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  • Covering Kentucky
    Thousands gathered at the 'No Kings' protest in downtown Lexington
    Alex Barber
    Covering Kentucky
    Son of Special Olympics KY CEO dies on fly fishing trip, family reports
    Web Staff
    National News
    Minnesota lawmaker killed, another wounded in ‘targeted’ shootings
    Scripps News Group
    Daily Forecast
    Not a washout for Dad
    Emily McKinney
    Covering Kentucky
    Gov. Beshear, others react after 2 lawmakers killed in Minnesota
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Hundreds of dogs and owners raise funds at Lexington Humane Society's Mutt Strut
    Web Staff
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    National News

    Minnesota police search for suspect in shooting of lawmakers and their spouses

    Justin Boggs
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    Daily Forecast

    Rain still in the forecast

    Emily McKinney
    Family reflects on who April Arnett was after she was killed in 2019

    Covering Kentucky

    Family reflects after 2019 homicide, five arrests made

    Kayleigh Randle
  • National News

    • ICE Arrest New York

      Mayor: Reports of ICE separating caregivers from children at parks not verified

      Scripps News Group
    • Iran Israel Mideast Wars

      US walks difficult line amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict

      Jacob Gardenswartz
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      FBI offers $50K reward for suspect in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers

      Scripps News Group

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    BBN Tonight

    Vince Marrow leaving Kentucky Football for GM Position at Louisville

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    Covering Kentucky

    London music shop brings new life into instruments damaged by tornado

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Former state representative, principal Charlie Miller has died at 85

    Rosemary Kelley
  • Traffic Alert

    Covering Kentucky

    Road shut down on Newtown Pike/KY 922 after collision involving semi-truck

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Man arrested after detectives find drugs, around 120 firearms in KY home

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    Citation: Man arrested after shooting dog during argument with woman

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    Firefighters rescued while working to rescue kayakers from heavy current

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Boyle County authorities warn public about scam text messages

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Funeral arrangements released for Perry County Schools student

    Web Staff
  • Two people dead following shooting on Las Vegas Strip

    National News

    2 dead following shooting on Las Vegas Strip

    Scripps News Group
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    News

    Large police presence seen overnight on Highway 36 West in Harrison County

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    More Strong to Severe Storms Inbound Monday

    Tom Ackerman
  • Search and rescue combs KY River for missing man after tubing incident

    Covering Kentucky

    Woman details moment fiancé went underwater while tubing on Elkhorn Creek

    Kayleigh Randle
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    News

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

    Web Staff
    Fatal collision

    Covering Kentucky

    Report: 55-year-old man killed in 2-vehicle collision on US 68 in Marion Co.

    Erin Rosas
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    News

    Body recovered from Elkhorn Creek identified as man missing in tubing accident

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Heavy showers around today

    Emily McKinney
    Man arrested and charged with human trafficking in Boone County

    News

    New Hampshire man arrested in Boone County on human trafficking charges

    Web Staff
  • Roller Derby raises funds for local charity

    News

    Roller Derby team raises money for LGBTQ+ summer camp with PRIDE game

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Crime

    Report: 2 arrested after report of stolen wrecker leads to police pursuit

    Web Staff
    APTOPIX Belmont Stakes Horse Racing

    Sports

    Sovereignty beats Journalism to win the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    1 arrested after shots fired near Georgetown Walmart

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Community comes together for Licking River cleanup in honor of local man

    Web Staff
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    Sports

    Court approves NCAA settlement allowing college athletes to earn from NIL

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County teacher found not guilty on child abuse charges

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Daily Forecast

    Scattered thunderstorms through the weekend

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    London church holds memorial service, fundraiser for May tornado victims

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    UK College of Nursing Dean Dr. Rosalie Mainous no longer in position

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    LCSO asking for assistance locating stolen tow truck and identifying suspect

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington gears up for an explosive 4th of July celebration

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Parents call for peace in Lexington as violence typically rises during summer

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington business's act of kindness provides relief to family in need

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Victim's mom speaks out after woman is charged for deadly crash

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Donut worry, be happy: Customers celebrate National Donut Day at Jeff's Donuts

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky advocacy group rallies support for the NEA

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    The Bluegrass Fair is underway at Masterson Station Park

    Caleb Barnes
  • Nancy Scranton

    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: Nancy Scranton returns to Bluegrass

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    Covering Kentucky

    Police continue to investigate the disappearance of local woman Kori Smith

    Drew Amman
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    BBN Tonight

    Nominate Here: Kentucky "Lift Them Up" Kid of the Game

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    Daily Forecast

    A Stormy Start To The Weekend

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Cancer Survivorship Day: UK Markey Center welcomes patients for celebration

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 Kentucky infants die from whooping cough, health officials urge vaccinations

    Web Staff
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