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      • National News
        Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon
        AP via Scripps News Group
        In Your Community
        After being hit by the opioid epidemic, Harrison Co. drug court now sees success
        Ellen Ice
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        KSP now searching for inmate that escaped from Warren County Regional Jail
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        1 dead, 1 injured in Friday night collision in Lincoln County
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        Coroner identifies victim in Friday afternoon homicide in Georgetown
        Rosemary Kelley
        Daily Forecast
        Rain stays through Memorial Day
        Emily McKinney
      • Several people displaced from an apartment complex on E High Street following a fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Several people displaced following an apartment fire

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man killed after being struck by vehicle Friday evening in Knox County

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 juveniles dead after Saturday morning collision on I-65 in Barren County

        Rosemary Kelley
      • National News

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          Tenn. man says he tried to return IRS error, then got charged interest

          Hannah McDonald
        • Spelling Bee Coach

          Why nearly every Scripps Bee finalist has a coach — one stands above the rest

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Obit NASCAR Kyle Busch Auto Racing

          Family says pneumonia, sepsis led to death of NASCAR’s Kyle Busch

          AP via Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
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        HS Sports Zone

        'We can be unstoppable:' West Jess Boys Volleyball prepares for State Q-finals

        Sierra Newton
        Zach Dembo for Congress

        Kentucky Politics

        Former Kentucky congressman endorses Zach Dembo in primary race

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County clerk expects record primary turnout as voters 'chomp at the bit'

        Michael Berk
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        Daily Forecast

        A comfortable and dry Thursday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Whitesburg K9 officer Sully receives donated bullet and stab protective vest

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        GoFundMe created for family of 60-year-old killed in Bourbon County burglary

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Frankfort 12-year-old located, police report

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Showers and Isolated Storms Wednesday Morning

        Tom Ackerman
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        We Follow Through

        Less than 1 year after deadly tornado, Laurel Co. family rebuilds and moves home

        Ajay Patel
      • Elijah Heacock

        Covering Kentucky

        Glasgow parents sound alarm on sextortion after losing their son to suicide

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Laurel County teenager with autism found safe

        Rosemary Kelley
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        In Your Community

        People's Food Bank now feeding hundreds of families across Bath County monthly

        Alex Barber
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        In Your Community

        A closer look at the benefits brought by the Triple Crown Business Park

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        AB Training rebuilds one year after EF-4 tornado destroyed facility

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Murder trial of Shannon Gilday opens with details of Jordan Morgan's death

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Big Blue Lacrosse Club brings girls lacrosse momentum to Central Kentucky

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky governor addresses pediatric brain tumor cluster in eastern Kentucky

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky governor declares Period Poverty Awareness Week as stigma, costs rise

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Valvoline's best technicians compete in 'Oilympics' in Lexington

        Michael Berk
        Joe Burrow

        Bengals

        Bengals to face Falcons in overseas game in Madrid during 2026 season

        Molly Schramm
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        Covering Kentucky

        Harlan County road blocked after coal belt line collapse on KY 221

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A few showers possible Wednesday morning

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 high-tier Kentucky Lottery winning tickets sold from May 11 drawing

        Web Staff
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        Traffic

        Report: US-421 near Midway in Woodford County shut down due to collision

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: Wayne County HS on lockdown after bomb threat note found in classroom

        Web Staff
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        News

        Multiple cats, kittens rescued from trailer in Lawrence County

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        The MD-11 cargo planes return to the air

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Sunny and Warm Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Schools propose 2026-27 tentative budget amid financial struggles

        Ajay Patel
        Railbird Music Festival

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Clinic opens parking lot for Railbird Music Festival

        Megan Mannering
      • Phones in School

        In Your Community

        Rowan County Library working to address growing need in online safety courses

        Alex Barber
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        BBN Tonight

        GAME CANCELLED: UK vs. NKU Baseball agree to cancel mid-week

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        In Your Community

        18-year-old takes home degree from EKU and big plans for his future

        Caleb Barnes
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        BBN Tonight

        'Breakaway Ray:’ Kentucky Football star’s life story set to hit movie screen

        Sierra Newton
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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
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