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      • Covering Kentucky
        12 confirmed dead, 9 still missing following UPS plane crash in Louisville
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        Toll of the Louisville plane crash from the lens of a first responder
        Ajay Patel
        Covering Kentucky
        Tuesday's plane crash in Louisville marks the deadliest in UPS history
        Leigh Searcy
        Daily Forecast
        Sunny and Seasonable Thursday
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        Governor Beshear moves to ban Kratom derivative
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Corbin man arrested for impersonating police officer, sheriff's department says
        Van Jones
      • Government Shutdown Food Bank

        National News

        Government says SNAP benefit cuts won't be as deep as announced, AP reports

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Early morning house fire in Clay City contained by firefighters

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Lexington police searching for man wanted for assault, terroristic threatening

        Web Staff
      • National News

        • Hiring

          October layoffs hit 20-year high as job cuts surge past 153,000, top 1M for 2025

          Justin Boggs
        • Credit Card Use

          Americans owe $18.59 trillion, with credit card balances climbing

          Justin Boggs
        • Trump

          Drug company representative collapses during Oval Office event

          Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
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        Crime

        Mount Sterling man charged with 2nd-degree manslaughter in July fatal crash

        Web Staff
        Roadway Collision

        News

        Northbound lanes of US 27 at Kohls Dr. back open after collision, police report

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fired equine lab director sues UK over horse racing lab investigation findings

        Erin Rosas
      • Silver Charm

        Covering Kentucky

        KY invests $250K annually in Thoroughbred aftercare programs for retired horses

        Erin Rosas
        APTOPIX Pentagon Commanders Meeting

        Politics

        Hegseth declares an end to 'politically correct' leadership in the US military

        Associated Press
        Sean "Diddy" Combs

        National News

        Prosecutors seek over 11 years in prison for Sean 'Diddy' Combs

        Associated Press
      • Food Insecurity-Kentucky Benefits

        Covering Kentucky

        KY’s use of purchase data to disqualify SNAP recipients faces public scrutiny

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Many summer-like days ahead

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral services announced for 21-year-old killed in kayaking accident

        Web Staff
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        News

        Police looking for info in connection to Ohio St. shooting that left man injured

        Rosemary Kelley
        Bondurant Middle School FFA national finalists honored

        Covering Kentucky

        From hypothesis to history: Students make national FFA finals breakthrough

        Megan Mannering
        Tylenol

        LEX 18 In-Depth

        Medical community pushes back on Tylenol-autism pregnancy warning

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Buffalo Trace Distillery fills 9 millionth-barrel milestone amid tariff concerns

        Karolina Buczek
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot And Dry To End September

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Cut Corner Records reopens beloved Lexington music store space

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Dads in Pulaski County showing up for students heading into school

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man accused of murdering girlfriend and her teenage daughter pleads not guilty

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Search and rescue share hiking tips as Red River Gorge gets ready for fall

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        London City Council appealing decision to reinstate Randall Weddle as mayor

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Foodosti app brings $1 delivery to Lexington

        Ellen Ice
        Crime Scene

        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, Sept. 29 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Williamsburg Police Department arrests man wanted on federal indictment warrant

        Web Staff
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        News

        Lexington police: 1 in custody, 1 injured in shooting on Reims Road

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Another day in the 80s

        Patrick Herion
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        News

        Man charged in connection to September shooting on Devonport Drive

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        6-year-old's mission of love and community service continues despite vision loss

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

        Plenty of dry weather ahead

        Emily McKinney
      • Crime Scene Tape

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette Co. coroner identifies pedestrian killed by vehicle on Versailles Road

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tom Dorman Nature Preserve back open following investigation

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 pedestrians injured after hit and run in Harrodsburg Saturday

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        A beautiful end to the weekend

        Patrick Herion
        Frankfort's first ever Latino Fest

        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort hosts its first ever Latino Fest

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Crime

        Winchester police report multiple overnight thefts from vehicles

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Recovery group helps equine expert that's facing hard times

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        One Lexington hosts free tutoring session for Fayette County students

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Remainder of weekend is dry

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown police host shooting competition fundraiser

        Web Staff
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        National News

        Spirit Halloween expanding ‘Spirit Christmas’ to 30 stores in 2025

        Justin Boggs
        Big Tech Private Equity

        National News

        Regulators weigh billion-dollar utility takeovers as bills rise for consumers

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        A gorgeous end to September

        Patrick Herion
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        HS Sports Zone

        2025 High School SportsZone Highlights Week 6

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS students create 3D-printed fidgets to help firefighters assist people

        Ajay Patel
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