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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
    A Few Showers Linger Midweek
    Tom Ackerman
    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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    Covering Kentucky

    Off to the races at Keeneland Spring Meet

    Ellen Ice
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    Sports

    Burnham Square barrels from last to win the Toyota Blue Grass

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    'I can't stop': Frankfort tattoo shop owner in the throes of flood recovery

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Flood recovery efforts kick off for the second time in a few months

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Next steps for Kentucky flood victims include waiting for federal assistance

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    Avoiding infection and injury: How to stay safe during the flood cleanup process

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Cleanup continues after significant flooding in Pendleton County

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 women dead after crash involving dump truck into Boone Co. restaurant

    Danielle Goodman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Business owner is giving back after his restaurant was spared from floodwaters

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    Covering Kentucky

    In Jessamine Co., neighbors survey damage along Kentucky River from above

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    GLOW Project working to assist flood victims

    Michael Berk
    Frankfort flooding

    Covering Kentucky

    Gov. Beshear: flooding-related death toll rises to 7

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Customers serve up support for Courtyard Deli owners whose home flooded

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    'God will make a way': Finding faith in the Frankfort flood

    Caleb Barnes
    Freeze warning

    Daily Forecast

    Another chilly overnight ahead

    Bayne Froney
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    News

    Lincoln Co. officials searching for man connected to possible kidnapping attempt

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Citation: Richmond daycare worker arrested on child abuse charges

    Cherish Walters
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    Crime

    KSP: Jail employee arrested after alleged 'inappropriate behavior' with inmate

    Erin Rosas
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    Sports

    OFFICIAL: Arizona State transfer Jayden Quaintance signs to Kentucky

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    Crime

    Somerset man indicted by grand juries for more than 40 counts of sex crimes

    Erin Rosas
    Jay North

    Entertainment News

    Jay North, TV's mischievous Dennis the Menace, dies at 73

    Associated Press
  • Modern Dire Wolf

    News

    Scientists genetically engineer wolves like the extinct dire wolf

    Associated Press
    Clem Burke

    Entertainment News

    Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died

    Associated Press
    Kentucky flooding

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky watches for surging rivers to recede so widespread cleanup can begin

    Associated Press
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    Daily Forecast

    Chilly, but Sunny and Dry Tuesday

    Tom Ackerman
    Happy Hearts Christian Daycare

    Covering Kentucky

    Clay City daycare has $15,000 in flood damages, closed until further notice

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort water treatment plant returns to operation following flooding concerns

    Rosemary Kelley
  • Frankfort Flood Damage

    Covering Kentucky

    Locals take in damage in flood-ravaged Frankfort

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mercer County residents distribute water to residents impacted by flooding

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Residents in Anderson County brace for flood recovery

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Buffalo Trace Distillery expected to be closed through at least Friday

    Associated Press
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort church serving free hot meals to people in need

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Jessamine County neighborhoods underwater after weekend flooding

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Storms leave damage, force water conservation

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Local man rescues pets from floodwaters in Woodford County

    Leigh Searcy
    Flood Victim Butler KY 4/7/25

    Covering Kentucky

    Coroner says man found on Pendleton Co. riverbank died of 'medical condition'

    Molly Schramm
  • Freeze warning

    Daily Forecast

    Freeze warning in effect overnight

    Bayne Froney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Death investigation underway following house fire in Madison County

    Web Staff
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    News

    KSP: Body of missing McCracken Co. man recovered from floodwaters

    Web Staff
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    News

    KSP: 1 dead in Pike County following 'physical altercation'

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    Isaiah House asks community to donate resources amid critical supply shortage

    Erin Rosas
    Zion Clark

    Crime

    Lexington police seek information on 2020 deadly shooting on East 2nd Street

    Web Staff
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