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    Man charged with animal torture, cat in recovery 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

    Officials looking for missing Laurel County 17-year-old

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    No injuries reported following evening structure fire in Lexington

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    New commissioner of health appointed in Lexington-Fayette County

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      Duffy weighs flight reductions at Newark Airport amid ongoing travel disruptions

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      Fingertip amputations prompt expanded Igloo cooler recall

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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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    Covering Kentucky

    Local man rescues pets from floodwaters in Woodford County

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Coroner says man found on Pendleton Co. riverbank died of 'medical condition'

    Molly Schramm
    Freeze warning

    Daily Forecast

    Freeze warning in effect overnight

    Bayne Froney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Death investigation underway following house fire in Madison County

    Web Staff
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    News

    KSP: Body of missing McCracken Co. man recovered from floodwaters

    Web Staff
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    News

    KSP: 1 dead in Pike County following 'physical altercation'

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    Isaiah House asks community to donate resources amid critical supply shortage

    Erin Rosas
    Zion Clark

    Crime

    Lexington police seek information on 2020 deadly shooting on East 2nd Street

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    LIST: Shelters across Kentucky for flood victims

    Web Staff
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    News

    Mercer Co. Schools superintendent releases plan due to 'significant flooding'

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Severe flooding in Anderson County leads to over 40 rescues

    Ajay Patel
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    Daily Forecast

    Clouds Break Monday, Flooding Remains

    Tom Ackerman
  • Frankfort prepares for historic flooding

    News

    Officials confirm the Kentucky River has crested in Frankfort

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Coroner identifies person killed in crash on Cherry Blossom Way in Scott Co.

    Web Staff
    Frankfort flooding

    Covering Kentucky

    City of Frankfort curfew extended indefinitely

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Evacuation order lifted for Falmouth as restoration continues

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    Officials work to clear up Dix Dam 'misinformation' amid Caroll Co. evacuation

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    Daily Forecast

    Drying out and getting cooler

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mandatory evacuation issued for Palisades at Kentucky River in Mercer County

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Crews from North Carolina aiding rescue efforts amid flooding in Kentucky

    Web Staff
    Versailles flooding

    Covering Kentucky

    Mandatory evacuations being put into place for low-lying areas near river

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Multiple water conservation notices issued around the region

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    City of Harrodsburg, North Mercer Water District ask customers to conserve water

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort officials say low-lying 'areas of uncertainty' might flood

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Midway Mayor reports 'significant' flooding but says situation is 'stable'

    Web Staff
    Beshear

    Covering Kentucky

    Gov. Beshear reports road closures, asks Frankfort residents to conserve water

    Web Staff
    Ohio Valley Rainfall Forecast 04-06-25

    Covering Kentucky

    Monitoring historic flooding throughout Ohio Valley area

    Web Staff
  • Licking River flooding

    Covering Kentucky

    Some Covington residents asked to leave as Licking approaches 'Major' flood

    PJ O'Keefe
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    Daily Forecast

    The rain is moving out!

    Emily McKinney
    Woodford County residents forced to evacuate their homes

    News

    People evacuate as Woodford County flood water levels increase

    Kayleigh Randle
  • 'Hands Off' protest held in Frankfort

    News

    'Hands Off' protesters raise their voices in Frankfort, nationwide protest

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    No. 9 Kentucky Falls Short in NCAA Pennsylvania Regional Final

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Dazia Lawrence competes in the Lilly women's college all-star game

    Kinsey Lee
  • CUSA W Kentucky UTSA Basketball

    Sports

    WKU transfer Josie Gilvin commits to Kentucky

    Kinsey Lee
    Pittsburgh Louisville Basketball

    Sports

    OFFICIAL: Pittsburgh transfer Jaland Lowe signs to Kentucky

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    State of Emergency declared in Frankfort, Franklin Co. before expected flooding

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Crews drive boat through deep water to make rescue on Gilbert's Creek

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Clay City Fire Department urges safety amid flooding

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    Daily Forecast

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