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      • Covering Kentucky
        Paris police investigate possible attempted abduction of 4-year-old
        Annie Brown
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Distillery operator accused theft by deception appears in court
        Leigh Searcy
        Covering Kentucky
        UK president defends hiring of federal judge as new law dean amid concerns
        Drew Amman
        Daily Forecast
        A few showers for Saturday
        Emily McKinney
        In Your Community
        Lack of rain puts more than half of the state in moderate drought status
        Caleb Barnes
        Covering Kentucky
        Woodford Humane Society cuts adoption fees in half to clear crowded shelter
        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        An uphill battle: Whitley County 6-year-old diagnosed with rare brain tumor DIPG

        Kayleigh Randle
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        In Your Community

        Volunteer fire station in Morgan County on the verge of shutting down

        Alex Barber
        Financial Markets Wall Street

        National News

        Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records

        Associated Press
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        • Louisiana Mall Shooting

          Authorities announce murder charge after Louisiana mall shooting that killed 1

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Connected with Alisyn Camerota: Art Alexakis

          Connected with Alisyn Camerota: Art Alexakis of Everclear on his battle with MS

          Alisyn Camerota
        • Declaration of Independence exhibit at the National Archives

          New 250th anniversary exhibit will spotlight the Declaration of Independence

          Jacob Gardenswartz

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      • Fayette County Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS Superintendent Liggins addresses withdrawal from Missouri job position

        Larry Smith
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        Covering Kentucky

        Remains located in Rowan County identified as missing man last seen in 2022

        Rosemary Kelley
        NASA Artemis Moonshot

        In Your Community

        Morehead students helps track data for NASA's historic Artemis II mission

        Alex Barber
      • Ethan's Pet Rescue Project

        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort teen leads legislative push to make the rescue animal KY's state pet

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gas prices reach $4 a gallon nationwide ahead of spring break trips

        Molly Demrow
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        PREVIEW: Kentucky Gymnastics hosts Lexington Regional

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY officials promoting Safe Teen Driving Challenge to help reduce teen crashes

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported in Morehead duplex fire Wednesday

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot with a few storms possible for Thursday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested in connection to Cantrill Drive shooting that left 1 with injuries

        Rosemary Kelley
        Cathedral Restoration

        Covering Kentucky

        Final gargoyle returned to perch atop rehabbed Kentucky cathedral

        Associated Press
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        Crime

        Kentucky man charged with DUI after high-speed chase in Washington County

        Web Staff
      • Shawn Stines

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Supreme Court denies Stines' motion to remove presiding judge in case

        Web Staff
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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets reading instruction and teacher misconduct rules

        Web Staff
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        News

        Report: KY home destroyed in fire after crews battle flames, floor collapse

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Millstone Social in Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate'

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Strong to Severe Storms Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Multiple crews respond to 12-acre wildfire in Garrard County

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Tuesday morning collision on Frankfort Road in Woodford County leaves one dead

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported following fire at Thoroughbred Center in Lexington

        Rosemary Kelley
        At briefing, Superintendent Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS's Demetrus Liggins withdraws name from Missouri job consideration

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Emily McDonald joins BBN Tonight

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Proposed Wynter's Law to expand AMBER Alert criteria stalls in the KY House

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Advocates calling on lawmakers to make changes to reduce KY's child abuse rate

        Karolina Buczek
      • Sadie Strickland

        Covering Kentucky

        7-year-old throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor late Whitley County father

        Megan Mannering
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        State report details inmate's fatal cliff fall at EKCC, changes coming

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        AAA Blue Grass shares tips to help drivers save money on gas amid rising prices

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Near record highs for Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        ACLU represents KY mom banned from school property over social media posts

        Erin Rosas
        Randall Weddle

        Covering Kentucky

        Report: London Mayor Randall Weddle indicted on four campaign finance charges

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge voids impeachment articles against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman

        Erin Rosas
        Dolly Parton

        Covering Kentucky

        KY lawmakers restore funding match to save Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

        Annie Brown
        Charlie Kirk Highway

        National News

        Charlie Kirk highway got vetoed in AZ. Elected officials are citing politics

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        A Balmy Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Inmate back in custody after stealing Wolfe County truck while on work crew

        Caleb Barnes
        Kentucky State Police

        Covering Kentucky

        Man wanted in connection to Nashville murder case found dead in Lyon County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested after making threat on Barren County Courthouse ahead of appearance

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        AG wants case blocking KY's executions for 15 years to be dismissed

        Karolina Buczek
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        We Follow Through

        Some residents in Mason County forced to move for proposed data center

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY Powerball winner appears before judge on burglary charge after 3rd arrest

        Leigh Searcy
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        Daily Forecast

        March Ends Like May

        Bill Meck
        LexRide

        Covering Kentucky

        Lextran launches new $1 seasonal bus route connecting local entertainment spots

        Megan Mannering
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