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    Remembering the victims of the deadly tornado that swept through Kentucky
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Beshear says evacuations will occur in parts of Laurel Co. due to severe weather
    Rosemary Kelley
    Daily Forecast
    Rounds of Severe Storms Inbound Tuesday
    Tom Ackerman
    News
    Coroner: 73-year-old killed in crash near Chinoe Road in Lexington
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    London couple hospitalized after tornado rips apart home
    Kayleigh Randle
    Covering Kentucky
    Search resumes for second missing teen after friend's body was found on Saturday
    Leigh Searcy
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    News

    Woman rescued after reportedly falling 15 feet while climbing in Red River Gorge

    Cherish Walters
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    News

    KSP: Infant dead after van crashes into wooden fence, tree line in Glasgow

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    Knox County Schools announces early dismissal on Tuesday due to incoming storms

    Web Staff
  • National News

    • Former assistant to Sean Combs, David James

      Former assistant to Sean 'Diddy' Combs testifies about demanding work conditions

      Alexandra Miller
    • Honduras US Self Deportation

      Trump admin completes first flight under $1,000 self-deportation program

      Scripps News Group
    • Crime,-,Prison,Cell,Bars

      Investigation intensifies: Expert highlights failures leading to jail escape

      Scripps News Group

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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington organizations are working to collect donations for tornado victims

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Air Evac crews clean up debris after 'emotional' scene at London-Corbin Airport

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Family loses home of 47 years to Laurel County tornado

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Boutique owner finds support after tornado rips through small business

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Donations pour in at the London's Command Center to those impacted by storms

    Alex Barber
    LEX 18 Investigates
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    Covering Kentucky

    The Kentucky Shop selling t-shirts for tornado relief

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Authorities: Curfew issued in areas of Pulaski County

    Rosemary Kelley
    Severe risk

    Daily Forecast

    Severe storms possible Tuesday

    Bayne Froney
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    Crime

    KSP conducting murder investigation after man found dead with gunshot wound

    Web Staff
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    Tyler Bell Named to SEC All-Freshman Team

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Goodwill Kentucky offering $50 vouchers to those affected by storms

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Don Franklin offering first responders free tire repair for emergency vehicles

    Web Staff
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    News

    No injuries reported after collision involving Fayette Co. bus on Alexandria Dr.

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    List of donation items needed in Laurel County following storm

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    More Active Weather Inbound

    Tom Ackerman
    Mercy Chefs feeds those in need in Laurel County

    Covering Kentucky

    Mercy Chefs distributes warm meals to thousands in Laurel County

    Kayleigh Randle
    NCAA Liberty Kentucky Basketball

    Sports

    Sweden's Elsa Vadfors commits to Kentucky

    Kinsey Lee
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    BBN Tonight

    UK softball's season comes to an end in the Clemson Regional

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    NWS confirms EF3 tornado damage in Kentucky counties

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County Schools closed Tuesday, Pulaski County on NTI for rest of week

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel Co. Fire Department grieves loss of Major Leatherman after tornado

    Alex Barber
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    Daily Forecast

    Rain showers for Monday

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mark Pope, Reed Sheppard help out with storm cleanup

    Web Staff
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    National News

    Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

    Scripps News Group
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    Covering Kentucky

    Woman dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Russell County

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Manager recalls moments tornado hit Pulaski Co. movie theater

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    London establishes command center, debris collection site for storm recovery

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP conduct rescue operations, send in troopers to prevent looting

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Man rescued from island near Old Lair bridge in Harrison County

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fire at Toyota plant caused by air handler unit extinguished, EMA director says

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Pulaski County Sheriff's Office warns of scams following tornado

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County enters recovery phase following tornado, fire department says

    Web Staff
  • High temperature trend

    Daily Forecast

    Quiet and sunny Sunday

    Bayne Froney
    Preakness Stakes Horse Racing

    Sports

    Journalism comes from behind to win the Preakness

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky baseball earns 13-seed in SEC tournament

    Kinsey Lee
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    News

    Person found dead on Russell Cave Road identified as missing teen, police say

    Web Staff
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    News

    'We're gonna need a lot of help': Gov. Beshear responds to deadly tornadoes

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea volunteer fire department collecting donations for storm victims

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Storm devastation brings Laurel County neighborhood together

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    London neighborhood devastated by storm, residents begin recovery

    Ajay Patel
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    Daily Forecast

    Needed quiet weather for Sunday

    Emily McKinney
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