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  • Covering Kentucky
    Mercy Chefs distributes warm meals to thousands in Laurel County
    Kayleigh Randle
    Covering Kentucky
    NWS confirms EF3 tornado damage in Kentucky counties
    Web Staff
    News
    'We're gonna need a lot of help': Gov. Beshear responds to deadly tornadoes
    Megan Mannering
    Covering Kentucky
    Beshear says death toll from storms is now at 19, provides update on injured
    Rosemary Kelley
    Covering Kentucky
    PHOTOS/VIDEO: Storm, tornado damage seen across Kentucky
    Web Staff
    Daily Forecast
    Rain showers for Monday
    Emily McKinney
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    Sports

    Sweden's Elsa Vadfors commits to Kentucky

    Kinsey Lee
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    BBN Tonight

    UK softball's season comes to an end in the Clemson Regional

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel and Pulaski County schools closed Monday after storms

    Web Staff
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      Yellowstone Park grizzly bear euthanized for repeatedly accessing trash

      Scripps News Group
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      DOJ deal ends a ban on an aftermarket trigger. Gun control advocates are alarmed

      AP via Scripps News Group
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      Trump criticizes Walmart for blaming tariffs as prices set to rise

      Justin Boggs

    Scripps News
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    Covering Kentucky

    Woodford County residents brace for potential flooding

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Garrard Co. Distilling Company halts production

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Preparations ramp up as officials warn of potential flooding and severe storms

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Bourbon Co. prepares for severe storms, potential flooding of Stoner Creek

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Storm Chasing: Kentucky group positioned for incoming storms, tornadoes

    Michael Berk
    Yellow Semi Truck Travels On Interstate In Springtime

    Covering Kentucky

    Certain restrictions on 'commercial motor carriers' temporarily suspended

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Strong storms through the night

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    'Looked like hellfire:' residents recall Jeffersonville campground fire

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    KSP: 2 men arrested after police find explosive devices during traffic stop

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP seeking public's assistance finding missing teen

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lockdown lifted at Middlesboro Independent Schools lifted, Superintendent says

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    5 taken to hospital with minor injuries after accident at Athens Boonesboro Rd.

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    17 distillery workers to split $50,000 Kentucky Lottery prize

    Erin Rosas
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    News

    Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of incoming severe storms

    Cherish Walters
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    News

    Josh Brolin, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Mann pay tribute to Val Kilmer

    Associated Press
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    Entertainment News

    Nintendo offers new Switch 2 details ahead of June 5 launch

    Associated Press
    Storm damage in Midway

    National News

    Storms could unleash deadly floods, strong tornadoes in large part of US

    Associated Press
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    News

    Tesla sales drop 13% in first quarter as Elon Musk backlash

    Associated Press
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    News

    Coroner: Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle on Winchester Road

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Days of Severe Storms and Heavy Rain Inbound

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Neighbors unite in Anderson County with collaborative approach to storm prep

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Employees at Garrard County Distilling have been furloughed, mayor confirms

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Trans woman shares account of confrontation with lawmaker outside restroom

    Leigh Searcy
    Kentucky Volleyball

    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky volleyball set to host Ohio on Sunday for spring match

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky Football adds three to coaching staff

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    Crime

    Whitley County mother found guilty in connection to 3-year-old daughter's murder

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    High school students present findings at research conference

    Caleb Barnes
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    LEX 18 In-Depth

    New Circle Road crashes by the numbers: Over 160 injured in the last 12 months

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    REAL ID enforcement goes into effect next month

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington nurse raising money for medical mission trip to Ukraine

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky health departments could lose $149 million in funding from DOGE cuts

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    Dying bee population could impact area grocery store prices

    Alex Barber
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    Crime

    3 arrested after investigation of alleged drug dealer leads to drug bust

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Friday, Saturday events at Keeneland rescheduled due to weather, KHBPA reports

    Erin Rosas
    Severe risk tomorrow

    Daily Forecast

    Warming up before storms Wednesday night

    Bayne Froney
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    Crime

    KSP: Versailles man sentenced to 45 years in prison after 'sextortion scheme'

    Web Staff
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    News

    7 people displaced after fire at Lexington apartment complex

    Web Staff
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    News

    Floyd Co. Sheriff's Department asking for help identifying man caught on camera

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Quiet, Cool and Dry Tuesday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Kentucky Politics

    Pamela Stevenson launches US Senate campaign

    Associated Press
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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea Independent Schools' superintendent on administrative leave

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lawmaker questions trans woman using women's restroom at state capitol

    Leigh Searcy
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