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911 call reveals moments before Wayne County jail inmate was rushed to hospital

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Mason County approves development agreement with Meta for data center

Drew Amman

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Kentucky reading scores rise in 2025-26 school accountability data

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Fayette County schools post strong accountability gains in latest state report

Larry Smith

Daily Forecast

Chilly air takes over this weekend

Emily McKinney

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Foul odor raises concerns among residents in southern Lexington

Kayleigh Randle

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Barr pushes legislation aimed at ending ‘debanking’

Karolina Buczek

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Students with interest in auto industry visit Toyota's Kentucky plant

Michael Berk

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Lexington camp empowers young women, honors Lt. Brenda Cowan's legacy

Ana Medina

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Lexington Christian Academy students create Christmas cards for deployed troops

Molly Demrow

Daily Forecast

Still Warm and Unsettled Thursday

Tom Ackerman

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Friends remember Danville HS football player Jamaree Johnson after his death

Carlee Hogsten

National News

Lexington Christian Academy students create Christmas cards for deployed troops

Still Warm and Unsettled Thursday

Friends remember Danville HS football player Jamaree Johnson after his death

National News

The average hospital stay is getting more expensive, new survey finds

Inflation and the Iran war put pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterms

Major ICE contractors shower Republican candidates with campaign cash

Kentucky measles outbreak surpasses 150 cases, health officials urge vaccination

Beshear: Trump's changes to food aid programs leave 80,000+ in Ky. facing hunger

Buffalo Trace opens at night for haunted distillery experience

Paris coffee shop featured in Great American Family Christmas movie

Nicholas County girl's Disney dream leads to Hallmark movie role

Another Record High Possible Wednesday

Burgin City Council votes to rejoin joint planning commission

Free education program for Spanish-speaking adults comes to Lexington

Investigation underway in Laurel Co. amid 56 measles cases dating back to August

Federal funding will help Recovering Rowan County expand recovery programs

Funeral arrangements announced for Danville football player Jamaree Johnson

Kentucky mayor denies using racial slur in video circulating on social media

Madison County father seeks help as newborn son remains hospitalized

Kentucky voters to decide whether to restrict governor’s pardon power

Georgetown City Council votes to suspend Flock camera operations during review

Murder suspect in fatal Mount Sterling hit-and-run extradited to Kentucky

Near record heat before midweek rain chances bring a major fall cooldown

Lexington proposes biggest overhaul of snow and ice response plan in 30 years

President Trump to rally Kentucky voters in Highland Heights as midterms loom

FCPS student with life-threatening injuries after being hit near bus stop

Rudy Fest announces end of bluegrass festival after 25-year run

Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association hosting annual shooting competition

Dietitian shares tips for eating heart-healthy on a budget

Lexington boxing gym produces national champion

Near Record Highs Tuesday and Wednesday

Fayette County Public Schools revises deficit figure ahead of audit deadline

Lexington task force unveils homelessness plan with permanent shelter

Kentucky State Police asking for public's help locating missing man

Group of veterans opposed to Iran War back Democrat Zach Dembo

Morehead nonprofit plans benefit for Trooper Phillips' family

Charges dismissed against 84-year-old Lancaster man following police encounter

Frankfort Board of Commissioners votes to not renew its Flock contract

Motorcyclist hospitalized after being struck, run over in lot, friend says

Near-record warmth before a major weekend cooldown

Kentucky Powerball winner indicted on strangulation, assault charges

Trial date set for Robertson County woman accused of killing her mother

Pedestrian killed in semi-truck crash at Eastern Kentucky gas station

Crews battle truck fire in Somerset; no injuries reported

Tractor-trailer crash expected to close US 25 for hours in Scott County

Man killed in crash that shut down stretch of East Hal Rogers Parkway

Lexington highs soar back into the low 80s