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      • Crime
        Georgetown man charged with father's murder waives preliminary hearing
        Leigh Searcy
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky's freeze on gas tax sparks debate over road funding
        Annie Brown
        Covering Kentucky
        Beshear expands medical cannabis access, adding 15 new qualifying conditions
        Erin Rosas
        Daily Forecast
        Sunny and Warm Wednesday
        In Your Community
        Lexington hotel rooms sold out this weekend as Railbird, tournaments draw many
        Ana Medina
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        Arraignment for 2 people connected to 1992 murder case moved up, documents show
        Ajay Patel
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        Prestonsburg police expand in-car camera program to boost accountability

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Madison Co. teen's survival story turns into powerful mission to protect kids

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Drought drops Lake Liberty water levels, raising concerns for residents

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      • National News

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          Lawmakers push federal NIL standards as college sports face growing challenges

          Stephanie Liebergen
        • Best home projects to boost your home's value

          The best home projects to boost your home's value, from remodels to upgrades

          John Matarese

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        Covering Kentucky

        Cynthiana Splash Pad at Flat Run to offer sensory-friendly hours this June

        Web Staff
        Election 2026 South Carolina Democrats

        Covering Kentucky

        President Trump approves FEMA funding for KY counties impacted by winter storm

        Mack Carmack
        Cynthiana Police Department, social worker Caity Coffey

        In Your Community

        Cynthiana Police Department's social worker acting as community liaison

        Ellen Ice
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        Crime

        Lexington police seeking information in 2024 fatal shooting of 18-year-old

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        Warming up for the start of June

        Emily McKinney
        Clay City house fire on Main Street

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky fire departments cooperate to extinguish severe Clay City house fire

        Mack Carmack
      • Roadway Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 1 juvenile pronounced dead after car rear-ends horse and buggy

        Mack Carmack
        Death Investigation

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 38-year-old woman found deceased in tent at Dog Creek Campground

        Mack Carmack
        Stanford Mayor Wendell Miller

        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral arrangements for Stanford Mayor Dalton Miller announced

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A quiet and warm Sunday

        Patrick Herion
        Nine celebrity dancers take the floor for charity at Dancing with the Lexington Stars

        Covering Kentucky

        Nine celebrities dance for charity at Lexington Stars event

        Web Staff
        Lexington Pride Festival draws thousands for 'biggest year yet'

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Pride Festival draws thousands for 'biggest year yet'

        Kayleigh Randle
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        BBN Tonight

        Big Offensive Day Powers Kentucky Into Morgantown Regional Final

        Noah Cierzan
        Poppy Festival 2026

        Covering Kentucky

        Paris farm extends annual Poppy Festival hours post Memorial Day Weekend rainout

        Web Staff
        Run for the Robots competition

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Horse Park hosts students from around the world in robotics competition

        Web Staff
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Cheyenne Gregory

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Sell homes fast with Rapid Fire Home Buyers

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Sell homes fast this spring with Rapid Fire Home Buyers in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
        KET 38th annual Summer Celebration in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Cheers to 250 Years: KET's upcoming 28th annual Summer Celebration

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Free help available for senior citizens looking for living communities

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Char on Ashland in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        'Bluegrass Bites': Char on Ashland in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
        DeVaux's Golden Tempo completes final workout ahead of Belmont Stakes

        Covering Kentucky

        DeVaux's Golden Tempo completes final workout ahead of Belmont Stakes

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        Another nice one for Sunday

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY Family Court judge issues, recalls bench warrant for former Gov. Matt Bevin

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police: Victim stabbed following overnight attempted car theft

        Web Staff
      • Montgomery County Sheriff's Office - inmates

        Crime

        Grand jury indicts 4 female Montgomery Co. inmates on organized crime charges

        Mack Carmack
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 34-year-old Indiana man dead following serious accident in Meade County

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A few showers in the south, but warm for Saturday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Jessamine County shelter waives dog adoption fees thanks to anonymous donor

        Ajay Patel
        Roadway Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        One left with 'serious' injuries following passenger van, motorcycle collision

        Mack Carmack
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        National News

        US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low

        Associated Press
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        National News

        Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Epstein files

        Associated Press
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        In Your Community

        Organ donation in the Black community: One man's story waiting for a kidney

        Ana Medina
        Ryan Cremeens receives scholarship

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky cancer survivor Ryan Cremeens receives Marine ROTC scholarship

        Bill Meck
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        In Your Community

        The Attic: McKee thrift store operating with a mission mindset

        Caleb Barnes
        Chuck Mraz writes baseball book to inspire Ky. kids to read

        In Your Community

        Chuck Mraz writes baseball book to inspire Ky. kids to read

        Alex Barber
        Mom speaks out after losing son to DIPG

        Covering Kentucky

        Corbin mom brings awareness to DIPG after losing son to brain cancer

        Kayleigh Randle
      • Lexington structure fire on Auburn Drive

        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries, displacements reported in Friday Lexington kitchen fire

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: Remains found in submerged car likely belong to man missing since 2008

        Web Staff
        Root-A-Bakers owner releases cookbook, "The Root of it All"

        Covering Kentucky

        Morehead bakery owner shares 26 years of recipes in new cookbook

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Elizabethtown firefighter dies after 24 years of service to the department

        Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Claws Back with Gutsy 6-5 Win Over Wake Forest to Open NCAA Tournament

        Noah Cierzan
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        Daily Forecast

        Warm for your weekend

        Emily McKinney
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