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      • Covering Kentucky
        After receiving strong bipartisan support, 'Logan's Law' passes through KY House
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        Ukrainians in Kentucky mark 4 years of war with somber reflection
        Evelyn Schultz
        Covering Kentucky
        Proposed Kentucky bill would classify abortion pills as controlled substances
        Karolina Buczek
        Daily Forecast
        A few showers are possible for Wednesday
        Patrick Herion
        Covering Kentucky
        Woodford County coroner identifies man found hanging from building
        Web Staff
        Crime
        Eubank man accused of setting woman on fire during altercation, sheriff reports
        Cherish Walters
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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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        We Follow Through

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

        Drew Amman
      • National News

        • State of the Union

          What to expect from President Trump's State of the Union address

          Scripps News Group
        • APTOPIX Trump Speech

          Trump to deliver State of the Union address to a divided Congress — and nation

          Haley Bull
        • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

          Zelenskyy marks four years of war from the place it began

          Jason Bellini

        Scripps News
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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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        BBN Tonight

        The University of Kentucky provides Updates to proposed entertainment district

        Jesse Riffe
        Schools

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington tutoring center steps up as snow days leave students falling behind

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County school leaders address audits, budget amid speculation

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel Co. K9 receives donated body armor from national nonprofit organization

        Web Staff
        Mark Pope

        BBN Tonight

        UK Coach Mark Pope fined $25,000 by SEC for criticizing officials

        Web Staff
        Fatal collision

        News

        KSP investigating after bicyclist hit, killed on Charleston Rd in Dawson Springs

        Web Staff
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        News

        VA tower building on Troy Bowling Campus to close for repairs Friday, Saturday

        Web Staff
        LEX 18 Investigates
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on Feb. 24: Frank

        Web Staff
      • State of the Union

        National Politics

        Trump's State of the Union will seek to calm voters' economic concerns

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Snow Showers Back off Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Teen killed in afternoon crash on Beechtree Pike in Fleming County

        Rosemary Kelley
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Man indicted for murder of KY mother whose body was found dumped on roadside

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        State workers, retirees launch campaign against proposed insurance cost shifts

        Karolina Buczek
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        Spotlight Series

        Sweet Mash: A 'mini department store' in downtown Lawrenceburg

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Telling a story: local elementary students creating quilts through art grant

        Caleb Barnes
        Mexico Cartel Death

        Covering Kentucky

        Planning a Mexico trip? Travel agent shares what to know amid security alert

        Alex Barber
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        We Follow Through

        Madison Co. family pushes for tougher rules for CDL drivers after teen's death

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Team USA's gold medal hockey win could be a boost for the sport in central KY

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Trooper sentenced to 5 years in connection to 2023 assault

        Rosemary Kelley
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        We Follow Through

        Laurel County officials seek federal probe into Doug Harless death

        Erin Rosas
      • Police

        Crime

        KY Dept. of Corrections employee arrested for shoplifting at Richmond Buc-ee's

        Web Staff
        Lexington Snow Emergency 01-05-25

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington mayor seeks contractor for emergency snow, ice removal

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Slowly warming back to seasonal highs

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge clears way for Kentucky AG's TikTok lawsuit to proceed

        Web Staff
        UK volleyball

        BBN Tonight

        UK Volleyball is headed to the Bahamas to play in the Paradise Invitational

        Jesse Riffe
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        Crime

        Citation: Man charged with child sex crimes after KSP undercover investigation

        Cherish Walters
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on Feb. 23: Miss Pat

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Kentucky man accused of having sex with a deer, citation reveals

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported after mobile home fire in Ferguson

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Paintsville police warn of fentanyl-laced tablets shaped like cartoon characters

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Police: Covington teen charged after 12-year-old shot, critically injured

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Still a Bit Wintry Monday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        I-75 in Whitley Co. back open following multiple crashes caused by slick roads

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County Sheriff's Office arrests 4 on charges of trafficking meth

        Mack Carmack
        Belgium EU Summit

        World News

        EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffs

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Gets colder before warming

        Emily McKinney
        Kentucky Vanderbilt Basketball

        BBN Tonight

        No. 16 Kentucky Can't Find Late Game Magic in 81-79 loss to No. 5 Vanderbilt.

        Noah Cierzan
        Lexington Nightfall debut game

        Covering Kentucky

        New Lexington hockey team brings excitement and help to local community

        Alex Barber
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