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    Robert Francis Prevost elected first American pope, takes name Pope Leo XIV
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    Covering Kentucky
    Beshear, Diocese of Lexington react to election of the first American-born pope
    Erin Rosas
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    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington Catholic leaders celebrate first American pope

    Karolina Buczek
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    We Follow Through

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    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    'Class in a Box' aids new teachers with classroom supplies

    Michael Berk
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      The first American pope grew up just outside Chicago

      Charles Benson
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      President Trump's surgeon general nominee is a fierce critic of processed food

      Simon Kaufman
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      Reaction to American pope: 'Never thought it would happen'

      Maya Rodriguez

    Scripps News
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    Covering Kentucky

    Hundreds of pounds of fish rescued from Buffalo Trace Distillery

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    FEMA assistance denied for additional counties affected by February floods

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Some Churchill Downs renovations paused due to construction cost 'uncertainty'

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP: 1 dead, 1 arrested after 2-vehicle crash on KY 509 in Nelson County

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    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Bluegrass Crime Stoppers looking for 34-year-old man wanted on several warrants

    Web Staff
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    Family rescued from hiking trail in Red River Gorge area

    Cherish Walters
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    Woman in custody after tires seen slashed outside Fayette County Courthouse

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Mostly Sunny, Warmer Midweek

    Tom Ackerman
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    Sports

    UK freshman Travis Perry enters transfer portal hours before close

    Rosemary Kelley
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    BBN Tonight

    Sean Woods named Scott County High School Boys Basketball Coach

    Maggie Davis
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    Covering Kentucky

    Advocates rally against criminalization of homelessness

    Ajay Patel
  • Canine Cognition Course

    Covering Kentucky

    Canine cognition course leads to adoptions at Lexington Humane Society

    Megan Mannering
    High temperature trend

    Daily Forecast

    More sunshine tomorrow

    Bayne Froney
    Marijuana

    We Follow Through

    1 of Kentucky's largest medical marijuana facilities unveiled in Clark County

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Asbury horses get final sendoff before joining Massachusetts mounted unit

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    Gatton Park unveils new art project 'First Impressions' for community to enjoy

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    Police investigating after student allegedly made threat at Caverna Elementary

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Kentucky Politics

    Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr announces senate run to 'help our president'

    Ellen Ice
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    Traffic

    3 people with minor injuries following crash on Parkers Mill Road

    Web Staff
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    News

    Gun found in student's backpack at Bryan Station High School, principal confirms

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington custody officer remembered following his reported death

    Erin Rosas
    Fatal Collision

    News

    1 person killed in head-on collision on KY Highway 15 in Perry County

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    Quiet and Dry Tuesday, Wednesday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fake GoFundMe page uses local boy's cancer diagnosis to steal money

    Ellen Ice
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    Man arrested on indictment warrant for rape and sodomy charges in Laurel County

    Rosemary Kelley
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    16-year-old arrested after allegedly bringing loaded handgun into school

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Berea Independent Schools announces new superintendent

    Rosemary Kelley

    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky Football hosts 5th annual Schlarman Strong Alumni Golf Scramble

    Sierra Newton
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    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: Bat Cats upset No. 2 Tennessee!

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    Covering Kentucky

    'I don't understand': Neighborhood cat fatally shot by pellet gun

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Relief Hub in Frankfort Delivers Meals to Flood Victims

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington student describes meeting Pope Francis 2 weeks before his death

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fallen Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley honored with memorial highway

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Catholic LGBTQ+ advocate remembers handwritten note from Pope Francis

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Versailles school remembers the life and teachings of Pope Francis

    Caleb Barnes
  • AED

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    Woodford County school implements life-saving cardiac response program

    Alex Barber
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    Crime

    Scott Co. Sheriff's Office searching for reported wanted 'dangerous offender'

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSU collects nearly 100 pounds of fish from low-lying areas following flooding

  • High temperature trend

    Daily Forecast

    Sunshine returns tomorrow

    Bayne Froney
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    Crime

    Bevinsville student arrested after making school threats, citation reveals

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    Covering Kentucky

    2 winning Kentucky Lottery Powerball tickets sold in Lexington, Morehead

    Web Staff
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