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      • Covering Kentucky
        Man arrested for BUI at Grayson Lake amid missing person search
        Web Staff
        LEX 18 Investigates
        1 year since Brian Epperson arrested, loved ones still wait for justice
        Kayleigh Randle
        We Follow Through
        Two mothers turn grief into hope with memorial garden for gun violence victims
        Annie Brown
        Daily Forecast
        Another Flood Watch in effect
        Emily McKinney
        We Follow Through
        Garrard County Distilling property sells at court-ordered auction for $20M
        Web Staff
        Kentucky Derby 152
        Woodford Reserve honors Cherie DeVaux with signature bourbon
        Sierra Newton
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        Daily Forecast

        Flood risks linger through Saturday

        Patrick Herion
        WOMEN’S GOLF NCAA Women’s Golf Regional at the Seminole Legacy Golf Club

        BBN Tonight

        The Fightin' Five: UK women's golf returns entire lineup

        Maggie Davis
        Texas Curriculum Bible

        National News

        Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools

        By JAMIE STENGLE and JOHN HANNA
      • National News

        • US Gas Prices

          Experts say gas prices will remain sticky, especially if Iran conflict resurges

          Simon Kaufman
        • U.S. F-16

          US strikes Iranian targets after drone attack on a commercial vessel

          Scripps News Group
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          Gracie the giraffe has been found safe after escaping a Texas ranch

          Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
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        Covering Kentucky

        Clay County couple's tiny home stolen; sentimental items among losses

        Ajay Patel
         Jennifer Palumbo visits Rosa Parks Elementary School

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Jennifer Palumbo visits Rosa Parks Elementary School

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Celebrate fathers with Vintage Dad's Day at Shaker Village in Harrodsburg

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Celebrate fathers with Vintage Dad's Day at Shaker Village in Harrodsburg

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • Fun at the Bluegrass Fair in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Fun at the Bluegrass Fair in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Summer fun at Jessamine County Public Library

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Summer fun at Jessamine County Public Library

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest in Nicholasville

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Cheers to the Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest in Nicholasville!

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • Fayette Mall Retail Roundup at Cavender's Boot City

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Fayette Mall Retail Roundup at Cavender's Boot City

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 17-year-old Adair County girl pronounced dead following roadway collision

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        Getting hotter for the weekend

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        City of Pikeville announces review of a potential data center project

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Big Blue Roulette comes to 'BBN Tonight'

        Maggie Davis
        Courts

        In Your Community

        Bath County students rally to restore crumbling tennis courts

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bourbon County Recreation Park opens after decade of planning

        Molly Demrow
        Chad Casebolt

        Covering Kentucky

        After Clay City man loses uninsured home to fire, community steps in to help

        Megan Mannering
        Malia Croley returns home

        We Follow Through

        Malia Croley returns home to Lexington after life-saving heart transplant

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former sheriff's aunt details disturbing behavior before courthouse shooting

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky lawmaker pushes for data center transparency rules

        Karolina Buczek
        New mural in Georgetown

        In Your Community

        'Identity for a community': New mural in the works in Historic Georgetown

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Multiple firefighters injured while fighting fire at Manchester home

        Rosemary Kelley
        Belmont Stakes Horse Racing

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo faces a pace challenge in the Belmont Stakes

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        First weekend in June is very warm

        Emily McKinney
      • Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Both directions of US-25 on Georgetown Road blocked due to crash

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Man sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison for transporting minor for sex

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP investigate 2-vehicle injury collision on US-127 bypass in Anderson County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bluegrass Hospitality Group announces 3 new restaurant locations opening in 2026

        Cherish Walters
        Kroger Field southern miss game

        BBN Tonight

        $8 Hot Dog and $5 Beer is coming to Kroger Field this fall

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kangaroo spotted in Madison Co. returns safely to owner after community search

        Cherish Walters
      • Kentucky Basketball

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky basketball to face Virginia in 2026-27 SEC/ACC Challenge on Dec. 2

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Share Fair collects used school supplies for students

        Michael Berk
        Belmont Stakes Horse Racing

        Sports

        DeVaux returns to familiar Saratoga for Belmont after her historic KY Derby

        Associated Press
      • Police lights

        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Boone County veteran found safe, Green Alert canceled

        Web Staff
        Kids eating lunch at school

        We Follow Through

        Lexington fudge shop owner submits largest grant yet to erase student lunch debt

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        A Straight Up Summery Weekend Inbound

        Tom Ackerman
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        In Your Community

        SHARE Center opens dental clinic, helps formerly incarcerated residents

        Ana Medina
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        In Your Community

        Harrison County health fair reduces barriers three decades running

        Ellen Ice
        Baling Hay

        Covering Kentucky

        KY Farm bankruptcies hit a six-year high, farmers pushed to financial edge

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        Vandals repeatedly target Bath County ball field construction site

        Alex Barber
        Climate Data Center Impacts

        Kentucky Politics

        KY report warns data centers could raise electric bills without stronger rules

        Karolina Buczek
        Mother, son plead not guilty in 1992 cold case of Anna Lee Manning

        Covering Kentucky

        Family reacts after mother, son plead not guilty in Anna Lee Manning case

        Kayleigh Randle
      • Trump Coal

        National News

        Trump announces nearly $700 million for coal energy infrastructure

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Photo of former LexCity pastor Zachary King

        Crime

        Former LexCity pastor Zachary King sentenced to 13 years in prison

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested in connection to March 29 shooting that left victim with injuries

        Rosemary Kelley
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