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      Two juveniles hurt in shooting on Lexington's south side, police say
      • Covering Kentucky
        Man indicted on murder charge in stabbing death of Lexington mother
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        Covering Kentucky
        Two juveniles hurt in shooting on Lexington's south side, police say
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        Covering Kentucky
        Trump urges Kentucky voters to back Ralph Alvarado in 6th District race
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        Daily Forecast
        Near record warmth Tuesday before widespread rain returns Wednesday
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        Covering Kentucky
        Leestown Road blocked by downed utility lines in Lexington
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        Covering Kentucky
        Fire destroys Booneville apartment building, displaces families
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        Search continues for missing 6-year-old Louisa boy
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        National News
        Investigators say Florida jet began breaking apart before crash that killed 9
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        Lexington police officer injured in early morning crash on I-75
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        Covering Kentucky

        Shooting renews Lexington calls for gun violence prevention efforts

        Ana Medina
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        Rumpke warns of temporarily stronger odors near Rowan County Landfill

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        5 families displaced after fire at Booneville apartment complex

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        Covering Kentucky

        Northern Kentucky couple launches nonprofit inspired by daughter’s cancer fight

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Estill County High School to host candidate forum

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        Covering Kentucky

        10 names added to Fallen Firefighter memorial in Frankfort

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Kentucky WBB finalizes 2026-27 schedule

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Covering Kentucky

        Legal expert warns of lasting consequences after woman jailed due to mix-up

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        Covering Kentucky

        Arraignment moved again for deadly Berea bank shooting suspect

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        LOOK: Kentucky Men's Basketball Finalizes 2026-'27 Schedule

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear allows dyed diesel on Kentucky roads to ease costs for farmers, truckers

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        Daily Forecast

        Warm and dry weather continues before tropical rain arrives this weekend

        Abby Summers
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        Covering Kentucky

        Power lines down after semi-truck and trailer crash into yard

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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP searching for missing Jackson County man

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        Gov. Beshear urging President Trump to reconsider proposed Head Start changes

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        Covering Kentucky

        Menifee County Bale Trail returns for its second year

        Annie Brown
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        Author shares ADHD journey at Nicholasville event

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        Daily Forecast

        Sunny and Warmer Wednesday

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        Lexington council sends data center zoning rules back to planning commission

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        In Your Community

        Wire-free EnVisio surgery changes breast cancer treatment in Kentucky

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky lawmaker wants to address homelessness among college students

        Karolina Buczek
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        Police: 2020 death of 7-year-old Allen County child reclassified as a homicide

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        Two sentenced to 10+ years in prison in Richmond meth trafficking case

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington mayor names co-chairs of independent panel to review Flock program

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky measles cases rise but still not a concern to health officials

        Michael Berk
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        Daily Forecast

        Warm and dry through Saturday before beneficial rain could return

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        Covering Kentucky

        Appalachian community helps bring local film to the big screen

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        Covering Kentucky

        Elevated levels of lead found in Montgomery County water

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        Scott Hughes arrest

        Covering Kentucky

        Another alleged victim comes forward in sex abuse case against former pastor

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        Person in custody after gun, drugs allegedly found outside Montgomery school

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington youth come together to give back through 'Adopt a Block' initiative

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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Kentucky teen found in Idaho with truck driver

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        Covering Kentucky

        UK students learn about Alpha-Gal Syndrome

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        Covering Kentucky

        Man injured after early-morning stabbing near New Circle Road

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        Daily Forecast

        Another Spectacular Fall Day

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        Covering Kentucky

        3 displaced after apartment fire on Hollow Creek Road

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        Cardiac arrest survivor leads effort to map AED locations in Lexington

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        Covering Kentucky

        Governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of KY airman who died in WWII

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        Covering Kentucky

        Auction dates set for Fayette County Public Schools surplus properties

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        Covering Kentucky

        Businesses relieved as city's 2nd double crossover diamond interchange opens

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        Daily Forecast

        Cool fall nights continue before a midweek warm-up

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        Lee Anne Pope urges Kentuckians to set screens, not for basketball but cancer

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