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    Local Thai restaurants prepare for tariffs to increase costs
    Kayleigh Randle
    Covering Kentucky
    1 arrested after domestic violence incident prompts SWAT response in northern KY
    Web Staff
    Crime
    Former Louisville doctor arrested on child porn charges, court documents reveal
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    'One of Us' opens a new building ready to help those in need
    Alex Barber
    Daily Forecast
    Thunderstorms return early week
    Emily McKinney
    Covering Kentucky
    1 dead after falling into Kentucky River near Beattyville
    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    CATS ARE DANCING! UK softball punches ticket in NCAA tournament

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    Person rescued after falling 10 feet from Erlanger bridge

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Bath County nonprofit preparing for annual summer camp

    Evan Leake
  • National News

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      Proposed SNAP changes could impact 11 million Americans, report finds

      Justin Boggs
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      Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit

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      Idaho sixth grader picks next Pope in a class assignment, and gets it right

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    Scott County is prepared for any severe storms with its FEMA-approved shelters

    Kayleigh Randle
    UK's DanceBlue fundraiser raises more than $2M

    News

    UK annual 'DanceBlue' fundraiser raises $2M for pediatric oncology research

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    KSP: 1 arrested, investigation ongoing after man found dead in Monticello

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office seeking public's assistance in theft case

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Strong storms inbound tonight

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mercer Co. preparing for expected storms

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP investigating deadly hit-and-run on I-64

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Golden Alert canceled for missing 24-year-old Lexington man

    Web Staff
    Ambulance

    Covering Kentucky

    Rider airlifted after ATV accident in Chandlerville

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 Kentucky high schoolers killed in car crash, school officials confirm

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Leslie Co. Schools cancel spring break due to number of days missed for weather

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Man arrested after making threats to funeral service, Williamsburg police say

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Sheriff's Office: 1 arrested after allegedly shooting towards kids in Clay Co.

    Web Staff
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    News

    Juvenile killed in Hardin County car crash

    Web Staff
    Rare Lung Cancer Story

    News

    Lexington woman shares lung cancer journey to encourage early screenings

    Evan Leake
  • Severe risk

    Daily Forecast

    Enhanced risk for severe storms tonight

    Bayne Froney
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    HS Sports Zone

    Great Crossing wins first Boys Basketball State Championship Title, 71-61

    Sierra Newton
    KY man finds rare MLB player's signature inside yard sale book

    News

    KY man finds second rare MLB player's signature at a yard sale

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington middle-schooler takes the win in regional Big Blue Bee

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Project Ricochet hosts inaugural Black Family Conference

    Alex Barber
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    Daily Forecast

    Severe weather likely late Sunday

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Middlesboro PD: 2 charged following investigation into child abuse

    Web Staff
    High temps

    Daily Forecast

    Quiet and warm Saturday before Sunday storms

    Bayne Froney
    NCAA Kentucky Tennessee Basketball

    Sports

    Kentucky's season ends in the Sweet 16 with 78-65 loss to Tennessee

    Keith Farmer
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    Best of the Bluegrass

    Police host birthday party for child diagnosed with a degenerative disorder

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lettleiki is home to the largest Icelandic horse operation in North America

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    VisitLEX projects $12 million economic impact from March Madness

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington officials plan for Sweet 16 celebrations

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frustration growing in Kentucky Capitol over fast-tracked bills

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    Traffic delays expected during bridge inspection on New Circle Road on Tuesday

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Look Good, Feel Good Lexington: New local initiative offers help and hope

    Michael Berk
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    Daily Forecast

    Quiet start to the busy weekend

    Emily McKinney
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    Crime

    Teen arrested after leading police on a motorcycle chase in London: Report

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Crews extinguish fire at Public Energy Authority of Kentucky in Carrollton

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Murder conviction of mother upheld by Kentucky Supreme Court: Report

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    'Setting furniture on fire will not be tolerated:' Lex police prep for Sweet 16

    Erin Rosas
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    5 injured in 4-vehicle crash on Highway 914 in Somerset

    Web Staff
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    News

    1 adult, 1 juvenile injured in shooting on Fairhaven Drive in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Say Hello to the 70s this Weekend

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky’s new driving law: a gateway to freedom or a risky move?

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear appoints new district judge in Letcher County

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    1 person with minor injuries after car drives into Lexington home

    Rosemary Kelley
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