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      • Covering Kentucky
        Publix announces 3 new supermarket and liquor store locations coming to Kentucky
        Web Staff
        News
        93-year-old killed in crash on Main Street in Lexington late Tuesday night
        Cherish Walters
        Covering Kentucky
        Widow reacts after man convicted of killing LPD officer is arrested again
        Ajay Patel
        Daily Forecast
        The 70s return for the rest of the workweek
        Patrick Herion
        Covering Kentucky
        Beshear: Times at driver's licensing centers have significantly reduced
        Karolina Buczek
        Iran War
        Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire agreement remains in peril
        Justin Boggs
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        Crime

        Report: Monticello man found guilty following a 2022 armed police standoff

        Web Staff
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        Today's Forecast

        The Warmup Begins

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Clay County teen found safe, KSP reports

        Rosemary Kelley
      • National News

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          Teen loses eye after federal agent fires projectile during 'No Kings' protest

          Lori Jane Gliha
        • A man ordering food at Burger King

          Burger King hiring 60,000 workers at 6,500 stores as it modernizes restaurants

          Justin Boggs
        • Sam's Club

          Sam's Club is raising membership fees. Here's how you can still save

          Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
      • Road Closure

        Traffic

        KY 229 near mile point 6.8 in Knox County back open following slide

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington activates emergency winter weather plan through Wednesday

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Police: Suspect taken into custody after barricading himself inside home

        Web Staff
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        News

        26-year-old woman dies after falling from cliff in Hardin Co., officials report

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        A brief taste of winter

        Patrick Herion
        Kentucky Women's Basketball

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Women’s Basketball draws No. 5 seed in NCAA Tournament

        Hannah Hamelback
      • Virus Outbreak-Kentucky

        Kentucky Politics

        House Bill 1 vetoed, but state representative says it's not the end of the road

        Ajay Patel
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        BBN Tonight

        No. 7 Kentucky to play No. 10 Santa Clara in opening round of NCAA Tournament

        Jesse Riffe
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        Daily Forecast

        Strong storms coming tonight

        Emily McKinney
      • Israel Palestinians

        World News

        Hospital officials say Israeli strikes killed 12 in Gaza

        Associated Press
        Iran US Israel

        World News

        Trump's call for countries to send warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz

        Associated Press
        Bomb threat graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        Police: Bomb threat reported at Lexington hospitals, investigation pending

        Mack Carmack
      • Iran US Israel

        World News

        The Latest: Gulf countries report new attacks

        Associated Press
        Michigan Synagogue Attack

        World News

        Brother of man who attacked Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah commander

        Associated Press
        police

        Covering Kentucky

        Driver crashes into Lexington home early Sunday, facing DUI charges

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police: Car overturned after being hit by drunk driver

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        Strong to severe storms possible Sunday night

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bardstown airmen among 6 Air Force airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

        Erin Rosas
      • Fayette Mall Easter basket giveaway

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Fayette Mall Easter basket giveaway

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Fiabesca Luxury Shoe Boutique Spring Open House

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Italian style at Fiabesca Luxury Shoe Boutique in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Wells Plastic Surgery & Skin Care Spring Shopping Day

        Best of the Bluegrass

        2026 Wells Plastic Surgery & Skin Care Spring Shopping Day

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • Spring shopping at Vintage Market Days

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Spring shopping at Vintage Market Days

        Jennifer Palumbo
        H&C Cleaning and Restoration brings rugs back to life

        Best of the Bluegrass

        H&C Cleaning and Restoration brings rugs back to life

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Mug Shot of the Week: Ethan Curd

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Ethan Curd

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Daily Forecast

        Active weather inbound late Sunday

        Emily McKinney
        Monticello Fire Department extinguishes house fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Monticello Fire Department extinguishes severe house fire flames

        Mack Carmack
        2026 Farm Bureau annual consignment auction

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Farm Bureau holds 43rd annual consignment auction

        Alex Barber
      • Vandalized Chase Bank ATM

        Crime

        Suspects caught on tape tampering, vandalizing Chase Bank ATM

        Mack Carmack
        Tristan Johson mugshot

        Crime

        Report: Man arrested in connection to Lexington shooting of 66-year-old

        Mack Carmack
        William Roberts mugshot

        Crime

        Pulaski County man in custody on charges of sexual abuse of a minor

        Mack Carmack
      • KYTC District 6 reopens I-471

        Covering Kentucky

        KYTC crews reopen I-471 after accident involving oil tanker

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A warm and quiet Saturday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        March Madness can turn into March Sadness for college basketball fans

        Ajay Patel
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        HS Sports Zone

        High School SportsZone Basketball 3/13/2026

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 9-year-old Kentucky girl with autism found dead, KSP reported

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man found guilty after overcrowding over 30 animals on trailers in high temps

        Web Staff
      • Consumer Prices

        National News

        Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Garrard County man charged after supplying drugs from California to local area

        University Shooting Virginia

        National News

        DOJ charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Court records reveal Snelling's roommates were suspicious about her pregnancy

        Leigh Searcy
        Elderly scams

        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets financial exploitation of seniors

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bardstown students visit Lebanon National Cemetery to honor 'Silent Heroes'

        Caleb Barnes
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