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      • Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky State Police hit with two lawsuits related to 2024 traffic stop
        Megan Mannering
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky faces big Medicaid cuts under Trump's bill
        Karolina Buczek
        News
        Prosecution rests in Crystal Rogers murder trial after witness testimony
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Sunshine Returns with Lower Humidity Midweek
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        Bourbon County teen charged with murder could face the death penalty
        Kayleigh Randle
        News
        7-year-old dead following 'incident' at Paradise Cove identified
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        Crime

        Pike County man charged with attempted murder, KSP reports

        Cherish Walters
        Kentucky Athletics LLC

        BBN Tonight

        What does revenue sharing mean for UK?

        Noah Cierzan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Health officials encourage vaccination amid measles outbreak in Kentucky

        Annie Brown
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          House vote looming after Trump’s extensive policy bill advances from Senate

          Joe St. George
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          Court halts DHS effort to strip Haitian TPS, citing legal violations

          Scripps News Group
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          Paramount Global reaches settlement with Trump for edited Harris interview

          Scripps News Group

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        Covering Kentucky

        Teen returns home 44 days after tragic car crash that killed friend

        Drew Amman
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        We Follow Through

        Fudge shop owner raises $13k for school lunch debt, starts nonprofit

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Starting Another Nice Stretch Of Weather

      • Vince Marrow

        BBN Tonight

        Vince Marrow leaving Kentucky Football for GM Position at Louisville

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        Covering Kentucky

        London music shop brings new life into instruments damaged by tornado

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former state representative, principal Charlie Miller has died at 85

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Road shut down on Newtown Pike/KY 922 after collision involving semi-truck

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        Crime

        Man arrested after detectives find drugs, around 120 firearms in KY home

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        Citation: Man arrested after shooting dog during argument with woman

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Firefighters rescued while working to rescue kayakers from heavy current

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Boyle County authorities warn public about scam text messages

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral arrangements released for Perry County Schools student

        Web Staff
      • Two people dead following shooting on Las Vegas Strip

        National News

        2 dead following shooting on Las Vegas Strip

        Scripps News Group
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        News

        Large police presence seen overnight on Highway 36 West in Harrison County

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        More Strong to Severe Storms Inbound Monday

        Tom Ackerman
      • Search and rescue combs KY River for missing man after tubing incident

        Covering Kentucky

        Woman details moment fiancé went underwater while tubing on Elkhorn Creek

        Kayleigh Randle
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        News

        Report: Lexington Rd. at exit 90 in Richmond closed in both directions

        Web Staff
        Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Report: 55-year-old man killed in 2-vehicle collision on US 68 in Marion Co.

        Erin Rosas
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        News

        Body recovered from Elkhorn Creek identified as man missing in tubing accident

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Heavy showers around today

        Emily McKinney
        Man arrested and charged with human trafficking in Boone County

        News

        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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        Crime

        Report: 2 arrested after report of stolen wrecker leads to police pursuit

        Web Staff
        APTOPIX Belmont Stakes Horse Racing

        Sports

        Sovereignty beats Journalism to win the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

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        Covering Kentucky

        1 arrested after shots fired near Georgetown Walmart

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        Covering Kentucky

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

        Web Staff
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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
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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
      • Nancy Scranton

        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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