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      • Covering Kentucky
        Lexington police officers who shot Richmond Road church shooter identified
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Police: Woman stabbed at Bryan Station Inn in Lexington Saturday morning
        Ellen Ice
        Covering Kentucky
        Isaiah House raises awareness and funds through 5K at Coldstream Park
        Ellen Ice
        Daily Forecast
        An active end of the weekend
        Patrick Herion
        Covering Kentucky
        Man rescued after falling from 50-foot cliff in Wolfe County
        Covering Kentucky
        'Kid's Safety Day' event held at Frankfort hospital
        Ajay Patel
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        Daily Forecast

        The weekend continues on an active note

        Emily McKinney
        Chris Martin

        National News

        Astronomer CEO resigns after viral video of embrace at Coldplay concert

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        Daily Forecast

        Another Stormy Weekend

        Patrick Herion
      • National News

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          Officials issue heat alert as U.S. braces for unusually high temperatures

          Justin Boggs
        • Israel Palestinians

          73 people killed waiting for humanitarian aid across Gaza

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • APTOPIX Texas Floods Extreme Weather

          From 160 to 3: Missing persons in Texas July 4 flood vastly reduced

          Justin Boggs

        Scripps News
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 victims of deadly mass shooting still recovering in hospital

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 displaced after fire at Lexington duplex, Lexington Fire Department says

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Grandmother of boy who inspired Kentucky's IAN Alert reflects on first use

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        'Left a huge hole': Close friend details life of alleged murder victim

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Podcasting and broadcasting with a Scott Co. sophomore

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community events honor Father Norman one year after his passing

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Greenhouse 17 reflects on domestic violence issues following weekend shooting

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nonprofit hopes to 'restore hope' for woman needing a new roof

        Leigh Searcy
        Russell Coleman

        Covering Kentucky

        KY AG visits injured trooper, addresses felon's gun access after deadly shooting

        Karolina Buczek
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot and Muggy Days Continue

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset man wins $150,000 on Kentucky Lottery Scratch-off ticket

        Erin Rosas
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        News

        KSP: Motorcyclist killed after being struck by sheriff's deputy in pursuit

        Web Staff
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        News

        23-year-old man armed with knife apprehended after police chase in Nicholasville

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Grand jury indicts Wayne County man on attempted murder charge

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington celebrates 250 years with bourbon-themed culinary event

        Sydney DeLong
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        National Politics

        US sends third-country deportees under secrecy to the small African kingdom

        Associated Press
        Attorney General Pam Bondi

        National Politics

        Pam Bondi dodges questions on Epstein, Bongino amid Justice Department turmoil

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Still Hot, Steamy and Unsettled Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Crime

        1 charged with assault following afternoon stabbing on North Limestone

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        UK Football's Fred Farrier II hosts youth football camp at alma mater

        Sierra Newton
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        We Follow Through

        KSP trooper wounded in Terminal Drive shooting identified

        Ajay Patel
      • Homeless

        Covering Kentucky

        OHPI addresses homelessness prevention efforts on Safer Kentucky Act anniversary

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        BCTC instructor remembers nursing student murdered in church shooting

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington flag football team set to take on NFL Flag Championships in Canton

        Caleb Barnes
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        Daily Forecast

        Our Hot and Humid Weather Pattern Continues

        Patrick Herion
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        Crime

        60-year-old man shot to death in Lexington home, police investigating

        Web Staff
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        News

        Report: Fayette Co. jury awards man $1.5 million verdict after injury at Walmart

        Web Staff
      • Roadway Collision

        News

        1 airlifted following crash on Hillsboro Rd. in Fleming Co.

        Cherish Walters
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        News

        5-year-old dies from drowning in Hart County, coroner reports

        Web Staff
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        Politics

        Thomas Massie, GOP congressman who broke with Trump, reports strong fundraising

        Associated Press
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        Sports

        SEC, Big Ten currently at standstill over the College Football Playoff format

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Stuck in the Summer Doldrums

        Tom Ackerman
        2 dead, KSP Trooper injured in connected Lexington shootings

        We Follow Through

        Community reacts to mass shooting as new details emerge

        Annie Brown
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        BBN Tonight

        Former UK Stars Hit the Court Ahead of $1 Million Tournament

        Noah Cierzan
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        We Follow Through

        Guy House carjacked a vehicle at Sayre Christian Village prior to shooting

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Family provides critical aid to Kentucky state trooper shot during traffic stop

        Ajay Patel
      • Beshear

        We Follow Through

        Beshear: Violence in church is 'antithetical to what our country is'

        Karolina Buczek
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        We Follow Through

        Following heartbreaking loss, daughter reflects on final moments with her mom

        Lauren Minor
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        We Follow Through

        Gunman's ex filed restraining order before double shooting in Lexington

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        What security measures can churches take?

        Caleb Barnes
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        We Follow Through

        Doctor rules woman accused of killing mother is competent for trial

        Michael Berk
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        Daily Forecast

        A Wash, Rinse and Repeat Weather Pattern

        Patrick Herion
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