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  • Covering Kentucky
    Case against man accused of evidence tampering in murder case sent to grand jury
    Rosemary Kelley
    News
    Large police presence seen overnight on Highway 36 West in Harrison County
    Web Staff
    Daily Forecast
    More Strong to Severe Storms Inbound Monday
    Tom Ackerman
    Covering Kentucky
    Woman details moment fiancé went underwater while tubing on Elkhorn Creek
    Kayleigh Randle
    Covering Kentucky
    Firefighters rescued while working to rescue kayakers from heavy current
    Erin Rosas
    Crime
    Citation: Man arrested after shooting dog during argument with woman
    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    Boyle County authorities warn public about scam text messages

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Perry County Schools remembering elementary student who passed away

    Web Staff
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    News

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

    Web Staff
  • National News

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      Record Russian drone assault strikes Ukraine as peace negotiations stall

      Jason Bellini
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      Singer Finneas says he was tear gassed during Los Angeles protests

      Scripps News Group
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      Dozens arrested in Los Angeles overnight after days of violent anti-ICE protests

      Scripps News Group

    Scripps News
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    BBN Tonight

    "Champions Weekend" returns with "TBT" this July

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    250Lex Week

    Community invited to celebrate Lexington at 'Big Ass Bourbon Tasting' event

    Web Staff
    Traffic Alert

    Covering Kentucky

    Outbound lanes of Georgetown Road at Ironworks Pike shut down due to collision

    Web Staff
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    News

    Founder of Veterans Club released from Lexington halfway house

    Erin Rosas
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    250Lex Week

    'Cheers to 250Lex: It's Showtime' event to feature musical fashion show

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Police looking for man accused of violently killing puppy by throwing him

    Erin Rosas
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    BBN Tonight

    UK Men's Basketball offering free summer camps for kids

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Lexington man arrested after he makes U-turn, proceeds to shoot at officer

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    1 person arrested in connection to pedestrian hit-and-run in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mother finds support through nonprofit for daughter with rare genetic disorder

    Alex Barber
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    Kentucky Politics

    Lawsuit challenging Kentucky's near-total ban on abortions is withdrawn

    Associated Press
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    News

    1 person injured in late-night stabbing near Alexandria Drive in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    News

    Police investigating after man shows up at hospital with gunshot wound

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Summer Warmth Climbs through Midweek

    Tom Ackerman
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    BBN Tonight

    Meet our new team member: Hannah Hamelback

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    Covering Kentucky

    Senator Rand Paul: 'FEMA has a role'

    Karolina Buczek
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    We Follow Through

    Years of advocacy leads to new recycling and waste depot in Paris

    Lauren Minor
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    Crime

    Man in police custody after fleeing an attempted traffic stop in Laurel County

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Sports

    John Daly bringing a charity golf tournament to Keene Trace Golf Club

    Keith Farmer
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    Covering Kentucky

    Toddler survives deadly tornado thanks to quick thinking first responders

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    #LEXSaveLives Campaign Making Strides

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Pages of tornado victim's yearbook found and returned from miles away

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky nonprofit needs letters for deployed troops

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea students save school program from getting cut

    Caleb Barnes
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    Daily Forecast

    Summer Finally Makes An Appearance

    Bill Meck
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    BBN Tonight

    Randall Cobb named to College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado recovery: Latest disaster might not meet FEMA requirements

    Michael Berk
  • Traffic Alert

    Covering Kentucky

    I-75 southbound near Exit 113 reopened after collision involving motorcycle

    Web Staff
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    News

    Florence Police Department warns community of new 'ding dong ditch' trend

    Cherish Walters
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    Crime

    2 arrested in connection to alleged kidnapping in Bell County, police report

    Erin Rosas
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    National News

    Report: Pedestrians hit during multi-vehicle crash in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    Web Staff
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    Kentucky Politics

    Rural Kentucky lawmaker announces switch to the GOP

    Associated Press
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    Crime

    Sheriff: Man runs over deputy's foot before fleeing from safety checkpoint

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Hello Summer!

    Tom Ackerman
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    BBN Tonight

    West Virginia ends Kentucky's season in a late comeback 13-12

    Kinsey Lee
    Washington County tornado damage

    Covering Kentucky

    NWS forecaster explains how tornadoes get their rating

    Ellen Ice
  • Ambulance

    Covering Kentucky

    Driver rescued after vehicle goes over guardrail on KY 201

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    FEMA ready to assist Russell Co. residents after tornado

    Alex Barber
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    National News

    Suspect in Boulder attack charged with hate crime, 16 counts of attempted murder

    Scripps News Group
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    Covering Kentucky

    Motorcycle rider injured in Versailles Road crash, police say

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky eliminates No. 11 Clemson, 16-4

    Kinsey Lee
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    News

    Possible homicide-suicide under investigation in Russell Co., coroner reports

    Web Staff
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