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      • Covering Kentucky
        Fayette County school board says it followed the law in superintendent's removal
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        Madison County teen with bone cancer gets birthday cards from around the world
        Larry Smith
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Mass illness at Wayne County Senior Center sends more than 20 to hospitals
        Leigh Searcy
        Daily Forecast
        Unsettled weather returns for the end of the workweek
        Patrick Herion
        In Your Community
        FoodChain offers free summer meals and fresh groceries to Lexington families
        Ana Medina
        Covering Kentucky
        Danville couple charged after 5 children were found in 'deplorable' conditions
        Rosemary Kelley
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        In Your Community

        PRTC continues to serve rural Kentucky communities through connectivity

        Caleb Barnes
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        In Your Community

        Fundraiser to benefit group providing programs for adults with disabilities

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        As KY overdose deaths drop more than 50%, Project Renew expands recovery support

        Drew Amman
      • National News

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          Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, collapsing buildings

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • America 250

          White House requests $87 billion for Iran war, farm subsidies and DC renovations

          Scripps News Group
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          Boy falls down 50-foot waterfall track after getting off Disneyland ride early

          Scripps News Group

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        Sports

        Kentucky falls in the SEC Tournament against Vanderbilt, 8-5

        Keith Farmer
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        In Your Community

        All eyes on Rowan County clerk race as voters head to polls despite low turnout

        Alex Barber
        FCPS students returns to school Wednesday

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS to cut 120 positions to save $11 million in fiscal year 2027 budget

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and storms are on tap for the rest of the week

        Patrick Herion
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        Crime

        Sheriff: 3 arrested after 2 children found walking alone in Corbin neighborhood

        Cherish Walters
        Election 2026 Kentucky

        Kentucky Politics

        Massie's GOP primary in KY is the latest test of Trump's power over the party

        Associated Press
      • Louisville UPS Plane Crash

        Covering Kentucky

        Hearings to focus on why a UPS cargo plane engine fell off, causing deadly crash

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Strong to Severe Storms Possible Tuesday Evening

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mother turns grief into support for others who have lost a newborn

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Anderson County High School community grieving after weekend death of student

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Psychologist offers advice for talking to kids after bomb threats at schools

        Annie Brown
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        Daily Forecast

        One more hot day before showers and storms arrive

        Patrick Herion
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        In Your Community

        Gov. Beshear forms task force to help small businesses get started and grow

        Alex Barber
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        In Your Community

        'He was a great friend': Highway dedicated to Madison County Sheriff's captain

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Family advocates for cancer research after son's rare brain tumor diagnosis

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        P.G. Peeples, civic leader who championed equality, laid to rest

        Megan Mannering
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        Kentucky Politics

        Defense secretary steps into key Kentucky election to attack Trump critic

        By STEVE PEOPLES
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        Covering Kentucky

        Chemical leak at Bourbon County factory prompts evacuations, road closures

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Sen. Brandon Smith's company faces $51.5M Bitcoin mining judgment

        Erin Rosas
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        Sports

        TBT doubles winner-take-all prize to $2 million, unveils new 2026 format

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Suspect in shooting of Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy arrested in Kentucky

        Associated Press
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        2 killed in Ashland motorcycle crash on Winchester Avenue Sunday evening

        Web Staff
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        News

        5 people displaced following overnight house fire in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Near Record Highs Monday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort flood recovery celebration draws dozens 1 year later

        Web Staff
        London woman recalls moment EF-4 tornado destroyed her home, trapped her inside

        Covering Kentucky

        London tornado survivor recalls the moment she thought she would die

        Kayleigh Randle
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Set to Open SEC Baseball Tournament Against Vanderbilt

        Noah Cierzan
      • Katie's Ride Charity Cruise

        Covering Kentucky

        Katie's Ride charity cruise marks 10th anniversary in Lexington

        Web Staff
        Collection of presidential autographs at UK's College of Law Library

        Covering Kentucky

        Every president and vice president's autograph on display at UK

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        Heat cranks up on Monday

        Emily McKinney
      • Long Island Rail Road Strike

        National News

        Largest US commuter rail system shut down, NY governor urges unions to talk

        Associated Press
        APTOPIX Lebanon Israel Iran War

        World News

        Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant, US and Iran signal they are prepared for war

        Associated Press
        APTOPIX Preakness Horse Racing

        Covering Kentucky

        None of the three Derby horses finished higher than 4th place in Preakness

        Associated Press
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        Crime

        KSP: Owensboro man arrested after child was exposed to methamphetamine

        Mack Carmack

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: Lost Creek man dies after crashing into emergency vehicle Sunday morning

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A perfect afternoon for the pool

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Preakness watch party with Cherie DeVaux held in Paris

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral plans announced for Kentucky civil rights leader P.G. Peeples

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: Body found in Liberty, investigation underway

        Web Staff
      • Day of Remembrance for tornado victims

        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County community remembers 19 lives lost in deadly tornado

        Kayleigh Randle
        Working structure fire at Champion at Bluegrass Apartments

        Covering Kentucky

        Structure fire tackled at The Champion apartment complex in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 18-year-old found safe, Lexington police report

        Web Staff
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