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  • Covering Kentucky
    1 charged with murder in connection with death of missing teen
    Web Staff
    Covering Kentucky
    Son remembers mother killed in tornado as the 'glue' of the family
    Leigh Searcy
    Covering Kentucky
    Community works to rebuild after Somerset church destroyed by storms
    Evan Leake
    Daily Forecast
    Continuing the cool pattern Friday
    Emily McKinney
    Covering Kentucky
    Whitley County house fire heard from miles away
    Ajay Patel
    BBN Tonight
    Donations for Kentucky tornado relief will be accepted outside Kroger Field
    Web Staff
  • 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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    • FDA Commissioner Marty Makary

      FDA Commissioner Makary outlines proposed changes for children's health

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      Who is Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the Israeli Embassy staff shooting?

      Scripps News Group
    • FDA

      FDA advisory committee meets on COVID-19 vaccine after restricting approvals

      Simon Kaufman

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  • Police

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    Man whose son was killed by police now charged in death of deputy, officials say

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    Crime

    Sheriff: 3 arrested in Bell County after multi-agency investigation, drug bust

    Web Staff
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    After historic Derby-Oaks double, trainer Kenny McPeek reflects on career

    Evan Leake
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    KY shop owner shares passion for Derby memorabilia with collectors worldwide

    Evan Leake
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    The data keepers of horse racing that track every move at Keeneland

    Evan Leake
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Mill Ridge Farm breeds champions and creates connections

    Drew Amman
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    New Vocations gives retired racehorses a second chance at life

    Drew Amman
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Rich Strike: From underdog to Kentucky Derby champion

    Drew Amman
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    $5,000 Mint Julep Cup Program benefits retirement farm for fillies and mares

    Drew Amman
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Churchill Downs brings roaring 20s to life

    Evan Leake
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    The history of the iconic Twin Spires of Churchill Downs

    Web Staff
    Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

    Kentucky Derby 151

    Kentucky Derby: How to watch and what to expect in the 151st running of the race

    Associated Press
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    Daily Forecast

    Derby Day is a wet one

    Emily McKinney
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    News

    Golden alert for missing 10-year-old Lexington boy canceled

    DeLaina Crutcher
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    Covering Kentucky

    Tragedy shakes small Kentucky community after deadly house fire

    Ajay Patel
  • Thomas Wideman

    Crime

    'It's really unfair': Homicide victim's family responds to delay in sentencing

    Megan Mannering
    Pills

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky overdose deaths decline for third consecutive year

    Karolina Buczek
    Kentucky Oaks Horse Racing

    Kentucky Derby 151

    Filly Good Cheer stays unbeaten, rallying in the mud to win 151st Kentucky Oaks

    Associated Press
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    Covering Kentucky

    4 injured in 2-vehicle crash at Man o' War and Blazer Parkway

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    London Mayor Randall Weddle confirms resignation of Police Chief

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Lexington man indicted for 'promoting human trafficking,' official reports

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Chicago man arrested after major drug bust in Fayette County, officials report

    Web Staff
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    Sports

    Kentucky to play Purdue in preseason exhibition Oct. 24

    Keith Farmer
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    Crime

    1 charged with murder in connection with fatal Newtown Pike shooting, police say

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Severe Storms Start Your Derby Weekend

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Whitley County man remembered as hero at Thursday high school baseball game

    Ellen Ice
    Lexington Blue

    Covering Kentucky

    Class action lawsuit filed against Lexington Blue

    Megan Mannering
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    Crime

    Kentucky Powerball winner charged after allegedly kicking Florida deputy in face

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Campbellsville University ending undergraduate programs at Harrodsburg campus

    Ajay Patel
    Donald Trump

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky officials criticize Trump's tariffs as Derby showcases state businesses

    Web Staff
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Visiting Magdalena Farm a year after Mystik Dan captured the 150th KY Derby

    Caleb Barnes
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Report: Derby horse Grande is scratched from the Kentucky Derby

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Deputies use flock cameras, foil scam attempt in Boyle Co.

    Drew Amman
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    Kentucky Derby 151

    Central Kentucky woman expands custom lawn jockey business

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Daily Forecast

    A few more rounds of storms

    Emily McKinney
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    Sports

    Kentucky to play St. John's in Atlanta December 20

    Keith Farmer
  • Lincoln County High School

    News

    Juvenile criminally charged after threatening notes found at Lincoln Co. HS

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Man arrested after he allegedly exposed himself to kids at the Arboretum

    Erin Rosas
    Little Dan

    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington dog receives wheelchair after being surrendered by owner

    Web Staff
  • Kentucky Athletics LLC

    BBN Tonight

    University of Kentucky changes its athletic department to an LLC

    Associated Press
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    Daily Forecast

    Scattered Severe Storms Thursday

    Tom Ackerman
    Hindman Settlement School

    Covering Kentucky

    Nonprofit school in Knott County loses $250,000 in funding due to DOGE cuts

    Ellen Ice
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