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      • Covering Kentucky
        70-year-old Somerset man dies in fatal highway collision after striking semi
        Mack Carmack
        National News
        8 children from the ages of 1 to 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana
        AP via Scripps News Group
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky ice hockey tournament welcomes international players to the rink
        Kayleigh Randle
        Daily Forecast
        Quiet but chilly on Monday
        Emily McKinney
        Covering Kentucky
        Keeneland launches first-of-its-kind nutrition program for horse jockeys
        Ellen Ice
        Covering Kentucky
        Police: 34-year-old Owensboro woman dies in single-vehicle collision Saturday
        Mack Carmack
      • LAX Close Call

        National News

        Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

        Associated Press
        Animal Rights Protest Wisconsin

        National News

        Wisconsin authorities arrest 25 at beagle breeding facility

        Associated Press
        Lexington Humane Society rescues dog, Lexington Fire Department adopts it

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington dog survives house fire, becomes fire crew's assistant

        Mack Carmack
      • National News

        • Spruance transits the Philippine Sea

          Trump says US fired on and seized Iranian cargo vessel that challenged blockade

          Scripps News Group
        • Severe Weather

          Heavy damage but no fatalities after suspected tornadoes scour the Midwest

          Scripps News Group
        • Tuition Freeze Iowa

          3 students shot near the University of Iowa, authorities say

          AP via Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot with a few storms possible for Thursday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested in connection to Cantrill Drive shooting that left 1 with injuries

        Rosemary Kelley
        Cathedral Restoration

        Covering Kentucky

        Final gargoyle returned to perch atop rehabbed Kentucky cathedral

        Associated Press
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        Crime

        Kentucky man charged with DUI after high-speed chase in Washington County

        Web Staff
        Shawn Stines

        Covering Kentucky

        Shawn Stines files affidavit seeking removal of presiding judge

        Web Staff
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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets reading instruction and teacher misconduct rules

        Web Staff
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        News

        Report: KY home destroyed in fire after crews battle flames, floor collapse

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Millstone Social in Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate'

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Strong to Severe Storms Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Multiple crews respond to 12-acre wildfire in Garrard County

        Rosemary Kelley
        Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Tuesday morning collision on Frankfort Road in Woodford County leaves one dead

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported following fire at Thoroughbred Center in Lexington

        Rosemary Kelley
      • At briefing, Superintendent Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS's Demetrus Liggins withdraws name from Missouri job consideration

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Emily McDonald joins BBN Tonight

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Proposed Wynter's Law to expand AMBER Alert criteria stalls in the KY House

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Advocates calling on lawmakers to make changes to reduce KY's child abuse rate

        Karolina Buczek
        Sadie Strickland

        Covering Kentucky

        7-year-old throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor late Whitley County father

        Megan Mannering
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        State report details inmate's fatal cliff fall at EKCC, changes coming

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        AAA Blue Grass shares tips to help drivers save money on gas amid rising prices

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Near record highs for Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        ACLU represents KY mom banned from school property over social media posts

        Erin Rosas
      • Randall Weddle

        Covering Kentucky

        Report: London Mayor Randall Weddle indicted on four campaign finance charges

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge voids impeachment articles against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman

        Erin Rosas
        Dolly Parton

        Covering Kentucky

        KY lawmakers restore funding match to save Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

        Annie Brown
      • Charlie Kirk Highway

        National News

        Charlie Kirk highway got vetoed in AZ. Elected officials are citing politics

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        A Balmy Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Inmate back in custody after stealing Wolfe County truck while on work crew

        Caleb Barnes
      • Kentucky State Police

        Covering Kentucky

        Man wanted in connection to Nashville murder case found dead in Lyon County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested after making threat on Barren County Courthouse ahead of appearance

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        AG wants case blocking KY's executions for 15 years to be dismissed

        Karolina Buczek
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        We Follow Through

        Some residents in Mason County forced to move for proposed data center

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY Powerball winner appears before judge on burglary charge after 3rd arrest

        Leigh Searcy
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        Daily Forecast

        March Ends Like May

        Bill Meck
      • LexRide

        Covering Kentucky

        Lextran launches new $1 seasonal bus route connecting local entertainment spots

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Valley View Ferry reopens with safety measures as armed suspect remains at large

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Autopsy report details the death of Laurel County man shot by police

        Web Staff
      • Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Vehicle fire on south I-75 just before Newtown Pike shuts down lanes

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Work release inmate apprehended after allegedly stealing Wolfe County vehicle

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Kentucky teacher arrested after alleged inappropriate relationship with student

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Estate of driver killed in fiery I-64 crash sues transportation company

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        EKU becomes the third-largest public university in the state for enrollment

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hazmat team investigates a 'suspicious package' behind a Lexington AutoZone

        Annie Brown
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