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      • Covering Kentucky
        University of Kentucky receives false active shooter report
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Fire officials warn of dangers as burn bans take effect across Kentucky
        Molly Demrow
        Covering Kentucky
        Food pantries kick off Hunger Action Month to continue fighting food insecurity
        Alex Barber
        Daily Forecast
        The Chill Is Historic
        Bill Meck
        Covering Kentucky
        Judge releases man charged with tampering in case of murdered teens in Lexington
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        Lawmakers revive effort to restore voting rights for people with some felonies
        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington issues 'call to artists' to submit designs to cover utility boxes

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 KSP troopers reportedly injured in ATV incident while on-duty in Knox County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        1 injured, airlifted after tractor overturned along Wayne County roadway

        Web Staff
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        • Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett

          White House economist: $200B in tariff revenues are supporting social programs

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          Scripps News Group
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          Owners charged after 21 dogs die at boarding facility in New York

          Scripps News Group

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        Daily Forecast

        Scattered Showers and Storms Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        London Mayor Randle Weddle speaks out as council meets to discuss impeachment

        Annie Brown
        Kentucky Bourbon-Tourism

        Covering Kentucky

        A Hart County couple plays major role in Kentucky tourism

        Drew Amman
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        Crime

        Woman charged in double homicide appears in court

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Ale-8, Kentucky State partner for new seasonal pawpaw flavor

        Evelyn Schultz
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        News

        Funeral arrangements announced for woman killed in DUI crash in Lexington

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Rockin Thunder River Tours affected by April floods and lock closures

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        Declining vaccination rates: Experts worried with school set to start

        Michael Berk
        Police

        Crime

        Monticello man arrested, charged with indecent exposure

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Lexington police seize over 35 pounds of suspected meth found in packages

        Erin Rosas
        Kentucky State Police

        Crime

        KSP investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Shelby County

        Erin Rosas
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        Daily Forecast

        Our pattern of seasonal days with scattered showers and storms continues

        Patrick Herion
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        Traffic

        Report: Man arrested after attempting to flee crash site at Champion Way

        Web Staff
        US Election 2026 Senate Kentucky

        Kentucky Politics

        McConnell's legacy comes under fire in KY race to replace him in the Senate

        Associated Press
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        News

        KSP: 43-year-old man killed in UTV crash in Knott County

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        Emergency crews locate missing man in Pulaski County, officials report

        Web Staff
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        National Politics

        Democratic governors may offer a path forward for a party out of power in D.C.

        Associated Press
        Kentucky Horseshoeing School

        Covering Kentucky

        The next generation of the KY horse industry: Where passion meets purpose

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        Still in the 80s Through Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
        Redeemer Lutheran Church denied FEMA Assistance causing setbacks

        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset church frustrated about assistance delays after tornado devastation

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community members reeling from violent weekend in Lexington

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lane back open following crash at Man o' War and Harrodsburg Road

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        1 charged with DUI after woman killed in crash at Man o' War, Clearwater Way

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County Sheriff's Office opens new location Monday

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Monticello firefighters respond to multiple emergencies in single day

        Web Staff
        Tates Creek Road shooting

        Covering Kentucky

        Police continue to investigate after juvenile shot on Tates Creek Road Aug. 3

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        Lower 80s to start the workweek

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Harrison Co. animal shelter saves emaciated siblings' lives

        Kayleigh Randle
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        BBN Tonight

        UK Football Hosts Fan Day Giving Glimpse At a New Look Roster

        Noah Cierzan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Families receive free diapers at Richmond community event

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Firefighters respond to fire at multi-story building in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Some Sunday T-Showers

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Crews respond to rock slide on Highway 460 in West Liberty

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Body found near Kentucky elementary school identified

        Web Staff
        Student Loan Repayment

        Scripps News Life

        Student loans in SAVE Plan to begin accruing interest

        Scripps News Group
        MLB At Bristol Baseball

        Sports

        MLB to break attendance record as Braves and Reds meet in Tennessee

        Justin Boggs
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        Daily Forecast

        A comfortable start to the weekend

        Patrick Herion
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        Crime

        Case against woman accused of killing 2 men in Lexington heads to grand jury

        Ellen Ice
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        We Follow Through

        911 calls show delay in finding AED during 7-year-old's drowning at pool

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Motorcyclist killed in Carroll County crash on Friday

        Web Staff
        Kentucky football media day

        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: "BBN Tonight" from Football Media Day

        Beshear

        Kentucky Politics

        Is Fancy Farm still relevant in Kentucky politics?

        Karolina Buczek
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