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        Man indicted on vehicular homicide in connection to deadly 2024 collision
        Rosemary Kelley
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        Pediatrician reacts to HHS announcement to cut funding for mRNA vaccine research
        Lauren Minor
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        Apple to invest $2.5 billion in Harrodsburg Corning factory
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        Daily Forecast
        Slowly heating up by the weekend
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        Caleb Barnes
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        Steven Lawson sentenced to 17 years in prison in Crystal Rogers case
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        Kentucky gas prices rise in some areas, causing budget concerns for drivers

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Hamilton County, Bengals finalize new lease agreement

        Dan Monk
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          NFL will ban smelling salts and other ammonia products for the 2025 season

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          Former CDC chief warns 'many will suffer' from cuts to mRNA vaccine development

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          'Very dangerous': Caffeine pouch use among young people raises health concerns

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        A hot and humid end of July

        Patrick Herion
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        Lexington Theater Company and BBBS partner for stage production

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        Crime

        Man facing several charges after fleeing from Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy

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        Former UK Basketball player faces criminal trespassing, resisting arrest charges

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        Crime

        Citation: Mt. Sterling man arrested after attempting to meet decoy teen

        Cherish Walters
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        Report: New tech production facility in Franklin County to create 220 jobs

        Erin Rosas
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        Traffic

        Lanes back open on Richmond Road at Mt Tabor Road after collision

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        Kentucky Legislature

        Covering Kentucky

        Women in legislatures across the US fight for ‘potty parity’

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        The Heat Wave Peaks to Wrap up July

        Tom Ackerman
      • Lexington-Fayette Emergency Management activates extreme heat plan

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's extreme heat plan activated in preparation for hot temps

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Sports

        Louisville City FC Scores Two Late Goals to Shock Lexington SC

        Noah Cierzan
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        Daily Forecast

        Hottest days still to come

        Emily McKinney
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        3 dead after head-on crash on KY 261 in Breckinridge County, KSP reports

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        1 taken to hospital after 'trooper-involved shooting' in Letcher Co.

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        KSP: Inmates back in custody after escape from Lexington correctional complex

        Web Staff
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        M'Power Rhythm: Marching to the beat of their own drums

        Ellen Ice
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        HVAC worker found dead on Ashland store roof, investigation underway

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        Daily Forecast

        Hot and humid weather pattern continues

        Patrick Herion
      • Women celebrate recovery from addiction in a pageant to celebrate their journeys

        Covering Kentucky

        Women in recovery celebrate journey at pageant event

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Prosecutors lay out new info about what they say sparked viral Downtown fight

        Felicia Jordan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Volunteers pack nearly 50,000 meals for Central Kentucky families

        Caleb Barnes
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        Daily Forecast

        Still hot with showers

        Emily McKinney
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        Crime

        Laurel County Sheriff's Office asking for public's help identifying burglars

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel Co. Schools police chief 'no longer employed' after arrest, district says

        Web Staff
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        Man injured in tree cutting accident in Bell County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Late-night water rescue saves 3 men after boat capsizes near Wolf Creek Dam

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wayne Co. Sheriff confirms local student was killed in crash

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and heat on tap for the weekend

        Patrick Herion
        Organ Donation-What to Know

        Covering Kentucky

        KY man wakes during organ harvesting procedure, prompting federal investigation

        Annie Brown
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight Series: All Pulaski County has to offer

        Web Staff
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        Spotlight Series

        20 years of sips and celebrations at Cave Hill Vineyard and Winery

        Megan Mannering
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight: Slingin' dirt on summer Saturdays at Lake Cumberland Speedway

        Caleb Barnes
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        Homepage Showcase

        KY overdose deaths investigation expands, FB page shows support to survivors

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        UTV crash leaves 21-year-old father dead, deputy on administrative leave

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        'Million Meals Tour' setting up for stop at Kroger Field

        Caleb Barnes
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot weekend with showers

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington’s police welcome 15 graduating officers

        Michael Berk
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        1 dead, 1 with severe injuries following collision in Nelson County

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        Covering Kentucky

        Air Force base mourning Airman following fatal 'firearm discharge'

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        Somerset woman injured in accident involving garbage truck

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        D.O.V.E.S., The Citizens Bank partner to aid family of teen killed in Morehead

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        3 kids injured in hit-and-run crash involving Amish buggy in Bath County

        Cherish Walters
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