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  • Covering Kentucky
    Former cop at the center of LEX 18 stories on police accountability speaks out
    Leigh Searcy
    Covering Kentucky
    Adult recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after Lexington shooting
    Rosemary Kelley
    Covering Kentucky
    Franklin Co. Courthouse remains closed as millions in renovations are needed
    Karolina Buczek
    Daily Forecast
    Mid Week Looks Fantastic
    Covering Kentucky
    Donations pour in after Lexington Children's Theater vandalized
    Megan Mannering
    News
    ATF Louisville, NYPD conducting investigation in Smithland, Kentucky
    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County family dealing with insurance nearly 4 weeks after EF-4 tornado

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    ACLU of KY advocates for increased paid leave for state workers

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    SRO of the Year: Hardin County officer humbled by honor

    Michael Berk
  • National News

    • California Tariffs Lawsuit

      In public address, California Gov. Gavin Newsom warns of an assault on democracy

      Scripps News Group
    • ICE Arrest New York

      Protests spread across the US in response to ICE's immigration crackdowns

      Scripps News Group
    • California Budget

      Judge denies California's request to quickly block Trump's use of National Guard

      Scripps News Group

    Scripps News
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    Covering Kentucky

    North Laurel boys basketball team helps with tornado damage clean up

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    Temporary storm shelter opens in Winchester tattoo shop

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Clay City firefighters collecting makeup, hygiene items for tornado survivors

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    EF-4 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Laurel, Pulaski Counties

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Trainer Larry Demeritte, whose horse beat the odds in 150th Derby, dies at 75

    Associated Press
    Tornado watch

    Daily Forecast

    Severe storms this afternoon and evening

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    Covering Kentucky

    Volunteers taking meals to tornado victims

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    List of shelters in Pulaski County as severe storms hit on Tuesday

    Erin Rosas
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    News

    Woman rescued after reportedly falling 15 feet while climbing in Red River Gorge

    Cherish Walters
  • Fatal Collision

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    Coroner: 73-year-old killed in crash near Chinoe Road in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    News

    KSP: Infant dead after van crashes into wooden fence, tree line in Glasgow

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    Knox County Schools announces early dismissal on Tuesday due to incoming storms

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Rounds of Severe Storms Inbound Tuesday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington organizations are working to collect donations for tornado victims

    Ellen Ice
    Couple hospitalized after losing arm in tornado aftermath

    Covering Kentucky

    London couple hospitalized after tornado rips apart home

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Air Evac crews clean up debris after 'emotional' scene at London-Corbin Airport

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Family loses home of 47 years to Laurel County tornado

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Boutique owner finds support after tornado rips through small business

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mandatory evacuation ordered for London communities as dangerous winds approach

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    Search resumes for second missing teen after friend's body was found on Saturday

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Donations pour in at the London's Command Center to those impacted by storms

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    The Kentucky Shop selling t-shirts for tornado relief

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Authorities: Curfew issued in areas of Pulaski County

    Rosemary Kelley
    Severe risk

    Daily Forecast

    Severe storms possible Tuesday

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    Crime

    KSP conducting murder investigation after man found dead with gunshot wound

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Tyler Bell Named to SEC All-Freshman Team

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Goodwill Kentucky offering $50 vouchers to those affected by storms

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Don Franklin offering first responders free tire repair for emergency vehicles

    Web Staff
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    News

    No injuries reported after collision involving Fayette Co. bus on Alexandria Dr.

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    List of donation items needed in Laurel County following storm

    Cherish Walters
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    Daily Forecast

    More Active Weather Inbound

    Tom Ackerman
    Mercy Chefs feeds those in need in Laurel County

    Covering Kentucky

    Mercy Chefs distributes warm meals to thousands in Laurel County

    Kayleigh Randle
    NCAA Liberty Kentucky Basketball

    Sports

    Sweden's Elsa Vadfors commits to Kentucky

    Kinsey Lee
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    BBN Tonight

    UK softball's season comes to an end in the Clemson Regional

    Kinsey Lee
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    Covering Kentucky

    NWS confirms EF3 tornado damage in Kentucky counties

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County Schools officially ends 2024-25 school year after severe storms

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel Co. Fire Department grieves loss of Major Leatherman after tornado

    Alex Barber
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    Daily Forecast

    Rain showers for Monday

    Emily McKinney
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mark Pope, Reed Sheppard help out with storm cleanup

    Web Staff
  • Biden Chicago

    National News

    Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

    Scripps News Group
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    Covering Kentucky

    Woman dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Russell County

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Manager recalls moments tornado hit Pulaski Co. movie theater

    Evelyn Schultz
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