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      • Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky Utilities installs smart grid devices to cut power outage times by 30%
        Kayleigh Randle
        Covering Kentucky
        Researchers at UK link sleep disturbances to Alzheimer's disease risk
        Ellen Ice
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        US spirits exports to Canada falls 70% March through December 2025
        Drew Amman
        Daily Forecast
        A few strong storms are possible on Saturday
        Patrick Herion
        Covering Kentucky
        Judge denies recusal motion in case of man accused of killing KY district judge
        Erin Rosas
        Covering Kentucky
        Longtime LEX 18 journalist Nancy Cox set to be inducted into KY Journalism HOF
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        BBN Tonight

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        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        Woman cited with assault after spraying bear mace at boy in Nicholasville park

        Caleb Barnes
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        HS Sports Zone

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      • National News

        • Iran US Israel

          Trump warns Iran of ‘complete destruction’ as war reaches one-week mark

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        • Twisters strike the Oklahoma town that made the movie 'Twister' famous

          Twisters strike the Oklahoma town made famous by 'Twister'

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          War in Iran has the potential to drive a widening energy crisis, experts say

          Simon Kaufman

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        Covering Kentucky

        3 people, 1 dog displaced after house fire on Winston Avenue

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Silver Alert issued for missing 75-year-old woman with ties to western Kentucky

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington reschedules LexCount, seeks volunteer teams for February

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Science Hill man arrested on charges of sex crimes against minors

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        KSP searching for man wanted on arson, kidnapping and attempted murder charges

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Andy Beshear announces new book 'Go and Do Likewise' coming in Sept.

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Mostly Cloudy, Gusty and Unseasonably Warm Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
        Kentucky Basketball

        Sports

        Despite Oweh's 28 points, UK falls 86-78 against Georgia

        Keith Farmer
        Rev. Jesse Jackson

        Covering Kentucky

        Reflecting on Reverend Jesse Jackson's legacy

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort Independent closed for remainder of week due to extreme illness

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        Otega Oweh 1000 point reaction

        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Kentucky's all-time greats welcome Oweh to 1,000-point club

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        State bill would extend death benefits to members of search and rescue teams

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron seeks Trump endorsement in U.S. Senate race

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        A year later: Beattyville bounces back from February 2025 flooding

        Drew Amman
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        Positively LEX 18

        All teens invited to Project Prom Dress Giveaway by AMEN House

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky murder case takes center stage in new HBO documentary

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        'We have teeth:' Millions of items unclaimed in state treasury vault

        Ellen Ice
        Bourbon & Toulouse

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington celebrates Fat Tuesday with authentic Cajun flavors and community

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Rep. Andy Barr secures over $16 million in federal grants for KY's 6th District

        Michael Berk
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        Daily Forecast

        Pre Spring Warmth Continues

        Bill Meck
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        Crime

        Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again on intimidation charge

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        KEDC reinstates Lifetouch after review of Epstein-linked Shutterfly concerns

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Russell County Schools to dismisses early Friday for student's funeral

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        City gun violence drops 60% since 2021, ONE Lexington's 2025 report shows

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        News

        Person airlifted to hospital after vehicle hits tree in Rockcastle County

        Web Staff
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        News

        1 person killed in I-65 crash involving tractor-trailer in Hardin County

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        KSP: Utica man facing juvenile sexual abuse charges dies from apparent suicide

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Even with Increasing Clouds Tuesday, the Warm Up Continues

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mercer County residents rally against proposed data center development

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Birthplace of Kentucky planning birthday celebrations for USA's 250th

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Proposed HB 568 would modify and restrict new licensing for public adjusters

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Olympic broadcaster Tom Hammond shares career highlights on "Hot Mic"

        Megan Mannering
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        We Follow Through

        Man pleads guilty to theft after allegedly gambling with nonprofit's credit card

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community rallies around teen who survived deadly Leslie County fire

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Advocates push for more state CPR training funds in Kentucky schools

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fire officials warn of dangers as statewide burn ban takes effect

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Welcome To A Warm Week

        Bill Meck
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky's Clara Strack earns first Naismith Player of the Week honor

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Lexington council candidate arrested on assault charge after alleged attack

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        TN man arrested after allegedly dragging KY police officer during traffic stop

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Man indicted for fetal homicide after allegedly causing unborn child's death

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Warming Up with More Showers Later this Week

        Tom Ackerman
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