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        KSP investigating deadly collision involving police cruiser in Corbin
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        Covering Kentucky
        Richmond city commission votes to absorb all 911 fees for 2025
        Annie Brown
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        Garrard County asks for patience as R-Cut construction finishes in a week
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        Daily Forecast
        The Heat Wave Continues this Weekend into Next Week
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        Sports
        Trump signs executive order to overhaul NIL in college sports
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          'It's hurting us': Small businesses feel the pinch of tariffs

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        Sinkhole causing headaches for residents on Alfa Drive in Frankfort

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        KSP Investigation

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        Kentucky State Police hit with two lawsuits related to 2024 traffic stop

        Megan Mannering
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        Bourbon County teen charged with murder could face the death penalty

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        Local swim school is encouraging safe swim practices after drowning

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        Infant shooting victim celebrates her 5th birthday in Lexington

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        Anderson Dean Park creates inclusive experience for people with disabilities

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        Safety tips to remember if you plan on being around fireworks this 4th of July

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky faces big Medicaid cuts under Trump's bill

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        Daily Forecast

        A drier stretch of weather inbound

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fourth of July celebrations scheduled in Lexington

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        Roadway Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Semi involved collision shuts blocks section of I-75 south

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        Kentucky Politics

        Governor Andy Beshear's office names new communications director

        Erin Rosas
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        Politics

        'Our country deserves better': Beshear slams passing of Trump's big bill

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        News

        Sheriff: Semi hits parked car on Highway 555 in Washington County

        Web Staff
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        Report: 3 arrested after authorities find kids living in 'dirty' conditions

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        Laurel County woman facing wanton endangerment charges

        Cherish Walters
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        Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90

        Associated Press
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        US Highway 27 in Pulaski County shut down due to crash

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        1 killed, 4 injured in crash on KY Highway 90 in Wayne County

        Cherish Walters
        Justice Bondi

        National News

        Mystery surrounds the Epstein files after Bondi claims of videos

        Associated Press
        Supreme Court Transgender Health

        National News

        Supreme Court throws out rulings in favor of transgender people in 4 states

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        One Last Round of Showers and Storms Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police officers honored at annual awards banquet

        Annie Brown
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        Missing Laurel County man found safe, officials report

        Rosemary Kelley
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        News

        No ruling on death penalty eligibility for man accused in Jordan Morgan killing

        Annie Brown
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        Crime

        1 charged with assault following afternoon stabbing in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mobile food pantry reaches 150 households in Nicholas County food desert

        Megan Mannering
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        Hunger Relief

        LEX 18, God's Pantry partnering to help Kentuckians find their next meal

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        We Follow Through

        Residents still concerned about safety on Delong Road despite temporary fixes

        Ajay Patel
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        Remembering horse racing legend D. Wayne Lukas, winner of 15 triple crown races

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington mayor honors chef and actor for series showcasing local food culture

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        The Beach Boys bringing good vibrations to the new stage at Gatton Park

        Caleb Barnes
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        Daily Forecast

        One more day of thunderstorms

        Emily McKinney
        Road Closure

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        Truck transporting over 1000 gallons of tack oil spills onto ground, waterway

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        City of Richmond says Paradise Cove passed inspection after child's death

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        Monticello Banking Company says they've been 'targeted' by a cyberattack

        Web Staff
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        Spotlight Series

        Lexington couple leaves lasting impact through community engagement and service

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        University-sponsored program provides food assistance to students in need

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        News

        Public health officials warn of measles exposure at Nicholasville water park

        Cherish Walters
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        News

        Crews respond to Greenwell Ford Road in Bardstown for reported water rescue

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        BBN Tonight

        UK's Rachel Newman Baker on SEC's 2025-26 Executive Committee

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