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        Thousands across Kentucky took to the streets for the 'No Kings' protests
        Alex Barber
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        Gov. Beshear issues warning regarding incoming severe weather
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        Police identify victims in 'apparent' murder suicide in Winchester
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        2 killed, 'multiple' injured in 3-vehicle crash in Bourbon County
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        10 people hospitalized after balcony collapse near the University of Cincinnati

        Molly Schramm
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        Man airlifted after being attacked with a machete in Perry County

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        Truck splits in half after hitting tree head-on in Clay City, driver uninjured

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          Trump pushes Putin and Zelenskyy to end war in Ukraine

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        Burglary investigation underway in Lawrenceburg after storage unit robbery

        Web Staff
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        Man sentenced for shooting Lexington officer at gas station in 2022

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        Walk a Mile in Our Shoes annual event in Lexington honors gun violence victims

        Michael Berk
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        Report: More than 1,000 deer sick or dead in KY Hemorrhagic Disease outbreak

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        GOP congressman Massie tours his Kentucky district with support from Rand Paul

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        Sierra Newton
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        Kentucky family demands answers after Honduran father dies in ICE custody

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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported following fire at vacant Somerset home

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Potential threat involving Laurel County school 'dispelled," source identified

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        Spotlight Series

        Sights and sounds of London's Wildcat Offroad Park

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky murder victim’s niece speaks out as convicted killer charged again

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Students create cards for classmate waiting for heart transplant at hospital

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        4 Cincinnati men face charges after chaotic burglary at Castle & Key Distillery

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY remains one of handful of states investing in childhood cancer research

        Karolina Buczek
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        FCPS seeks answers to $16 million budget shortfall through external audits

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        Covering Kentucky

        Horse rescued after getting stuck in culvert

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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Sept. 24 with Radio Vida

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        Perry County woman faces federal charges for allegedly firing at DEA agents

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Fayette County teen indicted on double murder charges in shooting deaths

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        London man accused of shooting mother, assaulting 2 others with a pistol

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Overturned semi truck seen engulfed in flames on North I-75 in Whitley County

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        At least 4 injured in reported 'explosion' at Borden Dairy Co. in London

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        Crime

        Lexington police search for man wanted on rape, sodomy charges

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        Daily Forecast

        Strong Storms and Heavy Rain Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Murder of 10-year-old sparks child protection reform

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Free YMCA workshop supports caregivers navigating compassion fatigue

        Megan Mannering
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        BBN Tonight

        SEC Announces UK Football Opponents for 2026-2029

        Web Staff
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        Spotlight Series

        $5 million rebuild happening at Fairgrounds after tornado damage

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tow truck drivers plan procession to honor Troy Caldwell 1 year after crash

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky lawmakers demand leadership change at Fayette County Public Schools

        Karolina Buczek
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        Crime

        Tip to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers leads to arrest in connection to burglary

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Mother of 2003 victim always feared Joshua Cottrell would kill again

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Donations, signups, for AuttieWorld holiday events now open

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Annual staple allows for creativity, while helping local businesses

        Michael Berk
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        Daily Forecast

        Our active weather pattern continues on Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Tuesday, Sept. 23 with Radio Vida

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        KY switches to SAT as state-funded college admissions exam starting spring 2026

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        Juvenile arrested after police chase involving stolen vehicle in Jefferson Co.

        Erin Rosas
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        Kentucky deputy loses bid to dismiss sexual abuse lawsuit

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        Crime

        Coroner: Third person shot apparent murder-suicide in Independence dies

        Molly Schramm
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