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    US has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says
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    Covering Kentucky
    1 shot, injured in early morning shooting in Lexington on Sunday
    Web Staff
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    Benefit concert held in London to raise money for tornado victims
    Kayleigh Randle
    Daily Forecast
    Heat Advisory in effect for some
    Emily McKinney
    Covering Kentucky
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    1 dead, 1 injured after car crashes into Bardstown home
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    Five-star wing Savvy Swords commits to UK

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    Indiana woman dead following ATV accident at Kentucky off-road park

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    KSP: 1 arrested, 1 injured after shooting in Metcalfe County

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    • APTOPIX Israel Iran Mideast Wars

      Israel faces missile barrage from Iran after US airstrikes intensify conflict

      Trent Murray
    • Mideast Wars US Iran

      Operation Midnight Hammer: What we know about US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites

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      Vice President JD Vance defends federal response to protests in California

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  • Kentucky Derby Horse Racing Sovereignty Garland Roses

    Kentucky Derby 151

    Meet the Lexington Florist responsible for preserving the Derby Garland

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    Covering Kentucky

    Jack 'Goose' Givens speaks to Lexington Traditional Magnet School students

    Alex Barber
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    Frankfort flood victims face tough decisions ahead

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Preservation teams show flood victims how to salvage family items

    Caleb Barnes
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    Crime

    Kentucky man and fugitive arrested in Florida on 2007 rape, sodomy charges

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    New courthouse to open Monday: 2-year renovation is completed

    Michael Berk
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    Sunshine returns on Tuesday

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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky accepting applications for unemployment assistance after April floods

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    Montgomery County man arrested on child sexual abuse charges, KSP investigating

    Cherish Walters
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    Crime

    KY man arrested after he allegedly planned to meet decoy teen for sexual acts

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Georgetown police seek answers after inflatable chicken found deflated

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kid in Lexington accidently orders 69,000 Dum-Dums lollipops

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    Kentucky men's basketball officially adds Andrija Jelavić

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    Report: Vehicle flipped on Delong Road near Walnut Hill Road in Lexington

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    Outer loop of New Circle Road back open after early morning semi-truck crash

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    Daily Forecast

    Still Showery, Gloomy and Cool Monday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Adair County Schools mourn loss of sixth-grade student

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Semi-truck driver rescued after dangling over Kennedy bridge in Louisville

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    1 juvenile injured, another juvenile arrested after stabbing on Centre Parkway

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Debris in Kentucky River threatens Valley View Ferry operations

    Alex Barber
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    Daily Forecast

    Monday is chilly with more rain

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Search for missing boater in Laurel County continues

    Web Staff
    Rain chances

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    A few more gloomy days ahead

    Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

    Kentucky Derby 151

    Sovereignty outduels Journalism in stretch to win 151st Kentucky Derby

    Associated Press
  • Police

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    Man whose son was killed by police now charged in death of deputy, officials say

    Associated Press
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    Sheriff: 3 arrested in Bell County after multi-agency investigation, drug bust

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    After historic Derby-Oaks double, trainer Kenny McPeek reflects on career

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    KY shop owner shares passion for Derby memorabilia with collectors worldwide

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    The data keepers of horse racing that track every move at Keeneland

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Mill Ridge Farm breeds champions and creates connections

    Drew Amman
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    New Vocations gives retired racehorses a second chance at life

    Drew Amman
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Rich Strike: From underdog to Kentucky Derby champion

    Drew Amman
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    $5,000 Mint Julep Cup Program benefits retirement farm for fillies and mares

    Drew Amman
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Churchill Downs brings roaring 20s to life

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    Kentucky Derby 151

    The history of the iconic Twin Spires of Churchill Downs

    Web Staff
    Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

    Kentucky Derby 151

    Kentucky Derby: How to watch and what to expect in the 151st running of the race

    Associated Press
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    Daily Forecast

    Derby Day is a wet one

    Emily McKinney
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    News

    Golden alert for missing 10-year-old Lexington boy canceled

    DeLaina Crutcher
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    Covering Kentucky

    Tragedy shakes small Kentucky community after deadly house fire

    Ajay Patel
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    'It's really unfair': Homicide victim's family responds to delay in sentencing

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky overdose deaths decline for third consecutive year

    Karolina Buczek
    Kentucky Oaks Horse Racing

    Kentucky Derby 151

    Filly Good Cheer stays unbeaten, rallying in the mud to win 151st Kentucky Oaks

    Associated Press
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