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  • Covering Kentucky
    Pikeville man details his escape from Israel after missiles struck
    Kayleigh Randle
    LEX 18 Investigates
    Former worker appalled by conditions at emergency shelter in Lexington
    Leigh Searcy
    Covering Kentucky
    AirEvac Lifeteam nicknames its new medical helicopter "Dorothy" after tornado
    Andrew Lamparski
    Covering Kentucky
    'A Caring Place' helping fight back against social isolation
    Caleb Barnes
    Daily Forecast
    Looking dry for Friday
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    Covering Kentucky
    Baxter's Coffee begins rebuilding after devastating tornado in Somerset
    Ajay Patel
  • Denzel Aberdeen

    BBN Tonight

    EXCLUSIVE: Denzel Aberdeen joins "BBN Tonight"

    Sierra Newton
    Nick Mingione and fan, Asa, facetime his favorite Wildcat

    BBN Tonight

    FaceTime Fun at Kentucky Baseball Camp: Asa meets Devin Burkes

    Maggie Davis
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    HS Sports Zone

    Aly Doyle: West Jessamine High School's most decorated athlete

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  • National News

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      Heat dome set to bring unusually warm temperatures to the US Midwest

      Scripps News Group
    • Trump

      International perception of the US is falling, including among its allies

      Kadia Tubman
    • Israel Palestinians US

      Edan Alexander returns to US after being freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza

      Scripps News Group

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    Covering Kentucky

    ONE Lexington working to help kids deal with trauma related to gun violence

    Michael Berk
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    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: Coach Kenny Brooks, Coach Mark Pope hold Meet & Greet at Beaumont Kroger

    Sierra Newton
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    National News

    Will tariffs affect firework prices for the Fourth of July?

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    Russell County mother shares her story about going into labor during tornado

    Alex Barber
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    Daily Forecast

    More Storms For Wednesday

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lt. Governor endorses congressional candidate who opposes Medicaid cuts

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    'Couldn’t believe it': Campbellsville man takes home $30,000 lottery win

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear, state leaders join together to launch African American Heritage Trail

    Web Staff
    House Judiciary

    Politics

    Rep. Massie submits resolution to remove US involvement in Iran-Israel conflict

    Erin Rosas
  • Fatal Fire

    Covering Kentucky

    KSP investigating after man killed in Wallingford house fire

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    Lexington man facing several charges following multi-county pursuit

    Web Staff
    Roadway collision

    Covering Kentucky

    1 person injured in collision on Delong Road in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear announces new Kentucky Department for Public Health commissioner

    Erin Rosas
    Israel Iran Mideast Wars

    World News

    Israel's strikes against Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning

    Associated Press
    CWS Arkansas Murray St Baseball

    Sports

    No-hit loss won't erase lifetime memories made by Murray State during its run

    Associated Press
  • Air India Plane Crash

    World News

    Doctors rushed to save lives after Air India flight crashed into medical campus

    Associated Press
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    News

    Man killed in single-vehicle crash on Boston Road in Lexington identified

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Showers, Storms and Heavy Rain Tuesday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Elderly couple dies in church van crash on Father's Day in Franklin County

    Ajay Patel
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    News

    Investigation underway after 2 people found dead in a Lee County home

    Rosemary Kelley
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    BBN Tonight

    EXCLUSIVE: Ansley Almonor announces on BBN Tonight he's joining TBT

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    Safety warning in Franklin County following multiple rescues on Elkhorn Creek

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Concern growing after latest accident in Lexington's Holiday Hills neighborhood

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Express Employment office interior destroyed after overnight weekend fire

    Caleb Barnes
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    Daily Forecast

    Still More Rain

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington deli owners ready to return to their once flooded home

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County first responders recognized one month after deadly tornado

    Andrew Lamparski
  • Shooting Investigation

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    Police investigating after woman walks into hospital with gunshot wound

    Web Staff
    Broken glass

    Crime

    Woman arrested for allegedly throwing rock through coffee shop window a 3rd time

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    Woman arrested after she allegedly left toddlers in hot car in Richmond

    Erin Rosas
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    News

    1 with life-threatening injuries after crash involving motorcycle in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Warm, Muggy and Unsettled through Midweek

    Tom Ackerman
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    Crime

    Man arrested following police standoff in Pulaski County, officials report

    Web Staff
  • Fatal Collision

    News

    Police: 2 dead, 1 injured after van crashed into telephone pole in Frankfort

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    'He was the biggest blessing in my life': UK student dies in fishing accident

    Ellen Ice
    Georgetown Police investigate a shots-fired incident

    Crime

    Suspect arrested in connection to shooting investigation in Scott County

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lady Veterans Connect shines a light on women veterans

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    1 dead, 3 injured after single-vehicle crash in LaRue County

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Not a washout for Dad

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Thousands gathered at the 'No Kings' protest in downtown Lexington

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    Hundreds of dogs and owners raise funds at Lexington Humane Society's Mutt Strut

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    National News

    Minnesota police search for suspect in shooting of lawmakers and their spouses

    Justin Boggs
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