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  • Covering Kentucky
    Man charged with animal torture, cat recovering following traumatic attack
    Megan Mannering
    Covering Kentucky
    1 man dead following early morning house fire in Casey County
    Rosemary Kelley
    Covering Kentucky
    Rare earthquake hits central Kentucky, reaching unusual depth
    Ajay Patel
    Daily Forecast
    Isolated showers continue through mid-week
    Bayne Froney
    Covering Kentucky
    Local clinic's adoption program faces uncertain future amid financial struggles
    Leigh Searcy
    Covering Kentucky
    Lexington Mayor Gorton honors law enforcement for National Police Week
    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP searching for suspect in vehicle theft after attempted stop led to damage

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Preschool class makes donation to help animals at the Lexington Humane Society

    Caleb Barnes
    Healthy eating grocery cart

    Covering Kentucky

    New survey shows rising food prices challenge Americans' ability to eat healthy

    Lauren Minor
  • National News

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      Flower Moon set to bloom for May's micro lunar event

      Scripps News Group
    • Newark Airport Flight Delays

      Duffy weighs flight reductions at Newark Airport amid ongoing travel disruptions

      Patrick Terpstra
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      Fingertip amputations prompt expanded Igloo cooler recall

      Scripps News Group

    Scripps News
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort church begins cleanup after flooding, impacting community services

    Web Staff
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    News

    Reported 'violent felon' arrested after police pursuit into Lexington

    Web Staff
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    We Follow Through

    Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of Elaina Mammen

    Michael Berk
  • 23andMe-Privacy

    Covering Kentucky

    Attorney General Coleman issues data warning after 23andMe files bankruptcy

    Erin Rosas
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    News

    1 killed in crash at Richmond Rd., Berea Bypass intersection, coroner says

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Elliott County man arrested, charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    3 arrested in Montgomery County for alleged 'large-scale diesel theft'

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Warmer Midweek

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Off to the races at Keeneland Spring Meet

    Ellen Ice
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    Sports

    Burnham Square barrels from last to win the Toyota Blue Grass

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    'I can't stop': Frankfort tattoo shop owner in the throes of flood recovery

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Flood recovery efforts kick off for the second time in a few months

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Next steps for Kentucky flood victims include waiting for federal assistance

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    Avoiding infection and injury: How to stay safe during the flood cleanup process

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Cleanup continues after significant flooding in Pendleton County

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 women dead after crash involving dump truck into Boone Co. restaurant

    Danielle Goodman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Business owner is giving back after his restaurant was spared from floodwaters

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    Covering Kentucky

    In Jessamine Co., neighbors survey damage along Kentucky River from above

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    GLOW Project working to assist flood victims

    Michael Berk
    Frankfort flooding

    Covering Kentucky

    Gov. Beshear: flooding-related death toll rises to 7

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Customers serve up support for Courtyard Deli owners whose home flooded

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    'God will make a way': Finding faith in the Frankfort flood

    Caleb Barnes
    Freeze warning

    Daily Forecast

    Another chilly overnight ahead

    Bayne Froney
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    News

    Lincoln Co. officials searching for man connected to possible kidnapping attempt

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Citation: Richmond daycare worker arrested on child abuse charges

    Cherish Walters
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    Crime

    KSP: Jail employee arrested after alleged 'inappropriate behavior' with inmate

    Erin Rosas
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    Sports

    OFFICIAL: Arizona State transfer Jayden Quaintance signs to Kentucky

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    Crime

    Somerset man indicted by grand juries for more than 40 counts of sex crimes

    Erin Rosas
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    Entertainment News

    Jay North, TV's mischievous Dennis the Menace, dies at 73

    Associated Press
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    News

    Scientists genetically engineer wolves like the extinct dire wolf

    Associated Press
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    Entertainment News

    Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died

    Associated Press
    Kentucky flooding

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky watches for surging rivers to recede so widespread cleanup can begin

    Associated Press
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    Daily Forecast

    Chilly, but Sunny and Dry Tuesday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Clay City daycare has $15,000 in flood damages, closed until further notice

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort water treatment plant returns to operation following flooding concerns

    Rosemary Kelley
    Frankfort Flood Damage

    Covering Kentucky

    Locals take in damage in flood-ravaged Frankfort

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mercer County residents distribute water to residents impacted by flooding

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Residents in Anderson County brace for flood recovery

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Buffalo Trace Distillery expected to be closed through at least Friday

    Associated Press
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort church serving free hot meals to people in need

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Jessamine County neighborhoods underwater after weekend flooding

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Storms leave damage, force water conservation

    Michael Berk
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