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      Two juveniles hurt in shooting on Lexington's south side, police say
      • Covering Kentucky
        Man indicted on murder charge in stabbing death of Lexington mother
        WLEX Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Two juveniles hurt in shooting on Lexington's south side, police say
        WLEX Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Trump urges Kentucky voters to back Ralph Alvarado in 6th District race
        WLEX Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Near record warmth Tuesday before widespread rain returns Wednesday
        Abby Summers
        Covering Kentucky
        Leestown Road blocked by downed utility lines in Lexington
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        Covering Kentucky
        Fire destroys Booneville apartment building, displaces families
        Kayleigh Randle
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        Search continues for missing 6-year-old Louisa boy
        WLEX Web Staff
        National News
        Investigators say Florida jet began breaking apart before crash that killed 9
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        Covering Kentucky
        Lexington police officer injured in early morning crash on I-75
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        Covering Kentucky

        Shooting renews Lexington calls for gun violence prevention efforts

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Rumpke warns of temporarily stronger odors near Rowan County Landfill

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        5 families displaced after fire at Booneville apartment complex

        Leigh Searcy
      • National News

        • Election 2026 Maryland Early Voting

          New citizens head to the polls amid fears of federal agents

          Kadia Tubman
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        • Child savings

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        Descendants of chief who inspired 'Redskins' logo seek return of former name

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        Daily Forecast

        Sunshine and pleasant fall temperatures stick around all week

        Abby Summers
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        Covering Kentucky

        Video to play key role in case of woman accused of driving into Lexington crowd

        Michael Berk
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Men's Basketball ranked No. 23 in Preseason AP Poll

        Sierra Newton
        Walk to End Alzheimer's

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Walk to End Alzheimer's raises awareness, support for families

        WLEX Web Staff
        Sensory friendly Halloween Event in Berea

        Covering Kentucky

        Sensory-friendly Halloween event for children with special needs in Berea

        Larry Smith
      • MEASLES

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky measles cases rise to 174; hospitalizations increase to 10

        WLEX Web Staff
        Fatal Crash

        Covering Kentucky

        Letcher County man killed in two-vehicle crash on KY 15, KSP says

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County voters have until Tuesday night to request absentee ballots

        WLEX Web Staff
      • Cranberry Ale-8-One

        Covering Kentucky

        Ale-8-One debuts new Cranberry flavor for the holiday season

        WLEX Web Staff
        Rob Larkin

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington emergency management director to retire

        WLEX Web Staff
        Tow truck

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky drivers reminded to slow down, move over for roadside workers

        WLEX Web Staff
      • Allergy Season

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        How to tell the difference between allergies and respiratory illnesses

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Daily Forecast

        Beautiful Fall Weather this Week

        Tom Ackerman
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        Daily Forecast

        An abundance of sunshine ahead

        Emily McKinney
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Football moves up to No. 12 in AP Top 25 Poll

        Sierra Newton
        Paws 4 the Cause auctioning signed UK basketball after Barktoberfest falls short of fundraising goal

        Covering Kentucky

        Rescue auctioning off signed UK basketball

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Police: Teen charged with murder after man killed at North Corbin gas station

        LEX 18 News
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        Daily Forecast

        Frosty start to Sunday before sunshine and warmer weather return

        Abby Summers
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        Covering Kentucky

        President Trump rallies Kentucky Republicans in campaign stop

        WLEX Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        No. 15 Kentucky Football keeps the wins rolling through Norman, 21

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Beshear responds to Trump's Highland Heights rally in Kentucky

        WLEX Web Staff
        Day of Share connects Lexington families with free health services, community resources

        Covering Kentucky

        Day of Share gives back in Lexington

        Molly Demrow
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Breeder's Cup style with Christine Moore

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Audiology Awareness Month with Bluegrass Hearing Clinic

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Kentucky veteran celebrates 101st birthday

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Ronald McDonald House "Just Imagine" Capital Campaign

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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Winning looks for men with Logan's at Lexington Green

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Small business in Lexington celebrates a big honor

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Daily Forecast

        Frost and Freeze Warnings tonight before sunshine returns Sunday

        Abby Summers
      • Scott County barn fire destroys a man's livelihood and prized horses

        Covering Kentucky

        Barn fire destroys a Scott County man's livelihood, killing prized horses

        Carlee Hogsten
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        BBN Tonight

        BBN Flocks to Norman in a 3-1 Win for No. 4 Kentucky against Oklahoma

        Noah Cierzan
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky basketball opens season with exhibition win, 69-49 vs. Little Rock

        Maggie Davis
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        Daily Forecast

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        Covering Kentucky

        Rowan County Clerk’s Office warns of false ballot claim

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        Covering Kentucky

        Mustard Seed Hill decking the halls, ready for thousands of holiday visitors

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        Covering Kentucky

        Tenant says conditions improving at Midway Senior Living Apartments

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Central Kentucky communities rally around 2-year-old battling liver cancer

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington man enters not guilty plea in road rage attempted murder case

        WLEX Web Staff
      • Madison County flooding

        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear appeals FEMA denial, seeks additional aid for counties hit by storms

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man charged in Lexington apartment sexual assault, stabbing

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laken Snelling sentenced in infant death case

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