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  • Covering Kentucky
    Thousands of undocumented immigrants live in KY, contribute millions to economy
    Andrew Lamparski
    Covering Kentucky
    After jury is sworn in, Crystal Rogers murder trial set to begin Wednesday
    Leigh Searcy
    Covering Kentucky
    Family and police hope cell phone ping will lead to answers about missing woman
    Drew Amman
    Daily Forecast
    Still Hot and Steamy Midweek
    Tom Ackerman
    Sports
    Sport of kings loses legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas after his retirement
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    Covering Kentucky
    Fundraising on the fairway: Golf scramble raises money for disabled kids
    Ajay Patel
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    News

    Suspect in crash that killed LEX 18 employee indicted for vehicular manslaughter

    Erin Rosas
    Iran Israel Mideast Wars

    World News

    A fragile ceasefire gives rise to hopes for a long-term peace

    Associated Press
    Food Bank

    Covering Kentucky

    Tackling food insecurity and food waste: a 'WiN-WiN' situation

    Annie Brown
  • National News

    • Home repairs

      Hidden costs of homeownership now exceed $21,000 a year

      John Matarese
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      Cuomo concedes in NYC mayoral primary, Mamdani poised for upset victory

      Justin Boggs
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      Consumer confidence sours despite economy remaining resilient

      Simon Kaufman

    Scripps News
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    Covering Kentucky

    Supplies to aid those affected by tornado stolen from Finley Trailer Park

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Trauma survivors share their powerful stories on National Trauma Survivors Day

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Grandmother among victims of deadly Laurel County tornado

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Social media helps tornado victim find missing wedding dress

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Owner of AB Training in Somerset in recovery mode After Friday's EF-4 tornado

    Drew Amman
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    Daily Forecast

    A chill takes over late week

    Emily McKinney
  • Paralyzed man

    Covering Kentucky

    Deadly tornado paralyzes Laurel County man from waist down

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado sirens not designed to be heard indoors, emergency officials say

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    Red Cross volunteers continue working to help storm victims in Kentucky

    Caleb Barnes
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky basketball to host Georgetown Hoyas in exhibition

    Maggie Davis
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    Covering Kentucky

    London’s Lowe’s helping city’s tornado victims

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    US 27 in Pulaski Co. back open following 'extensive cleanup' and repairs

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Airbnb.org providing housing to people affected by tornadoes

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Donations for Kentucky tornado relief will be accepted outside Kroger Field

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado relief benefit concert to be held in Somerset on Tuesday

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Police looking for man wanted on trafficking drugs, firearm possession charges

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    No injuries reported after tree falls on home in Laurel County

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Disaster SNAP benefits approved for 24 Kentucky counties after April floods

    Erin Rosas
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    Daily Forecast

    A Few Showers Linger Midweek

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Hospital describes sudden surge of patients after Laurel County tornado

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park remains closed as crews clean up debris

    Andrew Lamparski
  • HS Sports Zone

    First KHSAA Boys Volleyball Championship Title Game: Henry Clay vs. Saint Xavier

    Sierra Newton
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    Covering Kentucky

    The Creek Church in Somerset serving as a donation hub for tornado victims

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Exotic birds stolen from damaged pet shop returned after community rallies

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Residents face more severe weather while working to recover from destruction

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    North Laurel boys basketball team helps with tornado damage clean up

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    Temporary storm shelter opens in Winchester tattoo shop

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Clay City firefighters collecting makeup, hygiene items for tornado survivors

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    EF-4 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Laurel, Pulaski Counties

    Rosemary Kelley
    Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

    Covering Kentucky

    Trainer Larry Demeritte, whose horse beat the odds in 150th Derby, dies at 75

    Associated Press
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    Daily Forecast

    Severe storms this afternoon and evening

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    Covering Kentucky

    Volunteers taking meals to tornado victims

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    List of shelters in Pulaski County as severe storms hit on Tuesday

    Erin Rosas
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    News

    Woman rescued after reportedly falling 15 feet while climbing in Red River Gorge

    Cherish Walters
    Fatal Collision

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    Coroner: 73-year-old killed in crash near Chinoe Road in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    News

    KSP: Infant dead after van crashes into wooden fence, tree line in Glasgow

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    Knox County Schools announces early dismissal on Tuesday due to incoming storms

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Rounds of Severe Storms Inbound Tuesday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington organizations are working to collect donations for tornado victims

    Ellen Ice
  • Couple hospitalized after losing arm in tornado aftermath

    Covering Kentucky

    London couple hospitalized after tornado rips apart home

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Air Evac crews clean up debris after 'emotional' scene at London-Corbin Airport

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Family loses home of 47 years to Laurel County tornado

    Drew Amman
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