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      • Covering Kentucky
        Laurel Co. Schools police chief 'no longer employed' after arrest, district says
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Wayne Co. Sheriff confirms local student was killed in crash
        Web Staff
        Crime
        Laurel County Sheriff's Office asking for public's help identifying burglars
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Still hot with showers
        Emily McKinney
        Covering Kentucky
        Late-night water rescue saves 3 men after boat capsizes near Wolf Creek Dam
        Web Staff
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        KY man wakes during organ harvesting procedure, prompting federal investigation
        Annie Brown
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        Homepage Showcase

        Women in recovery celebrate journey at pageant event

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Volunteers pack nearly 50,000 meals for Central Kentucky families

        Caleb Barnes
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        Man injured in tree cutting accident in Bell County

        Web Staff
      • National News

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          Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie card fetches $660,000 at auction

          AP via Scripps News Group
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          Confusion over prescription transfers as Rite Aid stores begin to close

          Scripps News Group
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          Father arrested after Phoenix police save 4 children from hot car

          Scripps News Group

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        Covering Kentucky

        Health officials respond to growing concerns amid new measles cases

        Lauren Minor
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        We Follow Through

        'It was hell': Frankfort woman speaks out after filing suit against KSP

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community reacts after inmate escapes police custody for the second time

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Circle of Giving: KBC and partners team up to thank donors

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Flynn brothers featured in "Brothers in Arms" storytelling tour

        Drew Amman
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        Road reopened following oil spill on Stamping Ground Rd. in Scott County

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Afternoon Rain Pattern Continues Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        Crime

        2 men in Lexington face more than 100 counts of forgery

        Erin Rosas
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        News

        Report: Pit Bull and 8 puppies found tied to tree near riverbank in Harrison Co.

        Cherish Walters
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        $1 million and $50,000 winning tickets in Monday night Powerball drawing

        Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        Two Wildcats Elected to Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        U.S. Marshals Service apprehend escaped inmate in Lexington, KSP reports

        Erin Rosas
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Volleyball named preseason favorite to win SEC

        Web Staff
        APTOPIX Israel Palestinians

        World News

        5 Israeli soldiers killed in northern Gaza and 18 Palestinians dead in strikes

        Associated Press
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        National News

        Former '16 and Pregnant' star charged in man's overdose death

        Associated Press
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        KSP: Golden Alert canceled, Berea woman found safe

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Tuesday Stays Hot and Humid

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Residents forced to evacuate apartment complex after carbon monoxide leak

        Ajay Patel
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        Meet the Cats: Kentucky Basketball 2025-26

        Kam Williams

        BBN Tonight

        EXCLUSIVE: Kam Williams joins "BBN Tonight"

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington church steps in to help after fatal carbon monoxide leak

        Lauren Minor
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        Daily Forecast

        Normal Summer Heat

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        MCO Cuts Impacting Kentucky Recovery Centers

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Total number of measles cases in Kentucky in 2025 rises to 12

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Burger Week Begins: Lexington’s two-time defending champ is ready for the rush

        Michael Berk
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        Crime

        Teen charged with murder in Perry County following afternoon shooting

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Steps you can take to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local restaurants kick off 13th year of Lexington Restaurant Week

        Web Staff
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        National News

        Donate to help those impacted by the devastating Texas flooding

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Vehicle fire on UK campus 'intentionally set,' remains under investigation

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Scattered Showers and Storms Throughout the Week

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        London police issue golden alert for missing 61-year-old woman

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Former teacher's aide in Berea accused of having relationship with a student

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Murder investigation underway in Pulaski County, sheriff reports

        Cherish Walters
        Florence Mass Shooting

        Covering Kentucky

        Florence community remembers victims one year after deadly shooting

        Sam Harasimowicz
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        News

        Fr. Sichko offers to cover funeral costs for children who died in Texas floods

        Erin Rosas
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        National Politics

        Wall Street points to losses as Trump’s tariff deadline nears

        Associated Press
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        National News

        Camp Mystic 'grieving the loss' of campers and counselors after Texas floods

        Associated Press
        Extreme Weather Texas

        National News

        What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed more than 80 people

        Associated Press
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        News

        Coroner identifies man dead after carbon monoxide leak at apartment complex

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Stuck in a Summery Rut this Week

        Tom Ackerman
        Paws 4 Cause reaches full capacity, seeks foster families

        Covering Kentucky

        Paws 4 Cause faces capacity crisis, in need of foster families

        Kayleigh Randle
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