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      • Covering Kentucky
        Body of missing Ashland woman recovered from Grayson Lake
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        Crime
        Kentucky man charged with DUI after flooded creek crash kills juvenile passenger
        Mack Carmack
        Covering Kentucky
        Gov. Andy Beshear releases update on deadly flooding, state of emergency
        Mack Carmack
        Daily Forecast
        Here Comes a Heat Wave
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        'God is good. He really is': Million Church washed away by fatal flooding
        Molly Demrow
        Covering Kentucky
        'Pretty much gone': Jessamine County business swept away in flood waters
        Ellen Ice
      • Nonprofit rallies to help Kentucky flash flood victims

        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond nonprofit distributing flood relief supplies to residents

        Mack Carmack
        Large house fire on Marks Lane in Nelson County

        Covering Kentucky

        Lightning strike suspected as culprit in large Nelson County house fire Saturday

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A hot and humid work week ahead

        Emily McKinney
      • National News

        • US Gas Prices

          Experts say gas prices will remain sticky, especially if Iran conflict resurges

          Simon Kaufman
        • Oman Strait of Hormuz

          US and Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz in second day of attacks

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          Gracie the giraffe has been found safe after escaping a Texas ranch

          Scripps News Group

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        Daily Forecast

        Warmer and Muggier Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
        Children Social Media

        Covering Kentucky

        Homeland Security launches #DigitalBoundaries campaign to protect kids online

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        New children's book 'The Nest We Built' supports Lexington families in need

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        Covering Kentucky

        Residents in Casey County react to state of emergency amid drought in Liberty

        Drew Amman
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        In Your Community

        First Lady of Kentucky visits building site of non-profit Redeeming Hope

        Caleb Barnes
        Phishing Scams

        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholasville police warn residents about federal warrant text message scam

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Acting superintendent vows to earn trust, focus on students amid budget woes

        Ana Medina
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        In Your Community

        Rowan County school opens one last time before UK St. Claire takes over

        Alex Barber
        Study shows how human food affects black bears

        Covering Kentucky

        Public encouraged to stay aware after multiple black bear sightings in KY

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Taylor County firefighters save home from large Monday afternoon barn fire

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Daily Forecast

        Storm Chances Increase Wednesday Night

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Petroleum leak from Winchester gas station prompts evacuation of building

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Better Money

        Protecting seniors from financial scams during Elder Abuse Awareness Month 

        Web Staff
        Severe Weather

        Covering Kentucky

        FEMA approves $10.6M for Kentucky disaster recovery projects across the state

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        Crime

        Suspect flees on foot after 130 mph chase through Nelson and Washington counties

        Web Staff
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        Pizza Hut will be sold for $2.7 billion

        Associated Press
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on June 16: Canelo

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Citation: Man charged with child abuse after 3-year-old found wandering alone

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County students return home after traveling to Normandy with veterans

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Tuesday is Looking Good

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Data center opposition takes center stage at Lexington community meeting

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        State of emergency declared in Liberty due to ongoing drought conditions

        Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: UK Athletics Director Jason "J" Batt joins BBN Tonight

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        In Your Community

        For LSC's bilingual players, soccer is about more than just the game

        Ana Medina
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        New details emerge surrounding indictment of former Jessamine County prosecutor

        Leigh Searcy
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        In Your Community

        Olympian Springs VFD mourns volunteer firefighter Sam Fuller after cancer death

        Alex Barber
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        In Your Community

        Home assessment tool created in Kentucky to help seniors age in place

        Caleb Barnes
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        In Your Community

        Department's first-ever explosives dog sniffs out threats for Georgetown police

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Paul hopeful that gas prices will begin to fall if US, Iran peace deal is signed

        Karolina Buczek
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        Daily Forecast

        Nature's Air Conditioning

        Bill Meck
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        Crime

        Teen arrested, charged with reckless driving after Laurel Co. police pursuit

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Morehead Police share safety tips after black bear spotted in area

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Madison County man charged with sexual abuse, sodomy involving minors

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington residents can share thoughts on data centers at meeting Monday

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown police seek public's help identifying 2 in shooting investigation

        Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        UK Men's Basketball updates non-conference schedule

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Beshear pardons 43 people who helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom

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        BBN Tonight

        University of Kentucky hires Jason "J" Batt as next Athletics Director

        Maggie Davis
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        Daily Forecast

        Cooler and Less Humid Monday

        Tom Ackerman
      • Shibam Coffee brings Yemeni coffee culture to downtown Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        New coffee shop Shibam Coffee opens in Lexington, offers Yemeni coffee

        Web Staff
        Georgetown Police Department's Jr. police academy, 2023

        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown Police Department offering free citizens police academy for teens

        Web Staff
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        In Your Community

        Georgetown police report daily fraud cases, offering information

        Ellen Ice
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