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      • Crime
        Woman arrested after allegedly firing a shot into the roof of a Lextran bus
        Cherish Walters
        Crime
        Sheriff: Wayne County student charged over April Fools bomb prank at high school
        Cherish Walters
        News
        Coroner identifies body found near the Ohio River as missing Lexington man
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Another Day of Near Record Highs
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        KDP calling out House Republicans for taking 'cheap jabs' through bingo game
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        KSU overhaul bill passes legislature, heads to Gov. Andy Beshear for approval
        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        House Bill 557 proposes more state funding for county jails

        Ellen Ice
        Money

        Covering Kentucky

        $32.4 billion budget approved by KY legislature now heads to Beshear's desk

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY organic farm avoids high fertilizer costs but battles skyrocketing diesel

        Megan Mannering
      • National News

        • Trump

          Congressional Democrats sue to block Trump’s new mail voting restrictions

          AP via Scripps News Group
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          How Coast Guard Mutual Assistance helps federal employees during the shutdown

          Stephanie Liebergen
        • US Congress

          Republicans say they'll pursue a path to ending the Homeland Security shutdown

          AP via Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
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        Covering Kentucky

        'Real impact': Berea College student builds free science education platforms

        Caleb Barnes
        Fayette County Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS Superintendent Liggins addresses withdrawal from Missouri job position

        Larry Smith
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        Covering Kentucky

        Remains located in Rowan County identified as missing man last seen in 2022

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Morehead students helps track data for NASA's historic Artemis II mission

        Alex Barber
        Ethan's Pet Rescue Project

        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort teen leads legislative push to make the rescue animal KY's state pet

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gas prices reach $4 a gallon nationwide ahead of spring break trips

        Molly Demrow
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        BBN Tonight

        PREVIEW: Kentucky Gymnastics hosts Lexington Regional

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY officials promoting Safe Teen Driving Challenge to help reduce teen crashes

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported in Morehead duplex fire Wednesday

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot with a few storms possible for Thursday

        Patrick Herion
        LEX 18 Investigates
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested in connection to Cantrill Drive shooting that left 1 with injuries

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Final gargoyle returned to perch atop rehabbed Kentucky cathedral

        Associated Press
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        Crime

        Kentucky man charged with DUI after high-speed chase in Washington County

        Web Staff
        Shawn Stines

        Covering Kentucky

        Shawn Stines files affidavit seeking removal of presiding judge

        Web Staff
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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets reading instruction and teacher misconduct rules

        Web Staff
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        News

        Report: KY home destroyed in fire after crews battle flames, floor collapse

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Millstone Social in Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate'

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Strong to Severe Storms Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Multiple crews respond to 12-acre wildfire in Garrard County

        Rosemary Kelley
        Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Tuesday morning collision on Frankfort Road in Woodford County leaves one dead

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported following fire at Thoroughbred Center in Lexington

        Rosemary Kelley
        At briefing, Superintendent Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS's Demetrus Liggins withdraws name from Missouri job consideration

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Emily McDonald joins BBN Tonight

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Advocates calling on lawmakers to make changes to reduce KY's child abuse rate

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Proposed Wynter's Law to expand AMBER Alert criteria stalls in the KY House

        Molly Demrow
        Sadie Strickland

        Covering Kentucky

        7-year-old throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor late Whitley County father

        Megan Mannering
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        State report details inmate's fatal cliff fall at EKCC, changes coming

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        AAA Blue Grass shares tips to help drivers save money on gas amid rising prices

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Near record highs for Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        ACLU represents KY mom banned from school property over social media posts

        Erin Rosas
        Randall Weddle

        Covering Kentucky

        Report: London Mayor Randall Weddle indicted on four campaign finance charges

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge voids impeachment articles against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY lawmakers restore funding match to save Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

        Annie Brown
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        National News

        Charlie Kirk highway got vetoed in AZ. Elected officials are citing politics

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        A Balmy Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Inmate back in custody after stealing Wolfe County truck while on work crew

        Caleb Barnes
        Kentucky State Police

        Covering Kentucky

        Man wanted in connection to Nashville murder case found dead in Lyon County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested after making threat on Barren County Courthouse ahead of appearance

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        AG wants case blocking KY's executions for 15 years to be dismissed

        Karolina Buczek
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        We Follow Through

        Some residents in Mason County forced to move for proposed data center

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY Powerball winner appears before judge on burglary charge after 3rd arrest

        Leigh Searcy
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