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        FAA nationwide ground stop: What to know about delays, rebooking and refunds
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        National News
        Airlines report cancellations 1 day after FAA issues historic ground stop
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        Daily Forecast
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        Abby Summers
        Covering Kentucky
        'Non-techy' Lexington mom builds AI app for other busy moms
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        Bear Care Clinic lets elementary students play doctor while exploring careers
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        East Jessamine 8th-Graders teach younger peers about seat belt safety
        Drew Amman
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        Community mourns 32-year-old mother killed in Scott County crash
        Leigh Searcy
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        Alex Barber
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        4 people displaced, 1 injured after fire at Lexington duplex
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tip leads Lexington police to 5th arrest in deadly Cross Keys Road case

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        Daily Forecast

        Rain wraps in time for the chilly weekend

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK HealthCare patient enters experimental CAR-T therapy trial for lupus

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      • National News

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          Jay Gray
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        Drew Amman
        Purple Peace Pumpkins Carry a Powerful Message Across Lexington

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        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Court Officials Warn About Jury Duty Scammers

        Leigh Searcy
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        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police outline plans for safe game day experience

        Evelyn Schultz
        Scott Hughes arrest

        Covering Kentucky

        Pastor charged with additional sex crimes after man shares story

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        Covering Kentucky

        Two cats rescued from Nicholasville house fire

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        Daily Forecast

        One more great day before rain

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fiancé of woman allegedly killed in overdose by KY man charged with obstruction

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Randall Cobb Kroger Field

        BBN Tonight

        Randall Cobb named Kentucky’s representative in 2026 SEC Football Legends class

        God's Pantry Food Bank

        Covering Kentucky

        Food assistance program helps Kentucky seniors facing food insecurity

        Sydney St. Claire
        Henrico Police Lights Night Generic

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington drug trafficking suspect arrested after chase in Floyd County

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      • Lexington police searching for 2 gas station robbery suspects

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police searching for 2 gas station robbery suspects

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        Covering Kentucky

        10 students, SUV driver taken to hospital after Harlan County school bus crash

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        Covering Kentucky

        Crews respond to overnight fire at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Hamburg Pavilion

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        Covering Kentucky

        Downtown burger staple faces staffing challenges

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        Daily Forecast

        Still Sunny and Unseasonably Warm Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
        Two Berea moms fight to keep Medicaid for their children

        Covering Kentucky

        Medicaid cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill are already affecting children

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington family mourns 6-year-old's death, awaits autopsy results

        Ana Medina
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        ODOT & KYTC officials give progress update on Brent Spence Companion Bridge

        Logan MacDonald
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        Covering Kentucky

        Northern Kentucky couple launches nonprofit inspired by daughter’s cancer fight

        Drew Amman
      • Estill County Candidate Forum

        Covering Kentucky

        Estill County High School to host candidate forum

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        Covering Kentucky

        10 names added to Fallen Firefighter memorial in Frankfort

        Evelyn Schultz
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky WBB finalizes 2026-27 schedule

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        Covering Kentucky

        Legal expert warns of lasting consequences after woman jailed due to mix-up

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Arraignment moved again for deadly Berea bank shooting suspect

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        BBN Tonight

        LOOK: Kentucky Men's Basketball Finalizes 2026-'27 Schedule

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      • Fuel Prices Diesel

        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear allows dyed diesel on Kentucky roads to ease costs for farmers, truckers

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        Daily Forecast

        Warm and dry weather continues before tropical rain arrives this weekend

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        Covering Kentucky

        Power lines down after semi-truck and trailer crash into yard

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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP searching for missing Jackson County man

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        Andy Beshear

        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Beshear urging President Trump to reconsider proposed Head Start changes

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        Covering Kentucky

        Menifee County Bale Trail returns for its second year

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      • New ADHD Book

        Covering Kentucky

        Author shares ADHD journey at Nicholasville event

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Sunny and Warmer Wednesday

        Tom Ackerman
        Lexington council sends data center zoning back to planning commission.

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington council sends data center zoning rules back to planning commission

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        In Your Community

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky lawmaker wants to address homelessness among college students

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        Covering Kentucky

        Police: 2020 death of 7-year-old Allen County child reclassified as a homicide

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        Two sentenced to 10+ years in prison in Richmond meth trafficking case

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington mayor names co-chairs of independent panel to review Flock program

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