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    Kentucky man enters Alford plea in the murder of a young woman in 2016
    Erin Rosas
    Crime
    Lexington police arrest Michigan man wanted for child solicitation/enticing
    Erin Rosas
    Covering Kentucky
    Report: Nelson County paramedic in critical condition following vehicle accident
    Erin Rosas
    Daily Forecast
    Wet and Cool Tuesday
    Tom Ackerman
    CDC eliminates COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children, pregnant women
    Scripps News Group
    Covering Kentucky
    Man walks from Kentucky to DC with cross to bring hope to tornado victims
    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    Operation Ornaments supporting tornado victims

    Evan Leake
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    Covering Kentucky

    EKU inducts students, faculty, and staff into prestigious honor societies

    Web Staff
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    NPR sues Trump admin over executive order to cut finding to public media

    Associated Press
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      Hong Kong's baby pandas finally have names. Meet Jia Jia and De De

      AP via Scripps News Group
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      NPR sues Trump administration, claims funding cuts violate constitutional rights

      Justin Boggs
    • ICE Custody

      Officer resigns following mistaken traffic stop that landed woman in ICE custody

      Scripps News Group

    Scripps News
  • Healthier School Meals

    Covering Kentucky

    Eligible Kentucky students to receive $120 credit for summer meals

    Web Staff
    Blood donation

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky Blood Center asks O negative donors to give blood ahead of summer

    Andrew Lamparski
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    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: Kaz Brown joins "BBN Tonight"

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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado survivors find temporary housing in state's trailers

    Karolina Buczek
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    Daily Forecast

    Good-looking start to weekend

    Emily McKinney
    Laurel Tornado

    Covering Kentucky

    Gov. Beshear waives ID and vehicle document fees for storm victims

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Man arrested in connection with 2024 Letcher County murder

    Web Staff
    Pulaski County Detention Center

    Covering Kentucky

    Inmates in Pulaski County aid in cleanup effort after devastating tornado

    Erin Rosas
    Teen on Plate Load Leg Press

    Covering Kentucky

    High school teens can workout for free during Planet Fitness summer program

    Erin Rosas
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    Daily Forecast

    A Very Cool Memorial Day Weekend Inbound

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    UK Athletics and LEX18 donation drive kicked off Thursday, continues Friday

    Ellen Ice
    Laurel Tornado

    Covering Kentucky

    'Please help me': London-Laurel 911 answers 600+ calls during tornado

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky governor awaits presidential approval for FEMA tornado assistance

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Buffalo Trace Distillery launches fundraiser to support storm relief efforts

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County church finds a way to continue services despite severe damage

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Son remembers mother killed in tornado as the 'glue' of the family

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Whitley Co. house fire heard from miles away, victim identified

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Dogs found in 'terrible condition' in Letcher County, owner facing charges

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Community works to rebuild after Somerset church destroyed by storms

    Evan Leake
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    Covering Kentucky

    AVOL Kentucky unveils new meditation garden at Stonewall Terrace

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    1 charged with murder in connection with death of missing teen

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Continuing the cool pattern Friday

    Emily McKinney
    Braydon Hawthorne

    BBN Tonight

    Braydon Hawthorne joins 2025-2026 Kentucky Wildcats

    Hannah Hamelback
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    BBN Tonight

    UK Volleyball vs. Pittsburgh in 2025 Shriners Children’s “Showdown at the Net”

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    BBN Tonight

    Jaland Lowe announced he's withdrawing from the NBA Draft

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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky Wildcats baseball team helps tornado victims in Russell County

    Web Staff
    Recovery Through Horses

    Covering Kentucky

    Horses help power the road to sober living for addicts on a Kentucky farm

    Associated Press
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    Covering Kentucky

    1 person confirmed dead by coroner after large house fire in Corbin

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Breezy and Cool with a Few Showers Thursday

    Tom Ackerman
    The Wilson Family

    Covering Kentucky

    London family hides in gas station cooler to survive tornado

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Supplies to aid those affected by tornado stolen from Finley Trailer Park

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Trauma survivors share their powerful stories on National Trauma Survivors Day

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Grandmother among victims of deadly Laurel County tornado

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Social media helps tornado victim find missing wedding dress

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Owner of AB Training in Somerset in recovery mode After Friday's EF-4 tornado

    Drew Amman
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    Daily Forecast

    A chill takes over late week

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Deadly tornado paralyzes Laurel County man from waist down

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado sirens not designed to be heard indoors, emergency officials say

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    Red Cross volunteers continue working to help storm victims in Kentucky

    Caleb Barnes
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky basketball to host Georgetown Hoyas in exhibition

    Maggie Davis
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    Covering Kentucky

    London’s Lowe’s helping city’s tornado victims

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    US 27 in Pulaski Co. back open following 'extensive cleanup' and repairs

    Web Staff
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