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      • Covering Kentucky
        Laurel Co. Schools police chief 'no longer employed' after arrest, district says
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Wayne Co. Sheriff confirms local student was killed in crash
        Web Staff
        Crime
        Laurel County Sheriff's Office asking for public's help identifying burglars
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Still hot with showers
        Emily McKinney
        Covering Kentucky
        Late-night water rescue saves 3 men after boat capsizes near Wolf Creek Dam
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        KY man wakes during organ harvesting procedure, prompting federal investigation
        Annie Brown
      • Women celebrate recovery from addiction in a pageant to celebrate their journeys

        Homepage Showcase

        Women in recovery celebrate journey at pageant event

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Volunteers pack nearly 50,000 meals for Central Kentucky families

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man injured in tree cutting accident in Bell County

        Web Staff
      • National News

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          Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie card fetches $660,000 at auction

          AP via Scripps News Group
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          Confusion over prescription transfers as Rite Aid stores begin to close

          Scripps News Group
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          Scripps News Group

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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and heat on tap for the weekend

        Patrick Herion
        Cave Hill Vineyard and Winery

        Spotlight Series

        20 years of sips and celebrations at Cave Hill Vineyard and Winery

        Megan Mannering
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight: Slingin' dirt on summer Saturdays at Lake Cumberland Speedway

        Caleb Barnes
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        Homepage Showcase

        KY overdose deaths investigation expands, FB page shows support to survivors

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        UTV crash leaves 21-year-old father dead, deputy on administrative leave

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        'Million Meals Tour' setting up for stop at Kroger Field

        Caleb Barnes
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot weekend with showers

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington’s police welcome 15 graduating officers

        Michael Berk
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        1 dead, 1 with severe injuries following collision in Nelson County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Air Force base mourning Airman following fatal 'firearm discharge'

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        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset woman injured in accident involving garbage truck

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        D.O.V.E.S., The Citizens Bank partner to aid family of teen killed in Morehead

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        3 kids injured in hit-and-run crash involving Amish buggy in Bath County

        Cherish Walters
        Greg Frey

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky football hires Greg Frey as assistant offensive line coach

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        Crime

        Citation: Richmond man accused of sexually abusing child for nearly 3 years

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Police identify suspect in connection to morning bank robbery in Campbellsville

        Web Staff
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        News

        Dr. Demetrus Liggins named KASA's 2026 Superintendent of the Year

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Lexington man accused of raping 17-year-old, citation reports

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        Man in Barren Co. charged with assault, strangulation after alleged dispute

        Web Staff
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        Swim camp happening this week at Falling Springs Recreation Center

        Ellen Ice
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        News

        Man killed in collision involving deputy's cruiser identified by KSP

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        The Heat Wave Continues this Weekend into Next Week

        Tom Ackerman
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Meet the Mollys with Kentucky volleyball

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond city commission votes to absorb all 911 fees for 2025

        Annie Brown
        Spotlight: History of The Virginia and what's to come

        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight: History of The Virginia and what's to come

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Twin brothers walk across America to raise awareness for foster children

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Last weekend to enjoy Lexington Restaurant Week special menus

        Web Staff
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        Sports

        Trump signs executive order to overhaul NIL in college sports

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Meet Luna: The new foster dog at the Lawrenceburg Police Department

        Leigh Searcy
      • Garrard County construction for R-Cut comes to an end next week

        We Follow Through

        Garrard County asks for patience as R-Cut construction finishes in a week

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Daily Forecast

        Plenty of heat still to come

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Memorial rodeo honors Wyatt Cole, supports education through scholarship fund

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        'We'll see': Gov. Beshear addresses presidential run speculation

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        As Hershey raises prices, Kentucky candy maker plans to keep prices sweet

        Evelyn Schultz
        Obit-Chuck Mangione

        National News

        Jazz legend Chuck Mangione, known for 'Feels So Good,' dies at 84

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholasville neighborhood reopens after police attempt 'high-risk' warrant

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Good Samaritans who saved KSP trooper's life honored by Gov. Beshear

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Beshear announces expansion of Alltech in Nicholasville

        Web Staff
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        News

        Report: 2 KY firefighters fired for organizing union awarded $1 million by jury

        Web Staff
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        News

        1 dead after vehicle crashes into Nelson County Courthouse, police report

        Cherish Walters
        Kentucky Oaks Horse Racing

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Oaks moves to primetime TV for the first time in 2026

        Associated Press
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