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    1 killed in single-vehicle crash on Boston Rd in Lexington, police investigating
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    News
    Investigation underway after 2 people found dead in a Lee County home
    Rosemary Kelley
    Daily Forecast
    Showers, Storms and Heavy Rain Tuesday
    Tom Ackerman
    Covering Kentucky
    Concern growing after latest accident in Lexington's Holiday Hills neighborhood
    Megan Mannering
    Covering Kentucky
    Lexington deli owners ready to return to their once flooded home
    Leigh Searcy
    Covering Kentucky
    Elderly couple dies in church van crash on Father's Day in Franklin County
    Ajay Patel
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    Israel's strikes against Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning

    Associated Press
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    Sports

    No-hit loss won't erase lifetime memories made by Murray State during its run

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    Doctors rushed to save lives after Air India flight crashed into medical campus

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      Judge extends order suspending block on Harvard's incoming foreign students

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      LAPD faces federal lawsuit for alleged attacks on journalists during protests

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      EPA staffers reportedly instructed to relax enforcement of fossil emission rules

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    Daily Forecast

    A fantastic weather weekend

    Emily McKinney
    Falmouth KY Flooding 4/5/25

    Covering Kentucky

    KY congressional delegation supports Beshear's request for public assistance

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    Somerset officials searching for missing 71-year-old with Alzheimer's

    Web Staff
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    Coroner finds UNLV football player died from heart disease, irregular heartbeat

    Associated Press
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    Covering Kentucky

    Franklin County Schools gathered to honor, remember teens killed in house fire

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    Crime

    AG Coleman: Federal court upholds capital sentence for man convicted of murder

    Cherish Walters
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    1 arrested in connection to stolen vehicle investigation in Lexington

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    Juvenile seriously injured in shooting on Biloxi Court, police investigating

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    Daily Forecast

    A Spectacular Mother's Day Weekend

    Tom Ackerman
  • Vatican Conclave New Pope

    Covering Kentucky

    Saint Paul Catholic Church expresses excitement for Pope Leo XIV

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Horse racing to not see chance at Triple Crown winner for 7th year

    Larry Smith
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    1 person with life-threatening injuries after collision involving motorcycle

    Rosemary Kelley
  • Vatican Conclave New Pope

    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington Catholic leaders celebrate first American pope

    Karolina Buczek
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    We Follow Through

    Garrard County Distillery closure leaves woman seeking refund for reservation

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    'Class in a Box' aids new teachers with classroom supplies

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    UK grad using problem-solving skills to earn her degree and make a difference

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    Spilling the 'tea' with Liberty Ridge Senior Living ahead of Mother's Day

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Centuries of history on tap at Sig Luscher Brewery

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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington school evacuated after student attempts 'laptop fire challenge'

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Daily Forecast

    Strong storms fade tonight

    Emily McKinney
    Vatican Conclave New Pope

    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear, Diocese of Lexington react to election of the first American-born pope

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Cincinnati man wins $125,000 on Kentucky Lottery scratch-off

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fluid spill causes lane closures on north Main Street in Nicholasville

    Web Staff
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    Mayor, former Lawrenceburg fire chief release statements as firefighters resign

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Report: Man indicted by Bell County Grand Jury for 2023 murder of 17-month-old

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    Archeologists help dig deeper into history of Henry Clay Estate

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    Missing 12-year-old out of Lexington found, police report

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    Daily Forecast

    Scattered Strong to Severe Storms Thursday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Franklin county brothers killed in house fire remembered by classmates, teachers

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Pioneer Playhouse faces uncertain future amid federal cuts

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    KET responds to funding cuts for public broadcasting

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Warrior Ridge reconnecting veterans through local retreat

    Lauren Minor
    KY 2-year-old diagnosed with leukemia while on vacation in FL

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky 2-year-old diagnosed with leukemia while on vacation in Florida

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Whitley County mourns the loss of Tye Hamblin after deadly motorcycle crash

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Running challenge honors young boy blinded by gun violence

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Funeral arrangements for teens killed in Franklin County house fire announced

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Ashland Elementary students take 'bike bus' ride to school

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    KBC partners with EMS agencies to treat patients with whole blood in the field

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Real ID rolls out on Wednesday at the Blue Grass Airport in Lexington

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Breaking down how flock cameras work

    Leigh Searcy
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    Daily Forecast

    Showers and storms return Thursday

    Emily McKinney
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    BBN Tonight

    Octavious Oxendine Signs with CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders

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