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      • Covering Kentucky
        FCPS's Tyler Murphy sits down with LEX 18 for one-on-one interview
        Larry Smith
        Covering Kentucky
        Legislation passed to expand access to sexual assault nurse examiners statewide
        Annie Brown
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky students and health experts fight rising youth tobacco use
        Molly Demrow
        Daily Forecast
        Friday is back to the 80s
        Emily McKinney
        Covering Kentucky
        Recent motorcycle crashes in central Kentucky highlight road safety concerns
        Michael Berk
        Crime
        Harlan County Sheriff's Office reports escaped inmate on the loose
        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 rescued from boat stuck aground on Lake Linville Thursday afternoon

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS Board approves sale of former Southside Technical Center for $5.5 million

        Rosemary Kelley
        Sunrise Suites in Mount Sterling

        Covering Kentucky

        New micro-apartments open in Mount Sterling, bolstering affordable housing

        Drew Amman
      • National News

        • Congress Budget

          RFK Jr. defends HHS changes, proposed budget cuts during congressional testimony

          Stephanie Liebergen
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          Audio: Pilots make animal noises on emergency channel at Reagan National Airport

          Patrick Terpstra
        • Iran War

          Iranian threat to execute dissidents continues amid a fragile US ceasefire

          Alexandra Miller

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        National News

        Woman pleads not guilty to trying to murder Rihanna

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Another record warm day

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK HealthCare to open new Mother Baby Unit to enhance postpartum care

        Web Staff
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        News

        GoFundMe created for family of 13-year-old who died after Ashland home fire

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Teen wanted for assault, robbery booked in Fayette County Detention Center

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Juvenile arrested after threat made towards Pikeville High School, district says

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        1 person injured in Lin Don Drive structure fire that required multiple agencies

        Web Staff
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        News

        Lexington police search for suspect after juvenile injured in hit-and-run crash

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        The 70s are back for Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        News

        2 missing children in Georgetown found safe, police report

        Cherish Walters
        Hawaii-Floods

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky man seeks community help for family displaced by severe Hawaii floods

        Ajay Patel
        Arrest

        Covering Kentucky

        Teen charged after being found in possession of an 'AR type pistol' in KSU dorm

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Affordable senior living apartment complex opens in Estill County

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Advocates working to strengthen KY's protections of sexual assault survivors

        Karolina Buczek
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Judge orders the foreclosure sale of property tied to distillery project

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Dashcam video shows driver narrowly missing waste management worker on the job

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky fathers launch local Dad Tribes chapter to help local dads connect

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington bank looking for man wanted in connection to destruction of ATM

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington firefighters push new ambulance into service at the Cave

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        A $213 million push brings new nutrition education to medical students at UK

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's Shriners Children's Hospital celebrates its 100th anniversary

        Michael Berk
      • Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Vehicle fire on I-64 near exit 58 blocks all eastbound lanes in Franklin County

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Midweek warmup arrives

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral arrangements announced for student killed in Scott County collision

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge finds former KY Governor Bevin in contempt of court over financial records

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky judge publicly reprimanded for abusing contempt power in court

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Scott County HS basketball coach placed on leave over CPS investigation

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wolfe County Search & Rescue crews carry injured hiker from Rock Bridge trail

        Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky football announces 2026 spring game date for Will Stein's first season

        Web Staff
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        National Politics

        Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        A Near Normal Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        US Congressional candidate Cherlynn Stevenson hosts educational roundtable

        Ajay Patel
        NCAA Kentucky West Virginia Basketball

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Staves Off Comeback Attempt From West Virginia in 74-73 win

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police teach community members response tactics for active attacks

        Evelyn Schultz
        Classroom

        Covering Kentucky

        What comes next in Kentucky's school choice fight following passage of HB1

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Volunteers needed to help welcome home Vietnam veterans during a special ride

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Woman accused of hitting people with her car in Lexington pleads not guilty

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington roadway down to one lane due to vehicle fire

        Web Staff
        Kaydence Carpenter mugshot

        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, March 23 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Slowly warming back up

        Patrick Herion
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        News

        Coroner: 1 dead, 1 injured following boating accident on Lake Cumberland

        Web Staff
        Fatal Collision

        News

        2 people killed, KSP trooper seriously injured in Sunday morning crash in Hazard

        Web Staff
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