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  • Covering Kentucky
    AG Coleman: Federal court dismisses challenge against Kentucky vape law
    Web Staff
    Crime
    Citation reveals new details on fatal hit-and-run in Clay City
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Scott County Sheriff's Office searching for missing man
    Web Staff
    Daily Forecast
    Heating up on Thursday
    Bayne Froney
    Crime
    Report: Lexington man arrested in Florida for attempted murder, kidnapping
    Erin Rosas
    LEX 18 Investigates
    LEX 18 learns more about investigation into BSHS dean of students, principal
    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Crinda Francke, Dale Morgan honored at 'Kentucky Celebrates Small Business'

    Erin Rosas
    Carrollton bus crash victims

    Covering Kentucky

    Remembering the victims of the Carrollton bus crash on the 37th anniversary

    Erin Rosas
    Trey Hendrickson

    Bengals

    'These things are provoked': Trey Hendrickson addresses contract conflict

    Felicia Jordan
  • National News

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      Meta threatened with lawsuit for making users opt out of AI data training again

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      You can book things like spa services, horseback riding in Airbnb's new app

      Scripps News Group
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      Judge orders ICE to release Georgetown scholar facing threat of deportation

      Ava-joye Burnett

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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

    Web Staff
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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

    Alex Barber
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    Daily Forecast

    Stay Weather Aware One More Night

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Thunder Over Louisville canceled as Louisville faces 'historic flooding'

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Powell Co. Search and Rescue team rescue person from home, locate

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mandatory evacuation being put into place for Falmouth and Butler

    Web Staff
    Ambulance

    Covering Kentucky

    1 found dead in 'fully submerged' vehicle in Nelson County

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    One more day of flooding rains

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Anderson County residents face flooding challenges amid severe weather

    Ajay Patel
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky Football announces 2025 Spring Showcase

    Madison County flooding

    Covering Kentucky

    Flood waters rise, fall Friday in Madison County

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    'The worst I've seen it': Creek spills over into Rockcastle Co. community

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mercer County fights back against the floods

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    'Dukes of Hazzard' Star to host flood relief concert in Hazard, Kentucky

    Lauren Minor
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    Daily Forecast

    Flood Threat Continues This Weekend

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Body of 9-year-old boy swept away by flood waters in Frankfort recovered

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    Foal born at Asbury moments before tornado sirens sounded Thursday

    Evelyn Schultz
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