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      • Covering Kentucky
        Lexington man arrested in armed sexual assault investigation
        WLEX Web Staff
        In Your Community
        Old memories, new faces: The Family Dog reopens in Richmond
        Floyd Baldwin
        Daily Forecast
        Sunny and Above Normal through Veterans Day
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        Cider Days wraps up sixth annual celebration at Wise Bird Cider in Lexington
        WLEX Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Stanton home declared a total loss after fire; homeowner left injured
        WLEX Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Pilot killed in jet crash near Mayfield-Graves County Airport
        WLEX Web Staff
        BBN Tonight
        Kentucky drops 5 spots to No. 13 in AP Poll after win streak snapped at UT
        WLEX Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        African Children's Choir brings music, message of hope to Lexington
        Molly Demrow
        Sports
        Kentucky falls at Tennessee, 34-6
        Keith Farmer
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        New program looks to prepare Northern Kentucky students for the AI workforce

        Logan MacDonald
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        17-year-old hospitalized after shooting in Elsmere, juvenile charged

        WCPO staff
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Christmas looks at Fayette Mall in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • National News

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          Are you ‘job hugging’? Nearly half of workers say they’re staying put

          Kelly Broderick
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          These are the holiday gifts people are searching for most, according to Google

          Taylor O'Bier
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          Interactive: How AI is helping scammers fool online shoppers with fake stores

          AP via Scripps News Group

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lawrence County emergency director reflects on search for missing 6-year-old

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky sees Democratic gains as voters focus on economy

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Political newcomer Roy Miller wins Junction City mayoral race

        Leigh Searcy
      • Georgetown Mayor Burney Jenkins re-elected amid strong Scott County turnout

        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown Mayor Burney Jenkins re-elected as voters turn out in strong numbers

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        4 minors injured after driver rear-ends Amish buggy, sheriff's office says

        WLEX Web Staff
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Man killed in Perry County crash, Kentucky State Police say

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Sports

        Top 2027 basketball recruit Cherif Millogo commits to Kentucky

        WLEX Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        Brooklyn DeLeye, Molly Tuozzo will return for 5th year with Kentucky Volleyball

        Maggie Davis
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        Daily Forecast

        Heavy rain moves out Wednesday before a chilly weekend arrives

        Abby Summers
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Senate President blames ads for costing Alvarado congressional race

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Renee Shaw named KET's next Executive Director & CEO

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky woman accused of strangling high school football player during game

        WLEX Web Staff
      • Financial Markets

        National Politics

        Stocks surge as oil prices tumble following the US midterm elections

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Ryker Smith

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky father takes on 48-hour endurance challenge in memory of infant son

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        A Wet Wednesday Inbound

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Incumbent Rep. Brett Guthrie wins reelection in US House District 2

        Rosemary Kelley
        Trump

        Covering Kentucky

        Longtime Rep. Andy Barr wins race for US Senate seat

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky soars to opening night win over Manhattan, 85-57

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        Linda Gorton wins reelection in race for Lexington mayor

        Rosemary Kelley
        Trump

        Covering Kentucky

        Ed Gallrein wins election for US House District 4 seat

        Rosemary Kelley
        Zach Dembo for Congress

        Covering Kentucky

        Zach Dembo wins race for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Congress Epstein

        Covering Kentucky

        Rep. James Comer wins reelection for US House District 1

        Rosemary Kelley
        Harold Rogers

        Covering Kentucky

        Rep. Hal Rogers wins reelection to US House District 5

        Rosemary Kelley
        Will Stein UK football team

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky football ranked 6th in first College Football Playoff Projection

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentuckians vote to pass Amendment 1, limiting governor's pardon power

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Rep. Morgan McGarvey wins reelection for U.S. House District 3

        BBN Gameday UK Basketball Preview

        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: 2026 BBN Gameday Basketball Preview Special

        Noah Cierzan
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        Daily Forecast

        Near-record warmth gives way to heavy rain and a weekend cooldown

        Abby Summers
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        Covering Kentucky

        LIVE UPDATES: Tracking the latest 2026 Kentucky midterm election updates

        LEX 18 News
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky's 6th District race could signal national election outcome

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Partners for Youth seeks "elves" to help Lexington teens this Christmas

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Mostly Sunny and Very Warm Election Day

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 6-year-old Lawrence County boy found safe

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Sports

        Kentucky women's basketball rolls to season opening win

        Keith Farmer
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        Covering Kentucky

        Shooting renews Lexington calls for gun violence prevention efforts

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Rumpke warns of temporarily stronger odors near Rowan County Landfill

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        5 families displaced after fire at Booneville apartment complex

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown boosts 911 dispatcher pay to combat a nationwide staffing shortage

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholasville Police issue alert after scammer allegedly impersonates officer

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Robert Froberg sentenced to life in 1996 Bowling Green kidnapping case

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 men accused of stealing $50,000 after ripping ATM from Pulaski County bank

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man pleads guilty in connection with 2019 kidnapping, death of Kentucky mother

        WLEX Web Staff
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