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  • Covering Kentucky
    Mercy Chefs distributes warm meals to thousands in Laurel County
    Kayleigh Randle
    Covering Kentucky
    NWS confirms EF3 tornado damage in Kentucky counties
    Web Staff
    News
    'We're gonna need a lot of help': Gov. Beshear responds to deadly tornadoes
    Megan Mannering
    Daily Forecast
    More Active Weather Inbound
    Tom Ackerman
    Covering Kentucky
    Beshear says death toll from storms is now at 19, provides update on injured
    Rosemary Kelley
    Covering Kentucky
    PHOTOS/VIDEO: Storm, tornado damage seen across Kentucky
    Web Staff
  • NCAA Liberty Kentucky Basketball

    Sports

    Sweden's Elsa Vadfors commits to Kentucky

    Kinsey Lee
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    BBN Tonight

    UK softball's season comes to an end in the Clemson Regional

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel and Pulaski County schools closed Monday after storms

    Web Staff
  • National News

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      Yellowstone Park grizzly bear euthanized for repeatedly accessing trash

      Scripps News Group
    • Justice Bondi

      DOJ deal ends a ban on an aftermarket trigger. Gun control advocates are alarmed

      AP via Scripps News Group
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      Trump criticizes Walmart for blaming tariffs as prices set to rise

      Justin Boggs

    Scripps News
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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea Independent Schools announces new superintendent

    Rosemary Kelley

    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky Football hosts 5th annual Schlarman Strong Alumni Golf Scramble

    Sierra Newton
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    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: Bat Cats upset No. 2 Tennessee!

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    Covering Kentucky

    'I don't understand': Neighborhood cat fatally shot by pellet gun

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Relief Hub in Frankfort Delivers Meals to Flood Victims

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington student describes meeting Pope Francis 2 weeks before his death

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fallen Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley honored with memorial highway

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Catholic LGBTQ+ advocate remembers handwritten note from Pope Francis

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Versailles school remembers the life and teachings of Pope Francis

    Caleb Barnes
  • AED

    Covering Kentucky

    Woodford County school implements life-saving cardiac response program

    Alex Barber
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    Crime

    Scott Co. Sheriff's Office searching for reported wanted 'dangerous offender'

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSU collects nearly 100 pounds of fish from low-lying areas following flooding

  • High temperature trend

    Daily Forecast

    Sunshine returns tomorrow

    Bayne Froney
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    Crime

    Bevinsville student arrested after making school threats, citation reveals

    Web Staff
    KY Lottery

    Covering Kentucky

    2 winning Kentucky Lottery Powerball tickets sold in Lexington, Morehead

    Web Staff
  • NCAA Florida Houston Basketball Aberdeen

    Sports

    Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen commits to Kentucky

    Maggie Davis
    Pope, Father Jim Sichko

    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington priest Father Jim Sichko reacts to the death of Pope Francis

    Erin Rosas
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    News

    Beshear, McConnell release statements on passing of Pope Francis

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    KSP: Juvenile killed in Russell Co. crash, man charged with vehicular homicide

    Cherish Walters
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    Crime

    Estill County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses, KSP reports

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Showers and a Few T-Showers Monday

    Tom Ackerman
  • Burgin home being torn down after flood waters

    Covering Kentucky

    Burgin works to rebuild what they lost

    Kayleigh Randle
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    News

    Adair County Public Schools mourns loss of student killed in crash

    Web Staff
    Stormtracker

    Daily Forecast

    Cooler start to the week

    Bayne Froney
  • Breakfast

    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort church provides Easter breakfast for people impacted by flooding

    Alex Barber
    Fatal collision

    News

    1 dead, 2 juveniles injured in Rockcastle County crash

    Web Staff
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    News

    Man arrested after woman's body found in vehicle fire on KY 160 in Harlan Co.

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 flown to hospital after single-vehicle crash on Todds Road

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Floyd Co. Schools, law enforcement investigating social media threats

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Sheriff's Office issues Golden Alert for missing man who requires medication

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Firefighters extinguish Clay County structure fire that threatened nearby homes

    Web Staff
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    News

    Eubank man arrested in connection to Pulaski County murder

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    A warm, nice Easter Sunday

    Emily McKinney
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    BBN Tonight

    Jackson Watts: 'Turning dreams into reality' on the UK Track Team

    Sierra Newton
    Tyler Childers concert collects flood donations for flood victims

    News

    Tyler Childers concert collects donations for flood victims

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Two displaced after overnight house fire in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Thousands protest Trump administration in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Whitley County family of 10 loses home in devastating fire

    Alex Barber
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    Daily Forecast

    Still looking mostly dry for Easter

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Hiker 'experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion' rescued from trail on Friday

    Web Staff
    LEXINGTON POLICE

    Covering Kentucky

    Man taken to hospital with injuries following shooting on Lenny Ct. on Saturday

    Web Staff
    Weekend forecast

    Daily Forecast

    Warm Easter weekend ahead

    Bayne Froney
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