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  • Covering Kentucky
    Pikeville man details his escape from Israel after missiles struck
    Kayleigh Randle
    LEX 18 Investigates
    Former worker appalled by conditions at emergency shelter in Lexington
    Leigh Searcy
    Covering Kentucky
    AirEvac Lifeteam nicknames its new medical helicopter "Dorothy" after tornado
    Andrew Lamparski
    Covering Kentucky
    'A Caring Place' helping fight back against social isolation
    Caleb Barnes
    Daily Forecast
    Looking dry for Friday
    Emily McKinney
    Covering Kentucky
    Baxter's Coffee begins rebuilding after devastating tornado in Somerset
    Ajay Patel
  • Denzel Aberdeen

    BBN Tonight

    EXCLUSIVE: Denzel Aberdeen joins "BBN Tonight"

    Sierra Newton
    Nick Mingione and fan, Asa, facetime his favorite Wildcat

    BBN Tonight

    FaceTime Fun at Kentucky Baseball Camp: Asa meets Devin Burkes

    Maggie Davis
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    HS Sports Zone

    Aly Doyle: West Jessamine High School's most decorated athlete

    Sierra Newton
  • National News

    • Heat in Eastern U.S.

      Heat dome set to bring unusually warm temperatures to the US Midwest

      Scripps News Group
    • Trump

      International perception of the US is falling, including among its allies

      Kadia Tubman
    • Israel Palestinians US

      Edan Alexander returns to US after being freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza

      Scripps News Group

    Scripps News
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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

    Vince Marrow

    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

    Web Staff
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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

    Sports

    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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    Covering Kentucky

    Donut worry, be happy: Customers celebrate National Donut Day at Jeff's Donuts

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky advocacy group rallies support for the NEA

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    The Bluegrass Fair is underway at Masterson Station Park

    Caleb Barnes
    Nancy Scranton

    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: Nancy Scranton returns to Bluegrass

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    Covering Kentucky

    Police continue to investigate the disappearance of local woman Kori Smith

    Drew Amman
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