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      • LEX 18 Investigates
        Sisters seek information surrounding elderly brother's April disappearance
        Leigh Searcy
        Covering Kentucky
        Photographer offers free sessions to connect people in the autistic community
        Annie Brown
        Covering Kentucky
        FCPS Superintendent Demetrus Liggins files whistleblower complaint
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Rain and storms ramp up on Friday
        Emily McKinney
        Covering Kentucky
        Casey County car wash adapting to water use regulations amid historic drought
        Drew Amman
        Crime
        KY Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of drunk driver who killed officer
        Web Staff
      • Care-A-Van

        In Your Community

        Transportation barrier spurs Harrison County hospital to provide free rides

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Humane Society needs 96 more adoptions to reach 4K adoption goal

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Miss Kentucky's Teen 2026 turns childhood trauma into a mission for kids

        Molly Demrow
      • National News

        • Venezuela Earthquake

          Rescue teams race to find survivors after severe earthquakes devastate Venezuela

          Scripps News Group
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          Epstein probe in New Mexico could expose high-profile names

          Alexandra Miller
        • APTOPIX Iran War

          US draws line against Iran-backed tolls in Strait of Hormuz

          Haley Bull

        Scripps News
      • Flash Flooding

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County residents urged to report damage from Monday's flash flooding

        Web Staff
        Randall Weddle

        Covering Kentucky

        Court rules London mayor cannot run for re-election over residency dispute

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Granddaughter preserves WWII veteran's letters to honor his legacy

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS board meets again after superintendent placed on paid administrative leave

        Ajay Patel
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        News

        Lexington Police investigating overnight shooting on Gerald Drive

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Clouds Break and Sunshine Returns Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        ‘Not a good fit’: Woodford County leaders push to stop data centers

        Web Staff
        summer work program

        In Your Community

        Lexington teens gain real-world work experience through city summer job program

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Audit firm asks FCPS to approve up to $35,000 in additional costs

        Web Staff
      • Flash Flooding

        Covering Kentucky

        Flash flooding turns Lexington streets into rivers, prompts water rescues

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        First responders take part in hands-on active shooter response training

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Toyota KY starts RAV-4 hybrid production, breaks ground on new paint facility

        Karolina Buczek
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        In Your Community

        Rowan Co. HS student takes 1st at the National Speech and Debate Championship

        Alex Barber
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        Crime

        Woman in London arrested on drug charges following K-9 investigation

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A few more showers and storms before a dry Tuesday

        Patrick Herion
      • Magee's Bakery set to reopen in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Magee's Bakery set to reopen in Lexington this fall after 3 year closure

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Pulaski County Sheriff's Office seeks tips on cellular tower thefts

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Deadly plane crash in Jessamine County kills Florida couple heading home

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK Chandler Hospital completes first robotic kidney transplant in 4-state region

        Michael Berk
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        In Your Community

        Madison County athletes join Team Kentucky for Special Olympics USA Games

        Caleb Barnes
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        Crime

        Man arrested after armed robbery, attempted burglary at Lexington gas station

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 41-year-old woman found safe, Georgetown police report

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and Storms Drop Southeast Monday Morning

        Tom Ackerman
        Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's week-long Juneteenth Celebration ends at Douglass Park

        Web Staff
      • Harrison County benefit clinic

        Covering Kentucky

        Veterans benefit clinic coming to Harrison County Courthouse this Monday

        Molly Demrow
        Morehead Italian restaurants unite for free summer meals, but program at risk

        In Your Community

        Morehead Italian restaurants unite for free summer meals, but program at risk

        Alex Barber
        Officer involved shooting graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 37-year-old Kenton County man dies in officer-involved shooting

        Mack Carmack
      • Grand Canyon-Hikers Dead

        National News

        Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die

        Associated Press
        Britain Toy Story 5 UK Launch Event

        National News

        'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year

        Associated Press
        Motorcycle accident graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 2 individuals dead following motorcycle accident on Campbellsville Bypass

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police searching for missing Barbourville man

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        Scattered evening storms for Father's Day

        Patrick Herion
        SoulTeenth Fest in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington community celebrates Juneteenth, honors advocates at SoulTeenth Fest

        Web Staff
      • Third annual Central Kentucky Pet Expo

        Covering Kentucky

        Versailles' Jack Kain Ford hosts third annual central Kentucky pet expo

        Web Staff
        Photos of emergency services at Kentucky Highway 92 West three-vehicle collision

        Covering Kentucky

        3 vehicle collision in Whitley County sends 3 to hospital by air medical

        Mack Carmack
        Saturday's Paws 4 the Cause animal rescue fundraiser

        Covering Kentucky

        Mom-Moms Lavender Festival raises funds for animal rescue

        Molly Demrow
      • Photos from Saturday snakebite rescue in Powell County

        Covering Kentucky

        Hiker suffering from copperhead snakebite rescued by Powell County officials

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Casey County Fair canceled 'in its entirety' due to ongoing water shortage

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        Father's Day may not be all rainy

        Emily McKinney
      • Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner: 2 individuals dead following Friday vehicle collision in Adair County

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner identifies 2 killed in plane crash on Saturday in Jessamine County

        Mack Carmack
        Photo of 41-year-old Ronshaune Simmons

        Crime

        Kentucky State Police searching for reportedly escaped inmate in Lexington

        Mack Carmack
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