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    Megan Mannering
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    1 man dead following early morning house fire in Casey County
    Rosemary Kelley
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    Ajay Patel
    Daily Forecast
    More Scattered Showers and T-Showers Tuesday
    Tom Ackerman
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    Lexington Mayor Gorton honors law enforcement for National Police Week
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    Officials looking for missing Laurel County 17-year-old

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    No injuries reported following evening structure fire in Lexington

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    New commissioner of health appointed in Lexington-Fayette County

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    Bourbon Co. Coroner asks for help identifying 2nd victim in double homicide

    Web Staff
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    World News

    Dow drops 1,200 as US stock market leads a worldwide sell-off

    Associated Press
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    Crime

    Man facing child sexual abuse charges after investigation in Boone County

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    Suspect arrested, victim identified in fatal hit-and-run in London

    Cherish Walters
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    School leaders and law enforcement come together to feed Clark County students

    Evan Leake
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    1 person with minor injuries following wreck on New Circle Road at Liberty Road

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    Covering Kentucky

    Nearly 11,500 Kentuckians without power due to severe storms

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Up-to-date weather coverage as storms hit the region

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Woodford County residents brace for potential flooding

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Garrard Co. Distilling Company halts production

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Preparations ramp up as officials warn of potential flooding and severe storms

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Bourbon Co. prepares for severe storms, potential flooding of Stoner Creek

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Storm Chasing: Kentucky group positioned for incoming storms, tornadoes

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Certain restrictions on 'commercial motor carriers' temporarily suspended

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Strong storms through the night

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    'Looked like hellfire:' residents recall Jeffersonville campground fire

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    KSP: 2 men arrested after police find explosive devices during traffic stop

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP seeking public's assistance finding missing teen

    Web Staff
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    Lockdown lifted at Middlesboro Independent Schools lifted, Superintendent says

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    5 taken to hospital with minor injuries after accident at Athens Boonesboro Rd.

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    17 distillery workers to split $50,000 Kentucky Lottery prize

    Erin Rosas
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    Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of incoming severe storms

    Cherish Walters
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    Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer

    Associated Press
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    Storm damage in Midway

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    Storms could unleash deadly floods, strong tornadoes in large part of US

    Associated Press
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    Tesla sales drop 13% in first quarter as Elon Musk backlash

    Associated Press
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    Coroner: Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle on Winchester Road

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    Daily Forecast

    Days of Severe Storms and Heavy Rain Inbound

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    Covering Kentucky

    Neighbors unite in Anderson County with collaborative approach to storm prep

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Employees at Garrard County Distilling have been furloughed, mayor confirms

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Trans woman shares account of confrontation with lawmaker outside restroom

    Leigh Searcy
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky volleyball set to host Ohio on Sunday for spring match

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    Kentucky Football adds three to coaching staff

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    Crime

    Whitley County mother found guilty in connection to 3-year-old daughter's murder

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    High school students present findings at research conference

    Caleb Barnes
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    LEX 18 In-Depth

    New Circle Road crashes by the numbers: Over 160 injured in the last 12 months

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    REAL ID enforcement goes into effect next month

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

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    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky health departments could lose $149 million in funding from DOGE cuts

    Karolina Buczek
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    Dying bee population could impact area grocery store prices

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    3 arrested after investigation of alleged drug dealer leads to drug bust

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