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      • Covering Kentucky
        Gov. Andy Beshear issues state of emergency due to widespread flooding
        Mack Carmack
        Covering Kentucky
        Madison County coroner confirms three flood-related deaths
        Mack Carmack
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        Jackson Co. judge/executive confirms fatality connected to Saturday's flooding
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        Daily Forecast
        More rain through tonight
        Emily McKinney
        Covering Kentucky
        Garrard Co. declares state of emergency after flash flood prompts rescue calls
        Ellen Ice
        Covering Kentucky
        Emergency flood shelters available in Madison County for victims of displacement
        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Jessamine County business swept away in flood waters

        Ellen Ice
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        June 2026: 'What's Watt' with Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show celebrates 90 years in the Bluegrass

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      • National News

        • US Gas Prices

          Experts say gas prices will remain sticky, especially if Iran conflict resurges

          Simon Kaufman
        • Oman Strait of Hormuz

          US and Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz in second day of attacks

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          Gracie the giraffe has been found safe after escaping a Texas ranch

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        Crime

        Indiana man convicted of defrauding KY Medicaid program, AG Coleman reports

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local detention center gets new healthcare provider after staff went unpaid

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and storms on Saturday

        Emily McKinney
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        Crime

        Grayson County man pleads guilty to attacking realtor during home showing

        Web Staff
        Bus Driving Buddies

        Sports

        Meet the bus drivers who became beloved members of their college baseball teams

        Associated Press
        Election 2026 Kentucky

        Kentucky Politics

        KY Republicans race to replace McConnell while keeping him at arm’s length

        Associated Press
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        News

        Investigation underway after morning Laurel Co. fire injures 2 firefighters

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Back in the 70s Friday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Breanna Edwards remembered as someone who 'touched a lot of lives'

        Ajay Patel
      • Laurel County Public Schools cancel all classes for Tuesday

        Covering Kentucky

        Unloaded firearm located on campus of NLHS during 'community event'

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Ray Davis on the making of 'Breakaway Ray'

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Early voting begins in Scott County ahead of next week's primary election

        Molly Demrow
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        In Your Community

        As downtown Cynthiana thrives, city offers improvement grants to businesses 

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK doctor says rising DIPG cases in KY is concerning, but not yet alarming

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        'The coffee drought is over': New Midway coffee shop has ties to movie star

        Evelyn Schultz
      • Elaina Mammen

        We Follow Through

        Family of Lexington teen killed in shooting gets approval to build peace garden

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Candidates who withdrew are still on primary ballot, but votes won't count

        Karolina Buczek
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        In Your Community

        'This is a good spot:' Morgan Co. Wellness and Youth Center is free, open to all

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Vascular neurologist explains stroke warning signs and how to lower your risk

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Morehead State University community mourning student killed in Monday car crash

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        Kentucky Votes

        Early in-person voting begins, 2026 Kentucky primary could see record turnout

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hazmat spill cleanup shuts down all lanes at busy Lexington intersection

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK partners with Compass Group to manage campus services, protecting jobs

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Drought is a growing issue

        Emily McKinney
      • Virus Outbreak Utah

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky receives $41.8 million in FEMA funding for COVID-19 pandemic recovery

        Erin Rosas
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on May 14: Major Tom

        Web Staff
        Beshear

        Covering Kentucky

        KY flags to fly at half-staff Friday in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

        Web Staff
      • Election 2026 Kentucky

        Kentucky Politics

        Report: Massie tests if voters can stay loyal to him and Trump at the same time

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hardin Co. Sheriff's Office remembers deadly Carrollton bus crash 38 years later

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP trooper opens up about the mental and physical toll of high-speed pursuits

        Ajay Patel
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        Daily Forecast

        Mostly Sunny and Unseasonably Cool Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Nick Mingione on 'BBN Tonight'

        Maggie Davis
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Dylan Stratton's 2019 jail death draws new scrutiny as former guard speaks out

        Leigh Searcy
      • Patient waiting at doctor's office

        Covering Kentucky

        PCOS gets a new name after 14 years of research and patient advocacy

        Annie Brown
        UK Women's Golf

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky women’s golf secures NCAA Championship berth

        Hannah Hamelback
        EKCC

        LEX 18 Investigates

        EKCC inmate's wife speaks out on safety concerns, lack of communication

        Kayleigh Randle
      • Bengals Dolphins Football

        Bengals

        Bengals QB Joe Flacco to star in upcoming season of Netflix's 'Quarterbacks'

        Taylor Weiter
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        Covering Kentucky

        Baby born at 24 weeks comes home on Mother's Day after 431-day NICU stay

        Molly Demrow
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        In Your Community

        New Madison County amphitheater opening with free ceremony on Friday

        Caleb Barnes
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        HS Sports Zone

        'We can be unstoppable:' West Jess Boys Volleyball prepares for State Q-finals

        Sierra Newton
        Zach Dembo for Congress

        Kentucky Politics

        Former Kentucky congressman endorses Zach Dembo in primary race

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County clerk expects record primary turnout as voters 'chomp at the bit'

        Michael Berk
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