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      • LEX 18 Investigates
        1 year since Brian Epperson arrested, loved ones still wait for justice
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        We Follow Through
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        Texas Curriculum Bible

        National News

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      • National News

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        Covering Kentucky

        Beattyville's Squatch Fest returns after years of floods and pandemic setbacks

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        1 with injuries after vehicle crashes into school concession stand in Lexington

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        Crime

        Man charged with kidnapping following multi-county police chase in western KY

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Transplant Games: New heart helps Ashland man stay active

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        TeraWulf acquires 1+ GW Eastern Kentucky HPC campus to expand AI infrastructure

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        Daily Forecast

        Scattered Showers and Storms Hang on Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
        Election 2026 Kentucky

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        Congressman Thomas Massie hints at future political run following primary loss

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        Covering Kentucky

        Project Search graduates with disabilities ready to enter workforce

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        Covering Kentucky

        Wilderness Road Event Center opens year after tornado damage at the fairgrounds

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        Covering Kentucky

        Jordan Morgan's family testifies as sentencing for Shannon Gilday begins

        Megan Mannering
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        Daily Forecast

        More showers and storms to roll through the Commonwealth

        Patrick Herion
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        Traffic

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        Web Staff
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        Politics

        Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and warns of consequences

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Transplant Games: Woman advocates for organ donation after life-saving procedure

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Crime

        KSP: Bowling Green man arrested, charged with attempted fetal homicide

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and Storms Return Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Harrison County roads cracked and flooded after days of heavy rain

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        In Your Community

        Sand Gap firefighters rescue 36 people trapped in Rock Lick over the weekend

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Transplant Games: Kentucky man races bikes after double lung transplant

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Humane Society's Mutt Strut returns to Coldstream Park

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Memorial Day services honor Franklin County's fallen, including Vietnam loss

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        Covering Kentucky

        Rowan County Memorial Day parade honors sacrifice of veterans, service members

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        Daily Forecast

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        Covering Kentucky

        Vietnam veteran reflects on survival at Lexington Cemetery Memorial Day service

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        Covering Kentucky

        'Never forget:' 9/11 Pentagon widow speaks at Camp Nelson Memorial Day Ceremony

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        Thomas Massie files paperwork to campaign for his US House seat in 2028

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        Crime

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Horse Park honors Sgt. Reckless, the mare who served in the Korean War

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        Covering Kentucky

        Brodhead firefighter injured after vehicle strikes fire engine on I-75

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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Shower and Isolated Storms Linger Memorial Day

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        Strawberry Festival at Stepping Stone Farm draws crowd with food, music and young creators

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        Middle Springs Farm poppy festival honors fallen soldiers with blooming red flowers

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