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        Erin Rosas
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        Kayleigh Randle
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        Mostly Sunny and Dry Days Ahead
        Tom Ackerman
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        New priest, congregation at Catholic church honor Father Norman after his death
        Alex Barber
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        Woman found dead in Laurel County house fire under investigation
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        Covering Kentucky

        Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen in downtown Lexington closes

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        Harrodsburg farmstand 'The Cozy Coop' feeds the soul

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        Roots and Heritage Festival brings culture and community together in Lexington

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        Citation: Lexington man facing 20 counts of child sex abuse related charges

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        Report: Missing 85-year-old man from North Carolina found safe in Georgetown

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        Lexington hosts Cities United, releases ONE Lexington strategic plan

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        One-on-one: Sitting down for a conversation with Governor Andy Beshear

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        Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass needs male mentors

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Rowan County offers $1,000 reward as road signs disappear

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        Lafayette team wins national architectural design competition

        Caleb Barnes
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        Concern grows as search continues for 10-year-old boy in Breathitt County

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Apple makes major investment to expand Corning Plant in Harrodsburg

        Lauren Minor
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        Daily Forecast

        About as Typical For August As You'll See

        Bill Meck
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        3 arrested after execution of search warrant at Pulaski County home

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        Good work Batman! K9 medically retires from Jessamine Co. Sheriff's Office

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        Sheriff: Wanted fugitive, also illegally in country, arrested in Grayson Co.

        Web Staff
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        UK researcher makes breakthrough in breast cancer research

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        Staying in the 80s Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Anita Franklin's legacy lives on through back-to-school block party

        Annie Brown
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        CD Central to close after 30 years in Lexington

        Megan Mannering
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        We Follow Through

        Lexington focuses on infill, redevelopment to create more affordable housing

        Drew Amman
        Gas prices in Kentucky rise to $3.17 per gallon

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        Kentucky gas prices rise in some areas, causing budget concerns for drivers

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Man indicted on vehicular homicide in connection to deadly 2024 collision

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Long John Silver's sets sights on Lexington after Nicholasville opening

        Caleb Barnes
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        Pediatrician reacts to HHS announcement to cut funding for mRNA vaccine research

        Lauren Minor
      • Apple

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        Apple to invest $2.5 billion in Harrodsburg Corning factory

        Web Staff
        Paycor Renovations

        Bengals

        Hamilton County, Bengals finalize new lease agreement

        Dan Monk
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        Bengals

        Cincinnati to wear 'White Bengals' helmet, uniforms for matchup against Steelers

        Taylor Weiter
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        Crime

        Pulaski County man charged with sexual abuse of 3 and 4-year-old children

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Daily Forecast

        Slowly heating up by the weekend

        Patrick Herion
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        News

        Jayden Spicer's obituary describes him as a 'bright and energetic student'

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        Laurel County Sheriff's Office says missing 26-year-old woman found safe

        Web Staff
        Mark Pope

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky men's basketball releases SEC schedule for 2025-26

        Maggie Davis
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        National News

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        Associated Press
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        Rumpke issues reminder following garbage truck load fire caused by battery

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Biologists report shows bald eagle population in Eastern Kentucky is growing

        Erin Rosas
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        LPD searching for man wanted for 3rd-degree assault - healthcare provider

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        Traffic

        Cattle killed in crash involving overturned trailer on Mountain Parkway

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        Crime

        Sheriff: Man wanted in Montgomery County for rape, sodomy

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