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    Police: 1 charged with vehicular homicide in connection to deadly Berea crash
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    Daily Forecast
    Strong to Severe Storms Inbound
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    We Follow Through
    Woman once employed by former UK women's basketball coach sentenced to 8 years
    Leigh Searcy
    Covering Kentucky
    Annual 400 mile sale begins across the Commonwealth
    Caleb Barnes
    Covering Kentucky
    Cicadas return to the Bluegrass, sparking mixed reactions among Kentuckians
    Lauren Minor
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    Missionary family returns from Rwanda to bury daughter
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    Covering Kentucky

    Jack Daniel's maker sees sales fall as Trump trade conflicts weigh on producers

    Associated Press
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    Covering Kentucky

    No injuries reported after officer-involved shooting in Carroll County

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    Covering Kentucky

    Pulaski County cheer gym opens new location after tornado demolishes building

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      Vance backs Trump after Musk suggests he should take over presidency

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      Trump, Merz discuss Ukraine support amid calls for tougher sanctions on Russia

      Haley Bull
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      President Trump's new travel ban could face legal challenges

      Simon Kaufman

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    No injuries reported after collision involving Fayette Co. bus on Alexandria Dr.

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    Covering Kentucky

    List of donation items needed in Laurel County following storm

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    More Active Weather Inbound

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mercy Chefs distributes warm meals to thousands in Laurel County

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Sweden's Elsa Vadfors commits to Kentucky

    Kinsey Lee
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    BBN Tonight

    UK softball's season comes to an end in the Clemson Regional

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    NWS confirms EF3 tornado damage in Kentucky counties

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County Schools officially ends 2024-25 school year after severe storms

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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel Co. Fire Department grieves loss of Major Leatherman after tornado

    Alex Barber
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    Daily Forecast

    Rain showers for Monday

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mark Pope, Reed Sheppard help out with storm cleanup

    Web Staff
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    National News

    Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

    Scripps News Group
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    Covering Kentucky

    Woman dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Russell County

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    Covering Kentucky

    Manager recalls moments tornado hit Pulaski Co. movie theater

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    London establishes command center, debris collection site for storm recovery

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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP conduct rescue operations, send in troopers to prevent looting

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    Covering Kentucky

    Man rescued from island near Old Lair bridge in Harrison County

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    Covering Kentucky

    Fire at Toyota plant caused by air handler unit extinguished, EMA director says

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Pulaski County Sheriff's Office warns of scams following tornado

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County enters recovery phase following tornado, fire department says

    Web Staff
    High temperature trend

    Daily Forecast

    Quiet and sunny Sunday

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    Journalism comes from behind to win the Preakness

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    Kentucky baseball earns 13-seed in SEC tournament

    Kinsey Lee
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    News

    Person found dead on Russell Cave Road identified as missing teen, police say

    Web Staff
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    'We're gonna need a lot of help': Gov. Beshear responds to deadly tornadoes

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea volunteer fire department collecting donations for storm victims

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    Covering Kentucky

    Storm devastation brings Laurel County neighborhood together

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    London neighborhood devastated by storm, residents begin recovery

    Ajay Patel
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    Daily Forecast

    Needed quiet weather for Sunday

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Arrangements announced for fire major who died during tornado response

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    Covering Kentucky

    Neighbors react to devastating aftermath of storms in Pulaski Co.

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado devastates Laurel County, community rallies amid destruction

    Megan Mannering
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    Crime

    Lexington police arrest wanted suspect after car, foot chase

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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington firefighters deploy to help in Laurel, Pulaski counties after storms

    Web Staff

    Daily Forecast

    Calm and quiet for the weekend

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    Covering Kentucky

    Local law enforcement provide info on storm relief resources

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear: Kentucky is waking up to 'multiple fatalities' from overnight storms

    Rosemary Kelley
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    National News

    'Mass casualty event' declared following tornado in southeastern Kentucky

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    Covering Kentucky

    KYEM: Document damage, wait for disaster declaration to apply for FEMA aid

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    At least 9 confirmed dead in 'mass casualty' event in Laurel County

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    20,836 still without power following intense storms

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear: Death toll from May 16 storms rises to 20

    Rosemary Kelley
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