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      • Covering Kentucky
        Man accused of setting fire to home with sons inside indicted for murder, arson
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        New 911 service fee sparks outrage in Madison County
        Megan Mannering
        News
        TRIAL DAY 3: Crystal Rogers murder trial underway 10 years after disappearance
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Thunderstorm chances on the upswing
        Emily McKinney
        Covering Kentucky
        Lexington mom revisits the place her son was fatally shot in 2018
        Kayleigh Randle
        Covering Kentucky
        Gov. Beshear orders flags lowered Friday to honor Fort Campbell soldier
        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Over 5,000 customers in Fayette County without power following afternoon storms

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        As summer camps get more expensive, one Lexington camp offers relief

        Andrew Lamparski
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        Covering Kentucky

        Urgent call for help at Franklin Co. Flood Relief Center

        Drew Amman
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        • Interior Secretary Doug Burgum

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          Same-sex couples concerned about the future of marriage equality

          Maya Rodriguez
        • College Grads Unemployment

          College grads face one of the worst job markets in years, economic numbers show

          Scripps News Group

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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral arrangements released for Perry County Schools student

        Web Staff
        Two people dead following shooting on Las Vegas Strip

        National News

        2 dead following shooting on Las Vegas Strip

        Scripps News Group
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        Large police presence seen overnight on Highway 36 West in Harrison County

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        More Strong to Severe Storms Inbound Monday

        Tom Ackerman
        Search and rescue combs KY River for missing man after tubing incident

        Covering Kentucky

        Woman details moment fiancé went underwater while tubing on Elkhorn Creek

        Kayleigh Randle
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        News

        Report: Lexington Rd. at exit 90 in Richmond closed in both directions

        Web Staff
      • Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Report: 55-year-old man killed in 2-vehicle collision on US 68 in Marion Co.

        Erin Rosas
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        News

        Body recovered from Elkhorn Creek identified as man missing in tubing accident

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Heavy showers around today

        Emily McKinney
      • Man arrested and charged with human trafficking in Boone County

        News

        New Hampshire man arrested in Boone County on human trafficking charges

        Web Staff
        Roller Derby raises funds for local charity

        News

        Roller Derby team raises money for LGBTQ+ summer camp with PRIDE game

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Crime

        Report: 2 arrested after report of stolen wrecker leads to police pursuit

        Web Staff
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        Sports

        Sovereignty beats Journalism to win the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        1 arrested after shots fired near Georgetown Walmart

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community comes together for Licking River cleanup in honor of local man

        Web Staff
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        Sports

        Court approves NCAA settlement allowing college athletes to earn from NIL

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County teacher found not guilty on child abuse charges

        Andrew Lamparski
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        Daily Forecast

        Scattered thunderstorms through the weekend

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        London church holds memorial service, fundraiser for May tornado victims

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK College of Nursing Dean Dr. Rosalie Mainous no longer in position

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        LCSO asking for assistance locating stolen tow truck and identifying suspect

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington gears up for an explosive 4th of July celebration

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Parents call for peace in Lexington as violence typically rises during summer

        Andrew Lamparski
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington business's act of kindness provides relief to family in need

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        Victim's mom speaks out after woman is charged for deadly crash

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Donut worry, be happy: Customers celebrate National Donut Day at Jeff's Donuts

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky advocacy group rallies support for the NEA

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        The Bluegrass Fair is underway at Masterson Station Park

        Caleb Barnes
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Nancy Scranton returns to Bluegrass

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        Covering Kentucky

        Police continue to investigate the disappearance of local woman Kori Smith

        Drew Amman
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        BBN Tonight

        Nominate Here: Kentucky "Lift Them Up" Kid of the Game

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        Daily Forecast

        A Stormy Start To The Weekend

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Cancer Survivorship Day: UK Markey Center welcomes patients for celebration

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 Kentucky infants die from whooping cough, health officials urge vaccinations

        Web Staff
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        News

        Death investigation underway in Pike Co. after body found in creek, KSP reports

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        MSD worker rescued after falling nearly 25 feet into well in Louisville

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Citation: Wolfe County man arrested on rape, child abuse charges

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        New details released in deadly Berea crash following arrest of woman

        Cherish Walters
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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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        Daily Forecast

        Strong to Severe Storms Inbound

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missionary family returns from Rwanda to bury daughter

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported after officer-involved shooting in Carroll County

        Web Staff
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