

        Emily McKinney
      • Ambulance

        News

        Investigation underway after 1-year-old dies from apparent drowning in Harlan

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police search for escaped inmate in Madison County

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        The 80s are sticking around until the end of Labor Day Weekend

        Patrick Herion
      • Catholic Action Center needs sack lunch donations

        Covering Kentucky

        Catholic Action Center needs sack lunch donations

        Kayleigh Randle
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        News

        KSP: Death investigation in Nicholas County after 2 bodies found

        Web Staff
        Water rescue on Lake Fontaine leaves one man in critical condition

        News

        Coroner: Man dead after accidental drowning in Lake Fontaine

        Web Staff
      • Single vehicle crash into a pole leaves one person with non-life-threatening injuries

        News

        Single-vehicle versus utility pole leaves 1 with non-life-threatening injuries

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wildcats fans fire up at the first tailgate of the season

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

        A very sunny Sunday coming up

        Emily McKinney
      • Kentucky Toledo Football

        Sports

        Kentucky opens the 2025 schedule with a 24-16 win over Toledo

        Keith Farmer
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 1 killed in crash involving motorcycle on KY 379 in Russell County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        1 taken to hospital after vehicle crashes into Elk Spring Creek

        Web Staff
      • Old Horses Farm

        Covering Kentucky

        'Just the greatest:' Beloved Old Friends farm mascot Little Silver Charm dies

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Employee arrested on sodomy charge at Powell County Detention Center

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A perfect gameday forecast

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local sports bars gear up for Kentucky football's season opener against Toledo

        Annie Brown
        Pulaski County Schools

        Covering Kentucky

        Pulaski County student discovers gun in woods adjacent to school property

        Rosemary Kelley
        American Heart Association

        Covering Kentucky

        New heart health guidelines target high blood pressure through lifestyle

        Drew Amman
      • Kentucky farmers battle dry spell

        Covering Kentucky

        Extended summer dry spell is putting strain on Kentucky farmers

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Summer's end means the beginning of the fall semester at Transylvania University

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Family honors son who died from cancer by giving back to KY Children's Hospital

        Lauren Minor
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        Daily Forecast

        Dry, warm for Game Day Saturday

        Emily McKinney
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        News

        Death investigation underway after body found near Liberty Road Bus Garage

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Rock festival making its return to Rockcastle County

        Caleb Barnes
      • Beshear

        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear opposes returning driver's license process to counties

        Karolina Buczek
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Friday, Aug. 29 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police issue traffic advisory for Labor Day weekend

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK student who died in fishing accident remembered at high school soccer match

        Ellen Ice
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        Crime

        DNA results lead to arrest of man in Lexington on first-degree rape charge

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        If You Give a Child a Book: Free book fairs help foster lifelong learning

        Evelyn Schultz
      • School Shooting Minneapolis

        National News

        Father of boy killed in Minneapolis shooting wants him remembered for his love

        Associated Press
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        News

        1 injured in overnight shooting on W. Short St., Lexington police investigating

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A Spectacular Labor Day Weekend Inbound

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS board discusses potential solutions to budget shortfall at special meeting

        Web Staff
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        News

        'They're in good spirits' | Boone County deputies shot in Walton identified

        Felicia Jordan
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported following fire at Lexington car dealership

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette Co. Farm Bureau voices opposition to solar development in ag zones

        Megan Mannering
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        News

        Toddler found unconscious near pool dies from 'dry drowning', family confirms

        Ajay Patel
        Berea Police need help in identifying car theft suspect

        Covering Kentucky

        Berea police need help identifying suspect in 20 vehicle break-ins, stolen gun

        Kayleigh Randle
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