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        Ashland Middle School student dies following fire involving multiple homes
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        Lexington police attempting to locate teen wanted for assault, robbery
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        Lexington police search for suspect after juvenile injured in hit-and-run crash
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        Daily Forecast
        The 70s are back for Wednesday
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        Funeral arrangements announced for student killed in Scott County collision
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        Judge orders the foreclosure sale of property tied to distillery project
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        UK HealthCare to open new Mother Baby Unit to enhance postpartum care

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        Crime

        Juvenile arrested after threat made towards Pikeville High School, district says

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        1 person injured in Lin Don Drive structure fire that required multiple agencies

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          Russian energy firms linked to thousands of Ukrainian children taken during war

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          New rules define which foods can be labeled 'Product of USA'


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        A few showers and storms are possible on Tuesday

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        LPD searching for suspect wanted in connection to afternoon shots fired call

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        Audit: KY foster children housed in state offices, hotels, amid placement crisis

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        KY woman faces abuse of a corpse charge after allegedly desecrating a grave

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        1 person dead after vehicle reportedly strikes tree in Woodford County

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        Crime

        Madison County couple arrested, charged with several counts of child abuse

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        Derby Festival unveils 2026 race finisher's medals featuring horseshoe design

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        Lexington police respond to reported motorcycle crash on south Limestone

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        Funeral set for Kentucky soldier killed in Operation Epic Fury

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        GoFundMe created for London house fire survivor in Sunday incident

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        Daily Forecast

        Still Sunny and Unseasonably Warm Monday

        Tom Ackerman
        100 women honored in downtown Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        100 women honored in Lexington on International Women's Day

        Kayleigh Randle
      • Israel Iran US

        World News

        Oil built the Persian Gulf. War could threaten it

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        China Congress

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        China hopes 2026 will be a 'landmark year' for relationship with US

        Associated Press
        Israel Iran Mideast Wars

        World News

        3 Palestinians killed in West Bank clash, bringing toll to 6

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        Iranian state TV says son of Iran's supreme leader has been named his successor

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        Daily Forecast

        Back to the warmth

        Emily McKinney
        Wilmore Fire Department rescues dog

        Covering Kentucky

        Jessamine County dog rescued after falling nearly 40 feet from bridge

        Mack Carmack
      • Harrodsburg house fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Mercer County firefighters extinguish Saturday Harrodsburg house fire

        Mack Carmack
        London - Laurel Rescue Squad rescues person and dog from Laurel river

        Covering Kentucky

        Southeastern Kentucky officials rescue person and dog from Laurel River Lake

        Mack Carmack
        President Trump planning to visit northern Kentucky

        Kentucky Politics

        President Donald Trump expected to make remarks in northern Kentucky Wednesday

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Citation: Mt. Washington man arrested on murder, abuse of corpse charges

        Mack Carmack
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        Photos show women marking International Women’s Day

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        Daily Forecast

        A partly sunny and cooler Sunday

        Patrick Herion
      • Scott County Fire Department gives fire safety tips

        Covering Kentucky

        Practicing fire safety during fire season restrictions

        Kayleigh Randle
        Body found in a Casey County pond confirmed as missing 28-year-old man

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        Body found in a Casey County pond confirmed as missing 28-year-old man

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        National News

        Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City

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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Lexington Fire Department honors hometown heroes

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Patsy Ramsey

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        Healthy Strides with Lexington Podiatry: Arch Support

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        Best of the Bluegrass

        'What's Watt' with Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives: Co-Op Connections

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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Darian Sanders: From the Bluegrass to Broadway

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        Fayette Mall Retail Roundup with Barnes & Noble

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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky falls to Florida on senior night, 84-77

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        Trump encourages Latin American leaders to help US fight cartels

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        Daily Forecast

        More quiet for Sunday

        Emily McKinney
      • Vehicle fire on I-75

        Covering Kentucky

        Vehicle ablaze in large fire on I-75 southbound near Mount Vernon

        Mack Carmack
        Mount Vernon firefighters extinguish 20 acre forest fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Mount Vernon firefighters work tirelessly to extinguish 20-acre forest fire

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        LG&E and KU announces customer refunds due to recent rate increase settlement

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wayne County Sheriff's Office searching for overnight burglary suspect

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        BBN Tonight

        Making "the hoops" with the UK Sign Shop

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        Daily Forecast

        A few strong storms are possible on Saturday

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