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        Coroner identifies 2 men found dead in Wilgreen Lake in Richmond Wednesday night
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        GoFundMe created for family of 13-year-old who died after Ashland home fire
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        Lexington police investigating early morning shooting on Centre Parkway
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        Emily McKinney
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        KSU announces 5-year plan to transition into a leading polytechnic institution
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        SB 37 proposes the Treeing Walker Coonhound as Kentucky's official state dog
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Senate committee advances Logan's Law for violent crimes

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        Crime

        Hazard man convicted of sexually assaulting children receives 3 life sentences

        Mack Carmack
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        Kentucky holds on to beat Missouri, 78-72

        Keith Farmer
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        Crime

        Citation: Morehead man arrested, charged with child sexual abuse material

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        Lexington family sues school after boy with autism escapes onto busy road

        Erin Rosas
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        Missing teen found safe, Nicholasville police report

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        Crime

        Kentucky State Police arrest Murray man on child sexual exploitation charges

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Kentucky woman faces new charges in child sex abuse investigation

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        Crime

        Grand jury indicts Corbin man on rape, sexual abuse charges involving a minor

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        Lexington business owner raises alarm over damaged Windstream utility pole

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        BBN skips work and school to watch Kentucky open SEC Tournament

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS Deputy Superintendent Houston Barber announces retirement after 28 years

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        Covering Kentucky

        LexPark warning of parking ticket texting scam

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        Father says son died after prison medical staff dismissed his symptoms

        Leigh Searcy
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        Counselor speaks out after KY audit finds foster children in unsafe housing

        Drew Amman
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        Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stop

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        Four-hooved UK fans cheer on the Cats during SEC tournament

        Ellen Ice
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        Lil Lambs Closet turns donated items into millions in support for families

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        Covering Kentucky

        How sweet it is: Girls' round of 16 tips off at Rupp Arena

        Michael Berk
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        Kentucky passes first SEC Tournament test with a 87-82 win over LSU

        Keith Farmer
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        Covering Kentucky

        Versailles Road inbound lanes closed at Man O' War due to injury crash

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        Woodford County teacher's TikTok video sparks community outrage

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        Crime

        Lexington man charged with sexually abusing a minor, criminal complaint reveals

        Cherish Walters
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        KSP: IAN Alert canceled, missing juvenile found safe

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        WATCH: Denzel Aberdeen has the keys to the car

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        KY man indicted on child exploitation charges after hidden cameras found in home

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        14-year-old killed in 3-vehicle crash on KY 88 in Green Co., KSP investigating

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        West High Street closed due to emergency gas main repairs, mayor reports

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        Trump will visit Ohio and Kentucky to push economic message

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        Daily Forecast

        Strong to Severe Storms Inbound Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Chevy Chase residents push back against proposed mental health facility

        Ajay Patel
        Kam Williams against Florida

        BBN Tonight

        Kam Williams Listed As 'Probable' Ahead of SEC Tournament

        Noah Cierzan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Parents advocate to allow homeschool students to compete in state athletics

        Caleb Barnes
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        Kentucky farmland could help fuel the future of aviation, backers of HB 545 say

        Megan Mannering
        Widow of EKCC inmate who was strangled to death calls for answers

        LEX 18 Investigates

        Kentucky Corrections commissioner visits EKCC days after LEX 18 report

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Rising diesel prices won't affect most in-state moving rates yet

        Michael Berk
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        Lexington gala supports nonprofit that fights youth trafficking

        Annie Brown
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        Iraq vet in Kentucky says troops fighting in Iran war will 'come home changed'

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: Owner of dog that bit toddler at Lexington park identified and charged

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Keeneland unveils new Paddock building ahead of spring race meet in Lexington

        Molly Demrow
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        Strong storms are possible on Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Keeneland announces ticket options and packages for 2026 Breeders' Cup

        Rosemary Kelley
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