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        Body camera footage shows search for survivors following EF4 tornado in London
        Lauren Minor
        Covering Kentucky
        Volunteer firefighter assists in saving a 2-year-old girl found unconscious
        Ajay Patel
        Covering Kentucky
        Berea police need help identifying suspect in 20 vehicle break-ins, stolen gun
        Kayleigh Randle
        Daily Forecast
        The Drought Is Expanding Quickly
        Bill Meck
        Covering Kentucky
        Diocese of Lexington confirms Minneapolis school gunman attended area school
        Erin Rosas
        Crime
        Deputies discover alleged 'torture chamber' during drug investigation in London
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette Co. Farm Bureau voices opposition to solar development in ag zones

        Megan Mannering
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        Caleb Barnes
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        Out-of-state threat made against Laurel County student 'never an active threat'

      • National News

        • Minneapolis Shooting Victims

          Parents of students killed in Minneapolis church shooting share emotional pleas

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • CORRECTION Small Business Tariffs End of de Minimis

          Tariff exemptions on small shipments are set to expire on Friday

          Scripps News Group
        • COVID Shots-Trump Administration

          FDA's new COVID shot guidance could make it harder for Americans to get boosters

          Simon Kaufman

        Scripps News
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Tuesday, Aug. 26 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
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        National News

        ‘You belong with me’: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement

        Gage Jackson
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        UK the latest victim of swatting after false active shooter report

        Megan Mannering
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        News

        Vehicle reportedly hit building near Harrodsburg Road in Anderson County

        Web Staff
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        News

        UK president discusses vision for 2025-26 on 'Behind the Blue' podcast

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky firefighter and Army veteran Brian Hatt dies following rollover crash

        Lauren Minor
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        Cracker Barrel says it 'could've done a better job' with release of new logo

        Associated Press
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        Crime

        1 dead, 1 arrested following ATV crash in Powell County

        Cherish Walters
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        News

        KSP looking for 2 escaped inmates in Bell County

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Another fall-like day for the Commonwealth

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Franklin County Judge-Executive: Flood buyout program is gaining momentum

        Annie Brown
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        87-year-old man killed in pedestrian involved 2-vehicle collision in London

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP investigating Rockcastle County Animal Shelter over disturbing photos

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Puppy stolen from Nicholasville shelter found safe, adopted

        Drew Amman
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        University of Kentucky's K Lair reopens after 5-year closure

        Molly Demrow
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        Sister reflects on brother's death in apparent murder-suicide in Nicholasville

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky nonprofit rescues puppies while trying to address overpopulation

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown police deploy advanced drone fleet to enhance emergency response

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Students on campus prepare for the University of Kentucky fall semester

        Michael Berk
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        Lexington community to form human chain for unity event Thursday

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Families enjoying the fresh space at Gatton Park

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Burn ban issued in area counties due to weather conditions

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Fall-like temperatures to stick around through the week

        Patrick Herion
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, Aug. 25 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
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        Man in London accused of stealing trailer, tools worth around $50,000

        Web Staff
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        Spotlight Series

        Growing clothes and building community at River Hill Ranch

        Megan Mannering
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        Crime

        Man charged with DUI after allegedly hitting vehicle in Walmart parking lot

        Web Staff
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        Beshear: $2 million in federal funding available for domestic violence victims

        Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        UK Football Names Zach Calzada Starting Quarterback ahead of Opening Kickoff

        Giants Brewers Baseball

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        Brewers pay tribute to longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker in star-studded ceremony

        Associated Press
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        Keurig Dr Pepper to buy Peet's Coffee owner in $18 billion deal

        Associated Press
        Annie Gieske

        Covering Kentucky

        Loved ones of UK student who died in South Korea fundraising to attend memorial

        Ellen Ice
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        Lexington police searching for suspect after shots fired on Old Todds Road

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Feeling Like Fall Much of this Week

        Tom Ackerman
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        Missing: Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office looking for reported 17-year-old runaway

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        London man arrested in connection to armed robbery of gas station in May

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Winchester plans major sewer infrastructure upgrade

        Alex Barber
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        Crime

        Police: Man located, charged with assault connected to Winchester stabbing

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Feeling like fall

        Emily McKinney
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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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