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      • Crime
        Second person charged with murder in connection to toddler's fentanyl death
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        New micro-apartments open in Mount Sterling, bolstering affordable housing
        Drew Amman
        Covering Kentucky
        FCPS's Tyler Murphy sits down with LEX 18 for one-on-one interview
        Larry Smith
        Daily Forecast
        A Summery Start to the Weekend
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        FCPS Board approves sale of former Southside Technical Center for $5.5 million
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        Giving back: Scott County student accepted to 3 military service academies
        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Schools to increase school meal prices under state instruction

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 rescued from boat stuck aground on Lake Linville Thursday afternoon

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Harlan County Sheriff's Office reports escaped inmate on the loose

        Web Staff
      • National News

        • Congress Budget

          RFK Jr. defends HHS changes, proposed budget cuts during congressional testimony

          Stephanie Liebergen
        • Reagan National Airport

          Audio: Pilots make animal noises on emergency channel at Reagan National Airport

          Patrick Terpstra
        • Iran War

          Iranian threat to execute dissidents continues amid a fragile US ceasefire

          Alexandra Miller

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        Crime

        Kentucky man charged with DUI after high-speed chase in Washington County

        Web Staff
        Shawn Stines

        Covering Kentucky

        Shawn Stines files affidavit seeking removal of presiding judge

        Web Staff
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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets reading instruction and teacher misconduct rules

        Web Staff
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        News

        Report: KY home destroyed in fire after crews battle flames, floor collapse

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Millstone Social in Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate'

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Strong to Severe Storms Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Multiple crews respond to 12-acre wildfire in Garrard County

        Rosemary Kelley
        Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Tuesday morning collision on Frankfort Road in Woodford County leaves one dead

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported following fire at Thoroughbred Center in Lexington

        Rosemary Kelley
      • At briefing, Superintendent Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS's Demetrus Liggins withdraws name from Missouri job consideration

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Emily McDonald joins BBN Tonight

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        Covering Kentucky

        Proposed Wynter's Law to expand AMBER Alert criteria stalls in the KY House

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Advocates calling on lawmakers to make changes to reduce KY's child abuse rate

        Karolina Buczek
        Sadie Strickland

        Covering Kentucky

        7-year-old throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor late Whitley County father

        Megan Mannering
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        State report details inmate's fatal cliff fall at EKCC, changes coming

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        AAA Blue Grass shares tips to help drivers save money on gas amid rising prices

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Near record highs for Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        ACLU represents KY mom banned from school property over social media posts

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: London Mayor Randall Weddle indicted on four campaign finance charges

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge voids impeachment articles against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY lawmakers restore funding match to save Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

        Annie Brown
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        National News

        Charlie Kirk highway got vetoed in AZ. Elected officials are citing politics

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        A Balmy Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Inmate back in custody after stealing Wolfe County truck while on work crew

        Caleb Barnes
      • Kentucky State Police

        Covering Kentucky

        Man wanted in connection to Nashville murder case found dead in Lyon County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested after making threat on Barren County Courthouse ahead of appearance

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        AG wants case blocking KY's executions for 15 years to be dismissed

        Karolina Buczek
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        We Follow Through

        Some residents in Mason County forced to move for proposed data center

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY Powerball winner appears before judge on burglary charge after 3rd arrest

        Leigh Searcy
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        Daily Forecast

        March Ends Like May

        Bill Meck
      • LexRide

        Covering Kentucky

        Lextran launches new $1 seasonal bus route connecting local entertainment spots

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Valley View Ferry reopens with safety measures as armed suspect remains at large

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Autopsy report details the death of Laurel County man shot by police

        Web Staff
      • Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Vehicle fire on south I-75 just before Newtown Pike shuts down lanes

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        Crime

        Work release inmate apprehended after allegedly stealing Wolfe County vehicle

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Kentucky teacher arrested after alleged inappropriate relationship with student

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Estate of driver killed in fiery I-64 crash sues transportation company

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        EKU becomes the third-largest public university in the state for enrollment

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hazmat team investigates a 'suspicious package' behind a Lexington AutoZone

        Annie Brown
      • Fatal Crash

        News

        Woman dead, 2 juveniles airlifted to hospital after 3-vehicle crash in Lewis Co.

        Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Volleyball to play in Wrigley Field in 2026

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral arrangements released for KY airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

        Web Staff
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