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      • Covering Kentucky
        FCPS's Tyler Murphy sits down with LEX 18 for one-on-one interview
        Larry Smith
        Covering Kentucky
        Legislation passed to expand access to sexual assault nurse examiners statewide
        Annie Brown
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky students and health experts fight rising youth tobacco use
        Molly Demrow
        Daily Forecast
        Friday is back to the 80s
        Emily McKinney
        Covering Kentucky
        Recent motorcycle crashes in central Kentucky highlight road safety concerns
        Michael Berk
        Crime
        Harlan County Sheriff's Office reports escaped inmate on the loose
        Web Staff
      • Sunrise Suites in Mount Sterling

        Covering Kentucky

        New micro-apartments open in Mount Sterling, bolstering affordable housing

        Drew Amman
        Morehead police begin using SoToxa handheld devices

        In Your Community

        Morehead police use SoToxa device to drug test drivers, preventing crashes

        Alex Barber
        Tyler Wands

        Covering Kentucky

        Giving back: Scott County student accepted to 3 military service academies

        Ellen Ice
      • National News

        • Congress Budget

          RFK Jr. defends HHS changes, proposed budget cuts during congressional testimony

          Stephanie Liebergen
        • Reagan National Airport

          Audio: Pilots make animal noises on emergency channel at Reagan National Airport

          Patrick Terpstra
        • Iran War

          Iranian threat to execute dissidents continues amid a fragile US ceasefire

          Alexandra Miller

        Scripps News
      • 3 dead after their vehicle crashes into river in Hickman County

        News

        3 dead after vehicle crashes into river in Hickman County identified

        Web Staff
        Valley View Ferry set to reopen with extra precautions

        Covering Kentucky

        Valley View Ferry reopens after 'armed and dangerous' suspect was in nearby area

        Mack Carmack
        Vietnam War Veteran's Day remembrance

        Covering Kentucky

        Annual Frankfort ceremony honors local Vietnam War veterans

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

        Warmer end to March

        Emily McKinney
        Burn Ban graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        Wayne County Judge Executive issues county-wide burn ban until further notice

        Mack Carmack
        Fleming County High School logo

        Covering Kentucky

        Fleming County High School announces group of students get into accident

        Mack Carmack
      • Lexington Vintage Market Days

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Vintage Market event offered vintage, handmade items all weekend long

        Web Staff
        Travelling Kentucky Vietnam War memorial

        Covering Kentucky

        Traveling Vietnam War Wall honors Kentucky fallen veterans

        Web Staff
        Father Jim Sichko donates gift cards to TSA employees

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington priest donates $5 thousand in gift cards to bluegrass TSA workers

        Web Staff
      • Jorge Luis Martinez Ulloa mugshot

        Crime

        Judge waives case of man accused of assaulting child to Fayette Co. grand jury

        Mack Carmack
        Photo of Tessa Reeves

        Covering Kentucky

        Body found underneath bridge in Grayson identified as missing 50-year-old woman

        Mack Carmack
        Photo of Carol Groves

        Covering Kentucky

        Police: Missing 65-year-old Covington woman found deceased

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A warm and gusty Sunday

        Patrick Herion
        Petsmart adoption center grand opening

        Covering Kentucky

        New Everyday Adoption Center opens for pets at Lexington PetSmart

        Web Staff
        The luckiest benefit

        Covering Kentucky

        Miss Kentucky 2025 hosts annual benefit for youth in foster care

        Web Staff
      • Funeral held for Case Wilson

        Covering Kentucky

        People mourn 16-year-old Georgetown baseball player Case Wilson

        Web Staff
        No King's protest held in downtown Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Thousands gathered downtown Lexington for 'No Kings' protest

        Kayleigh Randle
        James Farthing mugshot

        Crime

        KY Powerball winner arrested on burglary, marijuana possession charges

        Web Staff
      • Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Spring getaways at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Foodstock Festival, Somerset

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Experience the spirit of Somerset this spring

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Rising R&B star Timothy 'iBeli3ve' Lamont

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Rising R&B star Timothy 'iBeli3ve' Lamont shares his inspiring story

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • Mug Shot of the Week: Keri Martin

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Keri Martin

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Travel Delays

        National Politics

        Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced

        Associated Press
        James Mitchell

        Covering Kentucky

        Mount Sterling community honors local lynching victim James Mitchell

        Alex Barber
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky WBB's season ends in Texas: Longhorns down Wildcats, 76-54

        Sierra Newton
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        Daily Forecast

        Another freezing night

        Emily McKinney
        Indiana Kentucky Basketball

        Sports

        Jaland Lowe Becomes First Wildcat to Announce Intention to Enter Transfer Portal

        Noah Cierzan
      • Officer involved shooting graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP investigate fatal officer-involved shooting in Paducah

        Mack Carmack
        Active investigation graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        Corbin officials investigating active incident on Maynor Street

        Mack Carmack
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        In Your Community

        New details released in arrest of TN man charged in connection to shooting

        Caleb Barnes
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        Daily Forecast

        A sunny but brisk Saturday

        Patrick Herion
        Lexington police

        Covering Kentucky

        LPD investigating Friday shooting after victim located on Corral Street

        Web Staff
        Financial Markets Wall Street

        National News

        Wall Street drops again to close its 5th straight losing week

        Associated Press
      • Trump

        Iran War

        Iranian strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi air base

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Great Crossing Warhawks dedicate baseball season to teammate Case Wilson

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former Robertson Sheriff Terry Gray pleads guilty to DUI, sentenced to 1 year

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Federal judge dismisses charges against former Louisville officers in Breonna Taylor case

        Covering Kentucky

        Federal judge dismisses charges against former officers in Breonna Taylor case

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Scam texts impersonating state agencies circulating the Commonwealth

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington job fair helps people recovering from addiction find work

        Michael Berk
      • At briefing, Superintendent Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news

        Covering Kentucky

        At briefing, Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news

        Megan Mannering
        Election 2019 Kentucky Governor

        Covering Kentucky

        Court of Appeals recalls arrest warrant for former Kentucky governor Matt Bevin

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Daily Forecast

        A Freezing Start To Saturday

        Bill Meck
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