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      • Covering Kentucky
        Green Alert issued for missing Boone County veteran
        Web Staff
        We Follow Through
        Lexington fudge shop owner submits largest grant yet to erase student lunch debt
        Molly Demrow
        Kentucky Politics
        KY report warns data centers could raise electric bills without stronger rules
        Karolina Buczek
        Daily Forecast
        A Straight Up Summery Weekend Inbound
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        KY Farm bankruptcies hit a six-year high, farmers pushed to financial edge
        Megan Mannering
        Covering Kentucky
        Family reacts after mother, son plead not guilty in Anna Lee Manning case
        Kayleigh Randle
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        In Your Community

        SHARE Center opens dental clinic, helps formerly incarcerated residents

        Ana Medina
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        In Your Community

        Harrison County health fair reduces barriers three decades running

        Ellen Ice
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        In Your Community

        Vandals repeatedly target Bath County ball field construction site

        Alex Barber
      • National News

        • Trump Kennedy Center

          Kennedy Center begins removing Trump’s name following court order

          AP via Scripps News Group
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          How to save money on protein this summer, with beef near all-time highs

          John Matarese
        • Congress Homeland Security

          Senate passes ICE, Border Patrol funding after fight over Trump settlement fund

          AP via Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
      • Covering Kentucky

        Brodhead firefighter injured after vehicle strikes fire engine on I-75

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Shower and Isolated Storms Linger Memorial Day

        Tom Ackerman
        Anderson County Animal Control is looking for the owner of a satchel bag found at the Tyrone Boat Dock containing two dead cats.

        Covering Kentucky

        Animal Control seeks owner of bag found with 2 dead cats

        Web Staff
      • Strawberry Festival at Stepping Stone Farm draws crowd with food, music and young creators

        Covering Kentucky

        Paris Strawberry Festival brings food, music and young creators

        Web Staff
        Middle Springs Farm poppy festival honors fallen soldiers with blooming red flowers

        Covering Kentucky

        Paris farm honors fallen soldiers with poppy festival

        Web Staff
        Lexington woman expanding her Little Red Blessing Food Box business

        Covering Kentucky

        Little Red Blessing Food Box working to expand

        Kayleigh Randle
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        BBN Tonight

        Malachi Moreno Announces He's Returning for His Sophomore Season with Kentucky

        Noah Cierzan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Anderson Co. animal control seeks tips after dead cats found in bag at boat dock

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Sand Gap firefighters rescue 36 people stranded by high water

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Not as wet-looking for Memorial Day

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Harrison County issues traffic advisory amid heavy rainfall

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Free parking in Lexington on Memorial Day: What you need to know before you go

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear: KY secures more than $105 million in FEMA funds for 6 hospitals, KYEM

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        KSP arrest former state employee accused of stealing nearly $89K

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A mild and rainy Sunday

        Patrick Herion
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        Sports

        Lexington Sporting Club Advances to First Championship in Club History

        Noah Cierzan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Carlisle man indicted by grand jury on multiple charges, including murder

        Web Staff
        Tattoo expo helps raise funds for nonprofit

        Covering Kentucky

        Tattoo expo benefits Halfway Home Rescue for third straight year

        Kayleigh Randle
      • 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

        KSP now searching for inmate that escaped from Warren County Regional Jail

        Web Staff
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        In Your Community

        After being hit by the opioid epidemic, Harrison Co. drug court now sees success

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        Rain stays through Memorial Day

        Emily McKinney
        Police scene

        Covering Kentucky

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

        Rosemary Kelley
        Kentucky State Police

        Covering Kentucky

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

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Covering Kentucky

        1 dead, 1 injured in Friday night collision in Lincoln County

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Crime

        KSP asking for public's help locating suspect involved in attempted ATM theft

        Rosemary Kelley

        Covering Kentucky

        Man killed after coming in contact with power lines at Foothills Communications

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Daily Forecast

        More showers on the way

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS employee: Cut was 'unceremonious' despite having saved district millions

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Citation: 22-year-old accused of killing father, stabbing uncle in Georgetown

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Ed Bird

        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Ed Bird joins BBN Tonight

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former UK coach's ex-assistant seeks judge's recusal before theft trial

        Leigh Searcy
        More than a year since two adults were killed at a Bourbon County home

        Covering Kentucky

        Little movement in double murder case at Bourbon County home

        Kayleigh Randle
      • Kyle Busch

        Covering Kentucky

        Kyle Busch's death hits close for Corbin family with deep ties to NASCAR legend

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        Longtime Madison County nursing leader advocating for quality care honored

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        George Rogers Clark student to participate in Elvis tribute competition in June

        Drew Amman
      • Horsey Hundred 2024

        In Your Community

        'Be patient:' Horsey Hundred cycling tour off to soggy start in Scott County

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington fire crews urge water safety as summer outdoor season gets underway

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former KYTC employee charged after allegedly stealing $88K from agency

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Avery Pope joins UK Women's Tennis

        BBN Tonight

        Avery Pope joins Kentucky Women’s Tennis 

        Hannah Hamelback

        Covering Kentucky

        Stalled train blocks section of Nicholasville roadway

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort Independent Schools community grieving death of 2025 graduate

        Web Staff
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