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      • Covering Kentucky
        KSP honor good Samaritans who helped save trooper's life after shooting
        Karolina Buczek
        Covering Kentucky
        2 first responders fighting for benefits years after deadly Floyd Co. shootout
        Annie Brown
        News
        Man charged in connection to shooting on Devonport Drive in September
        Kayleigh Randle
        Daily Forecast
        Sunny and Cool to Start the Weekend
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky leads nation in teen driving deaths for 4th straight year
        Drew Amman
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        WATCH: Mark Pope joins 'BBN Tonight'
      • Fayette County Sheriff's Office hosts ninth annual honor vigil for domestic violence survivors

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's vigil honors domestic violence survivors, offers support

        Kayleigh Randle
        A Common Thread

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's $900,000 art installation splits public opinion

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Free legal training offered for attorneys handling KY foster care cases

        Ellen Ice
      • National News

        • U.S. Marshals Service Director Gadyaces Serralta

          White House touts cartel arrests as nationwide anti-crime task forces gain steam

          Haley Bull
        • Consumber Prices

          Gas costs tick down, but rising energy bills have stung many Americans

          Simon Kaufman
        • US Capitol

          Bipartisan call for term limits in Congress grows during prolonged shutdown

          Scripps News Group

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        Covering Kentucky

        Waynesburg man dies in hunting accident on family property in Lincoln County

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        Man arrested, charged with assault in 'domestic violence incident' in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tyler Childers and The Lumineers to headline Railbird Music Festival 2026

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Kenton County police seek help identifying man found dead in 1982

        Web Staff
        Election 2026 Kentucky Senate

        Kentucky Politics

        Cameron lags behind rivals in fundraising despite leading Kentucky Senate race

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        Search for missing 13-year-old girl in Rockcastle County enters second week

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Sunshine Returns and the Wind Briefly Backs Off Monday

        Tom Ackerman
        Wind gusts causes tree to split

        Covering Kentucky

        Fall weather turns destructive as wind gusts split a tree in Jessamine County

        Ajay Patel
        Crash on Bryan Station Road and Manhattan Drive

        News

        Fayette Co. Coroner's Office identifies person killed in Bryan Station Rd. crash

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying 2 burglary suspects

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        North Corbin traffic stop leads to major drug bust

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mount Sterling woman arrested on wanton endangerment charges in Jackson County

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A cooler, quiet work week ahead

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        New blood evidence may delay Amber Spradlin murder trial for months in Floyd Co.

        Web Staff
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        Politics

        Trump endorses primary challenger against Rep. Massie who hasn't entered race

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hiker rescued after 10-foot fall from rock shelter in Kentucky

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A rainy and gloomy Sunday

        Patrick Herion
        Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Mudslide in Powell County damages eight vehicles, no injuries reported

        Ellen Ice
      • Protesters gathering in Frankfort

        Covering Kentucky

        'No Kings' rallies bring hundreds to the Kentucky State Capitol

        Ajay Patel
        Texas Kentucky Football

        Sports

        Kentucky can't complete upset bid against No. 21 Texas

        Keith Farmer
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        Covering Kentucky

        Thousands across Kentucky took to the streets for the 'No Kings' protests

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

        Rainy and windy Sunday

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Beshear issues warning regarding incoming severe weather

        Web Staff
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        National News

        10 people hospitalized after balcony collapse near the University of Cincinnati

        Molly Schramm
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        Covering Kentucky

        3 teens killed, multiple injured in crash at Glasgow intersection

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        GoFundMe created for daughter of 2 killed in Bourbon County crash

        Web Staff
        Police

        Covering Kentucky

        Man airlifted after being attacked with a machete in Perry County

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Truck splits in half after hitting tree head-on in Clay City, driver uninjured

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        Active weather returns Saturday night

        Patrick Herion
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        HS Sports Zone

        2025 High School SportsZone Highlights Week 9

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral arrangements released for woman killed in Winchester murder-suicide

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Mount Sterling, home to some of Kentucky's oldest traditions

        Web Staff
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        Spotlight Series

        Historic church in Mount Sterling turned vibrant arts center

        Annie Brown
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        Spotlight Series

        Nancy Green: The Montgomery County woman who became the original Aunt Jemima

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Police: No foul play expected after body is discovered in Danville

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Children's Museum celebrates 35 years of inspiring young minds

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Senator Rand Paul highlights new tourism initiative to boost EKY economy

        Karolina Buczek
        Winchester man federally indicted in connection to overdose deaths

        Covering Kentucky

        Families of 2 women who police say were targeted by Brian Epperson speak out

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        NO KINGS: Multiple peaceful protests set for Saturday

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former sheriff returns from retirement to restore trust in Robertson County

        Leigh Searcy
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        Daily Forecast

        Active weather for the weekend

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        New equine program for women in recovery in Lexington

        Ellen Ice
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