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  • Covering Kentucky
    EF-4 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Laurel, Pulaski Counties
    Rosemary Kelley
    News
    Remembering the victims of the deadly tornado that swept through Kentucky
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Mandatory evacuation ordered for London communities as dangerous winds approach
    Karolina Buczek
    Daily Forecast
    Severe storms this afternoon and evening
    Bayne Froney
    Covering Kentucky
    Hospital describes sudden surge of patients after Laurel County tornado
    Leigh Searcy
    Covering Kentucky
    Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park remains closed as crews clean up debris
    Andrew Lamparski
  • HS Sports Zone

    First KHSAA Boys Volleyball Championship Title Game: Henry Clay vs. Saint Xavier

    Sierra Newton
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    Covering Kentucky

    The Creek Church in Somerset serving as a donation hub for tornado victims

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Exotic birds stolen from damaged pet shop returned after community rallies

    Ajay Patel
  • National News

    • Election 2025 NYC Mayor

      Justice Department announces investigation into former NYC Governor Andrew Cuomo

      Scripps News Group
    • Supreme Court

      Supreme Court allows end to legal protections for some Venezuelan migrants

      Scripps News Group
    • Tom Homan on Scripps News

      After new ruling on Venezuelan migrants, US will deport 'as many as we can'

      Scripps News Group

    Scripps News
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP conduct rescue operations, send in troopers to prevent looting

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Man rescued from island near Old Lair bridge in Harrison County

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fire at Toyota plant caused by air handler unit extinguished, EMA director says

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Pulaski County Sheriff's Office warns of scams following tornado

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County enters recovery phase following tornado, fire department says

    Web Staff
    High temperature trend

    Daily Forecast

    Quiet and sunny Sunday

    Bayne Froney
  • Preakness Stakes Horse Racing

    Sports

    Journalism comes from behind to win the Preakness

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky baseball earns 13-seed in SEC tournament

    Kinsey Lee
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    News

    Person found dead on Russell Cave Road identified as missing teen, police say

    Web Staff
  • London tornado damage

    News

    'We're gonna need a lot of help': Gov. Beshear responds to deadly tornadoes

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea volunteer fire department collecting donations for storm victims

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Storm devastation brings Laurel County neighborhood together

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    London neighborhood devastated by storm, residents begin recovery

    Ajay Patel
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    Daily Forecast

    Needed quiet weather for Sunday

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    New details emerge on death of Major Leatherman during tornado response

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Neighbors react to devastating aftermath of storms in Pulaski Co.

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado devastates Laurel County, community rallies amid destruction

    Megan Mannering
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    Crime

    Lexington police arrest wanted suspect after car, foot chase

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington firefighters deploy to help in Laurel, Pulaski counties after storms

    Web Staff

    Daily Forecast

    Calm and quiet for the weekend

    Bayne Froney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Local law enforcement provide info on storm relief resources

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear: Kentucky is waking up to 'multiple fatalities' from overnight storms

    Rosemary Kelley
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    National News

    'Mass casualty event' declared following tornado in southeastern Kentucky

    Scripps News Group
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    Covering Kentucky

    KYEM: Document damage, wait for disaster declaration to apply for FEMA aid

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    At least 9 confirmed dead in 'mass casualty' event in Laurel County

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    20,836 still without power following intense storms

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear says death toll from storms is now at 19, provides update on injured

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    PHOTOS/VIDEO: Storm, tornado damage seen across Kentucky

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat: Ansley Almonor

    Sierra Newton
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mercer County flood victims feel they don't have options

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    New children's book aims to strengthen family bonds for inmates

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    3 Lafayette Trail markers will celebrate Revolutionary War officer's influence

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Nicholasville, Lexington police collaborating in case of 'Endangered teens'

    Drew Amman
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    Daily Forecast

    Strong And Severe Storms Tonight

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Local ministry struggles as healthy foods become more difficult to afford

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington's Emergency Management office braces for Friday storms

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    State of emergency issued in Kentucky ahead of severe storm system

    Rosemary Kelley
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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
    Mileta

    News

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

    Erin Rosas
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