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    Officials searching for missing man who reportedly went underwater while tubing
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Report: 55-year-old man killed in 2-vehicle collision on US 68 in Marion Co.
    Erin Rosas
    News
    Report: Lexington Rd. at exit 90 in Richmond closed in both directions
    Web Staff
    Daily Forecast
    Heavy showers around today
    Emily McKinney
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    Report: 2 arrested after report of stolen wrecker leads to police pursuit
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Jack Daniel's maker sees sales fall as conflicts weigh on spirits producers
    Associated Press
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    Sports

    Sovereignty beats Journalism to win the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    1 arrested after shots fired near Georgetown Walmart

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Community comes together for Licking River cleanup in honor of local man

    Web Staff
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    • Recalled eggs

      Organic eggs recalled after dozens of people are sickened with salmonella

      Scripps News Group
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      Trump signs new executive orders to protect the US against unmanned drones

      Scripps News Group
    • Maine Construction

      What the latest employment report means for jobs and prices

      Simon Kaufman

    Scripps News
  • Man arrested and charged with human trafficking in Boone County

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    New Hampshire man arrested in Boone County on human trafficking charges

    Web Staff
    Roller Derby raises funds for local charity

    News

    Roller Derby team raises money for LGBTQ+ summer camp with PRIDE game

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Sports

    Court approves NCAA settlement allowing college athletes to earn from NIL

    Web Staff
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    Laurel County teacher found not guilty on child abuse charges

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Daily Forecast

    Scattered thunderstorms through the weekend

    Emily McKinney
    LEX 18 Investigates
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    Covering Kentucky

    London church holds memorial service, fundraiser for May tornado victims

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    UK College of Nursing Dean Dr. Rosalie Mainous no longer in position

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    LCSO asking for assistance locating stolen tow truck and identifying suspect

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington gears up for an explosive 4th of July celebration

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Parents call for peace in Lexington as violence typically rises during summer

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington business's act of kindness provides relief to family in need

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Victim's mom speaks out after woman is charged for deadly crash

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Donut worry, be happy: Customers celebrate National Donut Day at Jeff's Donuts

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky advocacy group rallies support for the NEA

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    The Bluegrass Fair is underway at Masterson Station Park

    Caleb Barnes
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    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: Nancy Scranton returns to Bluegrass

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    Covering Kentucky

    Police continue to investigate the disappearance of local woman Kori Smith

    Drew Amman
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    BBN Tonight

    Nominate Here: Kentucky "Lift Them Up" Kid of the Game

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    Daily Forecast

    A Stormy Start To The Weekend

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Cancer Survivorship Day: UK Markey Center welcomes patients for celebration

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 Kentucky infants die from whooping cough, health officials urge vaccinations

    Web Staff
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    News

    Death investigation underway in Pike Co. after body found in creek, KSP reports

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    MSD worker rescued after falling nearly 25 feet into well in Louisville

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Citation: Wolfe County man arrested on rape, child abuse charges

    Cherish Walters
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    Crime

    Police: 1 charged with vehicular homicide in connection to deadly Berea crash

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Jack Daniel's maker sees sales fall as Trump trade conflicts weigh on producers

    Associated Press
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    Daily Forecast

    Strong to Severe Storms Inbound

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Missionary family returns from Rwanda to bury daughter

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    No injuries reported after officer-involved shooting in Carroll County

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Pulaski County cheer gym opens new location after tornado demolishes building

    James Bradburn

    Covering Kentucky

    Man sentenced to 10 years for stepfather's death

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Annual 400 mile sale begins across the Commonwealth

    Caleb Barnes
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    We Follow Through

    Woman once employed by former UK women's basketball coach sentenced to 8 years

    Leigh Searcy
    Cicada

    Covering Kentucky

    Cicadas return to the Bluegrass, sparking mixed reactions among Kentuckians

    Lauren Minor
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    Daily Forecast

    Storms Arrive For Friday

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Senior homelessness on the rise nationwide, and in Central Kentucky

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Ahead of program pause, Job Corps provides second chance for troubled youth

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Federal funding cuts to AVOL Kentucky begin July 1

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fallen Officers Ceremony: Two more heroes added to memorial wall

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Investigation underway after hit-and-run at Middlesboro gas station

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington 911 system outage caused by a faulty router, officials say

    Web Staff
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