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        Former UK student charged in infant's death ordered to wear electronic monitor
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        Fayette Co. schools to continue free meals despite federal funding uncertainty
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        Teen charged with murder in connection to Lakebow Court shooting in Lexington
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        6 hospitalized after serious head-on crash in Clay City
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        London police honor fallen sergeant with run on anniversary of his death

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        From battling cancer, to empowering those who have it

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        BBN Tonight

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        FCPS Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins sits down for one-on-one interview

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        WATCH: Makayla Epps 2025 UK Athletics Hall of Famer

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington neighborhood dog 'Steve' has been safely rescued

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        Covering Kentucky

        5 people displaced following afternoon fire at Lexington duplex

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        Covering Kentucky

        Family mourns woman killed in fiery I-64 crash as GoFundMe launched

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        Covering Kentucky

        Plane runs off runway, crashes into house in Mayfield

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        Covering Kentucky

        Hardin County officials investigating vandalism, theft at local cemeteries

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        Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down Lexington's no-knock warrant ban

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        Covering Kentucky

        Dozens of restaurants raise funds for HIV prevention across Kentucky

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        Daily Forecast

        The Drought Intensifies

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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Thursday, Sept. 18 with Radio Vida

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        Covering Kentucky

        Authorities in Montgomery Co. searching for missing 45-year-old man

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        Covering Kentucky

        Fan allegedly shows gun outside middle school football game in Powell Co.

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        Crime

        Sheriff: Scam investigation leads to arrest of Ohio man in Clay County

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        News

        Settlement reached in connection with death of couple after Denny's sign hit car

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        Crime

        Second man arrested in connection to bus stop shooting on Winburn Drive

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        WATCH: Andrija Jelavić joins BBN Tonight

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        Crime

        Man arrested after police seize over $15,500 worth of illegal substances

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        Positively LEX 18

        'God called me to her': Abused horse gets a second chance

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        National News

        Trump’s mass deportations ensnare noncriminal immigrants from all walks of life

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        Mostly Sunny, Dry and Hot into the Weekend

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        Covering Kentucky

        A century in the making: A WWII vet celebrates his 100th birthday

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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Sonia Hahn 2025 UK Athletics Hall of Famer

        Sierra Newton
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        National News

        ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's show over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kratom controversy: A helpful herb or hidden hazard?

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Brother of teen killed in Frankfort home invasion is now hoping for justice

        Drew Amman
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        'Unusually high' number of nonfatal overdoses seen in Kentucky hospitals

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        Covering Kentucky

        Taking a closer look at setup and entry for concerts at Gatton Park

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        Local police learn about machinegun conversion devices at ATF training

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        More hot and dry days ahead

        Patrick Herion
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Sept. 17 with Radio Vida

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        Covering Kentucky

        Leggett & Platt to close Georgetown plant, eliminate 100 jobs by early 2026

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        Woman’s death remains unsolved 27 years after her body was found in fire

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        Covering Kentucky

        Justin Young's attorney withdraws from case

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        Multiple agencies investigating 2 Pine Knot businesses for alleged illegal sales

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        Covering Kentucky

        3 Kentucky deputies recognized for saving woman from falling off bridge

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        News

        Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office asking for public's help identifying robbery suspect

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        Covering Kentucky

        Perry County Schools clarifies employee's post controversy about Kirk's death

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