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  • Crime
    Mother sentenced to life with parole chance in connection to her child's death
    Rosemary Kelley
    Covering Kentucky
    Man arrested in connection with 2024 Letcher County murder
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    1 charged with murder in connection with death of missing teen
    Web Staff
    Daily Forecast
    Continuing the cool pattern Friday
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    Sports
    Former MLB player sues Reds after suffering career-ending injury at stadium
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    Covering Kentucky
    Inmates in Pulaski County aid in tornado cleanup efforts
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  • Laurel Tornado

    Covering Kentucky

    Gov. Beshear waives ID and vehicle document fees for storm victims

    Web Staff
    Teen on Plate Load Leg Press

    Covering Kentucky

    High school teens can workout for free during Planet Fitness summer program

    Erin Rosas
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    Daily Forecast

    A Very Cool Memorial Day Weekend Inbound

    Tom Ackerman
  • National News

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      FBI says shooting of Jewish couple in Washington was targeted antisemitism

      Patrick Terpstra
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      3.2 million Americans could lose food stamp benefits under new work requirements

      Justin Boggs
    • Kermit the Frog at the University of Maryland 2025 Commencement ceremony

      Kermit the Frog speaks to Maryland graduates about leaping into real life

      Scripps News Group

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    Covering Kentucky

    UK Athletics and LEX18 donation drive kicked off Thursday, continues Friday

    Ellen Ice
    Laurel Tornado

    Covering Kentucky

    'Please help me': London-Laurel 911 answers 600+ calls during tornado

    Megan Mannering
    Beshear

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky governor awaits presidential approval for FEMA tornado assistance

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Buffalo Trace Distillery launches fundraiser to support storm relief efforts

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County church finds a way to continue services despite severe damage

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Son remembers mother killed in tornado as the 'glue' of the family

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Whitley Co. house fire heard from miles away, victim identified

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Dogs found in 'terrible condition' in Letcher County, owner facing charges

    Web Staff
  • Somerset Church Destroyed

    Covering Kentucky

    Community works to rebuild after Somerset church destroyed by storms

    Evan Leake
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    Covering Kentucky

    AVOL Kentucky unveils new meditation garden at Stonewall Terrace

    Web Staff
    Braydon Hawthorne

    BBN Tonight

    Braydon Hawthorne joins 2025-2026 Kentucky Wildcats

    Hannah Hamelback
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    UK Volleyball vs. Pittsburgh in 2025 Shriners Children’s “Showdown at the Net”

    Pittsburgh Louisville Basketball

    BBN Tonight

    Jaland Lowe announced he's withdrawing from the NBA Draft

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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky Wildcats baseball team helps tornado victims in Russell County

    Web Staff
  • Recovery Through Horses

    Covering Kentucky

    Horses help power the road to sober living for addicts on a Kentucky farm

    Associated Press
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    Covering Kentucky

    1 person confirmed dead by coroner after large house fire in Corbin

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Breezy and Cool with a Few Showers Thursday

    Tom Ackerman
  • The Wilson Family

    Covering Kentucky

    London family hides in gas station cooler to survive tornado

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Supplies to aid those affected by tornado stolen from Finley Trailer Park

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Trauma survivors share their powerful stories on National Trauma Survivors Day

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Grandmother among victims of deadly Laurel County tornado

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Social media helps tornado victim find missing wedding dress

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Owner of AB Training in Somerset in recovery mode After Friday's EF-4 tornado

    Drew Amman
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    Daily Forecast

    A chill takes over late week

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado sirens not designed to be heard indoors, emergency officials say

    Karolina Buczek
    Paralyzed man

    Covering Kentucky

    Deadly tornado paralyzes Laurel County man from waist down

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Red Cross volunteers continue working to help storm victims in Kentucky

    Caleb Barnes
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky basketball to host Georgetown Hoyas in exhibition

    Maggie Davis
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    Covering Kentucky

    London’s Lowe’s helping city’s tornado victims

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    US 27 in Pulaski Co. back open following 'extensive cleanup' and repairs

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Airbnb.org providing housing to people affected by tornadoes

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Donations for Kentucky tornado relief will be accepted outside Kroger Field

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado relief benefit concert to be held in Somerset on Tuesday

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    Crime

    Police looking for man wanted on trafficking drugs, firearm possession charges

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    No injuries reported after tree falls on home in Laurel County

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Disaster SNAP benefits approved for 24 Kentucky counties after April floods

    Erin Rosas
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    Daily Forecast

    A Few Showers Linger Midweek

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Hospital describes sudden surge of patients after Laurel County tornado

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park remains closed as crews clean up debris

    Andrew Lamparski

    HS Sports Zone

    First KHSAA Boys Volleyball Championship Title Game: Henry Clay vs. Saint Xavier

    Sierra Newton
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    Covering Kentucky

    The Creek Church in Somerset serving as a donation hub for tornado victims

    Drew Amman
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