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      • Covering Kentucky
        Jessamine County jail's re-entry program transforms former inmate's life
        Drew Amman
        In Your Community
        Rowan County mailbox vandalism leaves neighbors with repair bills
        Alex Barber
        Covering Kentucky
        Mitch McConnell 'continues to improve' amid ongoing hospital stay
        Rosemary Kelley
        Daily Forecast
        One more day of the Heat Warning
        Emily McKinney
        Crime
        U.S. Marshals apprehend Kentucky man wanted for rape, sexual abuse of child
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Montgomery Gentry bringing free concert to Danville's Millennium Park on Friday
        Annie Brown
      • Mark Pope J Batt

        BBN Tonight

        Mark Pope on Barnhart to Batt: "We're going to accomplish great things"

        Maggie Davis
        Daniel Boone's final home in KY in Nichoals Co.

        Spotlight Series

        Daniel Boone's final KY home still standing in Nicholas County after 229 years

        Larry Smith
        Summer pool safety

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Parks & Recreation shares pool safety tips amid extreme heat

        Megan Mannering
      • National News

        • Supreme Court Louisiana Chevron

          Supreme Court TPS ruling opens hundreds of thousands to deportation from the US

          Ava-joye Burnett
        • Macy's Fourth of July

          How to get keeper photos of July 4th fireworks, using just your smartphone

          Scripps News Group
        • Washington Exteme Weather Heat

          America 250 v. Freedom 250: What's the difference?

          Jay Gray

        Scripps News
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS board meets again after superintendent placed on paid administrative leave

        Ajay Patel
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        News

        Lexington Police investigating overnight shooting on Gerald Drive

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Clouds Break and Sunshine Returns Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        ‘Not a good fit’: Woodford County leaders push to stop data centers

        Web Staff
        summer work program

        In Your Community

        Lexington teens gain real-world work experience through city summer job program

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Audit firm asks FCPS to approve up to $35,000 in additional costs

        Web Staff
      • Flash Flooding

        Covering Kentucky

        Flash flooding turns Lexington streets into rivers, prompts water rescues

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        First responders take part in hands-on active shooter response training

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Toyota KY starts RAV-4 hybrid production, breaks ground on new paint facility

        Karolina Buczek
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        In Your Community

        Rowan Co. HS student takes 1st at the National Speech and Debate Championship

        Alex Barber
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        Crime

        Woman in London arrested on drug charges following K-9 investigation

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A few more showers and storms before a dry Tuesday

        Patrick Herion
      • Magee's Bakery set to reopen in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Magee's Bakery set to reopen in Lexington this fall after 3 year closure

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Pulaski County Sheriff's Office seeks tips on cellular tower thefts

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Deadly plane crash in Jessamine County kills Florida couple heading home

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK Chandler Hospital completes first robotic kidney transplant in 4-state region

        Michael Berk
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        In Your Community

        Madison County athletes join Team Kentucky for Special Olympics USA Games

        Caleb Barnes
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        Crime

        Man arrested after armed robbery, attempted burglary at Lexington gas station

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 41-year-old woman found safe, Georgetown police report

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and Storms Drop Southeast Monday Morning

        Tom Ackerman
        Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's week-long Juneteenth Celebration ends at Douglass Park

        Web Staff
      • Harrison County benefit clinic

        Covering Kentucky

        Veterans benefit clinic coming to Harrison County Courthouse this Monday

        Molly Demrow
        Morehead Italian restaurants unite for free summer meals, but program at risk

        In Your Community

        Morehead Italian restaurants unite for free summer meals, but program at risk

        Alex Barber
        Officer involved shooting graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 37-year-old Kenton County man dies in officer-involved shooting

        Mack Carmack
      • Grand Canyon-Hikers Dead

        National News

        Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die

        Associated Press
        Britain Toy Story 5 UK Launch Event

        National News

        'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year

        Associated Press
        Motorcycle accident graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 2 individuals dead following motorcycle accident on Campbellsville Bypass

        Mack Carmack
      • Photo of Donnie E. Leath, 48

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police searching for missing Barbourville man

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        Scattered evening storms for Father's Day

        Patrick Herion
        SoulTeenth Fest in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington community celebrates Juneteenth, honors advocates at SoulTeenth Fest

        Web Staff
      • Third annual Central Kentucky Pet Expo

        Covering Kentucky

        Versailles' Jack Kain Ford hosts third annual central Kentucky pet expo

        Web Staff
        Photos of emergency services at Kentucky Highway 92 West three-vehicle collision

        Covering Kentucky

        3 vehicle collision in Whitley County sends 3 to hospital by air medical

        Mack Carmack
        Saturday's Paws 4 the Cause animal rescue fundraiser

        Covering Kentucky

        Mom-Moms Lavender Festival raises funds for animal rescue

        Molly Demrow
      • Photos from Saturday snakebite rescue in Powell County

        Covering Kentucky

        Hiker suffering from copperhead snakebite rescued by Powell County officials

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Casey County Fair canceled 'in its entirety' due to ongoing water shortage

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        Father's Day may not be all rainy

        Emily McKinney
      • Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner: 2 individuals dead following Friday vehicle collision in Adair County

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner identifies 2 killed in plane crash on Saturday in Jessamine County

        Mack Carmack
        Photo of 41-year-old Ronshaune Simmons

        Crime

        Kentucky State Police searching for reportedly escaped inmate in Lexington

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A comfortable and mostly sunny Saturday

        Patrick Herion
        Fayette Heating & Air

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Fayette Heating & Air giving back with 'It's Cool to be a Vet' giveaway

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Stepping Stone Farm in Paris

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Summer fun available at Stepping Stone Farm in Paris

        Jennifer Palumbo
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