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      • Covering Kentucky
        'Left a huge hole': Close friend details life of alleged murder victim
        Kayleigh Randle
        Covering Kentucky
        2 victims of deadly mass shooting still recovering in hospital
        Annie Brown
        Covering Kentucky
        Nonprofit hopes to 'restore hope' for woman needing a new roof
        Leigh Searcy
        Daily Forecast
        More Scattered Strong Storms and Heavy Rain Thursday
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        Grandmother of boy who inspired Kentucky's IAN Alert reflects on first use
        Evelyn Schultz
        Covering Kentucky
        Greenhouse 17 reflects on domestic violence issues following weekend shooting
        Lauren Minor
      • CASA Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington nonprofit gives foster kids a voice

        Ellen Ice
        Housing HUD Time Limits

        National Politics

        Families, kids most at risk of losing HUD housing with proposed time limits

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 displaced after fire at Lexington duplex, Lexington Fire Department says

        Web Staff
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          Trump administration shuts down LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline

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        • Connie Francis

          Connie Francis, whose hits included 'Pretty Little Baby' dead at 87

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Congress Tax Cuts

          Public broadcasting and foreign aid face major cuts with Senate bill approval

          Justin Boggs

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      • 2 dead, KSP Trooper injured in connected Lexington shootings

        We Follow Through

        Witnesses detail moments shooter shot KSP trooper, opened fire at church

        Kayleigh Randle
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        We Follow Through

        Airport operations temporarily halted after trooper shot on Terminal Drive

        Ajay Patel
        Kentucky State Police

        Covering Kentucky

        Good Samaritans who helped wounded trooper near airport found

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Plenty more heat and storms ahead

        Emily McKinney
        Beshear

        Covering Kentucky

        Officials release statements following shootings in Lexington on Sunday

        Web Staff
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        We Follow Through

        Updates: 2 women killed, trooper injured in Lexington double shooting

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Another Day of Scattered Showers and Storms

        Patrick Herion
        Winchester Road triple shooting

        Covering Kentucky

        3 injured, 1 life-threatening in early morning shooting on Winchester Road

        Ellen Ice
        Laurel County candlelight walk honors May tornado victims

        Covering Kentucky

        London nonprofit holds candlelight walk for tornado victims

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former NFL star Damien Harris hosts free football camp for Kentucky youth

        Web Staff
        Kentucky State Police

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 19-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash with semi-truck in Barren County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former UK athletes train local kids at free Champions Basketball Camp

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        More thunderstorms incoming

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Estill County animal shelter overwhelmed after multiple rescues

        Web Staff
        Pam Bondi

        National Politics

        Furor over Epstein files sparks clash between Bondi and Bongino at the DOJ

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • China US Tariffs Timeline

        National Politics

        Trade tensions escalate: Trump announces 30% tariffs on Mexico and EU imports

        Justin Boggs
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        Daily Forecast

        Another Hot Weekend with Afternoon Rain Chances

        Patrick Herion
        Beshear

        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear to appear on 'Meet the Press' amid Medicaid debate, political future

        Annie Brown
      • Summer Youth Job Training Program

        Covering Kentucky

        Teens get hands-on experience through Lexington's summer job program

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nationally acclaimed chef from Lexington is fighting child hunger

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Cynthiana woman to retire after volunteering more than 30 years at food pantry

        Caleb Barnes
      • Winchester man pleads 'not guilty' in murder case

        Covering Kentucky

        Man speaks on girlfriend's death after man pleads not guilty to second overdose

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Sen. Rand Paul defends vote against Trump's spending bill during Kentucky visit

        Karolina Buczek
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        Daily Forecast

        A Typical Mid July Weekend

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man killed in crash involving moped in Lexington identified

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Crime

        KSP: Troopers 'rescue domestic violence victims' after 911 call from juvenile

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Woman sentenced for stealing from former coach allowed to withdraw guilty plea

        Leigh Searcy
      • Kentucky State Police

        Covering Kentucky

        Child dies following I-65 crash, driver faces multiple charges

        Web Staff
        Shawn Stines

        News

        LEX 18 obtains new video in deadly shooting of Letcher County judge

        Web Staff
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        News

        Pearl Interactive Network announces closure of Winchester facility

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Citation: Lincoln Co. man charged with rape after being found with 15-year-old

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Report: Arrest made after man steals several vehicles, attempts to run over man

        Erin Rosas
        Police

        News

        Subject in custody after he allegedly flees from Georgetown police

        Web Staff
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        News

        Mother of Crystal Rogers reacts to guilty verdicts in daughter's murder case

        Erin Rosas
        Immigration Asylum

        Covering Kentucky

        'It’s nonstop': Lexington nonprofit law firm sees rise in immigrant clients

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        A sunny, hot finish to the work week

        Emily McKinney
      • Frankfort flooding

        Covering Kentucky

        Franklin County offers buyout program for flood-damaged homes

        Annie Brown
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        BBN Tonight

        EXCLUSIVE: Reece Potter joins BBN Tonight

        Maggie Davis
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        LEX 18 In-Depth

        IN-DEPTH: How 'no taxes on tips' could impact service industry workers

        Evelyn Schultz
      • Coleman Crest Farm

        Covering Kentucky

        Black Soil KY strengthened with renewed partnership and $250,000 investment

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Teen remains in coma after Fourth of July UTV crash in Jessamine County

        Ajay Patel
        Boyfriend speaks on the death of late-girlfriend following Winchester man charged with murder

        News

        Boyfriend speaks out on girlfriend's death after man is charged with murder

        Kayleigh Randle
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