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  • Covering Kentucky
    EF-4 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Laurel, Pulaski Counties
    Rosemary Kelley
    News
    Remembering the victims of the deadly tornado that swept through Kentucky
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Mandatory evacuation ordered for London communities as dangerous winds approach
    Karolina Buczek
    Daily Forecast
    Severe storms this afternoon and evening
    Bayne Froney
    Covering Kentucky
    Hospital describes sudden surge of patients after Laurel County tornado
    Leigh Searcy
    Covering Kentucky
    Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park remains closed as crews clean up debris
    Andrew Lamparski
  • HS Sports Zone

    First KHSAA Boys Volleyball Championship Title Game: Henry Clay vs. Saint Xavier

    Sierra Newton
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    Covering Kentucky

    The Creek Church in Somerset serving as a donation hub for tornado victims

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Exotic birds stolen from damaged pet shop returned after community rallies

    Ajay Patel
  • National News

    • Election 2025 NYC Mayor

      Justice Department announces investigation into former NYC Governor Andrew Cuomo

      Scripps News Group
    • Supreme Court

      Supreme Court allows end to legal protections for some Venezuelan migrants

      Scripps News Group
    • Tom Homan on Scripps News

      After new ruling on Venezuelan migrants, US will deport 'as many as we can'

      Scripps News Group

    Scripps News
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    Traffic

    Police: 2 with minor injuries after collision on South Broadway at Bolivar St.

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    A Cool Start to the Weekend

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    As community comes together, flood victims find hope in bleak situation

    Ajay Patel
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    Sports

    Top recruit Acaden Lewis decommits from Kentucky

    Kinsey Lee
    Wilmore couple walks through home after flooding

    Covering Kentucky

    Jessamine County couple walks through home days after Kentucky river flooding

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky's application for individual assistance to be submitted Friday

    Karolina Buczek
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    We Follow Through

    Final man sentenced in connection to 2010 murder-for-hire

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    UK mourns athletic trainer Richie Wells Jr. killed in Atlanta-area crash

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Dozens of animals rescued from flooded homes in Franklin Co.

    Ellen Ice
  • Clark County landslide threat

    Covering Kentucky

    Clark County property owner fears landslide threat after flooding

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Flood’s impact on Georgetown businesses: Salon owner loses days of income

    Michael Berk
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    Sports

    Liberty transfer Asia Boone commits to Kentucky

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    Covering Kentucky

    Deadly ATV crash in Harlan County under investigation

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    Daily Forecast

    Chance for thunderstorms tonight

    Emily McKinney
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    Crime

    Barbourville Police Department searching for reported stolen church van

    Cherish Walters
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    News

    1 person taken to hospital following 2-vehicle collision on North Broadway

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    LOOK: Kentucky volleyball announces SEC schedule ahead of 2025 Season

    Maggie Davis
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    News

    Pets 'likely didn't make it' after Scott Co. mobile home fire, officials report

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Sheriff: 2 arrested, facing burglary charges in London

    Web Staff
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    News

    Police investigating after home, vehicle on Creekside Ct. hit by gunfire

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Showers and a Few T-Showers Thursday

    Tom Ackerman
  • Fort Boonesborough State Park

    Covering Kentucky

    Fort Boonesborough State Park campground closed until fall due to flood damage

    Ellen Ice
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    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: Wednesday's episode of BBN Tonight

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    Covering Kentucky

    As cleanup begins in Central Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky is still recovering

    Andrew Lamparski
  • Victims families speak out a week after double murder

    Crime

    'He is an evil person': Victims' families speak out a week after double murder

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Residents in recovery mode in Palisades

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Franklin County Courthouse underwater after historic flooding

    Karolina Buczek
  • POURter's Self-Serve Tap House

    Covering Kentucky

    'What can we do?': Frankfort businesses pivot to supporting flood victims

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort property owner forced to remodel following flooding

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Firefighters help flood victims begin major clean up

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort and Franklin Co. leaders working together to keep community informed

    Caleb Barnes
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    Daily Forecast

    Scattered showers around for Thursday

    Emily McKinney
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    News

    2 people arrested following bank robbery on Richmond Road in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort church begins cleanup after flooding, impacting community services

    Web Staff
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    News

    Reported 'violent felon' arrested after police pursuit into Lexington

    Web Staff
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    We Follow Through

    Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of Elaina Mammen

    Michael Berk
  • 23andMe-Privacy

    Covering Kentucky

    Attorney General Coleman issues data warning after 23andMe files bankruptcy

    Erin Rosas
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    News

    1 killed in crash at Richmond Rd., Berea Bypass intersection, coroner says

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Elliott County man arrested, charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    3 arrested in Montgomery County for alleged 'large-scale diesel theft'

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Warmer Midweek

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Off to the races at Keeneland Spring Meet

    Ellen Ice
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