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        FAA nationwide ground stop: What to know about delays, rebooking and refunds
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        National News
        Airlines report cancellations 1 day after FAA issues historic ground stop
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        Daily Forecast
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        Abby Summers
        Covering Kentucky
        'Non-techy' Lexington mom builds AI app for other busy moms
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        East Jessamine 8th-Graders teach younger peers about seat belt safety
        Drew Amman
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        Community mourns 32-year-old mother killed in Scott County crash
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tip leads Lexington police to 5th arrest in deadly Cross Keys Road case

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        Daily Forecast

        Rain wraps in time for the chilly weekend

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        Covering Kentucky

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      • National News

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        What Kentucky voters need to know about ID requirements

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        Covering Kentucky

        Parents oppose lower bond for suspected drunk driver who allegedly struck girl

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        Covering Kentucky

        London city council member, wife indicted on tax-related charges

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        National News

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        Morgan Trau
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bond change denied for woman accused of hitting 10-year-old at school bus stop

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        National News

        World’s tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree arrives in Southern California

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        Covering Kentucky

        Safety expert urges parent involvement after deadly Oregon school shooting

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        Covering Kentucky

        'A Canvas of Silks' at Gatton Park

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        Daily Forecast

        Sunny, Dry and Spectacular Weather Keeps Coming

        Tom Ackerman
      • Barr, Booker spar over costs and war in only Kentucky Senate debate

        Covering Kentucky

        Barr and Booker clash on affordability and war in Kentucky Senate debate

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        Covering Kentucky

        Dembo ad ties Alvarado to former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Program helps young adults aging out of foster care build independence

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former sheriff wins temporary pause of second mental evaluation

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        Covering Kentucky

        Man charged with murder in fatal Mt. Sterling hit-and-run arraigned

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        In Your Community

        Kentucky's deadline for requesting a mail-in absentee ballot just hours away

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        Covering Kentucky

        29 years later, family still seeks answers in disappearance of Lydia Perkins

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Boil water advisory issued after vandalism causes $50K in damage

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        Covering Kentucky

        Actor known as the ‘King of Tubi’ arrested on DUI charge in Kentucky

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        Lexington seeks donor for downtown Christmas tree

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        Sports

        Descendants of chief who inspired 'Redskins' logo seek return of former name

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        Daily Forecast

        Sunshine and pleasant fall temperatures stick around all week

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        Covering Kentucky

        Video to play key role in case of woman accused of driving into Lexington crowd

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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Men's Basketball ranked No. 23 in Preseason AP Poll

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        Walk to End Alzheimer's

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Walk to End Alzheimer's raises awareness, support for families

        WLEX Web Staff
      • Sensory friendly Halloween Event in Berea

        Covering Kentucky

        Sensory-friendly Halloween event for children with special needs in Berea

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        MEASLES

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky measles cases rise to 174; hospitalizations increase to 10

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        Fatal Crash

        Covering Kentucky

        Letcher County man killed in two-vehicle crash on KY 15, KSP says

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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County voters have until Tuesday night to request absentee ballots

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        Cranberry Ale-8-One

        Covering Kentucky

        Ale-8-One debuts new Cranberry flavor for the holiday season

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington emergency management director to retire

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky drivers reminded to slow down, move over for roadside workers

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        Allergy Season

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        How to tell the difference between allergies and respiratory illnesses

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        Daily Forecast

        Beautiful Fall Weather this Week

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        Daily Forecast

        An abundance of sunshine ahead

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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Football moves up to No. 12 in AP Top 25 Poll

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        Paws 4 the Cause auctioning signed UK basketball after Barktoberfest falls short of fundraising goal

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        Rescue auctioning off signed UK basketball

        Molly Demrow
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        Police: Teen charged with murder after man killed at North Corbin gas station

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        Daily Forecast

        Frosty start to Sunday before sunshine and warmer weather return

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        Covering Kentucky

        President Trump rallies Kentucky Republicans in campaign stop

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        BBN Tonight

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Day of Share gives back in Lexington

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