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  • Covering Kentucky
    Beshear says evacuations will occur in parts of Laurel Co. due to severe weather
    Rosemary Kelley
    News
    Remembering the victims of the deadly tornado that swept through Kentucky
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Laurel County Schools officially ends 2024-25 school year after severe storms
    Web Staff
    Daily Forecast
    Rounds of Severe Storms Inbound Tuesday
    Tom Ackerman
    News
    Coroner: 73-year-old killed in crash near Chinoe Road in Lexington
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    London couple hospitalized after tornado rips apart home
    Kayleigh Randle
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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 ahead of severe storms on Tuesday

    Erin Rosas
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    News

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

    Cherish Walters
  • National News

    • Immigration Tufts Student Detained

      Government may seek to re-detain college students released from ICE custody

      Ava-joye Burnett
    • Grocery store apps are changing the way we shop — local shoppers say they're saving them money

      Grocery store apps are changing the way we shop, often saving buyers money

      Scripps News Group
    • Springsteen vs Trump

      Why are Trump and Springsteen feuding?

      Scripps News Group

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    Covering Kentucky

    Middle school students launch digital newspaper to strengthen peer connections

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of WWII KY Army pilot

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Former Estill Co. Clerk pleads guilty to felony charges, AG Russell Coleman says

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Investigation underway after missing man found dead near London

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP searching for inmate who walked away from work detail in Simpson County

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Clark Co. Coroner asking for public's help finding family of deceased woman

    Web Staff
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    Sports

    New proposal for UK Athletics to be moved to 'holding company'

    Web Staff
    Whooping Cough

    National News

    Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US

    Associated Press
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    News

    Lexington police investigating after man shows up at hospital with gunshot wound

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Umbrellas are needed today

    Emily McKinney
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    News

    After inhaling a thumbtack, a puppy is recovering thanks to Richmond vet clinic

    Ellen Ice
    NFL Draft Football

    BBN Tonight

    DRAFTED: Maxwell Hairston pick 30, round 1 to the Bills

    Sierra Newton
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    Covering Kentucky

    Police: Missing Georgetown 16-year-old found safe

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Crime

    1 with injuries, 2 in police custody after evening robbery on Augusta Court

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    5 years after daughter's work-related death, the fight for change continues

    Ajay Patel
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    We Follow Through

    Garrard Co. distillery shutdown leaves workers in limbo

    Drew Amman
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    News

    Victim of traffic dispute with Bryan Station dean and coach speaks to LEX 18

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky Blood Center, The Milk Bank unite with new donation location

    Lauren Minor
  • Fellow officers remember fallen Lexington correctional officer

    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington Community Corrections Officer remembered after unexpected death

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Off-campus UK graduation celebrations planned for minority groups

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    KY Transportation Cabinet issues warning on scam texts involving unpaid tolls

    Web Staff
  • Measles

    Covering Kentucky

    Officials: 2nd measles case reported in the state in non-Kentucky resident

    Rosemary Kelley
    Traffic Alert

    Covering Kentucky

    Injury crash at outbound Winchester Road and Man o' War impacting traffic

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Numerous thundershowers on Friday

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office asking for help locating family of woman

    Web Staff
    LEXINGTON POLICE

    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington police to host Spring Drug Take Back Day

    Web Staff
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    News

    Somerset Police Department looking for missing 34-year-old man

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Federal jury in Lexington convicts Mercer Co. man for child sex trafficking

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Man arrested in connection to armed robbery at Bluegrass Drug Store in Danville

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Showers and Storms on the Rise Thursday, Friday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Domestic violence shelter dedicated to teen who died by suicide set to open

    Ellen Ice
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    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: Brandon Garrison discusses return to Kentucky

    Web Staff
    BBN Tonight watch full episode

    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: Wednesday's full episode

  • Family lost in Red River Gorge uses Apple SOS to be rescued

    Covering Kentucky

    Family lost in Red River Gorge uses Apple SOS to be found

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea College students prepare to enter nursing field debt-free

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Schools in Adair County closed Friday to allow community to attend funeral

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    Daily Forecast

    Rain chance increases late week

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky senators request extension to REAL ID deadline

    Evelyn Schultz
    Eli Lykins Bionic Hand

    Covering Kentucky

    Unstoppable with or without: 10-year-old receives specialty bionic hand

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea students fighting to save school program

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    Hundreds of pounds of fish rescued from Buffalo Trace Distillery

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    FEMA assistance denied for additional counties affected by February floods

    Rosemary Kelley
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