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      • Covering Kentucky
        Former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins dies, Gov. Beshear says
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Sheriff's Office investigating reports of needles found in Halloween candy
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency, funding $5 million to local food banks
        Rosemary Kelley
        Daily Forecast
        A cooler weekend to start November
        Patrick Herion
        Covering Kentucky
        Police: 3 injured after disorder with a weapon in downtown Lexington
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        12th lawsuit filed against Roblox, Discord after KY teen commits suicide
        Kayleigh Randle
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        National News

        Don’t forget to fall back: Daylight saving time ends Sunday morning

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY family in need of donations as young boy continues fight against rare cancer

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Winchester first responders join in the Halloween fun during downtown event

        Ajay Patel
      • National News

        • Government Shutdown Health Care Costs

          You can now sign up for 2026 Obamacare coverage — but costs may still rise

          Scripps News Group
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          FDA halts sale of unapproved fluoride prescriptions for young children

          Justin Boggs
        • US Government Shutdown Food Aid What to Know

          Judges say Trump administration can’t suspend SNAP benefits during shutdown

          Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
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        Crime

        Man charged with first-degree arson after allegedly setting mattress on fire

        Cherish Walters
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Oct. 1 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Ohio teen killed after he's ejected from his motorcycle during crash in Kentucky

        Erin Rosas
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        News

        Gatlinburg Bypass in the Great Smoky Mountains back open following landslide

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Citation: Lexington man charged with rape, sexual abuse of 10-year-old

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Starting October Dry and Very Warm

        Tom Ackerman
      • I Got My Block

        Covering Kentucky

        'I Got My Block' initiative challenges kids to improve their neighborhoods

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 hikers with serious injuries after falling 45 feet at Courthouse Rock

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Crime

        Mount Vernon woman charged with murder after human remains found outside home

        Rosemary Kelley
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        News

        Fayette County Coroner identifies 19-year-old shooting victim on East 7th Street

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Historic Kentucky homestead with 10 cabins and church for sale in Rockcastle Co.

        Evelyn Schultz
        Driving a Car

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky DUI fatalities jump 12.5% while U.S. sees nationwide decrease

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington teen breaks world records in firefighter competitions

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY Secretary of State wants to continue growing program to protect DV survivors

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 people with 'serious' injuries following collision on Versailles Road

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Speed cameras coming to Kentucky construction zones, including Richmond Road

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kids help design look for Valvoline's livery on a NASCAR Cup car

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gateway Community Action opening opportunity store to help those in need

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

        Hello October

        Bill Meck
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        We Follow Through

        Powell County paramedics' case dismissed after venomous snake bite controversy

        Ajay Patel
        77th Primetime Emmy Awards - Show

        Entertainment

        Leanne Morgan issues apology after Corbin show starts late amid traffic issues

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        Crime

        Report: Woman in Louisville causes $1K damage at Little Caesars

        Web Staff
        Trump

        National News

        Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in a deal with Trump

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Leitchfield couple wins $40,000 from Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Mount Sterling man charged with 2nd-degree manslaughter in July fatal crash

        Web Staff
        Roadway Collision

        News

        Northbound lanes of US 27 at Kohls Dr. back open after collision, police report

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fired equine lab director sues UK over horse racing lab investigation findings

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY invests $250K annually in Thoroughbred aftercare programs for retired horses

        Erin Rosas
        APTOPIX Pentagon Commanders Meeting

        Politics

        Hegseth declares an end to 'politically correct' leadership in the US military

        Associated Press
        Sean "Diddy" Combs

        National News

        Prosecutors seek over 11 years in prison for Sean 'Diddy' Combs

        Associated Press
      • Food Insecurity-Kentucky Benefits

        Covering Kentucky

        KY’s use of purchase data to disqualify SNAP recipients faces public scrutiny

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Many summer-like days ahead

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral services announced for 21-year-old killed in kayaking accident

        Web Staff
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        News

        Police looking for info in connection to Ohio St. shooting that left man injured

        Rosemary Kelley
        Bondurant Middle School FFA national finalists honored

        Covering Kentucky

        From hypothesis to history: Students make national FFA finals breakthrough

        Megan Mannering
        Tylenol

        LEX 18 In-Depth

        Medical community pushes back on Tylenol-autism pregnancy warning

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Buffalo Trace Distillery fills 9 millionth-barrel milestone amid tariff concerns

        Karolina Buczek
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot And Dry To End September

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Cut Corner Records reopens beloved Lexington music store space

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Dads in Pulaski County showing up for students heading into school

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man accused of murdering girlfriend and her teenage daughter pleads not guilty

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Search and rescue share hiking tips as Red River Gorge gets ready for fall

        Alex Barber
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