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    Coroner: 64-year-old killed in moped crash on West High St. at Oliver Lewis Way
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    Covering Kentucky
    Lee County Coroner identifies woman who died after falling into Kentucky River
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    2 people with minor injuries after Versailles Road crash, officials report
    Web Staff
    Daily Forecast
    Isolated showers continue through mid-week
    Bayne Froney
    Crime
    Man arrested in connection to late-night shooting on Given Avenue, police report
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    Citation: Pulaski County man arrested after he allegedly 'bit a cat's ear off'
    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    New survey shows rising food prices challenge Americans' ability to eat healthy

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington Mayor Gorton honors law enforcement for National Police Week

    Michael Berk
    Fatal Fire

    Covering Kentucky

    1 man dead following early morning house fire in Casey County

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Why the game of mahjong is gaining new fans across the Bluegrass

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    Citation reveals new info on shooting in Berea Walmart parking lot

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Strong to Severe Storms Tuesday: Late Afternoon, Evening

    Tom Ackerman
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    Riley Gaines returns to UK campus for 'The Fight is Far from Over' event

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    A house fire in Laurel County leads to a family losing a loved one

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Queenslake Farm to host inaugural 'Salute to our Veterans' event on Derby Eve

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Family, friends remember Frederick Douglass student Matthew Perrine

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    New training facility honors fallen Kentucky deputy

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    As boating season approaches, officials emphasize the importance of water safety

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    The extra mile: Local gaming venue ready for a big Derby Day

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Hockey players' 2-year-old daughter diagnosed with cancer, team rallies to help

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    Individual flooding assistance approved for Kentuckians in 13 counties

    Caleb Barnes
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    Unsettled weather this week

    Bayne Froney
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    Crime

    Fire department chief in Perry County indicted by grand jury, document reveals

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Sheriff: 20-year-old facing rape charges after found in bedroom of 13-year-old

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    Man killed in Monday morning house fire in Laurel County identified

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    BBN Tonight

    UK softball game against NKU on Tuesday canceled due to weather

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    Police: Vape mistaken for potential firearm at East Jessamine Middle School

    Web Staff
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Barnstable Brown KY Derby Eve Gala announces 2025 celebrity lineup

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Warming Up Monday

    Tom Ackerman
    Winning Powerball Jackpot ticket sold at Georgetown gas station

    Covering Kentucky

    Gas station cashier talks about selling a winning Powerball Jackpot ticket

    Kayleigh Randle
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    1 person dead after boat crash on Lake Cumberland

    Web Staff
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    Blue Morpho Walk raises funds for KY Children's Hospital cancer patients

    Alex Barber
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    Daily Forecast

    Early week looks warm and dry

    Emily McKinney
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    1 killed, 1 seriously injured in crash in Wayne County

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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington woman finds missing therapy dog

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    LFD: 28 displaced after fire at apartment complex on Newtown Pike

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office: 27-year-old woman found safe

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Georgetown mother, son claim $167.3 million Powerball jackpot

    Web Staff
    High temperature trend

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    Sunshine and a warm up for Sunday

    Bayne Froney
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    Person killed in crash on I-75 northbound near exit 110 identified by coroner

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    250th Anniversary of U.S. Marine Corps

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    American Hero honored at 250th Anniversary of U.S. Marine Corps

    Web Staff
    11th Annual Peace Walk to end gun violence

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    11th Annual Peace Walk fights to end gun violence

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Post Positions are set for the 151st Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks

    Kinsey Lee
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    BBN Tonight

    DRAFTED: Deone Walker pick 109, round 4 to the Bills

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    Memorial Coliseum holds grand reopening, honors Kentucky's fallen soldiers

    Alex Barber
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    News

    Frederick Douglass student killed in Bryan Station Road Crash

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Looking better Sunday

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Gov. Beshear orders flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of KY firefighter

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    2 displaced, cats rescued from house fire in Lexington, LFD reports

    Web Staff
    High temperatures

    Daily Forecast

    Cool and sunny weekend ahead

    Bayne Froney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky ranks fourth highest in US in child abuse

    Ellen Ice
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