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      Two juveniles hurt in shooting on Lexington's south side, police say
      • Covering Kentucky
        Man indicted on murder charge in stabbing death of Lexington mother
        WLEX Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Two juveniles hurt in shooting on Lexington's south side, police say
        WLEX Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Trump urges Kentucky voters to back Ralph Alvarado in 6th District race
        WLEX Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Near record warmth Tuesday before widespread rain returns Wednesday
        Abby Summers
        Covering Kentucky
        Leestown Road blocked by downed utility lines in Lexington
        WLEX Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Fire destroys Booneville apartment building, displaces families
        Kayleigh Randle
        Covering Kentucky
        IAN Alert issued for missing 6-year-old in Louisa
        WLEX Web Staff
        National News
        9 killed after jet crashes and erupts into flames in Palm Beach County, Florida
        Cindy Von Quednow, Aaron Cooper
        Covering Kentucky
        Lexington police officer injured in early morning crash on I-75
        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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        BBN Tonight

        No Shave November benefitting Markey Cancer Foundation

        Keith Farmer
      • National News

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          Truckers are weighing how elections affect the costs of business

          Alexandra Miller
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          A handful of peanuts a day may benefit your brain, study finds

          Kelly Broderick
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          Want to sleep better? Saving money regularly could help, study finds

          Kelly Broderick

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        Covering Kentucky

        Wicked World keeps it spooky while remembering one of their own

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nearly a month after disappearance, search continues for Jamie Curtis

        Alex Barber
        Dembo votes, campaigns with Beshear as early voting begins in Central Kentucky congressional race

        Covering Kentucky

        Dembo votes, campaigns with Beshear as early voting begins: 'People are fed up'

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        New Ukrainian support center opening in downtown Nicholasville

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        How Kroger florists craft the Breeders' Cup winners' floral blankets

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Knox County man wanted for arson and other charges

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Dry and warm to end the work week

        Emily McKinney
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        National News

        Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Woman pleads guilty in 2020 DUI crash that killed Lexington man

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Search warrant reveals new details in KSP trooper's murder

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Measles cases increase to more than 200 in ongoing Kentucky outbreak

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky couple arrested after police seize meth, fentanyl in drug bust

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        8 arrests made in Monticello storage building damage case

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        NAACP seeks bond reduction for teen charged in fatal shooting

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Attorney General reminds voters about Election Fraud Hotline

        WLEX Web Staff
      • Covering Kentucky

        Early voting begins in Fayette County ahead of Nov. 3 election

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort wedding planner offers $31 Halloween weddings for couples on a budget

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County school bus and car crash on Richmond Road in Lexington

        WLEX Web Staff
      • Health experts meet in Corbin to answer questions about rare childhood brain cancer as Kentucky cases rise

        Covering Kentucky

        Health experts answer questions about rare childhood brain cancer in Corbin

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Casey County restaurant works to conserve water

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Sunny and Very Warm Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Coaches for the Kids gives over $1 million to Kentucky foster care kids

        Ana Medina
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        Sports

        No. 23 Kentucky was pushed to overtime but holds on to beat UCF, 90-76.

        Keith Farmer
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        Covering Kentucky

        Alvarado urges GOP turnout in competitive 6th Congressional District race

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        From prison to purpose: Jessamine County woman shares journey of recovery

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former animal shelter treasurer arraigned, accused of taking over $112K in funds

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Ashford Stud links Kentucky Thoroughbred breeding to Ireland and Japan

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man indicted on murder, assault charges in Lexington shooting

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Warm and sunny weather continues before rain chances return to start November

        Abby Summers
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        Covering Kentucky

        Eastern Kentucky community urged to conserve water

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Estill County elementary school teacher arrested

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Burn ban issued for Laurel County

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Winchester man arrested on child pornography charges

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Sheriff’s Office to host annual domestic violence awareness event

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Covering Kentucky

        Haunted Trail of Chaos returns for fifth season

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Still Very Warm and Dry Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky high school student helps organize and moderate Congressional debate

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Schools seeks community input on next superintendent

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky pharmacist still fighting charges tied to clerical error

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        NASA visit highlights Morehead State space program

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Study suggests ways to make Lexington intersections safer for pedestrians

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner IDs man found in water after weekend boat crash on Lake Cumberland

        Rosemary Kelley
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