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        Lexington police investigating after shots fired on a bus late Wednesday night
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        KDP calling out House Republicans for taking 'cheap jabs' through bingo game
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Remains located in Rowan County identified as missing man last seen in 2022
        Rosemary Kelley
        Daily Forecast
        Another Day of Near Record Highs
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        FCPS Superintendent Liggins addresses withdrawal from Missouri job position
        Larry Smith
        Covering Kentucky
        $32.4 billion budget approved by KY legislature now heads to Beshear's desk
        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        House Bill 557 proposes more state funding for county jails

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY organic farm avoids high fertilizer costs but battles skyrocketing diesel

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        'Real impact': Berea College student builds free science education platforms

        Caleb Barnes
      • National News

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          Congressional Democrats sue to block Trump’s new mail voting restrictions

          AP via Scripps News Group
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          How Coast Guard Mutual Assistance helps federal employees during the shutdown

          Stephanie Liebergen
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          Republicans say they'll pursue a path to ending the Homeland Security shutdown

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        Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Epstein

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Thursday Morning Showers Give Way to a Mostly Cloudy Afternoon

        Tom Ackerman
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Track & Field prep for 2026 SEC Indoor Championships

        Sierra Newton
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        National News

        DOJ reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Fairness Rally voices opposition to healthcare bill SB72

        Megan Mannering
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        Spotlight Series

        Navy vet turned master distiller brings Australian spirit to KY Bourbon Trail

        Drew Amman
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        Kentucky bill to tighten oversight of compounded weight loss drugs

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        National Weather Service shares reminders for Kentucky Flood Safety Week

        Caleb Barnes
        Troy Caldwell

        We Follow Through

        Troy's Law now heads to Senate after passing Kentucky House

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        72-year-old Lexington man speaks out after hit-and-run near Euclid Avenue Kroger

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington volunteers fan out across city in annual homeless count

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Passing showers and a wintry mix are possible on Thursday morning

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington SC signs top-ranked high schooler to Super League academy contract

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Man arraigned in federal court in London pleads not guilty to federal charges

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Lexington police asking for information in deadly 2021 Dalton Court shooting

        Cherish Walters
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        Kentucky State Police investigating fatal house fire in Owsley County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington announces wave of medical debt relief for nearly 3,200 residents

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Casey Co. man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges after investigation

        Web Staff
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        Lexington police report missing 11-year-old found safe

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Windy and Cool Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky’s Ethan the dog inspires Hollywood film

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Love wins after a KY couple's wedding nearly destroyed by cartel violence

        Ajay Patel
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        1 dead following afternoon single-vehicle collision on I-75 in Rockcastle County

        Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky's defense pushes Cats past South Carolina, 72-63

        Sierra Newton
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Anderson County: The reimagined Dowling House

        Michael Berk
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        We Follow Through

        KY inmate died in accidental 40-foot fall during snow removal, autopsy finds

        Leigh Searcy
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        Daily Forecast

        A few showers are possible for Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        We Follow Through

        Family launches fundraiser after former Russ' Kitchen chef steals over $3,000

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Recycled railroad ties for sale at the Blue Grass Army Depot

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington teacher's rare diagnosis leads to new purpose

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        New synthetic drug 10 times stronger than fentanyl detected in central Kentucky

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        After receiving strong bipartisan support, 'Logan's Law' passes through KY House

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Ukrainians in Kentucky mark 4 years of war with somber reflection

        Evelyn Schultz
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        BBN Tonight

        The University of Kentucky provides Updates to proposed entertainment district

        Jesse Riffe
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County school leaders address audits, budget amid speculation

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Proposed Kentucky bill would classify abortion pills as controlled substances

        Karolina Buczek
      • Schools

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington tutoring center steps up as snow days leave students falling behind

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel Co. K9 receives donated body armor from national nonprofit organization

        Web Staff
        Mark Pope

        BBN Tonight

        UK Coach Mark Pope fined $25,000 by SEC for criticizing officials

        Web Staff
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        KSP investigating after bicyclist hit, killed on Charleston Rd in Dawson Springs

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Eubank man accused of setting woman on fire during altercation, sheriff reports

        Cherish Walters
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        News

        VA tower building on Troy Bowling Campus to close for repairs Friday, Saturday

        Web Staff
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