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    2 adults displaced after a Lexington home catches fire
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Pulaski County inmates clean up debris from tornado
    Kayleigh Randle
    Covering Kentucky
    Tornado survivor finds strength in community as volunteers help clean up debris
    Alex Barber
    Covering Kentucky
    Lexington's Recovery Cafe celebrates 5 years of supporting community members
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    London couple reunites for the first time after tornado, smiles through the pain
    Kayleigh Randle
    Daily Forecast
    Cool and gloomy Memorial Day weekend
    Bayne Froney
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky’s Tyler Bell Headed to USA Baseball

    Web Staff
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    News

    1 person killed in motorcycle crash in downtown Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Knox County farmer offers aid to tornado victims, free of charge

    Ellen Ice
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    • Immigration-Deportations

      Judge orders Trump administration to return man deported to Mexico to the US

      AP via Scripps News Group
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      House oversight chair questions Biden's health following cancer announcement

      Justin Boggs
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    Covering Kentucky

    Local law enforcement provide info on storm relief resources

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear: Kentucky is waking up to 'multiple fatalities' from overnight storms

    Rosemary Kelley
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    National News

    'Mass casualty event' declared following tornado in southeastern Kentucky

    Scripps News Group
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    Covering Kentucky

    KYEM: Document damage, wait for disaster declaration to apply for FEMA aid

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    At least 9 confirmed dead in 'mass casualty' event in Laurel County

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    20,836 still without power following intense storms

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear says death toll from storms remains at 19, provides update on injured

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    PHOTOS/VIDEO: Storm, tornado damage seen across Kentucky

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat: Ansley Almonor

    Sierra Newton
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mercer County flood victims feel they don't have options

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    New children's book aims to strengthen family bonds for inmates

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    3 Lafayette Trail markers will celebrate Revolutionary War officer's influence

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Nicholasville, Lexington police collaborating in case of 'Endangered teens'

    Drew Amman
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    Daily Forecast

    Strong And Severe Storms Tonight

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Local ministry struggles as healthy foods become more difficult to afford

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington's Emergency Management office braces for Friday storms

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    State of emergency issued in Kentucky ahead of severe storm system

    Rosemary Kelley
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    News

    Authorities: Nothing found after pond search near Mount Horeb Road

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    London Mayor shares photos of storm damage near Main Street

    Web Staff
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    News

    Reported collision on I-75 northbound near mile marker 112 in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP conducting fire, death investigation in Trimble County

    Web Staff
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    Mileta in Lexington to welcome guest chef for special one-night charity event

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    Mount Vernon police report the arrest of 'armed and dangerous' man

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Severe weather likely today

    Emily McKinney
  • Tick Surveillance

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky tick surveillance reveals increase in Lyme disease

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Family fostering kids with medical complexities in need of special van

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 charged with evidence tampering of car connected to search for missing teens

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    2024 DUI arrest charge connected to woman arrested in deadly Powell Co. crash

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    FCPS close to finalizing budget, addressing multi-million dollar shortfall

    Andrew Lamparski
    Deep End Fitness

    Covering Kentucky

    Deep End Fitness helping Kentuckians reach new depths in the water

    Evan Leake
  • Walmart-Results

    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington customers react to tariff-related increases after Walmart price hike

    Michael Berk
    Former WCPO 9 photographer recalls arrest of convicted serial killer from Hamilton amid his execution

    Crime

    Convicted Ohio serial killer who was found in Kentucky executed

    Alex Null
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    Covering Kentucky

    Former Scott County deputy receives mortgage-free home

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Crime Stoppers offering $5K reward for information on 'endangered teens'

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 with minor injuries following officer-involved collision on Man o' War

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Daily Forecast

    Severe storms on pace for Friday

    Emily McKinney
  • FCPS

    Covering Kentucky

    3 new principals added to Fayette County Public Schools system

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Roadway shut down on Leestown Road due to reported non-injury collision

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    London police remember fallen comrades on Police Officer Memorial Day

    Erin Rosas
  • Election 2026-Kentucky Senate-Ethics

    Kentucky Politics

    Ethics complaint resurfaces as KY Republican Cameron runs for a U.S. Senate

    Associated Press
    Pete Rose Night Baseball

    Sports

    The Reds pay tribute to Pete Rose a day after he was posthumously reinstated

    Associated Press
    Walmart

    National Politics

    Walmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs

    Associated Press
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