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      • Crime
        Rapper charged after stopping to film music video on Laurel County interstate
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        KSP: Madison County inmate back in police custody after escape
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Scott County teen gives back on 12th anniversary of life-changing accident
        Annie Brown
        Daily Forecast
        A very fall work week
        Patrick Herion
        Covering Kentucky
        La Uncia Mexican Grocery in Lexington closing after 35 years
        Alex Barber
        News
        Torilena Fields appears in court in Harrison County, competency hearing date set
        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Trump's drug tariff plan sparks concern among Kentucky pharmacists

        Drew Amman
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        Crime

        Mount Vernon woman charged with murder appears in court

        Michael Berk
        Roadway collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Lanes blocked on I-75 south at mile marker 101 due to injury collision

        Web Staff
      • National News

        • Financial Markets Wall Street

          Markets rebound as Trump softens tone toward China after tariff threats

          Maura Barrett
        • Fentanyl-Sedative

          'The nation is in trouble,' former CDC official warns of instability at agency

          Simon Kaufman
        • APTOPIX Trump Mideast Wars Gaza

          'The war in Gaza is over': Trump hails deal to end Israel-Hamas conflict

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      • Police

        Covering Kentucky

        Police: No active threat located after threat on Kentucky School for the Deaf

        Web Staff
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Friday, Sept. 12 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
        Charlie Kirk Shot

        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Thursday, Sept. 11 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort police: No active shooter or hostage situation

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK sets enrollment record with nearly 39,000 students in Fall 2025

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK employee under investigation after posting 'cruel' comment on Kirk's murder

        Erin Rosas
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        1 taken to hospital after fire at mobile home on Dalray Street in Lexington

        Web Staff
        Kentucky State Police

        Crime

        KSP asking public for information in sexual assault investigation in Lyon County

        Web Staff
        Rachel & Westlynn Williams

        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond mom pens first children's book on embracing differences

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        Even Warmer this Weekend

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community honors 9/11 first responders with memorial stair climb at Kroger Field

        Annie Brown
        Roadway collision

        Covering Kentucky

        4 injured in evening single-vehicle collision in northern Fayette County

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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS executive director of budgeting files lawsuit against district

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky schools, healthcare embrace AI despite mixed reactions

        Drew Amman
        Schools

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Supreme Court weighs if charter schools can receive taxpayer funding

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear condemns political violence amid Charlie Kirk assassination

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Miss Kentucky makes history as first former foster youth in Miss America top 11

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        National non-profit cleans over 800 headstones to honor fallen heroes

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Safety takes first place in return of the Kentucky Lineman's Rodeo

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Fire Dept. holds annual ceremony to honor 9/11 victims and heroes

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Dr. Stanley denounces UK's decision to fire him over alleged policy violations

        Erin Rosas
      • Police

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        Berea police: Student charged in connection to swatting call

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Dry conditions are persisting

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: Former Murray High School teacher arrested on sex offense charges

        Web Staff
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        News

        Former London mayor files lawsuit against city council

        Web Staff
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        Rowan Co. Coroner's Office conducting death investigation after man found dead

        Web Staff
        Shooting Investigation

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        Perry County Sheriff's Office investigating after vehicle hit by gunfire

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        'Anyone can save a life': UK offers free counseling for veterans

        Ellen Ice
        Wisconsin Supreme Court

        National News

        High-powered rifle recovered in Charlie Kirk assassination, officials report

        Associated Press
        Charlie Kirk Shot

        National News

        What to know about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Above Normal Warmth Continues to Build

        Tom Ackerman
        Darrell Price

        Crime

        Lexington police seek new leads in 2020 murder of Darrell Price

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Beshear orders flags to half-staff after fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new access restrictions

        Lauren Minor
        KSP trooper allegedly used excessive force during traffic stop

        News

        Body cam video shows KSP trooper using alleged excessive force during stop

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Winchester Police and Clark County Public Schools partner for food drive

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Cars scrapped after Frankfort mechanic shop suddenly closes

        Drew Amman
        Charlie Kirk Shot

        Covering Kentucky

        Reactions pour in following assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah

        Web Staff
        If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts or is in need of mental health help, you can call the current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. The 10-digit number will remain active, even after 988 launches on July 16.

        Covering Kentucky

        Father discusses son on World Suicide Prevention Day

        Michael Berk
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        National News

        Kirk has been key figure in building support for Republicans among young people

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Motorcyclist killed in crash on Danville Bypass

        Web Staff
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Sept. 10 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
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