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      • Covering Kentucky
        Federal judge dismisses charges against former officers in Breonna Taylor case
        Mack Carmack
        Covering Kentucky
        Great Crossing Warhawks dedicate baseball season to teammate Case Wilson
        Caleb Barnes
        Covering Kentucky
        At briefing, Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news
        Megan Mannering
        Daily Forecast
        A Freezing Start To Saturday
        Bill Meck
        Covering Kentucky
        FCPS names new school after 1st Black student to integrate the district in 1955
        Annie Brown
        Covering Kentucky
        Court of Appeals recalls arrest warrant for former Kentucky governor Matt Bevin
        Rosemary Kelley
      • Lexington police

        Covering Kentucky

        LPD investigating Friday shooting after victim located on Corral Street

        Web Staff
        Financial Markets Wall Street

        National News

        Wall Street drops again to close its 5th straight losing week

        Associated Press
        Trump

        Iran War

        Iranian strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi air base

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • National News

        • Government Shutdown

          FAA lifts brief ground stop at five Northeast US airports

          Scripps News Group
        • Gold Prices Fall

          The Danny Moses Show: Gold is back, in a big way

          Danny Moses
        • ICE detention facility Dilley, Texas

          Court filings reveal new claims of mistreatment at family immigration lockup

          Patrick Terpstra

        Scripps News
      • SEC Tourney Round 1

        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

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        LexPark warning of parking ticket texting scam

        Caleb Barnes
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Father says son died after prison medical staff dismissed his symptoms

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

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

        Drew Amman
        Trump

        Covering Kentucky

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

        Associated Press
      • Mini Ponies Dusty Rose, Ellie Mae & Gremlin

        Covering Kentucky

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

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

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

        Molly Demrow
        Sweet 16 girls' basketball 2026

        Covering Kentucky

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

        Michael Berk
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        Sports

        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

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Woodford County teacher's TikTok video sparks community outrage

        Web Staff
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        Crime

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

        Cherish Walters
        Kentucky State Police

        News

        KSP: IAN Alert canceled, missing juvenile found safe

        Web Staff
        Denzel Aberdeen Jason Hart

        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Denzel Aberdeen has the keys to the car

        Maggie Davis
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        Crime

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

        Web Staff
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        News

        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

        Web Staff
      • Trump

        Politics

        Trump will visit Ohio and Kentucky to push economic message

        Associated Press
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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
        Corn

        Covering Kentucky

        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
        Safe passage

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington gala supports nonprofit that fights youth trafficking

        Annie Brown
      • Iraq war veteran

        Covering Kentucky

        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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        Daily Forecast

        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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        News

        Laken Snelling posts bond after being booked at FCDC on manslaughter charge

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        KY man indicted on child custody interference charge after FBI investigation

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        KSP investigate Todd County shooting that left 1 man dead, another injured

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Somerset man indicted on DUI, wanton endangerment charges after November crash

        Web Staff
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on March 10: Pee Wee

        Web Staff
        Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Man dies, 2 juveniles injured after single-vehicle crash in Knott County

        Web Staff
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        News

        Part of I-75 southbound at mile marker 105 blocked due to injury collision

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        44-year-old dead following Mercer Co. collision involving trash pickup truck

        Web Staff
        Iran US Military Deaths Casualty Return

        Covering Kentucky

        Dignified transfer for KY soldier who was the 7th service member to die in Iran

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Showers, Isolated Storms Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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