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  • Politics
    Rep. Massie submits resolution to remove US involvement in Iran-Israel conflict
    Erin Rosas
    Crime
    Lexington man facing several charges following multi-county pursuit
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Beshear announces new Kentucky Department for Public Health commissioner
    Erin Rosas
    Daily Forecast
    Showers, Storms and Heavy Rain Tuesday
    Tom Ackerman
    Covering Kentucky
    1 person injured in collision on Delong Road in Lexington
    Web Staff
    News
    1 killed in single-vehicle crash on Boston Rd in Lexington, police investigating
    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    'Couldn’t believe it:' Campbellsville man takes home $30,000 lottery win

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear, state leaders join together to launch African American Heritage Trail

    Web Staff
    Fatal Fire

    Covering Kentucky

    KSP investigating after man killed in Wallingford house fire

    Erin Rosas
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      Kraft Heinz announces plan to eliminate synthetic food dyes from all products

      Scripps News Group
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      Copenhagen dethrones Vienna as the world's most liveable city

      Scripps News Group
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      Lawyer claims prison staff attempted to kill R. Kelly with medication overdose

      Scripps News Group

    Scripps News
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    Covering Kentucky

    London’s Lowe’s helping city’s tornado victims

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    US 27 in Pulaski Co. back open following 'extensive cleanup' and repairs

    Web Staff
    Airbnb

    Covering Kentucky

    Airbnb.org providing housing to people affected by tornadoes

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Donations for Kentucky tornado relief will be accepted outside Kroger Field

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado relief benefit concert to be held in Somerset on Tuesday

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Police looking for man wanted on trafficking drugs, firearm possession charges

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    No injuries reported after tree falls on home in Laurel County

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Disaster SNAP benefits approved for 24 Kentucky counties after April floods

    Erin Rosas
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    Daily Forecast

    A Few Showers Linger Midweek

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Hospital describes sudden surge of patients after Laurel County tornado

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park remains closed as crews clean up debris

    Andrew Lamparski

    HS Sports Zone

    First KHSAA Boys Volleyball Championship Title Game: Henry Clay vs. Saint Xavier

    Sierra Newton
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    Covering Kentucky

    The Creek Church in Somerset serving as a donation hub for tornado victims

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Exotic birds stolen from damaged pet shop returned after community rallies

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Residents face more severe weather while working to recover from destruction

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    North Laurel boys basketball team helps with tornado damage clean up

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    Temporary storm shelter opens in Winchester tattoo shop

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Clay City firefighters collecting makeup, hygiene items for tornado survivors

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    EF-4 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Laurel, Pulaski Counties

    Rosemary Kelley
    Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

    Covering Kentucky

    Trainer Larry Demeritte, whose horse beat the odds in 150th Derby, dies at 75

    Associated Press
    Tornado watch

    Daily Forecast

    Severe storms this afternoon and evening

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    Covering Kentucky

    Volunteers taking meals to tornado victims

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    List of shelters in Pulaski County as severe storms hit on Tuesday

    Erin Rosas
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    News

    Woman rescued after reportedly falling 15 feet while climbing in Red River Gorge

    Cherish Walters
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    News

    Coroner: 73-year-old killed in crash near Chinoe Road in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    News

    KSP: Infant dead after van crashes into wooden fence, tree line in Glasgow

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    Knox County Schools announces early dismissal on Tuesday due to incoming storms

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Rounds of Severe Storms Inbound Tuesday

    Tom Ackerman
    donations

    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington organizations are working to collect donations for tornado victims

    Ellen Ice
    Couple hospitalized after losing arm in tornado aftermath

    Covering Kentucky

    London couple hospitalized after tornado rips apart home

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Air Evac crews clean up debris after 'emotional' scene at London-Corbin Airport

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Family loses home of 47 years to Laurel County tornado

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Boutique owner finds support after tornado rips through small business

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mandatory evacuation ordered for London communities as dangerous winds approach

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    Search resumes for second missing teen after friend's body was found on Saturday

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Donations pour in at the London's Command Center to those impacted by storms

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    The Kentucky Shop selling t-shirts for tornado relief

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Authorities: Curfew issued in areas of Pulaski County

    Rosemary Kelley
    Severe risk

    Daily Forecast

    Severe storms possible Tuesday

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    Crime

    KSP conducting murder investigation after man found dead with gunshot wound

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Tyler Bell Named to SEC All-Freshman Team

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Goodwill Kentucky offering $50 vouchers to those affected by storms

    Web Staff
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