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  • Crime
    Steven Lawson found guilty on all charges in the Crystal Rogers case
    Leigh Searcy
    News
    NWS Louisville confirms EF-2 tornado hit Washington County, Kentucky
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    817 homes impacted by deadly EF-4 tornado in Laurel County
    Rosemary Kelley
    Daily Forecast
    A much more quiet weather weekend
    Emily McKinney
    Covering Kentucky
    ACLU-KY announces dismissal of lawsuit challenging Kentucky abortion laws
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Attorney General files lawsuit against roofing company Lexington Blue
    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Two people recovering from 'serious' stab wounds, Lexington Police investigating

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Washington County reels after deadly tornado touches down

    Ajay Patel
    Blue Rook Distillery

    Spotlight Series

    Blue Rook Distillery: 'That something different in Danville'

    Megan Mannering
  • National News

    • Canada Wildfires

      Smoke from Canadian wildfires is working its way into the northern U.S.

      Scripps News Group
    • Trump

      Trump announces tariffs on U.S. imports of steel will double to 50 percent

      Scripps News Group
    • Poland US Noem

      Department of Homeland Security releases list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions'

      Simon Kaufman

    Scripps News
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    Kentucky Politics

    Former state representative launches campaign to flip 6th Congressional District

    Karolina Buczek
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    Kentucky Politics

    Pro-life advocates host ceremonial signing of maternal health bill

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    What are lithium-ion batteries capable of?

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    A fighting spirit: RD One Distillery ready to make a splash

    Michael Berk
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    Crime

    Undercover narcotics investigation leads to one arrest in Laurel County

    Rosemary Kelley
    Building Bridges to Opportunity Scholarships

    Covering Kentucky

    One Lexington announces 30 scholarship winners

    Megan Mannering
  • Rain chances

    Daily Forecast

    Rain chances start to taper off

    Bayne Froney
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    Crime

    2 alleged burglary suspects lead police in London on foot chase before arrests

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Woman wins largest scratch-off prize in Kentucky Lottery history

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    A Typical Mid May Day

    Bill Meck
    Police

    Covering Kentucky

    Authorities: 12-year-old last seen in downtown Somerset located

    Web Staff
    downtown Winchester construction project

    Covering Kentucky

    Winchester offers grants for downtown business owners amid construction woes

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Recent floods disrupt Kentucky River tour business in Frankfort

    Alex Barber
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    Daily Forecast

    More Scattered Showers and T-Showers Tuesday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Officials looking for missing Laurel County 17-year-old

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    No injuries reported following evening structure fire in Lexington

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    New commissioner of health appointed in Lexington-Fayette County

    Rosemary Kelley
    Animal torture case

    Covering Kentucky

    Man charged with animal torture, cat in recovery following traumatic attack

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Local clinic's adoption program faces uncertain future amid financial struggles

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Rare earthquake hits central Kentucky, reaching unusual depth

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    KSP searching for suspect in vehicle theft after attempted stop led to damage

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Preschool class makes donation to help animals at the Lexington Humane Society

    Caleb Barnes
    Healthy eating grocery cart

    Covering Kentucky

    New survey shows rising food prices challenge Americans' ability to eat healthy

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington Mayor Gorton honors law enforcement for National Police Week

    Michael Berk
  • Fatal Fire

    Covering Kentucky

    1 man dead following early morning house fire in Casey County

    Rosemary Kelley
    Police car lights at night

    Covering Kentucky

    1 arrested, charged with assault after domestic dispute involving a firearm

    Rosemary Kelley
    Rain chances

    Daily Forecast

    Isolated showers continue through mid-week

    Bayne Froney
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    Crime

    Report: London man arrested for allegedly attempting to cash fraudulent check

    Web Staff
    Fatal collision

    News

    Coroner: 64-year-old killed in moped crash on West High St. at Oliver Lewis Way

    Web Staff
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    News

    2 people with minor injuries after Versailles Road crash, officials report

    Web Staff
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    News

    Lawrenceburg fire warns public about lithium-ion batteries after house fire

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    Citation: Pulaski County man arrested after he allegedly 'bit a cat's ear off'

    Cherish Walters
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    Crime

    Man arrested in connection to late-night shooting on Given Avenue, police report

    Web Staff
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    News

    Coroner: 82-year-old dead after car crashes into tree in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Politics

    US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days

    Associated Press
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    Daily Forecast

    Scattered Showers and T-Showers Return

    Tom Ackerman
  • Local thai restaurants prepare for tariffs to increase costs

    News

    Local Thai restaurants prepare for increase in supply costs due to tariffs

    Kayleigh Randle
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    BBN Tonight

    CATS ARE DANCING! UK softball punches ticket in NCAA tournament

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    Person rescued after falling 10 feet from Erlanger bridge

    Web Staff
  • Handcuffs

    Crime

    Former Louisville doctor arrested on child porn charges, court documents reveal

    Web Staff
    One Of Us

    Covering Kentucky

    'One of Us' opens a new building ready to help those in need

    Alex Barber
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    Daily Forecast

    Thunderstorms return early week

    Emily McKinney
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