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      • Covering Kentucky
        Paris police investigate possible attempted abduction of 4-year-old
        Annie Brown
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Distillery operator accused theft by deception appears in court
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        UK president defends hiring of federal judge as new law dean amid concerns
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        Daily Forecast
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        In Your Community
        Lack of rain puts more than half of the state in moderate drought status
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        Woodford Humane Society cuts adoption fees in half to clear crowded shelter
        Molly Demrow
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        In Your Community

        Volunteer fire station in Morgan County on the verge of shutting down

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        Daily Forecast

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        KSP investigate fatal officer-involved shooting in Paducah

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        In Your Community

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        Daily Forecast

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        LPD investigating Friday shooting after victim located on Corral Street

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        National News

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Covering Kentucky

        Former Robertson Sheriff Terry Gray pleads guilty to DUI, sentenced to 1 year

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        Federal judge dismisses charges against former Louisville officers in Breonna Taylor case

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        Federal judge dismisses charges against former officers in Breonna Taylor case

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        Covering Kentucky

        Scam texts impersonating state agencies circulating the Commonwealth

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington job fair helps people recovering from addiction find work

        Michael Berk
        At briefing, Superintendent Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news

        Covering Kentucky

        At briefing, Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news

        Megan Mannering
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        Court of Appeals recalls arrest warrant for former Kentucky governor Matt Bevin

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        Daily Forecast

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        National News

        Tiger Woods released on bail hours after DUI arrest, rollover crash in Florida

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        Covering Kentucky

        KSU overhaul bill passes legislature, heads to Gov. Andy Beshear for approval

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        KY woman charged with 3 counts of abandonment of a minor, warrant reveals

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        McCreary County jury convicts 2 people for severe criminal abuse, strangulation

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        Winchester firefighter arrested after confessing to overtime payroll fraud

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Citation: KY man arrested for DUI after riding horse with liquor bag on saddle

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS names new school after 1st Black student to integrate the district in 1955

        Annie Brown
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        Daily Forecast

        Cold front brings rain on Friday

        Emily McKinney
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        Tensions rise in Scott County over alleged sexual misconduct by teacher

        Ajay Patel
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        2026 graduation dates for Fayette County high schools announced

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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Scott County distillery operator indicted for theft

        Leigh Searcy
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        Proposed Kentucky budget bill threatens drug, mental health, and veteran courts

        Megan Mannering
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        News

        Mother of murder victim speaks out as judge faces impeachment trial

        Annie Brown
      • New video shows argument before reckless driving incident

        Covering Kentucky

        Woman allegedly assaulted by person hit by car says driver is innocent

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Environmental activist visits Lexington on a year-long tour to share lifestyle

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        The Kentucky Shop printing George Rogers Clark merchandise after state titles

        Michael Berk
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        Kentucky Politics

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        Lexington church, developer complete affordable housing project for seniors

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bill keeping pedestrians from standing next to state roads on Beshear's desk

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        Friday's Temperatures Go The Wrong Way

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        Covering Kentucky

        Hazard Fire Department crews battle wildfires threatening homes in the area

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        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'Logan's Law' to strengthen Kentucky sentencing

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        Crime

        Hazard man convicted of sexually assaulting children receives 3 life sentences

        Mack Carmack
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        Taylor Weiter
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSU announces 5-year plan to transition into a leading polytechnic institution

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