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  • Covering Kentucky
    Thousands gathered at the 'No Kings' protest in downtown Lexington
    Alex Barber
    Covering Kentucky
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    National News
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    Daily Forecast
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    Emily McKinney
    Covering Kentucky
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    Covering Kentucky
    Hundreds of dogs and owners raise funds at Lexington Humane Society's Mutt Strut
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    National News

    Minnesota police search for suspect in shooting of lawmakers and their spouses

    Justin Boggs
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    Covering Kentucky

    Family reflects after 2019 homicide, five arrests made

    Kayleigh Randle
    Kentucky State Police

    Covering Kentucky

    Man in 'critical condition' after officer-involved shooting in Northern KY

    Web Staff
  • National News

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      'No Kings' protests against Trump take place across thousands of US cities

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    • Congress Budget

      Minnesota tragedy sparks calls for protection of lawmakers

      Justin Boggs
    • Trump Military Parade

      US Army's 250th birthday celebration parade barrels through Washington

      Scripps News Group

    Scripps News
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky representatives comment on examination of FCPS finances

    Michael Berk
    Former Frisch's Big Boy

    Covering Kentucky

    First of Fayette Co.'s medical marijuana dispensaries planned in former Frisch's

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Franklin Co. officials urge caution amidst declining but unstable water levels

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    KY breaks tourism records for third consecutive year, generating $14.3 billion

    Karolina Buczek
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    Crime

    Florence man arrested for possession, distribution of child sex abuse material

    Erin Rosas
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    Daily Forecast

    Really Normal Summer Weather

    Bill Meck
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    National News

    Photos show accuser in NYC crypto kidnapping leaving house freely, lawyers say

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    Covering Kentucky

    'Saying goodbye is never easy': Louisville Zoo announces death of snow leopard

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    Daviess County Sheriff's Office investigating 2 animal cruelty cases

    Cherish Walters
  • Adam 'Pacman' Jones in court

    Crime

    Former Bengals player arraigned after being arrested outside a Covington bar

    Grace Hamilton
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    Crime

    Lexington police looking for man wanted on drug trafficking, firearm charges

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Police: Man arrested after 'intentionally' releasing raccoon into business

    Cherish Walters
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    National News

    Southern Baptist delegates overwhelmingly call for banning same-sex marriage

    Associated Press
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    Crime

    Report: 2 people plead guilty on child and animal sex crimes in Graves Co.

    Erin Rosas
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    Daily Forecast

    High Pressure Takes over Midweek

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Months after storm, Broughtontown Community Center is looking for repair funding

    Ajay Patel
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    News

    Lexington police ask for info on shooting near Georgetown Rd., Citation Blvd.

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County family dealing with insurance nearly 4 weeks after EF-4 tornado

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Former cop at the center of LEX 18 stories on police accountability speaks out

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    ACLU of KY advocates for increased paid leave for state workers

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Franklin Co. Courthouse remains closed as millions in renovations are needed

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    SRO of the Year: Hardin County officer humbled by honor

    Michael Berk
    Elementary School Library Books

    Covering Kentucky

    Study: Gen Z parents are reading less to kids because its' 'not fun'

    Evelyn Schultz
    Lexington Children's Theater vandalized

    Covering Kentucky

    Donations pour in after Lexington Children's Theater vandalized

    Megan Mannering
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    Daily Forecast

    Mid Week Looks Fantastic

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    News

    ATF Louisville, NYPD conducting investigation in Smithland, Kentucky

    Web Staff
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    News

    KSP investigating officer-involved shooting in Henderson County

    Cherish Walters
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    Woman in Kentucky charged with murder after allegedly shooting her father

    Erin Rosas
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    KSP investigating two-vehicle crash that killed man in Adair County

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    Report: 2 teens arrested after high-speed chase leads to drug bust

    Erin Rosas
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    National Politics

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    Daily Forecast

    A Return to Calmer Weather

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mental health support crucial for tornado victims

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    FCPS special examination underway amid tax increase pause, district responds

    Rosemary Kelley
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    News

    Investigation underway following deadly KSP-involved shooting in Cynthiana

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

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    Covering Kentucky

    Teen returns home 44 days after tragic car crash that killed friend

    Drew Amman
    Party Switch-Kentucky

    Kentucky Politics

    Kentucky state senator switches parties, citing party's shift from rural values

    Karolina Buczek
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    We Follow Through

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    Evelyn Schultz
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    Daily Forecast

    Starting Another Nice Stretch Of Weather

    Vince Marrow

    BBN Tonight

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