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      • Covering Kentucky
        Missing: Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office looking for 17-year-old
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        Police: Man located, charged with assault connected to Winchester stabbing
        Web Staff
        Crime
        London man arrested in connection to armed robbery of gas station in May
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Winchester plans major sewer infrastructure upgrade
        Alex Barber
        Daily Forecast
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        Emily McKinney
        Covering Kentucky
        14-year-old charged with assault after shooting in Mayfield
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested after standoff in Harlan County

        Web Staff
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        National News

        'Sopranos' star Jerry Adler dies at 96

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        Perfect grilling weather to end the weekend

        Patrick Herion
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          European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over import tariffs

          AP via Scripps News Group
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          Giuffre family ‘outraged’ over DOJ interview with Ghislaine Maxwell

          Justin Boggs
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          Attorneys: US threatening to deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda to force guilty plea

          Scripps News Group

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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky Democrats raise concerns about Medicaid cuts' impact on families

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Driver captures moment water main is damaged on I-75 in Corbin

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Cumberland man charged with sexual abuse, strangulation following investigation

        Erin Rosas
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        No injuries reported following Winchester Road multi-vehicle collision

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        Daily Forecast

        Drought Is Creeping Into The Bluegrass

        Bill Meck
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        Crime

        Lexington man facing several charges following alleged robbery

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        Crime

        Months-long drug investigation into man leads to his arrest in Lexington

        Erin Rosas
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        Hot tub overheating sends two women to hospital in Wolfe County

        Cherish Walters
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        Students face new cell phone restrictions in 17 states as school year begins

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Morning Clouds Slowly Break Thursday Afternoon

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington nonprofit The Nest prepares for annual gala as community needs rise

        Annie Brown
        Kentuckyred horses euthanized in Puerto Rico

        News

        UK-bred racehorse euthanized in Puerto Rico after severe injuries

        Kayleigh Randle
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        News

        2 juveniles injured in Lexington neighborhood shooting

        Rosemary Kelley
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        'Mowbots' changing landscape of commercial lawn care in Lexington

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        K-9 officers from across the country receive specialized training in Lexington

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tenant shows damaged items in apartment where mold is spreading

        Michael Berk
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        We Follow Through

        'We just want her back': Parents seek information on daughter last seen in May

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Beloved Lawrenceburg restaurant reopens after fire forces closure

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner reports man who was airlifted to Cincy with burns from home fire dies

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY lawmaker pushes to return driver's license services to county offices

        Karolina Buczek
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        Daily Forecast

        Cooler days in sight

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown Police: Man arrested for custodial interference, rape

        Web Staff
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Aug. 20 with Radio Vida

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        Covering Kentucky

        Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week: Aaron Gonzales

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Report: 4 people arrested in connection to deadly robbery in Marion County

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Breathitt County Schools closed on Aug. 21 in memory of Jayden Spicer

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Capitol closes to public as $291M construction project begins

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wild Eggs to open a third location in Lexington on Aug. 21

        Web Staff
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        News

        Part of I-75 southbound blocked near mile marker 111 due to crash involving semi

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Seasonal temperatures return to the Bluegrass

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        More homeless families with children on the streets, city officials say

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hiker's dog rescued while having medical emergency on Wolfe County trail

        Rosemary Kelley
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        News

        Cold case uncovered: Son seeks justice for mother's murder 30 years later

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Spotlight Series

        Fort Boonesborough State Park celebrates historic milestone

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        New Gatton Park set to open in downtown Lexington after 10 years of planning

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        After tornado destroys her home, London woman set to move into new residence

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS board considers tax hike despite work group recommendations

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Law enforcement escort requested for Breathitt County boy

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Asbury University athletes bring water and support during heat wave

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Low-head dam at Great Crossing Park to be removed this week

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Adams: EO aimed at changing the way people vote "won't impact KY directly"

        US Election 2026 Senate Kentucky

        Kentucky Politics

        Rep. Barr joins community discussion, praises Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

        Michael Berk
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