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      • National Politics
        Rep. Thomas Massie introduces new articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth
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        Covering Kentucky
        One Lexington broadens gun violence prevention to accidental shootings, suicide
        Ana Medina
        Daily Forecast
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        Abby Summers
        Covering Kentucky
        Beshear says he hasn’t made final decision on 2028 presidential run
        Karolina Buczek
        Covering Kentucky
        Scott County's Amen House aims for 1,500 Thanksgiving bags, calls for more help
        Carlee Hogsten
        Covering Kentucky
        KSP: Fatal coal truck accident under investigation in Harlan County
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        Lexington man arrested in armed sexual assault investigation
        Leigh Searcy
        In Your Community
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        Floyd Baldwin
        Daily Forecast
        Sunny and Above Normal through Veterans Day
        Tom Ackerman
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        New program looks to prepare Northern Kentucky students for the AI workforce

        Logan MacDonald
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        Covering Kentucky

        Cider Days wraps up sixth annual celebration at Wise Bird Cider in Lexington

        WLEX Web Staff
        Stanton Fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Stanton home declared a total loss after fire; homeowner left injured

        WLEX Web Staff
      • National News

        • Eight-year-old Haitian immigrant detained

          ICE separates 8-year-old Haitian child from caretaker

          Patrick Terpstra
        • Charlie Kirk Shot

          Trial for Charlie Kirk’s murder set for the summer of 2028

          Lori Jane Gliha
        • Russia Putin

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          Kadia Tubman

        Scripps News
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mustard Seed Hill decking the halls, ready for thousands of holiday visitors

        Evelyn Schultz
        MIDWAY SCHOOL APARTMENTS

        Covering Kentucky

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        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Central Kentucky communities rally around 2-year-old battling liver cancer

        Drew Amman
      • Lexington hit and run

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington man enters not guilty plea in road rage attempted murder case

        WLEX Web Staff
        Madison County flooding

        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear appeals FEMA denial, seeks additional aid for counties hit by storms

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man charged in Lexington apartment sexual assault, stabbing

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Voter guide to November 3 elections in Kentucky

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        Covering Kentucky

        Laken Snelling sentenced in infant death case

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        Daily Forecast

        Windy and Cooler Friday, Showers Linger

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky basketball legend, Hall of Famer Cliff Hagan dies at 94

        Carlee Hogsten
        2 years after son's killing, Lexington mother vows to seek justice 'no matter how long it takes'

        Covering Kentucky

        2 years without answers: Lexington mother seeks justice in son's case

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Preston Court Days draws crowds while carrying on longtime tradition

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Family waits for answers more than a year after deadly Nicholasville shooting

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky pharmacist's arrest linked to one-digit error on police citation

        Leigh Searcy
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        Emilee Hill Sets EKU Volleyball up for Success: "She is the Heart of our Team"

        Noah Cierzan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police arrest man on attempted murder charge in motorcycle hit-and-run

        WLEX Web Staff
        911 call reveals moments before Wayne County jail inmate was rushed to hospital

        Covering Kentucky

        Medical incident documented before Wayne County inmate's death

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Daily Forecast

        Chilly air takes over this weekend

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County schools post strong accountability gains in latest state report

        Larry Smith
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky reading scores rise in 2025-26 school accountability data

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Students with interest in auto industry visit Toyota's Kentucky plant

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Christian Academy students create Christmas cards for deployed troops

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Still Warm and Unsettled Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Friends remember Danville HS football player Jamaree Johnson after his death

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington camp empowers young women, honors Lt. Brenda Cowan's legacy

        Ana Medina
        South Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Foul odor raises concerns among residents in southern Lexington

        Kayleigh Randle
        Rep.AndyBarr

        Covering Kentucky

        Barr pushes legislation aimed at ending ‘debanking’

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mason County approves development agreement with Meta for data center

        Drew Amman
        Measles

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky measles outbreak surpasses 150 cases, health officials urge vaccination

        WLEX Web Staff
        Gov. Beshear, President Trump

        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear: Trump's changes to food aid programs leave 80,000+ in Ky. facing hunger

        Christian Wohlfeil
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        Covering Kentucky

        Buffalo Trace opens at night for haunted distillery experience

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Paris coffee shop featured in Great American Family Christmas movie

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholas County girl's Disney dream leads to Hallmark movie role

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Another Record High Possible Wednesday

        Tom Ackerman
        Burgin votes to rejoin planning and zoning amid Project Bluegrass debate

        Covering Kentucky

        Burgin City Council votes to rejoin joint planning commission

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Free education program for Spanish-speaking adults comes to Lexington

        Ana Medina
      • Measles

        Covering Kentucky

        Investigation underway in Laurel Co. amid 56 measles cases dating back to August

        Rosemary Kelley
        Recovery

        Covering Kentucky

        Federal funding will help Recovering Rowan County expand recovery programs

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral arrangements announced for Danville football player Jamaree Johnson

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky mayor denies using racial slur in video circulating on social media

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Madison County father seeks help as newborn son remains hospitalized

        Drew Amman
        PARDON LIMITATION AMENDMENT

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky voters to decide whether to restrict governor’s pardon power

        Karolina Buczek
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