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      • Covering Kentucky
        Glasgow police warn residents to check Halloween candy after tampering report
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Jessamine County man faces assault charges after attacking several teens
        Ellen Ice
        Covering Kentucky
        Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car in Lexington
        Ellen Ice
        Daily Forecast
        A cool and dreary end to the weekend
        Patrick Herion
        Covering Kentucky
        Friends remember who former KY Governor Martha Layne Collins was
        Kayleigh Randle
        Covering Kentucky
        Sheriff's Office investigating reports of needles found in Halloween candy
        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        London police searching for a missing 15-year-old last seen Saturday morning

        Web Staff
        Kentucky Auburn Football

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky ends conference skid with win against Auburn

        Noah Cierzan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholasville Police hold annual 'Stuff the Cruiser' event

        Alex Barber
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          Don’t forget to fall back: Daylight saving time ends Sunday morning

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        • Government Shutdown Health Care Costs

          You can now sign up for 2026 Obamacare coverage — but costs may still rise

          Scripps News Group
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          FDA halts sale of unapproved fluoride prescriptions for young children

          Justin Boggs

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        Covering Kentucky

        Adair County Elementary School placed in lockdown after report of heard gunshot

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Citation: Garrard Co. man arrested and charged with sexual abuse, rape of minor

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: Human skeletal remains discovered in wooded area of Martin County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fort Campbell soldier killed in vehicle accident during training in Germany

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        LG&E and KU reach agreement on rate increase request

        Web Staff
        Fatal Collision

        News

        19-year-old killed in crash in Muhlenberg County, KSP investigating

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Report: 3 men charged with illegal firearm possession at Kentucky festival

        Erin Rosas
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        Kentucky Politics

        Trump backs retired Navy SEAL against Rep. Massie in Kentucky primary

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        A Dry Cold Front Cranks up the Wind Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Winchester murder-suicide suspect had history of domestic violence

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington faces shelter bed shortage amid rising homelessness

        Drew Amman
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        KY woman reaches million-bag milestone in statewide litter cleanup mission

        Molly Demrow
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        Lexington police identify people cited in Clays Ferry Bridge parachute incident

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 domestic violence incidents in Central Kentucky highlight ongoing crisis

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        JCEM director explains why tornado sirens didn't sound during recent tornado

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Daily Forecast

        A very seasonal work week

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mountain Parkway shifts westbound traffic near Exit 46 in Wolfe County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        University of Kentucky police seek volunteers for campus crisis drill

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Sir Barton Way reopens after broken down semi-truck stops traffic

        Web Staff
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, Oct. 20 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
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        Entertainment

        Big Time Rush coming to Rupp Arena in February 2026

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police issue Green Alert for missing veteran

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Police: Men killed in Village Drive shooting shot each other during disorder

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Berea Fire Dept. Battalion Chief arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Waynesburg man dies in hunting accident on family property in Lincoln County

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        Man arrested, charged with assault in 'domestic violence incident' in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tyler Childers and The Lumineers to headline Railbird Music Festival 2026

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Kenton County police seek help identifying man found dead in 1982

        Web Staff
        Election 2026 Kentucky Senate

        Kentucky Politics

        Cameron lags behind rivals in fundraising despite leading Kentucky Senate race

        Associated Press
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        News

        Search for missing 13-year-old girl in Rockcastle County enters second week

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Sunshine Returns and the Wind Briefly Backs Off Monday

        Tom Ackerman
        Wind gusts causes tree to split

        Covering Kentucky

        Fall weather turns destructive as wind gusts split a tree in Jessamine County

        Ajay Patel
        Crash on Bryan Station Road and Manhattan Drive

        News

        Fayette Co. Coroner's Office identifies person killed in Bryan Station Rd. crash

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying 2 burglary suspects

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        North Corbin traffic stop leads to major drug bust

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mount Sterling woman arrested on wanton endangerment charges in Jackson County

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A cooler, quiet work week ahead

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        New blood evidence may delay Amber Spradlin murder trial for months in Floyd Co.

        Web Staff
        Donald Trump

        Politics

        Trump endorses primary challenger against Rep. Massie who hasn't entered race

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hiker rescued after 10-foot fall from rock shelter in Kentucky

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A rainy and gloomy Sunday

        Patrick Herion
        Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Mudslide in Powell County damages eight vehicles, no injuries reported

        Ellen Ice
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