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      • Crime
        Man charged in 1996 kidnapping and killing of Kentucky girl
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        DEA agent warns Kentucky communities are not immune to cartel reach
        Ajay Patel
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        Condemned apartment due to mold has caused chronic health issues for tenant
        Kayleigh Randle
        Daily Forecast
        February Winds Down with a Warm Up
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        Man dies after ambulance overturns on Kentucky Route 197 in Pike County
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        GoFundMe launched to support employees after Buddy's Pizza owner dies suddenly
        Leigh Searcy
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Anderson County: A scenic, historic, and spirited community

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Police responding to collision on Old Todds Rd at Richmond Service Rd

        Web Staff
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        A children's hospital is renamed for Dolly Parton in Tennessee

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          State Farm is giving drivers rebates. Here’s when customers can expect them

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          Former President Bill Clinton says ‘I did nothing wrong’ in Epstein deposition

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          Ohio school board votes to remove 'Hate Has No Home Here' poster from classroom

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        Lexington admits room for improvement after winter storm road response criticism

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky brothers' bond deepens after snow plow accident leaves 1 hospitalized

        Alex Barber
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        Lexington nonprofit for young, single moms in need of donations

        Ellen Ice
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        Former journalist Tom Eblen joins Lexington city council in 3rd District

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Suspect in Alumni Drive officer-involved shooting confirmed dead by coroner

        Erin Rosas
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        Daily Forecast

        A short cold streak before the 30s return

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Whitley County Sheriff's seeks help finding missing 59-year-old man

        Web Staff
        Eclipse Awards Horse Racing

        Covering Kentucky

        367 horses nominated to compete in Triple Crown series

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        Crime

        Report: 2 teens arrested in Lexington assault involving knife and taser

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS cancels Wednesday classes, marking 7th snow day of the year

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Search and rescue crews use drone, ropes to save teen stranded between cliffs

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Woman arrested for allegedly hitting door with hammer in Wayne County

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington extends emergency winter weather plan through Monday

        Web Staff
        Fatal fire

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        62-year-old killed in Harlan County house fire, KSP report

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Ice-covered roads delay emergency response times in Lexington

        Ajay Patel
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        Daily Forecast

        Wet and Wintry Weather Inbound Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Crime

        Pulaski County man facing charges after soliciting sex acts from 13-year-old

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        Covering Kentucky

        Equine therapy program transforms lives through human-horse connection

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky lawmaker files bill to expand home construction amid housing crisis

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Valley View Ferry frozen in ice on the Kentucky River, halting daily crossings

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Taking a look at some of the roads and their conditions near Lexington schools

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        When conditions shut down schools, impromptu snow day camps keep kids active

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Blue Grass Airport welcomes record 1.6 million passengers in 2025

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local nonprofit helping Eastern Kentucky families recover from winter storm

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Firefighters battle chimney fire at Park Place Apartments amid freezing temps

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Green Alert canceled for missing Richmond veteran

        Web Staff
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        1 person found dead after camper fire in Upton, officials report

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A milder start to the workweek with a chance for snow on Tuesday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP launches Valentine's Day sale for Trooper Teddy Project to aid kids

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        KY man charged after allegedly pointing gun at crowd outside elementary school

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner identifies woman found dead in Richmond parking lot amid KY cold snap

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Second medical marijuana dispensary opens in central Kentucky

        Web Staff
        Possible murder suicide Pendleton County

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP identifies 2 found dead in Pendleton County in suspected murder-suicide

        Felicia Jordan
      • Winter Weather-Cold Calf

        Covering Kentucky

        Newborn calf struggling in deep freeze brought indoors to curl up on couch

        Associated Press
        Fatal Collision

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        24-year-old killed in head-on collision on US 42 in Gallatin County Sunday night

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Cloudy and Less Cold Monday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Travelers without a Real ID may pay $45 fee for TSA ConfirmID

        Alex Barber
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        National News

        Justice Department official plays down chance for charges from Epstein files

        Associated Press
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        National News

        Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown

        Associated Press
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        National News

        Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled prison deportation case

        Associated Press
        Nicholasville dog stabbing

        Covering Kentucky

        Jessamine County dog stabbing ruled self-defense involving dog-on-dog attack

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A warmer pattern in sight

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