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      • Covering Kentucky
        Report: 6 individuals displaced in Lexington structure fire on Saturday
        Mack Carmack
        Covering Kentucky
        Community center construction progresses in Jessamine County
        Ellen Ice
        We Follow Through
        Documents reveal police were at wrong house, lacked plan during Harless shooting
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Big warm-up coming again
        Emily McKinney
        Covering Kentucky
        Lexington firefighters make history in Firefighter Challenge Championship Series
        Mack Carmack
        Crime
        Papi's Restaurant releases statement after owner charged with sexual assault
        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK pre-med students host Anatomy Fashion Show to benefit children's hospital

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        Covering Kentucky

        Hundreds protest University of Kentucky's new Integrate Blue plan

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nearly 150 athletes compete in Special Olympics Kentucky Area Meet

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      • National News

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          Measles resurges in South Carolina amid anti-vaccine push

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Vatican Pope Peace

          Pope Leo XIV steps up criticism of US-Iran conflict, urges end to war

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Trump

          Following new USDA food pyramid would raise grocery bills by nearly one-third

          Justin Boggs

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        National News

        Trump has privately discussed possibility of firing Bondi, AP sources say

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond police release new details on Madison Central HS bomb threat

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Statue of Senator Mitch McConnell to be displayed at renovated Kentucky Capitol

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholasville police search for missing 16-year-old who fled from school

        Web Staff
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        News

        Coroner identifies body found near the Ohio River as missing Lexington man

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Sheriff: Wayne County student charged over April Fools bomb prank at high school

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Woman arrested after allegedly firing a shot into the roof of a Lextran bus

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Another Day of Near Record Highs

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        House Bill 557 proposes more state funding for county jails

        Ellen Ice
      • Money

        Covering Kentucky

        $32.4 billion budget approved by KY legislature now heads to Beshear's desk

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY organic farm avoids high fertilizer costs but battles skyrocketing diesel

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        'Real impact': Berea College student builds free science education platforms

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        KDP calling out House Republicans for taking 'cheap jabs' through bingo game

        Web Staff
        Fayette County Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS Superintendent Liggins addresses withdrawal from Missouri job position

        Larry Smith
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        Covering Kentucky

        Remains located in Rowan County identified as missing man last seen in 2022

        Rosemary Kelley
      • NASA Artemis Moonshot

        In Your Community

        Morehead students helps track data for NASA's historic Artemis II mission

        Alex Barber
        Ethan's Pet Rescue Project

        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort teen leads legislative push to make the rescue animal KY's state pet

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gas prices reach $4 a gallon nationwide ahead of spring break trips

        Molly Demrow
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        PREVIEW: Kentucky Gymnastics hosts Lexington Regional

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY officials promoting Safe Teen Driving Challenge to help reduce teen crashes

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported in Morehead duplex fire Wednesday

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot with a few storms possible for Thursday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested in connection to Cantrill Drive shooting that left 1 with injuries

        Rosemary Kelley
        Cathedral Restoration

        Covering Kentucky

        Final gargoyle returned to perch atop rehabbed Kentucky cathedral

        Associated Press
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        Crime

        Kentucky man charged with DUI after high-speed chase in Washington County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Shawn Stines files affidavit seeking removal of presiding judge

        Web Staff
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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets reading instruction and teacher misconduct rules

        Web Staff
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        Report: KY home destroyed in fire after crews battle flames, floor collapse

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Millstone Social in Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate'

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Strong to Severe Storms Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Multiple crews respond to 12-acre wildfire in Garrard County

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tuesday morning collision on Frankfort Road in Woodford County leaves one dead

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported following fire at Thoroughbred Center in Lexington

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS's Demetrus Liggins withdraws name from Missouri job consideration

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Emily McDonald joins BBN Tonight

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        Covering Kentucky

        Proposed Wynter's Law to expand AMBER Alert criteria stalls in the KY House

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Advocates calling on lawmakers to make changes to reduce KY's child abuse rate

        Karolina Buczek
        Sadie Strickland

        Covering Kentucky

        7-year-old throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor late Whitley County father

        Megan Mannering
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        State report details inmate's fatal cliff fall at EKCC, changes coming

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        AAA Blue Grass shares tips to help drivers save money on gas amid rising prices

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Near record highs for Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        ACLU represents KY mom banned from school property over social media posts

        Erin Rosas
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