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      • Crime
        Man accused of killing Richmond landlords appears in court
        Annie Brown
        Covering Kentucky
        Blue Grass Airport will not display Homeland Security secretary's shutdown video
        Web Staff
        Crime
        Rapper says he ‘refuses to be painted as a criminal’ after Laurel County arrest
        Rosemary Kelley
        Daily Forecast
        Perfect fall weather continues
        Patrick Herion
        Covering Kentucky
        Valley View Ferry ridership increases due to I-75 traffic, construction
        Michael Berk
        Crime
        Madison County teacher, coach charged with child sexual abuse of 10-year-old
        Cherish Walters
      • Misty Combs on The Jennifer Hudson Show

        Covering Kentucky

        Letcher County nurse takes viral raccoon CPR story to Jennifer Hudson Show

        Megan Mannering
        Road Closed

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky's new work zone speed cameras showing early promise

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Training facility aiming to help bring standardbred racing back to Kentucky

        Caleb Barnes
      • National News

        • Capitol Breach

          Democrats want to negotiate shutdown, but say Republicans have to come to them

          Scripps News Group
        • Government Shutdown

          Senate again fails to end shutdown as standoff enters third week

          Scripps News Group
        • Strike on alleged drug boat

          US kills 6 in another strike on alleged drug boat, Trump says

          Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY Secretary of State wants to continue growing program to protect DV survivors

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 people with 'serious' injuries following collision on Versailles Road

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Speed cameras coming to Kentucky construction zones, including Richmond Road

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kids help design look for Valvoline's livery on a NASCAR Cup car

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gateway Community Action opening opportunity store to help those in need

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

        Hello October

        Bill Meck
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        We Follow Through

        Powell County paramedics' case dismissed after venomous snake bite controversy

        Ajay Patel
        77th Primetime Emmy Awards - Show

        Entertainment

        Leanne Morgan issues apology after Corbin show starts late amid traffic issues

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        Crime

        Report: Woman in Louisville causes $1K damage at Little Caesars

        Web Staff
      • Trump

        National News

        Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in a deal with Trump

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Leitchfield couple wins $40,000 from Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Mount Sterling man charged with 2nd-degree manslaughter in July fatal crash

        Web Staff
      • Roadway Collision

        News

        Northbound lanes of US 27 at Kohls Dr. back open after collision, police report

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fired equine lab director sues UK over horse racing lab investigation findings

        Erin Rosas
        Silver Charm

        Covering Kentucky

        KY invests $250K annually in Thoroughbred aftercare programs for retired horses

        Erin Rosas
      • APTOPIX Pentagon Commanders Meeting

        Politics

        Hegseth declares an end to 'politically correct' leadership in the US military

        Associated Press
        Sean "Diddy" Combs

        National News

        Prosecutors seek over 11 years in prison for Sean 'Diddy' Combs

        Associated Press
        Food Insecurity-Kentucky Benefits

        Covering Kentucky

        KY’s use of purchase data to disqualify SNAP recipients faces public scrutiny

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Many summer-like days ahead

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral services announced for 21-year-old killed in kayaking accident

        Web Staff
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        News

        Police looking for info in connection to Ohio St. shooting that left man injured

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Bondurant Middle School FFA national finalists honored

        Covering Kentucky

        From hypothesis to history: Students make national FFA finals breakthrough

        Megan Mannering
        Tylenol

        LEX 18 In-Depth

        Medical community pushes back on Tylenol-autism pregnancy warning

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Buffalo Trace Distillery fills 9 millionth-barrel milestone amid tariff concerns

        Karolina Buczek
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot And Dry To End September

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Cut Corner Records reopens beloved Lexington music store space

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Dads in Pulaski County showing up for students heading into school

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man accused of murdering girlfriend and her teenage daughter pleads not guilty

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Search and rescue share hiking tips as Red River Gorge gets ready for fall

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        London City Council appealing decision to reinstate Randall Weddle as mayor

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Foodosti app brings $1 delivery to Lexington

        Ellen Ice
        Crime Scene

        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, Sept. 29 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Williamsburg Police Department arrests man wanted on federal indictment warrant

        Web Staff
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        News

        Lexington police: 1 in custody, 1 injured in shooting on Reims Road

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Another day in the 80s

        Patrick Herion
        Lexington Police investigate possible shooting with a victim Sunday evening

        News

        1 person with life-threatening injuries following shooting near Devonport Drive

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        6-year-old's mission of love and community service continues despite vision loss

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

        Plenty of dry weather ahead

        Emily McKinney
        Crime Scene Tape

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette Co. coroner identifies pedestrian killed by vehicle on Versailles Road

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tom Dorman Nature Preserve back open following investigation

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 pedestrians injured after hit and run in Harrodsburg Saturday

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        A beautiful end to the weekend

        Patrick Herion
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