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    Suspect in crash that killed LEX 18 employee indicted for vehicular manslaughter
    Erin Rosas
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    Report: Woman charged with DUI in connection to Georgetown Save A Lot crash
    Web Staff
    Crime
    KSP searching for 28-year-old escaped inmate in Madison County
    Web Staff
    Daily Forecast
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    Tom Ackerman
    Crime
    Citation: Man facing several charges following stolen vehicle investigation
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    Covering Kentucky
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    Entertainment

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    News

    Clerk who denied same-sex marriage licenses in 2015 is still fighting

    Associated Press
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    Covering Kentucky

    We’ll see you online: Getting rural Kentucky connected

    Ellen Ice
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      Scripps News Group
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      Trump claims 'monumental damage' was done to Iran nuclear sites after US strikes

      Scripps News Group
    • Iran Mideast Wars

      US seeks de-escalation after Iran strikes, but warns more could follow

      Haley Bull

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    'We're gonna need a lot of help': Gov. Beshear responds to deadly tornadoes

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea volunteer fire department collecting donations for storm victims

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Storm devastation brings Laurel County neighborhood together

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    London neighborhood devastated by storm, residents begin recovery

    Ajay Patel
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    Daily Forecast

    Needed quiet weather for Sunday

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Arrangements announced for fire major who died during tornado response

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Neighbors react to devastating aftermath of storms in Pulaski Co.

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado devastates Laurel County, community rallies amid destruction

    Megan Mannering
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    Crime

    Lexington police arrest wanted suspect after car, foot chase

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington firefighters deploy to help in Laurel, Pulaski counties after storms

    Web Staff

    Daily Forecast

    Calm and quiet for the weekend

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    Covering Kentucky

    Local law enforcement provide info on storm relief resources

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear: Kentucky is waking up to 'multiple fatalities' from overnight storms

    Rosemary Kelley
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    National News

    'Mass casualty event' declared following tornado in southeastern Kentucky

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    Covering Kentucky

    KYEM: Document damage, wait for disaster declaration to apply for FEMA aid

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    Covering Kentucky

    At least 9 confirmed dead in 'mass casualty' event in Laurel County

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    20,836 still without power following intense storms

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear: Death toll from May 16 storms rises to 20

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    PHOTOS/VIDEO: Storm, tornado damage seen across Kentucky

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    BBN Tonight

    Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat: Ansley Almonor

    Sierra Newton
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mercer County flood victims feel they don't have options

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    New children's book aims to strengthen family bonds for inmates

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    3 Lafayette Trail markers will celebrate Revolutionary War officer's influence

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Nicholasville, Lexington police collaborating in case of 'Endangered teens'

    Drew Amman
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    Daily Forecast

    Strong And Severe Storms Tonight

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Local ministry struggles as healthy foods become more difficult to afford

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington's Emergency Management office braces for Friday storms

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    State of emergency issued in Kentucky ahead of severe storm system

    Rosemary Kelley
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    News

    Authorities: Nothing found after pond search near Mount Horeb Road

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    London Mayor shares photos of storm damage near Main Street

    Web Staff
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    News

    Reported collision on I-75 northbound near mile marker 112 in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP conducting fire, death investigation in Trimble County

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    Mileta in Lexington to welcome guest chef for special one-night charity event

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    Mount Vernon police report the arrest of 'armed and dangerous' man

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Severe weather likely today

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

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    Covering Kentucky

    Family fostering kids with medical complexities in need of special van

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    Covering Kentucky

    Case against man accused of evidence tampering in murder case sent to grand jury

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    2024 DUI arrest charge connected to woman arrested in deadly Powell Co. crash

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    Covering Kentucky

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    Covering Kentucky

    FCPS close to finalizing budget, addressing multi-million dollar shortfall

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    Covering Kentucky

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