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    Man arrested in connection to June 4 shooting in Science Hill
    Rosemary Kelley
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    Police investigating after woman walks into hospital with gunshot wound
    Web Staff
    Crime
    Woman arrested after she allegedly left toddlers in hot car in Richmond
    Erin Rosas
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    Still More Rain
    Bill Meck
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    Woman arrested for allegedly throwing rock through coffee shop window a 3rd time
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    Man arrested following police standoff in Pulaski County, officials report
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    Laurel County first responders recognized one month after deadly tornado

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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington deli owners ready to return to their once flooded home

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    1 with life-threatening injuries after crash involving motorcycle in Lexington

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      Highchair recalled after reports of injuries due to legs detaching

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      Decor retailer At Home files for bankruptcy, citing tariffs and lowered spending

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    Politics

    2028 podcast primary is underway as Democrats try to reshape their image

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    Crime

    Owingsville police searching for man who allegedly tried to run over officers

    Erin Rosas
    High temperature trend

    Daily Forecast

    Mostly dry and quiet Memorial Day

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    Covering Kentucky

    Non-profit finds and returns valuable items from Laurel County tornado

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Local nonprofit serves hot meals to tornado victims in Laurel County

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Memorial Day is looking mostly dry

    Emily McKinney
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    1 injured in downtown Lexington shooting early Sunday morning, police say

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    2 people seriously hurt in Bryan Station Road crash

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    Crews fight house fire near downtown Lexington

    Web Staff
  • High temperature trend

    Daily Forecast

    Staying cool and partly cloudy

    Pulaski County inmates spend the week picking up debris

    Covering Kentucky

    Pulaski County inmates clean up debris from tornado

    Kayleigh Randle
    Structure fire at a Lexington home

    News

    2 adults displaced after a Lexington home catches fire

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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky’s Tyler Bell Headed to USA Baseball

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    Lexington's Recovery Cafe celebrates 5 years of supporting community members

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    Memorial Day Weekend

    Daily Forecast

    Cool and gloomy Memorial Day weekend

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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado survivor finds strength in community as volunteers help clean up debris

    Alex Barber
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    Person killed in motorcycle crash in downtown Lexington identified

    Web Staff
    Tyler Crawford

    Covering Kentucky

    Knox County farmer offers aid to tornado victims, free of charge

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    FEMA individual aid approved for 6 counties impacted by deadly tornadoes

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    LCSO seeks public's assistance in identifying armed robbers

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Annual Horsey Hundred takes off this weekend

    Megan Mannering
  • Gail and Paul Cline reunite days after tornado tore into their home

    Covering Kentucky

    London couple reunites for the first time after tornado, smiles through the pain

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Baxter's plans to rebuild after EF-4 tornado destroys south location

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky man steps up to lead tornado cleanup efforts

    Ajay Patel
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    "We're all in it together:" Day two of donations for Kentucky tornado relief

    Sierra Newton
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    Covering Kentucky

    Trial slated next week for suspect in Crystal Rogers' case

    Leigh Searcy
    Healthier School Meals

    Covering Kentucky

    Eligible Kentucky students to receive $120 credit for summer meals

    Web Staff
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    Kentucky Blood Center asks O negative donors to give blood ahead of summer

    Andrew Lamparski
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    WATCH: Kaz Brown joins "BBN Tonight"

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    Tornado survivors find temporary housing in state's trailers

    Karolina Buczek
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    Daily Forecast

    Good-looking start to weekend

    Emily McKinney
    Laurel Tornado

    Covering Kentucky

    Gov. Beshear waives ID and vehicle document fees for storm victims

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Man arrested in connection with 2024 Letcher County murder

    Web Staff
  • Pulaski County Detention Center

    Covering Kentucky

    Inmates in Pulaski County aid in cleanup effort after devastating tornado

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    High school teens can workout for free during Planet Fitness summer program

    Erin Rosas
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    A Very Cool Memorial Day Weekend Inbound

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    UK Athletics and LEX18 donation drive kicked off Thursday, continues Friday

    Ellen Ice
    Laurel Tornado

    Covering Kentucky

    'Please help me': London-Laurel 911 answers 600+ calls during tornado

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky governor awaits presidential approval for FEMA tornado assistance

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Buffalo Trace Distillery launches fundraiser to support storm relief efforts

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County church finds a way to continue services despite severe damage

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Son remembers mother killed in tornado as the 'glue' of the family

    Leigh Searcy
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