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      • Crime
        2 injured after drunk driver rear ends Lexington police officer overnight
        Web Staff
        Kentucky Derby 152
        Golden Tempo wins the 152nd Kentucky Derby!
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        President Donald Trump, Nate Morris announce endorsement for Andy Barr
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        A mostly sunny and cool Sunday
        Patrick Herion
        Crime
        Lexington woman arrested, charged in connection to shooting on Leestown Road
        Mack Carmack
        Covering Kentucky
        Celebration of life services organized for Porter G. Peeples
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      • Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

        Kentucky Derby 152

        Golden Tempo wins Derby, Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner

        Associated Press
        Golf Ryder Cup Furyk

        Covering Kentucky

        Jim Furyk picks Justin Leonard and Stewart Cink to be assistant captains

        Associated Press
        Jacob Barnett & Kyera Barnett mugshots

        Crime

        Citation: Pulaski County couple arrested on child criminal abuse charges

        Mack Carmack
      • National News

        • NFL Sunday Ticket Lawsuit Football

          NFL fans paying attention to changes to Sports Broadcasting Act

          Charles Benson
        • MLS Timbers Sporting KC Soccer

          ‘Significant growth potential’: Why next year’s MLS schedule change is critical

          Tod Palmer
        • Meteor Shower

          Halley’s Comet sparks May’s Eta Aquarids — here’s how to watch

          AP via Scripps News Group

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        Covering Kentucky

        KY organic farm avoids high fertilizer costs but battles skyrocketing diesel

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        'Real impact': Berea College student builds free science education platforms

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        KDP calling out House Republicans for taking 'cheap jabs' through bingo game

        Web Staff
      • Fayette County Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS Superintendent Liggins addresses withdrawal from Missouri job position

        Larry Smith
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        Covering Kentucky

        Remains located in Rowan County identified as missing man last seen in 2022

        Rosemary Kelley
        NASA Artemis Moonshot

        In Your Community

        Morehead students helps track data for NASA's historic Artemis II mission

        Alex Barber
      • Ethan's Pet Rescue Project

        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort teen leads legislative push to make the rescue animal KY's state pet

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gas prices reach $4 a gallon nationwide ahead of spring break trips

        Molly Demrow
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        BBN Tonight

        PREVIEW: Kentucky Gymnastics hosts Lexington Regional

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY officials promoting Safe Teen Driving Challenge to help reduce teen crashes

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported in Morehead duplex fire Wednesday

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot with a few storms possible for Thursday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested in connection to Cantrill Drive shooting that left 1 with injuries

        Rosemary Kelley
        Cathedral Restoration

        Covering Kentucky

        Final gargoyle returned to perch atop rehabbed Kentucky cathedral

        Associated Press
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        Crime

        Kentucky man charged with DUI after high-speed chase in Washington County

        Web Staff
      • Shawn Stines

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Supreme Court denies Stines' motion to remove presiding judge in case

        Web Staff
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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets reading instruction and teacher misconduct rules

        Web Staff
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        News

        Report: KY home destroyed in fire after crews battle flames, floor collapse

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Millstone Social in Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate'

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Strong to Severe Storms Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Multiple crews respond to 12-acre wildfire in Garrard County

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Tuesday morning collision on Frankfort Road in Woodford County leaves one dead

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported following fire at Thoroughbred Center in Lexington

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

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS's Demetrus Liggins withdraws name from Missouri job consideration

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Emily McDonald joins BBN Tonight

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Proposed Wynter's Law to expand AMBER Alert criteria stalls in the KY House

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Advocates calling on lawmakers to make changes to reduce KY's child abuse rate

        Karolina Buczek
      • Sadie Strickland

        Covering Kentucky

        7-year-old throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor late Whitley County father

        Megan Mannering
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        State report details inmate's fatal cliff fall at EKCC, changes coming

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        AAA Blue Grass shares tips to help drivers save money on gas amid rising prices

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Near record highs for Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        ACLU represents KY mom banned from school property over social media posts

        Erin Rosas
        Randall Weddle

        Covering Kentucky

        Report: London Mayor Randall Weddle indicted on four campaign finance charges

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge voids impeachment articles against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman

        Erin Rosas
        Dolly Parton

        Covering Kentucky

        KY lawmakers restore funding match to save Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

        Annie Brown
        Charlie Kirk Highway

        National News

        Charlie Kirk highway got vetoed in AZ. Elected officials are citing politics

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        A Balmy Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Inmate back in custody after stealing Wolfe County truck while on work crew

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man wanted in connection to Nashville murder case found dead in Lyon County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested after making threat on Barren County Courthouse ahead of appearance

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        AG wants case blocking KY's executions for 15 years to be dismissed

        Karolina Buczek
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        We Follow Through

        Some residents in Mason County forced to move for proposed data center

        Drew Amman
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