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    Man arrested following police standoff in Pulaski County, officials report
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    1 with life-threatening injuries after crash involving motorcycle in Lexington
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    News
    Police: 2 dead, 1 injured after van crashed into telephone pole in Frankfort
    Web Staff
    Daily Forecast
    Warm, Muggy and Unsettled through Midweek
    Tom Ackerman
    Covering Kentucky
    'He was the biggest blessing in my life': UK student dies in fishing accident
    Ellen Ice
    National News
    Suspect in shootings of 2 Minnesota lawmakers crawled to officers, surrendered
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  • Georgetown Police investigate a shots-fired incident

    Crime

    Suspect arrested in connection to shooting investigation in Scott County

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lady Veterans Connect shines a light on women veterans

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    1 dead, 3 injured after single-vehicle crash in LaRue County

    Web Staff
  • National News

    • ICE Arrest New York

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

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    • Iran Israel Mideast Wars

      US walks difficult line amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict

      Jacob Gardenswartz
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      Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers arrested

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    Daily Forecast

    A Return to Calmer Weather

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mental health support crucial for tornado victims

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    FCPS special examination underway amid tax increase pause, district responds

    Rosemary Kelley
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    News

    Investigation underway following deadly KSP-involved shooting in Cynthiana

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    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: 'Til the Battle is Won: Meet the Dyers

    Hannah Hamelback
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    Covering Kentucky

    Teen returns home 44 days after tragic car crash that killed friend

    Drew Amman
  • Party Switch-Kentucky

    Kentucky Politics

    Kentucky state senator switches parties, citing party's shift from rural values

    Karolina Buczek
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    We Follow Through

    Fudge shop owner raises $13k for school lunch debt, starts nonprofit

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Daily Forecast

    Starting Another Nice Stretch Of Weather

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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

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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

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    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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