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    1 person confirmed dead by coroner after large house fire in Corbin
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    Covering Kentucky
    London family hides in gas station cooler to survive tornado
    Ellen Ice
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    Supplies to aid those affected by tornado stolen from Finley Trailer Park
    Lauren Minor
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    Tom Ackerman
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    Jaland Lowe announced he's withdrawing from the NBA Draft

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    Kentucky Wildcats baseball team helps tornado victims in Russell County

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      Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' approved by House after overnight session

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    Bluegrass Crime Stoppers looking for 34-year-old man wanted on several warrants

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    Family rescued from hiking trail in Red River Gorge area

    Cherish Walters
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    Woman in custody after tires seen slashed outside Fayette County Courthouse

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    Daily Forecast

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    BBN Tonight

    Sean Woods named Scott County High School Boys Basketball Coach

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    Covering Kentucky

    Advocates rally against criminalization of homelessness

    Ajay Patel
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    Canine cognition course leads to adoptions at Lexington Humane Society

    Megan Mannering
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    Daily Forecast

    More sunshine tomorrow

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    We Follow Through

    1 of Kentucky's largest medical marijuana facilities unveiled in Clark County

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    Covering Kentucky

    Asbury horses get final sendoff before joining Massachusetts mounted unit

    Caleb Barnes
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    Gatton Park unveils new art project 'First Impressions' for community to enjoy

    Alex Barber
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    Police investigating after student allegedly made threat at Caverna Elementary

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Kentucky Politics

    Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr announces senate run to 'help our president'

    Ellen Ice
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    Gun found in student's backpack at Bryan Station High School, principal confirms

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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington custody officer remembered following his reported death

    Erin Rosas
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    1 person killed in head-on collision on KY Highway 15 in Perry County

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Quiet and Dry Tuesday, Wednesday

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    Covering Kentucky

    Fake GoFundMe page uses local boy's cancer diagnosis to steal money

    Ellen Ice
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    Crime

    Man arrested on indictment warrant for rape and sodomy charges in Laurel County

    Rosemary Kelley
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    16-year-old arrested after allegedly bringing loaded handgun into school

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea Independent Schools announces new superintendent

    Rosemary Kelley

    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky Football hosts 5th annual Schlarman Strong Alumni Golf Scramble

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    WATCH: Bat Cats upset No. 2 Tennessee!

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    Covering Kentucky

    'I don't understand': Neighborhood cat fatally shot by pellet gun

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    Covering Kentucky

    Relief Hub in Frankfort Delivers Meals to Flood Victims

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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington student describes meeting Pope Francis 2 weeks before his death

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fallen Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley honored with memorial highway

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Catholic LGBTQ+ advocate remembers handwritten note from Pope Francis

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Versailles school remembers the life and teachings of Pope Francis

    Caleb Barnes
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    Woodford County school implements life-saving cardiac response program

    Alex Barber
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    Scott Co. Sheriff's Office searching for reported wanted 'dangerous offender'

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSU collects nearly 100 pounds of fish from low-lying areas following flooding

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    Sunshine returns tomorrow

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    Crime

    Bevinsville student arrested after making school threats, citation reveals

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    2 winning Kentucky Lottery Powerball tickets sold in Lexington, Morehead

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    Sports

    Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen commits to Kentucky

    Maggie Davis
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington priest Father Jim Sichko reacts to the death of Pope Francis

    Erin Rosas
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    Beshear, McConnell release statements on passing of Pope Francis

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    Crime

    KSP: Juvenile killed in Russell Co. crash, man charged with vehicular homicide

    Cherish Walters
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    Crime

    Estill County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses, KSP reports

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