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      • Crime
        Bank robbery suspect remains in U.S. Marshals custody after 1st court appearance
        Megan Mannering
        In Your Community
        Morgan Co. fiscal court votes to raise pay for elected officials in 2027
        Alex Barber
        Covering Kentucky
        Cancer survivor Hannah Everett prepares to graduate from UK's College of Nursing
        Ajay Patel
        Daily Forecast
        It Gets Wetter and Colder Again
        Bill Meck
        Crime
        Man shot at Pikeville bar after fight, suspect faces attempted murder charge
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Missing Garrard County man found dead, sheriff's office reports
        Web Staff
      • US Election 2026 Senate Kentucky

        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr touts Trump endorsement on campaign trail

        Karolina Buczek
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        Madison County

        Berea community mourns victims of bank robbery as suspect faces federal charges

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Three Chimneys Farm celebrates its first Kentucky Oaks winner

        Drew Amman
      • National News

        • Trump

          Trump downplays economic risks of 'mini war' with Iran

          Haley Bull
        • United Airlines jet clips truck while landing

          A United Airlines plane clipped a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike on landing

          Patrick Terpstra
        • Spirit Airlines

          The end of Spirit Airlines means less choice and competition for travelers

          Simon Kaufman

        Scripps News
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot with a few storms possible for Thursday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested in connection to Cantrill Drive shooting that left 1 with injuries

        Rosemary Kelley
        Cathedral Restoration

        Covering Kentucky

        Final gargoyle returned to perch atop rehabbed Kentucky cathedral

        Associated Press
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        Crime

        Kentucky man charged with DUI after high-speed chase in Washington County

        Web Staff
        Shawn Stines

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Supreme Court denies Stines' motion to remove presiding judge in case

        Web Staff
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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets reading instruction and teacher misconduct rules

        Web Staff
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        News

        Report: KY home destroyed in fire after crews battle flames, floor collapse

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Millstone Social in Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate'

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Strong to Severe Storms Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Multiple crews respond to 12-acre wildfire in Garrard County

        Rosemary Kelley
        Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Tuesday morning collision on Frankfort Road in Woodford County leaves one dead

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported following fire at Thoroughbred Center in Lexington

        Rosemary Kelley
      • At briefing, Superintendent Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS's Demetrus Liggins withdraws name from Missouri job consideration

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Emily McDonald joins BBN Tonight

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Proposed Wynter's Law to expand AMBER Alert criteria stalls in the KY House

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Advocates calling on lawmakers to make changes to reduce KY's child abuse rate

        Karolina Buczek
        Sadie Strickland

        Covering Kentucky

        7-year-old throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor late Whitley County father

        Megan Mannering
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        State report details inmate's fatal cliff fall at EKCC, changes coming

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        AAA Blue Grass shares tips to help drivers save money on gas amid rising prices

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Near record highs for Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        ACLU represents KY mom banned from school property over social media posts

        Erin Rosas
      • Randall Weddle

        Covering Kentucky

        Report: London Mayor Randall Weddle indicted on four campaign finance charges

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge voids impeachment articles against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman

        Erin Rosas
        Dolly Parton

        Covering Kentucky

        KY lawmakers restore funding match to save Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

        Annie Brown
      • Charlie Kirk Highway

        National News

        Charlie Kirk highway got vetoed in AZ. Elected officials are citing politics

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        A Balmy Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Inmate back in custody after stealing Wolfe County truck while on work crew

        Caleb Barnes
      • Kentucky State Police

        Covering Kentucky

        Man wanted in connection to Nashville murder case found dead in Lyon County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested after making threat on Barren County Courthouse ahead of appearance

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        AG wants case blocking KY's executions for 15 years to be dismissed

        Karolina Buczek
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        We Follow Through

        Some residents in Mason County forced to move for proposed data center

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Powerball winner's burglary hearing delayed for reported medical issues

        Leigh Searcy
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        Daily Forecast

        March Ends Like May

        Bill Meck
      • LexRide

        Covering Kentucky

        Lextran launches new $1 seasonal bus route connecting local entertainment spots

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Valley View Ferry reopens with safety measures as armed suspect remains at large

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Autopsy report details the death of Laurel County man shot by police

        Web Staff
      • Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Vehicle fire on south I-75 just before Newtown Pike shuts down lanes

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Work release inmate apprehended after allegedly stealing Wolfe County vehicle

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Kentucky teacher arrested after alleged inappropriate relationship with student

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Estate of driver killed in fiery I-64 crash sues transportation company

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        EKU becomes the third-largest public university in the state for enrollment

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hazmat team investigates a 'suspicious package' behind a Lexington AutoZone

        Annie Brown
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