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    Russell County mother shares her story about going into labor during tornado
    Alex Barber
    Covering Kentucky
    Madison Co. woman honors son's legacy by advocating for mental health awareness
    Lauren Minor
    Covering Kentucky
    Man enters guilty plea for 2024 Delaware Avenue shooting death in Lexington
    Web Staff
    Daily Forecast
    More Storms For Wednesday
    Bill Meck
    Covering Kentucky
    ONE Lexington working to help kids deal with trauma related to gun violence
    Michael Berk
    Politics
    Rep. Massie submits resolution to remove US involvement in Iran-Israel conflict
    Erin Rosas
  • Lexington Blue

    Covering Kentucky

    Roofing company Lexington Blue files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    Web Staff
    Airlines Travel

    Covering Kentucky

    Reports: Summer travel increases from last year, but on tighter budgets

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Isaiah House approved to offer student loan repayment for eligible staff

    Drew Amman
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      Immigration raids to continue at worksites, resuming DHS crackdown

      Maya Rodriguez
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      Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem hospitalized after allergic reaction

      Scripps News Group
    • Mideast Wars Bunker Buster Bombs

      Could US 'bunker-buster bombs' play key role in the Israel-Iran conflict?

      Liz Landers

    Scripps News
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 Kentucky infants die from whooping cough, health officials urge vaccinations

    Web Staff
    Death investigation

    News

    Death investigation underway in Pike Co. after body found in creek, KSP reports

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    MSD worker rescued after falling nearly 25 feet into well in Louisville

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Citation: Wolfe County man arrested on rape, child abuse charges

    Cherish Walters
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    Crime

    New details released in deadly Berea crash following arrest of woman

    Cherish Walters
    Supreme Court Jack Daniels Dog Toy

    Covering Kentucky

    Jack Daniel's maker sees sales fall as Trump trade conflicts weigh on producers

    Associated Press
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    Daily Forecast

    Strong to Severe Storms Inbound

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Missionary family returns from Rwanda to bury daughter

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    No injuries reported after officer-involved shooting in Carroll County

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Pulaski County cheer gym opens new location after tornado demolishes building

    James Bradburn

    Covering Kentucky

    Man sentenced to 10 years for stepfather's death

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Annual 400 mile sale begins across the Commonwealth

    Caleb Barnes
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    We Follow Through

    Woman once employed by former UK women's basketball coach sentenced to 8 years

    Leigh Searcy
    Cicada

    Covering Kentucky

    Cicadas return to the Bluegrass, sparking mixed reactions among Kentuckians

    Lauren Minor
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    Daily Forecast

    Storms Arrive For Friday

    Bill Meck
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    Covering Kentucky

    Senior homelessness on the rise nationwide, and in Central Kentucky

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Ahead of program pause, Job Corps provides second chance for troubled youth

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Federal funding cuts to AVOL Kentucky begin July 1

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fallen Officers Ceremony: Two more heroes added to memorial wall

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Investigation underway after hit-and-run at Middlesboro gas station

    Web Staff
    Cell phone

    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington 911 system outage caused by a faulty router, officials say

    Web Staff
  • Cicada Invasion

    Covering Kentucky

    GALLERY: Invasion of the cicadas in Kentucky

    Web Staff
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    News

    64-year-old man killed in collision on Black Creek Road in Clay City

    Web Staff
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    News

    KSP investigating after 2 killed, 1 injured in McCreary County crash

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP: 3 troopers honored for rescuing 5 people from floodwaters in Grant County

    Cherish Walters
    Fatal Collision

    News

    74-year-old man killed in two-vehicle crash involving moped in Laurel County

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Jambo Lexington! Celebrate African culture at Swahili Day Saturday

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Daily Forecast

    Unsettled Weather Returns to Wrap up the Week

    Tom Ackerman
    Free summer meals for children

    Covering Kentucky

    Schools across Kentucky offer free meals to kids this summer

    Ellen Ice
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    News

    Man arrested in connection to June 4 shooting in Science Hill

    Rosemary Kelley
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    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: Jasper Johnson visits "BBN Tonight"

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    KY attorney general says Fayette County school board's tax increase was unlawful

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Report: Middle class homebuyers still face limited options

    Andrew Lamparski
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    We Follow Through

    Construction project in phase 2 addressing Garrard County intersection

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Shocking shooting rattles quiet Jessamine County neighborhood

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Corbin honors 8-year-old Eli Hill as his spirit lives on through kindness

    Lauren Minor
  • Washington County couple recalls moments in tornado that took their home, killed cousin

    Covering Kentucky

    Washington Co. couple details moments in tornado that killed their cousin

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Daily Forecast

    Summer Warmth Ends With Rain

    Bill Meck
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    News

    Attorneys for Shawn 'Mickey' Stines file motion to dismiss murder indictment

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Kentucky Politics

    David Kloiber enters U.S. Congressional race

    Michael Berk
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    Crime

    Clark County murder suspect found, apprehended by SWAT in Montana

    Van Jones
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    News

    Missing Montgomery County 14-year-old has been located, officials report

    Web Staff
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