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      • Covering Kentucky
        KSP: Human skeletal remains found in Madison County woods
        Mack Carmack
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        Lexington police, Department of Homeland Security conduct local investigation
        Mack Carmack
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        Frankfort firefighters extinguish pawn shop set

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        Central Kentucky firefighters rescue 2 lost hikers from Jessamine Creek Gorge

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        Daily Forecast

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        Laurel Co. K9 receives donated body armor from national nonprofit organization

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        Eubank man accused of setting woman on fire during altercation, sheriff reports

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        Pet of the Day

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      • State of the Union

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        Trump's State of the Union will seek to calm voters' economic concerns

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        Teen killed in afternoon crash on Beechtree Pike in Fleming County

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        House resolves language in HB that would have raised insurance for state workers

        Karolina Buczek
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        KY man charged with murder in connection to woman's death pleads not guilty

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Telling a story: local elementary students creating quilts through art grant

        Caleb Barnes
        Mexico Cartel Death

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        Planning a Mexico trip? Travel agent shares what to know amid security alert

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        We Follow Through

        Madison Co. family pushes for tougher rules for CDL drivers after teen's death

        Annie Brown
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        Team USA's gold medal hockey win could be a boost for the sport in central KY

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        Kentucky State Trooper sentenced to 5 years in connection to 2023 assault

        Rosemary Kelley
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        We Follow Through

        Laurel County officials seek federal probe into Doug Harless death

        Erin Rosas
      • Police

        Crime

        KY Dept. of Corrections employee arrested for shoplifting at Richmond Buc-ee's

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington mayor seeks contractor for emergency snow, ice removal

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        Daily Forecast

        Slowly warming back to seasonal highs

        Patrick Herion
      • US Election 2026 Senate Kentucky

        Covering Kentucky

        Judge clears way for Kentucky AG's TikTok lawsuit to proceed

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        UK volleyball

        BBN Tonight

        UK Volleyball is headed to the Bahamas to play in the Paradise Invitational

        Jesse Riffe
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        Crime

        Citation: Man charged with child sex crimes after KSP undercover investigation

        Cherish Walters
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        Woodford County coroner identifies man found hanging from building

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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on Feb. 23: Miss Pat

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        Crime

        Kentucky man accused of having sex with a deer, citation reveals

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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported after mobile home fire in Ferguson

        Web Staff
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        Paintsville police warn of fentanyl-laced tablets shaped like cartoon characters

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Police: Covington teen charged after 12-year-old shot, critically injured

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Still a Bit Wintry Monday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        I-75 in Whitley Co. back open following multiple crashes caused by slick roads

        Web Staff
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        Laurel County Sheriff's Office arrests 4 on charges of trafficking meth

        Mack Carmack
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        EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffs

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Gets colder before warming

        Emily McKinney
        Kentucky Vanderbilt Basketball

        BBN Tonight

        No. 16 Kentucky Can't Find Late Game Magic in 81-79 loss to No. 5 Vanderbilt.

        Noah Cierzan
      • Lexington Nightfall debut game

        Covering Kentucky

        New Lexington hockey team brings excitement and help to local community

        Alex Barber
        Midway Museum celebrates 100 years of Black History

        Covering Kentucky

        Black History Month: Midway Museum celebrates 100 years of local Black history

        Mack Carmack
        Jamie Ellington local care and treatment of animals code violation

        Covering Kentucky

        Cynthiana man found guilty of violating local animal treatment code

        Mack Carmack
      • Richland Fire Department responds to brush fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Richland firefighters extinguish brush fire flames

        Mack Carmack
        Mount Vernon Fire Department and surrounding agencies tackle garage fire

        Covering Kentucky

        7 hours of work: Southeastern Kentucky firefighters tackle severe garage fire

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 71-year-old Beattyville woman found, officials report

        Mack Carmack
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