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      • Covering Kentucky
        Man accused of setting fire to home with sons inside indicted for murder, arson
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        Lexington mom revisits the place her son was fatally shot in 2018
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        Gov. Beshear orders flags lowered Friday to honor Fort Campbell soldier
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          Same-sex couples concerned about the future of marriage equality

          Maya Rodriguez

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        Recent floods disrupt Kentucky River tour business in Frankfort

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        Daily Forecast

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        No injuries reported following evening structure fire in Lexington

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        New commissioner of health appointed in Lexington-Fayette County

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        Animal torture case

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        Man charged with animal torture, cat in recovery following traumatic attack

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local clinic's adoption program faces uncertain future amid financial struggles

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Rare earthquake hits central Kentucky, reaching unusual depth

        Ajay Patel
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        KSP searching for suspect in vehicle theft after attempted stop led to damage

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        Covering Kentucky

        Preschool class makes donation to help animals at the Lexington Humane Society

        Caleb Barnes
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        New survey shows rising food prices challenge Americans' ability to eat healthy

        Lauren Minor
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        Lexington Mayor Gorton honors law enforcement for National Police Week

        Michael Berk
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        1 man dead following early morning house fire in Casey County

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        Covering Kentucky

        1 arrested, charged with assault after domestic dispute involving a firearm

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        Isolated showers continue through mid-week

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        Report: London man arrested for allegedly attempting to cash fraudulent check

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        2 people with minor injuries after Versailles Road crash, officials report

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        Lawrenceburg fire warns public about lithium-ion batteries after house fire

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        Crime

        Citation: Pulaski County man arrested after he allegedly 'bit a cat's ear off'

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Man arrested in connection to late-night shooting on Given Avenue, police report

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        Coroner: 82-year-old dead after car crashes into tree in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        Politics

        US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Scattered Showers and T-Showers Return

        Tom Ackerman
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        Local Thai restaurants prepare for increase in supply costs due to tariffs

        Kayleigh Randle
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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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        Former Louisville doctor arrested on child porn charges, court documents reveal

        Web Staff
        One Of Us

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        'One of Us' opens a new building ready to help those in need

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

        Thunderstorms return early week

        Emily McKinney
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        Bath County nonprofit preparing for annual summer camp

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        National News

        US makes 'substantial progress' in China tariff talks, treasury secretary says

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        Covering Kentucky

        1 arrested after domestic violence incident prompts SWAT response in northern KY

        Web Staff
      • High temperatures

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        Veterans return from their Honor Flight

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        Earthquake-US-Southeast

        National News

        A Tennessee earthquake rattles homes as far away as Atlanta with 4.1 magnitude

        Associated Press
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        Horses provide therapeutic escape for veterans and first responders

        Alex Barber
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        Lexington police investigating knife-point robbery at Sportsman Motel

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        Daily Forecast

        Dry weather one more day

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        Pictures of the Week Global Photo Gallery

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        Jockey Junior Alvarado appeals suspension of excessive crop use on Sovereignty

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        Lexington woman found dead on I-64 in Shelby County

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