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  • National News
    Robert Francis Prevost elected first American pope, takes name Pope Leo XIV
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    Covering Kentucky
    Beshear, Diocese of Lexington react to election of the first American-born pope
    Erin Rosas
    Covering Kentucky
    Cincinnati man wins $125,000 on Kentucky Lottery scratch-off
    Erin Rosas
    Daily Forecast
    Scattered Strong to Severe Storms Thursday
    Tom Ackerman
    News
    Lawrenceburg mayor announces resignation of fire chief due to 'personnel matter'
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Pioneer Playhouse faces uncertain future amid federal cuts
    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fluid spill causes lane closures on north Main Street in Nicholasville

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Report: Man indicted by Bell County Grand Jury for 2023 murder of 17-month-old

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    Archeologists help dig deeper into history of Henry Clay Estate

    Evan Leake
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      FEMA chief fired one day after stating he doesn't think it should be eliminated

      Scripps News Group
    • Vatican Conclave New Pope

      Trump, world leaders react as Pope Leo XIV is elected as first American pontiff

      Scripps News Group
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      Who is Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first American pope?

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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear urges communities to stay weather aware as rainfall continues

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    Car recovered from Pulaski County creek after floodwater washes away bridge

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Leestown Road near Scott Co. line back open after rainfall impacts roadway

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Waves Of Strong And Severe Storms

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Weather forces Keeneland to shift opening schedule

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Multiple structures in Garrard Co. destroyed by storms

    Caleb Barnes
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    Crime

    2 sentenced to 10 years each in prison after locking children in bedroom of home

    Web Staff
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    Bengals

    Bengals offseason workouts start April 21

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    Crime

    KSP: Adair Co. teacher allegedly solicited a juvenile to kill her husband

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    2 arrested after investigation of stolen timber leads to search of Somerset home

    Web Staff
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    News

    1 person rescued after tree fell on home in northern Kentucky

    Cherish Walters
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    News

    Several roads closed in London due to flooding

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Bourbon Co. Coroner asks for help identifying 2nd victim in double homicide

    Web Staff
    Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Stocks Dow Jones

    World News

    Dow drops 1,200 as US stock market leads a worldwide sell-off

    Associated Press
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    Crime

    Man facing child sexual abuse charges after investigation in Boone County

    Web Staff
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    Suspect arrested, victim identified in fatal hit-and-run in London

    Cherish Walters
    Clark County Backpack Program

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    School leaders and law enforcement come together to feed Clark County students

    Evan Leake
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    News

    1 person with minor injuries following wreck on New Circle Road at Liberty Road

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Nearly 11,500 Kentuckians without power due to severe storms

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Up-to-date weather coverage as storms hit the region

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Woodford County residents brace for potential flooding

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Garrard Co. Distilling Company halts production

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Preparations ramp up as officials warn of potential flooding and severe storms

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Bourbon Co. prepares for severe storms, potential flooding of Stoner Creek

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Storm Chasing: Kentucky group positioned for incoming storms, tornadoes

    Michael Berk
    Yellow Semi Truck Travels On Interstate In Springtime

    Covering Kentucky

    Certain restrictions on 'commercial motor carriers' temporarily suspended

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Strong storms through the night

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    'Looked like hellfire:' residents recall Jeffersonville campground fire

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    KSP: 2 men arrested after police find explosive devices during traffic stop

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP seeking public's assistance finding missing teen

    Web Staff
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    Lockdown lifted at Middlesboro Independent Schools lifted, Superintendent says

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    5 taken to hospital with minor injuries after accident at Athens Boonesboro Rd.

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    17 distillery workers to split $50,000 Kentucky Lottery prize

    Erin Rosas
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    Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of incoming severe storms

    Cherish Walters
    Obit Val Kilmer

    News

    Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer

    Associated Press
    Nintendo’s profit soars as pandemic has people playing games

    Entertainment News

    Nintendo offers new Switch 2 details ahead of June 5 launch

    Associated Press
  • Storm damage in Midway

    National News

    Storms could unleash deadly floods, strong tornadoes in large part of US

    Associated Press
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    Tesla sales drop 13% in first quarter as Elon Musk backlash

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    Coroner: Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle on Winchester Road

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Days of Severe Storms and Heavy Rain Inbound

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Neighbors unite in Anderson County with collaborative approach to storm prep

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Employees at Garrard County Distilling have been furloughed, mayor confirms

    Web Staff
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