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      • Covering Kentucky
        Sophia Rosing released early from jail after receiving credit
        Web Staff
        Crime
        Report: Lexington police attempting to locate man wanted for assault
        Web Staff
        News
        Alexandria Drive in Lexington shut down due to crash
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Still Hot and Steamy Midweek
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        Detectives seeking information in deadly 2018 Lexington shooting
        Cherish Walters
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        TRIAL DAY 1: Crystal Rogers murder trial begins in Bowling Green
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        Crime

        Lexington police searching for man with warrants in Fayette and Scott counties

        Web Staff
        Iran Israel Mideast Wars

        World News

        A fragile ceasefire gives rise to hopes for a long-term peace

        Associated Press
        Food Bank

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        Tackling food insecurity and food waste: a 'WiN-WiN' situation

        Annie Brown
      • National News

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          People in wheelchairs zip-tied on Capitol Hill during Medicaid protest

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          Toy prices rise amid Trump tariffs; bigger hikes possible

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        • Netherlands NATO Summit

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          Scripps News Group

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        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

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

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

        Rosemary Kelley
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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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        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

        Web Staff
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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
      • Tick Surveillance

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky tick surveillance reveals increase in Lyme disease

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Family fostering kids with medical complexities in need of special van

        Caleb Barnes
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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

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Deep End Fitness helping Kentuckians reach new depths in the water

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        Covering Kentucky

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

        Andrew Lamparski
      • Walmart-Results

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington customers react to tariff-related increases after Walmart price hike

        Michael Berk
        Former WCPO 9 photographer recalls arrest of convicted serial killer from Hamilton amid his execution

        Crime

        Convicted Ohio serial killer who was found in Kentucky executed

        Alex Null
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former Scott County deputy receives mortgage-free home

        Lauren Minor
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