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      • Covering Kentucky
        Grand jury indicts teen charged in connection to deadly Berea U.S. Bank robbery
        Rosemary Kelley
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Madison County jailer returns to role facing legal challenges, safety concerns
        Leigh Searcy
        Covering Kentucky
        UK student's graduation speech goes viral for praising Kentucky kindness
        Kayleigh Randle
        Daily Forecast
        More rain set for Memorial Day weekend
        Emily McKinney
        Covering Kentucky
        2 killed in Thursday afternoon collision on Union Mill Road in Jessamine County
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        Sonny's BBQ raises money for Lexington officer who lost arm in traffic stop
        Michael Berk
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        In Your Community

        Harrison County high school archery team wins national championship

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY students partner with KVEC to build, sell homes for real-world experience

        Drew Amman
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        In Your Community

        Scott Co. students improve their communication skills with the 'Amazing Shake'

        Ellen Ice
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          Trump hints at possible action against Cuba after Castro indictment

          Haley Bull
        • ICE custody

          Immigrant detainee pleads with ICE to let her have surgery

          Patrick Terpstra
        • Congress

          Trump’s June 1 deadline in jeopardy as GOP divisions stall ICE funding bill

          Nathaniel Reed

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        Covering Kentucky

        Wendt's Wildlife Adventure in Carlisle welcomes reticulated giraffe named Tango

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Blind, rescued racehorse finds hope at KY Humane Society's Willow Hope Farm

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset church completes rebuild nearly one year after EF-4 tornado

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY to opt into tax credit scholarship program after bill signed into law

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hundreds of Kentucky nonprofits seek support during Kentucky Gives Day

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested on charges involving minor after performance at KY music festival

        Rosemary Kelley
      • For sale sign house real estate

        Better Money

        Backroads to Better Money: What every home buyer should be asking right now

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A mild start to the week

        Patrick Herion
        James Farthing appeared in Fayette District court on Monday, May 11, 2026 (WLEX)

        Covering Kentucky

        Judge dismisses burglary, marijuana possession charges against Powerball winner

        DeLaina Crutcher
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        News

        3 taken to hospital following crash involving pedestrian on East Main Street

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Health investigation into illness at Scott County childcare facility concludes

        Web Staff
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        News

        Federal lawsuit filed to block Kentucky's takeover and restructuring of KSU

        Web Staff
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on May 11: Biscuit

        Web Staff
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        News

        Franklin Co. student taken to hospital following accident, school officials say

        Web Staff
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        National News

        In 'The View' legal dispute, ABC argues Trump is trying to chill free speech

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        A Quiet Start to the Week

        Tom Ackerman
        Somerset crash sends one person to hospital by helicopter after entrapment

        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset crash sends one to hospital by helicopter

        Web Staff
        Louisville engineer creates AI app to find missing people after his dad's found dead in Ohio River

        Covering Kentucky

        Son builds AI missing persons app after father's death

        Kayleigh Randle
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        In Your Community

        Millersburg community rallies around fire victim with donation drive

        Ellen Ice
        Corbin Parkway Ministries

        Covering Kentucky

        Vacation Bible School for differently-abled adults coming to Corbin this June

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Vicco man accused of murdering teen pleads guilty to felony child sex crime

        Mack Carmack
      • Morocco-US

        World News

        Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

        By AKRAM OUBACHIR
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        Covering Kentucky

        London Police Department cancels Golden Alert for 17-year-old boy

        Mack Carmack
        Kentucky State University Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State University welcomes largest graduating class in recent history

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A cool start to the week

        Patrick Herion
        Lexington nonprofit raises funds for domestic violence survivors

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington nonprofit raises money for domestic abuse survivors

        Web Staff
        Morehead hosts graduation for 900 students

        Covering Kentucky

        Morehead State holds graduation for more than 900 students.

        Web Staff
      • Fatal Crash

        Covering Kentucky

        Man dies after dozer overturns in Bath County

        Web Staff
        Ex-Civil Air Patrol Pilot diagnosed with Parkinson's disease flies one more time

        Covering Kentucky

        Former pilot diagnosed with Parkinson's disease flies one more time

        Kayleigh Randle
        "Bluegrass Books" with Jessamine County Public Library

        Best of the Bluegrass

        May edition: 'Bluegrass Books' with Jessamine County Public Library

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • Fayette Mall Retail Roundup Summer Giveaway

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Retail Roundup: Fayette Mall offering giveaway for summer

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Mug Shot of the Week: Crawford Ifland

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Crawford Ifland

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Backroads to Better Money" with Commonwealth Credit Union

        Best of the Bluegrass

        May edition: 'Backroads to Better Money' with Commonwealth Credit Union

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • Fast, reliable mold detection with Mold Dog Network

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mold Dog Network offering fast, reliable mold detection this May

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Healthy hearing tips for the month of May from the Bluegrass Hearing Clinic

        Jennifer Palumbo
        The Learning Center Community Garden

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County students help local families start summer gardens

        Web Staff
      • Quarter Auction fundraiser for Jackie Arnold

        In Your Community

        Quarter by quarter: Cynthiana community raises money for mother battling cancer

        Ellen Ice
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Signs Center Franck Kepnang to 2026-27 roster

        Noah Cierzan
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        Daily Forecast

        A nice day for Mom

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: Semi-truck flips over after driver falls asleep outside of Georgetown

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner: 72-year-old Rowan County man found deceased in his mobile home

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Russell County Sheriff's Office warning of arrest warrant scam

        Mack Carmack
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