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  • Covering Kentucky
    Mercy Chefs distributes warm meals to thousands in Laurel County
    Kayleigh Randle
    Covering Kentucky
    NWS confirms EF3 tornado damage in Kentucky counties
    Web Staff
    News
    'We're gonna need a lot of help': Gov. Beshear responds to deadly tornadoes
    Megan Mannering
    Daily Forecast
    More Active Weather Inbound
    Tom Ackerman
    Covering Kentucky
    Beshear says death toll from storms is now at 19, provides update on injured
    Rosemary Kelley
    Covering Kentucky
    PHOTOS/VIDEO: Storm, tornado damage seen across Kentucky
    Web Staff
  • NCAA Liberty Kentucky Basketball

    Sports

    Sweden's Elsa Vadfors commits to Kentucky

    Kinsey Lee
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    BBN Tonight

    UK softball's season comes to an end in the Clemson Regional

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel and Pulaski County schools closed Monday after storms

    Web Staff
  • National News

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      Yellowstone Park grizzly bear euthanized for repeatedly accessing trash

      Scripps News Group
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      DOJ deal ends a ban on an aftermarket trigger. Gun control advocates are alarmed

      AP via Scripps News Group
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      Trump criticizes Walmart for blaming tariffs as prices set to rise

      Justin Boggs

    Scripps News
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    News

    Authorities: Nothing found after pond search near Mount Horeb Road

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    London Mayor shares photos of storm damage near Main Street

    Web Staff
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    News

    Reported collision on I-75 northbound near mile marker 112 in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP conducting fire, death investigation in Trimble County

    Web Staff
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    News

    Mileta in Lexington to welcome guest chef for special one-night charity event

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    Mount Vernon police report the arrest of 'armed and dangerous' man

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Severe weather likely today

    Emily McKinney
    Tick Surveillance

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky tick surveillance reveals increase in Lyme disease

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Family fostering kids with medical complexities in need of special van

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 charged with evidence tampering of car connected to search for missing teens

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    2024 DUI arrest charge connected to woman arrested in deadly Powell Co. crash

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    FCPS close to finalizing budget, addressing multi-million dollar shortfall

    Andrew Lamparski
  • Deep End Fitness

    Covering Kentucky

    Deep End Fitness helping Kentuckians reach new depths in the water

    Evan Leake
    Walmart-Results

    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington customers react to tariff-related increases after Walmart price hike

    Michael Berk
    Former WCPO 9 photographer recalls arrest of convicted serial killer from Hamilton amid his execution

    Crime

    Convicted Ohio serial killer who was found in Kentucky executed

    Alex Null
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    Covering Kentucky

    Former Scott County deputy receives mortgage-free home

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Crime Stoppers offering $5K reward for information on 'endangered teens'

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 with minor injuries following officer-involved collision on Man o' War

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Daily Forecast

    Severe storms on pace for Friday

    Emily McKinney
    FCPS

    Covering Kentucky

    3 new principals added to Fayette County Public Schools system

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Roadway shut down on Leestown Road due to reported non-injury collision

    Web Staff
  • London PD

    Covering Kentucky

    London police remember fallen comrades on Police Officer Memorial Day

    Erin Rosas
    Election 2026-Kentucky Senate-Ethics

    Kentucky Politics

    Ethics complaint resurfaces as KY Republican Cameron runs for a U.S. Senate

    Associated Press
    Pete Rose Night Baseball

    Sports

    The Reds pay tribute to Pete Rose a day after he was posthumously reinstated

    Associated Press
  • Walmart

    National Politics

    Walmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs

    Associated Press
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    Daily Forecast

    Highs Surge into the 80s Thursday

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    Covering Kentucky

    Forum held for community members regarding proposed Kroger in Hamburg

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    24 more counties issued FEMA individual assistance following April flooding

    Rosemary Kelley
    Bengals Ravens Football

    Bengals

    Bengals 2025 schedule includes Thanksgiving showdown with Ravens

    Taylor Weiter
    Burkes baseball senior day

    BBN Tonight

    The Happiest Man (and Mom) in Baseball: Devin Burkes and Denise Woodall

    Maggie Davis
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    News

    Police seek information on 'vehicle of interest' connected to shots-fired call

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Navigating Screen Time: Tips for keeping kids safe this summer

    Lauren Minor
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    Crime

    Attempted kidnapping suspect indicted on an unrelated charge

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Bluegrass Crime Stoppers expands reach with Georgetown police partnership

    Ajay Patel
    Briarwood of Lexington

    Covering Kentucky

    Over 200 affordable housing units in Lexington get big upgrade

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    River preservation project honoring Pendleton County man

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    BSMS students throw soaked sponges at teachers to celebrate improved scores

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    God's Pantry Food Bank addresses rise in food insecurity

    Drew Amman
    Clay city victim

    Crime

    Victim's friends speak out after fatal Powell County hit-and-run, arrest

    Kayleigh Randle
  • Fatal Collision

    Covering Kentucky

    2 confirmed dead following multi-vehicle collision in Perry County

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    Crime

    London man arrested on drug and other charges after fleeing from law enforcement

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Crinda Francke, Dale Morgan honored at 'Kentucky Celebrates Small Business'

    Erin Rosas
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