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      • Covering Kentucky
        Man arrested for BUI at Grayson Lake amid missing person search
        Web Staff
        LEX 18 Investigates
        1 year since Brian Epperson arrested, loved ones still wait for justice
        Kayleigh Randle
        We Follow Through
        Two mothers turn grief into hope with memorial garden for gun violence victims
        Annie Brown
        Daily Forecast
        Another Flood Watch in effect
        Emily McKinney
        We Follow Through
        Garrard County Distilling property sells at court-ordered auction for $20M
        Web Staff
        Kentucky Derby 152
        Woodford Reserve honors Cherie DeVaux with signature bourbon
        Sierra Newton
      • WOMEN’S GOLF NCAA Women’s Golf Regional at the Seminole Legacy Golf Club

        BBN Tonight

        The Fightin' Five: UK women's golf returns entire lineup

        Maggie Davis
        Texas Curriculum Bible

        National News

        Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools

        By JAMIE STENGLE and JOHN HANNA
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        Covering Kentucky

        End of SAVE plan among federal student loan changes coming July 1

        Drew Amman
      • National News

        • US Gas Prices

          Experts say gas prices will remain sticky, especially if Iran conflict resurges

          Simon Kaufman
        • U.S. F-16

          US strikes Iranian targets after drone attack on a commercial vessel

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          Gracie the giraffe has been found safe after escaping a Texas ranch

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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Local man says discharge mix-up left him driving despite medical restrictions

        Leigh Searcy
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        Daily Forecast

        More showers and storms on the way for Tuesday

        Patrick Herion
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        In Your Community

        Hispanic Connections of Lexington: Family business becomes a community resource

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: California woman dies after being struck by car on I-75 while chasing pet

        Rosemary Kelley
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Man killed in Sunday night motorcycle crash in Madison County identified

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort superintendent continues to endorse Beshear's 'Pre-K for All'

        Drew Amman
      • Nic Smith dies

        BBN Tonight

        Nic 'Happy' Smith, a Kentucky Football Defensive Lineman, Dies

        Noah Cierzan
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        Crime

        Father arrested after toddlers found unsupervised near pools in Knox County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Blind, rescued racehorse in Kentucky dies after internal bleeding discovery

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky woman dies after crash involving tow truck on Hwy 460 in Morgan County

        Web Staff
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky man dies after medical emergency causes crash on KY-7 in Letcher County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Homeowner injured, firefighters treated for heat exhaustion after Kentucky fire

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Johnson County authorities seek public's help finding missing man

        Web Staff
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        In Your Community

        Cynthiana ghost walks draw visitors with 1847 murder mystery

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Latino nightclub fire under investigation after Sunday night blaze in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Central City crews battle house fire after oxygen cylinder reportedly explodes

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Boyle County firefighters rescue cow stranded in lake near Danville

        Web Staff
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: Woman dies after losing control of 3-wheeled motorcycle in Anderson County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tyler Childers named first inductee to Railbird Festival Hall of Fame

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP searching for missing Morgan County man last seen in Nevada

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Rounds of Showers and Storms Inbound Through Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Sports

        Kentucky football lands trio of 2027 commitments

        Hannah Hamelback
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        In Your Community

        Popular Jackson County restaurant Frosty-ette reopens after community support

        Caleb Barnes
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        Daily Forecast

        Rain activity ramps up Monday

        Emily McKinney
      • Trump White House

        National Politics

        Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn

        Associated Press
        APTOPIX Spain Pope

        World News

        Pope Leo XIV draws millions to Mass, challenges Europe to acknowledge roots

        Associated Press
        Unity in the Community 2026

        Covering Kentucky

        City of Frankfort fights Alzheimer's disparity with Unity in the Community event

        Web Staff
      • Ryan Hampton commits to Kentucky

        Sports

        Kentucky lands five-star 2027 recruit Ryan Hampton

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community shocked after 2 women killed in Knox County murder-suicide after chase

        Annie Brown
        Reported Friday night burglary at Clarkson residence

        Crime

        Grayson County Sheriff's Office investigating reported Friday night burglary

        Mack Carmack
      • Election 2026 Iowa Governor

        National Politics

        Rob Sand to rally in Iowa with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear support

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Hit-or-miss showers for Sunday

        Patrick Herion
        Lebanon Israel Iran War

        World News

        Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire

        By KAREEM CHEHAYEB, SAMY MAGDY, MELANIE LIDMAN and CARA ANNA
      • Belmont Stakes Horse Racing

        National News

        Golden Tempo wins the 158th Belmont Stakes following historic derby win

        Associated Press
        Kelley's Landing, Bluegrass River Run

        Covering Kentucky

        Bluegrass River Run at Kelley's Landing promotes conservation, active lifestyles

        Ellen Ice
        6th annual No Greater Honor 5K Run

        Covering Kentucky

        No Greater Honor 5K Run held in remembrance of veterans on D-Day anniversary

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Some could see a shower Sunday

        Emily McKinney
        Cops & Bobbers event

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Police Department connects with local kids at 'Cops & Bobbers' event

        Mack Carmack
        Australia Shark Attack

        World News

        Spearfisher killed in Australia’s third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks

        Associated Press
      • Taiwan China Red Pandas

        World News

        Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade

        Associated Press
        Scam Warning graphic updated

        Crime

        Jessamine County Detention Center warning of phone scam targeting families

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Clay County couple's tiny home stolen; sentimental items among losses

        Ajay Patel
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