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        Tyler Robinson, suspect in killing of Charlie Kirk, arrested by law enforcement
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        Covering Kentucky
        UK employee under investigation after posting 'cruel' comment on Kirk's murder
        Erin Rosas
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        1 taken to hospital after fire at mobile home on Dalray Street in Lexington
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Even Warmer this Weekend
        Tom Ackerman
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        Body of missing boater in Pulaski County found, another man still missing
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        Miss Kentucky makes history as first former foster youth in Miss America top 11
        Lauren Minor
      • Kentucky State Police

        Crime

        KSP asking public for information in sexual assault investigation in Lyon County

        Web Staff
        Rachel & Westlynn Williams

        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond mom pens first children's book on embracing differences

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community honors 9/11 first responders with memorial stair climb at Kroger Field

        Annie Brown
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          Justin Boggs
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          Justin Boggs
        • Holiday Travel

          Airfares are up: When to book your holiday flights for the lowest price

          John Matarese

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        KET announces staff reduction amid public broadcasting federal funding cuts

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        Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London welcomes new post commander

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        Crime

        Report: London man arrested on charges related to child sex abuse material

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        Gov. Beshear signs podcast deal with SiriusXM amid presidential speculation

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        Daily Forecast

        Rounds of Showers and Storms Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Berea community holds prayer service following Minneapolis mass shooting

        Annie Brown
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        Man pleads not guilty to murder in connection to Powell County overdose death

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County roadway reopens following multi-vehicle 'serious injury' collision

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Italian restaurant continues 53-year traditions under new ownership

        Molly Demrow
      • Raccoon CPR

        Covering Kentucky

        Letcher County nurse revives drunk raccoon found in dumpster with CPR

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Vandals disrupt park renovation in Georgetown over Labor Day weekend

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        No 'kitten' around: Kentucky Theatre hosting Cat Video Fest this weekend

        Caleb Barnes
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        A New Ray of Hope; Quantrell Jones Center aids homeless veterans

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Longtime KY Senate Republican announces retirement

        Web Staff
        Shawn Stines

        Radio Vida

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        Daily Forecast

        A cooler and wetter Thursday

        Patrick Herion
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        London mayor faces removal vote Friday after council appoints new member

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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond police arrest two in domestic dispute that led to gunfire

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown fire crews safely rescue worker from fallen crane

        Erin Rosas
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        BBN Tonight

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        Crime

        Lexington police searching for burglary, drug trafficking suspect

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      • Cardi B-Security Guard Trial

        Entertainment News

        Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her

        Associated Press
        Education-Immigration-College Students

        National News

        Students without legal status are dropping out or delaying college

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        Daily Forecast

        Widespread Showers and Storms Likely Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local animal rescue says more animal shelter reform is needed

        Annie Brown
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        Mercer Co. mom turns tragedy into hope with mental health advocacy organization

        Evelyn Schultz
        Big Blue Pantry Food Locker

        Covering Kentucky

        UK's Big Blue Pantry expands to library with new "food lockers"

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        8-year-old cancer patient gets special honor at Kentucky football game

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        Flood-ravaged Franklin County Courthouse reopens

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Memorial garden remembers lost battles with substance abuse and mental health

        Caleb Barnes
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        Crime

        2 arrested in Laurel County in connection to alleged stolen heavy equipment

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset Mayor Alan Keck announces he will not seek 3rd term in office

        Erin Rosas
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        Daily Forecast

        Keep those umbrellas handy this workweek

        Patrick Herion
      • Kentucky Lottery

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        3 winning Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky including a $1 million jackpot win

        Erin Rosas
        Shawn Stines

        Covering Kentucky

        Commonwealth of KY files change of venue motion in Stines trial, defense objects

        Cherish Walters
        Panama Migration Reverse Flow

        National Politics

        14,000 US-bound migrants have returned south since Trump border changes, UN says

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Rain Chance Rising Over the Next Few Days

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset community raising ovarian cancer awareness with 'Turn the Towns Teal'

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community pitches in with Labor Day Fundraiser Party to benefit PFIC Network

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner identifies hiker dead after 40-foot fall at Red River Gorge

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond mom's Facebook plea saves 10-year-old's birthday party

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Teamsters Local 651 celebrates Labor Day with annual picnic in Lexington

        Ajay Patel
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