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      • Covering Kentucky
        UK employee under investigation after posting 'cruel' comment on Kirk's murder
        Erin Rosas
        Covering Kentucky
        Dr. Stanley denounces UK's decision to fire him over alleged policy violations
        Erin Rosas
        National News
        What we know about Tyler Robinson, the suspect in killing of Charlie Kirk
        Scripps News Group
        Daily Forecast
        Even Warmer this Weekend
        Tom Ackerman
        News
        Madison Co. grand jury indicts 4 people on criminal abuse charges involving kids
        Erin Rosas
        Covering Kentucky
        Body of 2nd missing boater found in Pulaski County, officials confirm
        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort police: No active shooter or hostage situation

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK sets enrollment record with nearly 39,000 students in Fall 2025

        Web Staff
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        News

        1 taken to hospital after fire at mobile home on Dalray Street in Lexington

        Web Staff
      • National News

        • Campus Threats

          Congressional Black Caucus demands an investigation into HBCU bomb threats

          Scripps News Group
        • Charlie Kirk Shot

          Social media posts on Charlie Kirk shooting cost jobs, business deals

          Justin Boggs
        • Job Openings

          Unemployment rate for Black Americans reaches its highest level since pandemic

          Cameron Couvillion

        Scripps News
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        KSP: Inmates back in custody after escape from Lexington correctional complex

        Web Staff
        M'Power Rhythm

        Covering Kentucky

        M'Power Rhythm: Marching to the beat of their own drums

        Ellen Ice
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        News

        HVAC worker found dead on Ashland store roof, investigation underway

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot and humid weather pattern continues

        Patrick Herion
        Women celebrate recovery from addiction in a pageant to celebrate their journeys

        Covering Kentucky

        Women in recovery celebrate journey at pageant event

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Prosecutors lay out new info about what they say sparked viral Downtown fight

        Felicia Jordan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Volunteers pack nearly 50,000 meals for Central Kentucky families

        Caleb Barnes
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        Daily Forecast

        Still hot with showers

        Emily McKinney
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        Crime

        Laurel County Sheriff's Office asking for public's help identifying burglars

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel Co. Schools police chief 'no longer employed' after arrest, district says

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man injured in tree cutting accident in Bell County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Late-night water rescue saves 3 men after boat capsizes near Wolf Creek Dam

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wayne Co. Sheriff confirms local student was killed in crash

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and heat on tap for the weekend

        Patrick Herion
        Organ Donation-What to Know

        Covering Kentucky

        KY man wakes during organ harvesting procedure, prompting federal investigation

        Annie Brown
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight Series: All Pulaski County has to offer

        Web Staff
        Cave Hill Vineyard and Winery

        Spotlight Series

        20 years of sips and celebrations at Cave Hill Vineyard and Winery

        Megan Mannering
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight: Slingin' dirt on summer Saturdays at Lake Cumberland Speedway

        Caleb Barnes
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        Homepage Showcase

        KY overdose deaths investigation expands, FB page shows support to survivors

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        UTV crash leaves 21-year-old father dead, deputy on administrative leave

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        'Million Meals Tour' setting up for stop at Kroger Field

        Caleb Barnes
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot weekend with showers

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington’s police welcome 15 graduating officers

        Michael Berk
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        1 dead, 1 with severe injuries following collision in Nelson County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Air Force base mourning Airman following fatal 'firearm discharge'

        Web Staff
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        Somerset woman injured in accident involving garbage truck

        Web Staff
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        News

        D.O.V.E.S., The Citizens Bank partner to aid family of teen killed in Morehead

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        3 kids injured in hit-and-run crash involving Amish buggy in Bath County

        Cherish Walters
        Greg Frey

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky football hires Greg Frey as assistant offensive line coach

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        Crime

        Citation: Richmond man accused of sexually abusing child for nearly 3 years

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Police identify suspect in connection to morning bank robbery in Campbellsville

        Web Staff
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        News

        Dr. Demetrus Liggins named KASA's 2026 Superintendent of the Year

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Lexington man accused of raping 17-year-old, citation reports

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        Man in Barren Co. charged with assault, strangulation after alleged dispute

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Swim camp happening this week at Falling Springs Recreation Center

        Ellen Ice
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        News

        Man killed in collision involving deputy's cruiser identified by KSP

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        The Heat Wave Continues this Weekend into Next Week

        Tom Ackerman
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Meet the Mollys with Kentucky volleyball

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond city commission votes to absorb all 911 fees for 2025

        Annie Brown
      • Spotlight: History of The Virginia and what's to come

        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight: History of The Virginia and what's to come

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Twin brothers walk across America to raise awareness for foster children

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Last weekend to enjoy Lexington Restaurant Week special menus

        Web Staff
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