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    Case against man accused of evidence tampering in murder case sent to grand jury
    Rosemary Kelley
    News
    Large police presence seen overnight on Highway 36 West in Harrison County
    Web Staff
    Daily Forecast
    More Strong to Severe Storms Inbound Monday
    Tom Ackerman
    Covering Kentucky
    Woman details moment fiancé went underwater while tubing on Elkhorn Creek
    Kayleigh Randle
    Covering Kentucky
    Perry County Schools remembering elementary student who passed away
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Report: 55-year-old man killed in 2-vehicle collision on US 68 in Marion Co.
    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Boyle County authorities warn public about scam text messages

    Web Staff
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    Report: Lexington Rd. at exit 90 in Richmond closed in both directions

    Web Staff
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    Officials searching for missing man who reportedly went underwater while tubing

    Web Staff
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      Dozens arrested in Los Angeles overnight after days of violent anti-ICE protests

      Scripps News Group
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      Organic eggs recalled after dozens of people are sickened with salmonella

      Scripps News Group

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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington custody officer remembered following his reported death

    Erin Rosas
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    1 person killed in head-on collision on KY Highway 15 in Perry County

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Quiet and Dry Tuesday, Wednesday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fake GoFundMe page uses local boy's cancer diagnosis to steal money

    Ellen Ice
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    Crime

    Man arrested on indictment warrant for rape and sodomy charges in Laurel County

    Rosemary Kelley
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    16-year-old arrested after allegedly bringing loaded handgun into school

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea Independent Schools announces new superintendent

    Rosemary Kelley

    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky Football hosts 5th annual Schlarman Strong Alumni Golf Scramble

    Sierra Newton
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    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: Bat Cats upset No. 2 Tennessee!

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    Covering Kentucky

    'I don't understand': Neighborhood cat fatally shot by pellet gun

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Relief Hub in Frankfort Delivers Meals to Flood Victims

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington student describes meeting Pope Francis 2 weeks before his death

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fallen Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley honored with memorial highway

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Catholic LGBTQ+ advocate remembers handwritten note from Pope Francis

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Versailles school remembers the life and teachings of Pope Francis

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    Woodford County school implements life-saving cardiac response program

    Alex Barber
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    Crime

    Scott Co. Sheriff's Office searching for reported wanted 'dangerous offender'

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSU collects nearly 100 pounds of fish from low-lying areas following flooding

  • High temperature trend

    Daily Forecast

    Sunshine returns tomorrow

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    Crime

    Bevinsville student arrested after making school threats, citation reveals

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 winning Kentucky Lottery Powerball tickets sold in Lexington, Morehead

    Web Staff
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    Sports

    Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen commits to Kentucky

    Maggie Davis
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington priest Father Jim Sichko reacts to the death of Pope Francis

    Erin Rosas
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    News

    Beshear, McConnell release statements on passing of Pope Francis

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    KSP: Juvenile killed in Russell Co. crash, man charged with vehicular homicide

    Cherish Walters
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    Crime

    Estill County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses, KSP reports

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Showers and a Few T-Showers Monday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Burgin works to rebuild what they lost

    Kayleigh Randle
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    News

    Adair County Public Schools mourns loss of student killed in crash

    Web Staff
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    Cooler start to the week

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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort church provides Easter breakfast for people impacted by flooding

    Alex Barber
    Fatal collision

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    1 dead, 2 juveniles injured in Rockcastle County crash

    Web Staff
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    News

    Man arrested after woman's body found in vehicle fire on KY 160 in Harlan Co.

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 flown to hospital after single-vehicle crash on Todds Road

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Floyd Co. Schools, law enforcement investigating social media threats

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Sheriff's Office issues Golden Alert for missing man who requires medication

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Firefighters extinguish Clay County structure fire that threatened nearby homes

    Web Staff
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    News

    Eubank man arrested in connection to Pulaski County murder

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    A warm, nice Easter Sunday

    Emily McKinney
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    BBN Tonight

    Jackson Watts: 'Turning dreams into reality' on the UK Track Team

    Sierra Newton
    Tyler Childers concert collects flood donations for flood victims

    News

    Tyler Childers concert collects donations for flood victims

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Two displaced after overnight house fire in Lexington

    Web Staff
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