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      • LEX 18 Investigates
        Christian County mother files complaint for alleged abuse of her autistic son
        Kayleigh Randle
        We Follow Through
        Documents reveal police were at wrong house, lacked plan during Harless shooting
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        'Not everything is bad': Injured racehorse gets second chance at KY Horse Park
        Megan Mannering
        Daily Forecast
        Pretty terrific weekend inbound
        Emily McKinney
        News
        Laken Snelling pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge in infant son's death
        Erin Rosas
        Crime
        Papi's Restaurant releases statement after owner charged with sexual assault
        Rosemary Kelley
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        National News

        Stocks drift lower and oil prices ease ahead of planned US-Iran talks

        Associated Press
        Lebanon Israel Iran War

        World News

        Israeli strike kills Lebanese security forces as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire

        Associated Press
        Fireworks Warehouse Explosion

        National News

        5 people charged with murder in deadly California fireworks warehouse explosion

        By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ
      • National News

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          Connected with Alisyn Camerota: Mike Eruzione reflects on the 'Miracle on Ice'

          Alisyn Camerota
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          Ukraine's ground robots now running 9,000 missions a month

          Jason Bellini
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          Wife and children of Boulder attack suspect held in ICE detention for 300+ days

          Patrick Terpstra

        Scripps News
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        Daily Forecast

        Record warmth today

        Emily McKinney
        APTOPIX Iran US Israel

        Covering Kentucky

        Iranian PhD students at UK fear for families as conflict escalates back home

        Ajay Patel
        Otega Oweh dunk vs. Mississippi State

        BBN Tonight

        Consistently Otega: Oweh's Senior Spotlight

        Maggie Davis
      • Kentucky cost of childcare

        LEX 18 In-Depth

        Child care costs are pushing Kentucky families to the breaking point

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Humane Society now caring for 53 cats taken from home

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Proposed Kentucky bill would automate expungement process

        Karolina Buczek
      • Malia Croley gets new heart

        Covering Kentucky

        Malia Croley Receives New Heart, 'Second Chance at Life'

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        War in Iran creates uncertainty for horse racing industry

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Businesses weary as downtown Winchester project continues on

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Central Kentucky woman reaches top 5 in national fitness competition

        Drew Amman
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        Daily Forecast

        Small break from rain Friday

        Emily McKinney
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        Politics

        Governor Beshear joins multistate lawsuit to block Trump's latest tariffs

        Erin Rosas
      • Justin Eller photo

        Covering Kentucky

        Mt. Sterling man indicted on child pornography charges

        Mack Carmack
        Noem Border Wall Immigration

        National Politics

        Noem out as Homeland Security secretary, Trump says

        Scripps News Group
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        Crime

        Bell County man arrested after leading deputies on chase through river trail

        Web Staff
      • Clara Strack

        BBN Tonight

        Clara Strack’s 33 points lead No. 9 Kentucky past No. 8 Georgia 76-61

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former KY prosecutors demand transparency in Laurel Co. man's fatal shooting

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Report: Kentucky death row inmate loses appeal in 1987 double murder case

        Web Staff
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        Traffic

        2 injured in Richmond crash near Exit 90 overpass involving KSP cruiser

        Web Staff
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        Traffic

        Semi crash on Nicholasville Road at New Circle Road cleared, officials confirm

        Web Staff
        Fatal fire

        News

        94-year-old identified by coroner as victim of vehicle fire in Laurel County

        Web Staff
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        News

        Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by vehicle on Red Mile Road

        Web Staff
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        News

        Woman dead following overnight house fire on Jannelle Court in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Still Active Thursday, More Showers and Storms Inbound

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS Board takes no action during meeting following findings of audit

        Ajay Patel
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        BBN Tonight

        Living the Dream: Zach Tow's Senior Spotlight

        Maggie Davis
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        BBN Tonight

        Walking the Line: Walker Horn's Senior Spotlight

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        Homepage Showcase

        Construction continues on Berea foster home for trafficked girls

        Ellen Ice
        Electricity

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky lawmakers target utility regulator in push to lower electric bills

        Karolina Buczek
        EKCC

        LEX 18 Investigates

        KY corrections chief hasn't visited prison with 4 inmate deaths in the past year

        Leigh Searcy
      • Lexington Carrier Technician Kevin Stover

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington letter carrier receives honor after rushing to woman's aid

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington students practice tornado safety during statewide drill

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Letcher County woman's lawsuit against sheriff's deputy ends in settlement

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Spotty showers and storms are possible through the rest of the workweek

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Scripps agrees to purchase WTVQ in Lexington for $15.8 million

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Distemper confirmed in Madison County skunk, officials report

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Green River Ferry set to reopen March 5 after flood damage repairs

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lafayette HS investigating faculty 'serious incident,' principal reports

        Mack Carmack
        Clara Strack, Tonie Morgan, Amelia Hassett

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky WBB opens postseason with commanding win over Arkansas, 94-64

        Hannah Hamelback
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        We Follow Through

        Danville settles wrongful arrest suit; police to undergo new disability training

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Lexington police searching for suspect caught on camera stealing package

        Web Staff
        Iran War Military Families

        Politics

        Military families anxious about unknowns of Iran war, proud of service members

        Associated Press
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