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        Homeowner dead after alleged Bourbon County burglary, man charged with murder
        Cherish Walters
        Covering Kentucky
        Glasgow parents sound alarm on sextortion after losing their son to suicide
        Megan Mannering
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        Frankfort police searching for missing 12-year-old last seen Tuesday morning
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        A Few Showers and Isolated Storms Wednesday Morning
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky governor addresses pediatric brain tumor cluster in eastern Kentucky
        Karolina Buczek
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        Murder trial of Shannon Gilday opens with details of Jordan Morgan's death
        Leigh Searcy
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        We Follow Through

        Less than 1 year after deadly tornado, Laurel Co. family rebuilds and moves home

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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Laurel County teenager with autism found safe

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        In Your Community

        People's Food Bank now feeding hundreds of families across Bath County monthly

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      • National News

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          Google rolling out higher-end laptops to pair with Android phones

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        • Trump

          FAA reviewing Trump’s plan for 250-foot arch near Reagan National

          Scripps News Group

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      • Mitch McConnell shares opinion on sending American troops to Iran

        Kentucky Politics

        Sen. Mitch McConnell shares opinion on sending American troops to Iran

        Karolina Buczek
        "Hunger Doesn't Take a Spring Break"

        Covering Kentucky

        'Hunger Doesn't Take a Spring Break' feeding Lexington kids during spring break

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Showers around on Good Friday

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Greenhouse effect: Tates Creek Middle School opens greenhouse on campus

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Covington man indicted on 244 felony counts of sexual abuse of multiple children

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Crime

        Lexington woman arrested after allegedly chasing pedestrians with her vehicle

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        National News

        Trump has privately discussed possibility of firing Bondi, AP sources say

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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond police release new details on Madison Central HS bomb threat

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Statue of Senator Mitch McConnell to be displayed at renovated Kentucky Capitol

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholasville police search for missing 16-year-old who fled from school

        Web Staff
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        Coroner identifies body found near the Ohio River as missing Lexington man

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        Crime

        Sheriff: Wayne County student charged over April Fools bomb prank at high school

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Woman arrested after allegedly firing a shot into the roof of a Lextran bus

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Another Day of Near Record Highs

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        House Bill 557 proposes more state funding for county jails

        Ellen Ice
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        $32.4 billion budget approved by KY legislature now heads to Beshear's desk

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY organic farm avoids high fertilizer costs but battles skyrocketing diesel

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

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

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        KDP calling out House Republicans for taking 'cheap jabs' through bingo game

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS Superintendent Liggins addresses withdrawal from Missouri job position

        Larry Smith
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        Covering Kentucky

        Remains located in Rowan County identified as missing man last seen in 2022

        Rosemary Kelley
      • NASA Artemis Moonshot

        In Your Community

        Morehead students helps track data for NASA's historic Artemis II mission

        Alex Barber
        Ethan's Pet Rescue Project

        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort teen leads legislative push to make the rescue animal KY's state pet

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gas prices reach $4 a gallon nationwide ahead of spring break trips

        Molly Demrow
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        PREVIEW: Kentucky Gymnastics hosts Lexington Regional

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY officials promoting Safe Teen Driving Challenge to help reduce teen crashes

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported in Morehead duplex fire Wednesday

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot with a few storms possible for Thursday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested in connection to Cantrill Drive shooting that left 1 with injuries

        Rosemary Kelley
        Cathedral Restoration

        Covering Kentucky

        Final gargoyle returned to perch atop rehabbed Kentucky cathedral

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        Crime

        Kentucky man charged with DUI after high-speed chase in Washington County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Supreme Court denies Stines' motion to remove presiding judge in case

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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets reading instruction and teacher misconduct rules

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        Report: KY home destroyed in fire after crews battle flames, floor collapse

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        Covering Kentucky

        Millstone Social in Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate'

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Strong to Severe Storms Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Multiple crews respond to 12-acre wildfire in Garrard County

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tuesday morning collision on Frankfort Road in Woodford County leaves one dead

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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported following fire at Thoroughbred Center in Lexington

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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS's Demetrus Liggins withdraws name from Missouri job consideration

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Emily McDonald joins BBN Tonight

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        Covering Kentucky

        Proposed Wynter's Law to expand AMBER Alert criteria stalls in the KY House

        Molly Demrow
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