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      • Covering Kentucky
        2 people injured after overnight shooting in Lexington
        Ellen Ice
        News
        22-year-old killed in Harlan County ATV collision, KSP reports
        Erin Rosas
        National News
        Sheriff says 11 still missing after powerful floods inundated central Texas
        AP via Scripps News Group
        Daily Forecast
        A Hot and Humid Sunday
        Patrick Herion
        Homepage Showcase
        Family honors man killed in crash involving dump trucks
        Kayleigh Randle
        News
        Woman found dead at Cumberland Falls identified, suffered 'medical emergency'
        Web Staff
      • Summer Safety

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky emergency official gives water and heat safety tips

        Alex Barber
        APTOPIX Extreme Weather Texas

        National News

        At least 27 people dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the missing

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        5 people displaced following Friday night fire in Lexington

        Web Staff
      • National News

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          'It's shocking': Trump pledges federal support after deadly Texas flooding

          Scripps News Group
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          Trump says UFC fight coming to White House for America’s 250th birthday

          Scripps News Group
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          Marines will be deployed to ICE operations in Florida, Defense Department says

          Scripps News Group

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        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
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        Covering Kentucky

        Residents face more severe weather while working to recover from destruction

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        North Laurel boys basketball team helps with tornado damage clean up

        Kinsey Lee
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        Covering Kentucky

        Temporary storm shelter opens in Winchester tattoo shop

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Clay City firefighters collecting makeup, hygiene items for tornado survivors

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        EF-4 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Laurel, Pulaski Counties

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Trainer Larry Demeritte, whose horse beat the odds in 150th Derby, dies at 75

        Associated Press
        Tornado watch

        Daily Forecast

        Severe storms this afternoon and evening

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        Covering Kentucky

        Volunteers taking meals to tornado victims

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        List of shelters in Pulaski County as severe storms hit on Tuesday

        Erin Rosas
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        News

        Woman rescued after reportedly falling 15 feet while climbing in Red River Gorge

        Cherish Walters
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        Coroner: 73-year-old killed in crash near Chinoe Road in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        KSP: Infant dead after van crashes into wooden fence, tree line in Glasgow

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Knox County Schools announces early dismissal on Tuesday due to incoming storms

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Rounds of Severe Storms Inbound Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington organizations are working to collect donations for tornado victims

        Ellen Ice
        Couple hospitalized after losing arm in tornado aftermath

        Covering Kentucky

        London couple hospitalized after tornado rips apart home

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Air Evac crews clean up debris after 'emotional' scene at London-Corbin Airport

        Andrew Lamparski
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        Covering Kentucky

        Family loses home of 47 years to Laurel County tornado

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Boutique owner finds support after tornado rips through small business

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mandatory evacuation ordered for London communities as dangerous winds approach

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Search resumes for second missing teen after friend's body was found on Saturday

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Donations pour in at the London's Command Center to those impacted by storms

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        The Kentucky Shop selling t-shirts for tornado relief

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Authorities: Curfew issued in areas of Pulaski County

        Rosemary Kelley
        Severe risk

        Daily Forecast

        Severe storms possible Tuesday

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        Crime

        KSP conducting murder investigation after man found dead with gunshot wound

        Web Staff
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        Tyler Bell Named to SEC All-Freshman Team

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Goodwill Kentucky offering $50 vouchers to those affected by storms

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Don Franklin offering first responders free tire repair for emergency vehicles

        Web Staff
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        News

        No injuries reported after collision involving Fayette Co. bus on Alexandria Dr.

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        List of donation items needed in Laurel County following storm

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        More Active Weather Inbound

        Tom Ackerman
      • Mercy Chefs feeds those in need in Laurel County

        Covering Kentucky

        Mercy Chefs distributes warm meals to thousands in Laurel County

        Kayleigh Randle
        NCAA Liberty Kentucky Basketball

        Sports

        Sweden's Elsa Vadfors commits to Kentucky

        Kinsey Lee
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        BBN Tonight

        UK softball's season comes to an end in the Clemson Regional

        Kinsey Lee
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        Covering Kentucky

        NWS confirms EF3 tornado damage in Kentucky counties

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County Schools officially ends 2024-25 school year after severe storms

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel Co. Fire Department grieves loss of Major Leatherman after tornado

        Alex Barber
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