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      • National Politics
        Rep. Thomas Massie introduces new articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth
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        Covering Kentucky
        One Lexington broadens gun violence prevention to accidental shootings, suicide
        Ana Medina
        Daily Forecast
        Sunshine continues before rain and a big cooldown moves in to end the week
        Abby Summers
        Covering Kentucky
        Beshear says he hasn’t made final decision on 2028 presidential run
        Karolina Buczek
        Covering Kentucky
        Scott County's Amen House aims for 1,500 Thanksgiving bags, calls for more help
        Carlee Hogsten
        Covering Kentucky
        KSP: Fatal coal truck accident under investigation in Harlan County
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        Lexington man arrested in armed sexual assault investigation
        Leigh Searcy
        In Your Community
        Old memories, new faces: The Family Dog reopens in Richmond
        Floyd Baldwin
        Daily Forecast
        Sunny and Above Normal through Veterans Day
        Tom Ackerman
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        New program looks to prepare Northern Kentucky students for the AI workforce

        Logan MacDonald
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        Covering Kentucky

        Cider Days wraps up sixth annual celebration at Wise Bird Cider in Lexington

        WLEX Web Staff
        Stanton Fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Stanton home declared a total loss after fire; homeowner left injured

        WLEX Web Staff
      • National News

        • Eight-year-old Haitian immigrant detained

          ICE separates 8-year-old Haitian child from caretaker

          Patrick Terpstra
        • Charlie Kirk Shot

          Trial for Charlie Kirk’s murder set for the summer of 2028

          Lori Jane Gliha
        • Russia Putin

          A Trump deal that would have imported Russian oil to the US is falling apart

          Kadia Tubman

        Scripps News
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        Frankfort ends Flock camera contract, Georgetown shuts city-owned cameras

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Murder suspect in fatal Mount Sterling hit-and-run extradited to Kentucky

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Near record heat before midweek rain chances bring a major fall cooldown

        Abby Summers
      • Lexington Snow

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington proposes biggest overhaul of snow and ice response plan in 30 years

        WLEX Web Staff
        Trump

        President Trump to rally Kentucky voters in Highland Heights as midterms loom

        WCPO staff
        FCPS Student hit on Briar Hill Road

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS student with life-threatening injuries after being hit near bus stop

        Christian Wohlfeil
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        Covering Kentucky

        Rudy Fest announces end of bluegrass festival after 25-year run

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association hosting annual shooting competition

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Covering Kentucky

        Dietitian shares tips for eating heart-healthy on a budget

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington boxing gym produces national champion

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Near Record Highs Tuesday and Wednesday

        Tom Ackerman
        FCPS reports nearly $5.4 million fund deficit, audit extension granted

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Public Schools revises deficit figure ahead of audit deadline

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington task force unveils homelessness plan with permanent shelter

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police asking for public's help locating missing man

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Group of veterans opposed to Iran War back Democrat Zach Dembo

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Morehead nonprofit plans benefit for Trooper Phillips' family

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Charges dismissed against 84-year-old Lancaster man following police encounter

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort Board of Commissioners votes to not renew its Flock contract

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Motorcyclist hospitalized after being struck, run over in lot, friend says

        Leigh Searcy
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        Daily Forecast

        Near-record warmth before a major weekend cooldown

        Abby Summers
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Powerball winner indicted on strangulation, assault charges

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Trial date set for Robertson County woman accused of killing her mother

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Pedestrian killed in semi-truck crash at Eastern Kentucky gas station

        Christian Wohlfeil
        Somerset Truck Fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Crews battle truck fire in Somerset; no injuries reported

        Christian Wohlfeil
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tractor-trailer crash expected to close US 25 for hours in Scott County

        Christian Wohlfeil
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man killed in crash that shut down stretch of East Hal Rogers Parkway

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Lexington highs soar back into the low 80s

        Tom Ackerman
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        Kentucky Vaults to No. 15 in Latest AP Top 25 Poll

        Noah Cierzan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Humane Society needs certain items to care for dogs awaiting homes

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky coach Will Stein on Wildcats' big win: 'We kept fighting'

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky fans confident ahead of LSU showdown: 'Time to beat them Tigers'

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        Daily Forecast

        Lingering showers Sunday before sunshine and warmer weather return

        Abby Summers
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        BBN Tonight

        The return of the 'Power K' sees Kentucky Football upset No. 10 LSU, 35-34

        Sierra Newton
      • South Elkhorn Fall Festival

        Covering Kentucky

        46th annual fall festival brings vendors, shoppers together

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Lingering showers from Isaias on Sunday

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Danville High School community grieving following death of 17-year-old student

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Madison County deputies investigate reported animal abuse

        Covering Kentucky

        Deputies investigate reported animal abuse in Madison County

        WLEX Web Staff
        Step out in style at Fiabesca Luxury Shoe Boutique

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Step out in style at Fiabesca Luxury Shoe Boutique

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

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        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

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        Best of the Bluegrass

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        Best of the Bluegrass

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        Jennifer Palumbo
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