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  • Covering Kentucky
    Health officials confirm harmful algal bloom on Herrington Lake
    Web Staff
    Crime
    Monticello man charged with attempted murder after he allegedly shot at neighbor
    Erin Rosas
    News
    Houck transferred to Warren County Jail ahead of trial in Crystal Rogers case
    Cherish Walters
    Daily Forecast
    Scattered Showers and Storms Linger Thursday
    Tom Ackerman
    Politics
    Trump's latest judicial pick is someone that Joe Biden almost nominated
    Associated Press
    Covering Kentucky
    Lexington Freedom Train to unveil monument honoring Underground Railroad legacy
    Erin Rosas
  • HIV-Prevention

    World News

    The world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission

    Associated Press
    China US Explainer

    National Politics

    US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media

    Associated Press
    Elon Musk

    National News

    SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported

    Associated Press
  • National News

    • Israel Iran Mideast Wars

      Americans urged to leave Israel as conflict with Iran intensifies

      Maya Rodriguez
    • Trump

      Trump says US decision on Iran-Israel conflict coming within 2 weeks

      Scripps News Group
    • Transgender Ruling

      Stakeholders react to Supreme Court ruling on gender affirming care for minors

      Scripps News Group

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    Covering Kentucky

    Goodwill Kentucky offering $50 vouchers to those affected by storms

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Don Franklin offering first responders free tire repair for emergency vehicles

    Web Staff
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    News

    No injuries reported after collision involving Fayette Co. bus on Alexandria Dr.

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    List of donation items needed in Laurel County following storm

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    More Active Weather Inbound

    Tom Ackerman
    Mercy Chefs feeds those in need in Laurel County

    Covering Kentucky

    Mercy Chefs distributes warm meals to thousands in Laurel County

    Kayleigh Randle
  • 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

    NWS confirms EF3 tornado damage in Kentucky counties

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County Schools officially ends 2024-25 school year after severe storms

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel Co. Fire Department grieves loss of Major Leatherman after tornado

    Alex Barber
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    Daily Forecast

    Rain showers for Monday

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mark Pope, Reed Sheppard help out with storm cleanup

    Web Staff
    Biden Chicago

    National News

    Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

    Scripps News Group
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    Covering Kentucky

    Woman dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Russell County

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Manager recalls moments tornado hit Pulaski Co. movie theater

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    London establishes command center, debris collection site for storm recovery

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP conduct rescue operations, send in troopers to prevent looting

    Web Staff
  • Ambulance

    Covering Kentucky

    Man rescued from island near Old Lair bridge in Harrison County

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fire at Toyota plant caused by air handler unit extinguished, EMA director says

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Pulaski County Sheriff's Office warns of scams following tornado

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County enters recovery phase following tornado, fire department says

    Web Staff
    High temperature trend

    Daily Forecast

    Quiet and sunny Sunday

    Preakness Stakes Horse Racing

    Sports

    Journalism comes from behind to win the Preakness

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky baseball earns 13-seed in SEC tournament

    Kinsey Lee
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    News

    Person found dead on Russell Cave Road identified as missing teen, police say

    Web Staff
    London tornado damage

    News

    'We're gonna need a lot of help': Gov. Beshear responds to deadly tornadoes

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea volunteer fire department collecting donations for storm victims

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Storm devastation brings Laurel County neighborhood together

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    London neighborhood devastated by storm, residents begin recovery

    Ajay Patel
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    Daily Forecast

    Needed quiet weather for Sunday

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Arrangements announced for fire major who died during tornado response

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Neighbors react to devastating aftermath of storms in Pulaski Co.

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado devastates Laurel County, community rallies amid destruction

    Megan Mannering
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    Crime

    Lexington police arrest wanted suspect after car, foot chase

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington firefighters deploy to help in Laurel, Pulaski counties after storms

    Web Staff
  • Daily Forecast

    Calm and quiet for the weekend

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    Covering Kentucky

    Local law enforcement provide info on storm relief resources

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear: Kentucky is waking up to 'multiple fatalities' from overnight storms

    Rosemary Kelley
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    National News

    'Mass casualty event' declared following tornado in southeastern Kentucky

    Scripps News Group
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    Covering Kentucky

    KYEM: Document damage, wait for disaster declaration to apply for FEMA aid

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    At least 9 confirmed dead in 'mass casualty' event in Laurel County

    Rosemary Kelley
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