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      • Covering Kentucky
        FCPS board to consider authorizing external audit and investigation at meeting
        Annie Brown
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        Amen House in Georgetown continues to feed families in need
        Michael Berk
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        Local foundation working to packing care kits for breast cancer warriors
        Caleb Barnes
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        Mostly sunny and warming up as the week continues
        Patrick Herion
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        Acting London mayor files request seeking answers in Harless' shooting death
        Erin Rosas
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        Kentucky court grants Joseph Lawson right to appeal with public defender
        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Trooper Teddy Bear Project celebrates 36th year at UK Children's Hospital

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        Covering Kentucky

        AAA: Carjackings most likely to happen in parking lots, on the road

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Floyd County bus drivers reach tentative agreement with school district

        Erin Rosas
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          Children are asking AI for advice on sex and mental health, new report finds

          Emily Hanford-Ostmann
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          Apple announces refreshed iPhones, including a slim new iPhone Air

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          Deadly 'kissing bug' disease — or Chagas — is now endemic in US

          Taylor O'Bier

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        New Gatton Park set to open in downtown Lexington after 10 years of planning

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        After tornado destroys her home, London woman set to move into new residence

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS board considers tax hike despite work group recommendations

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Law enforcement escort requested for Breathitt County boy

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Asbury University athletes bring water and support during heat wave

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Low-head dam at Great Crossing Park to be removed this week

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Adams: EO aimed at changing the way people vote "won't impact KY directly"

        US Election 2026 Senate Kentucky

        Kentucky Politics

        Rep. Barr joins community discussion, praises Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        3rd Kentucky Wawa location set to open in Jessamine County on September 12

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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Tuesday, Aug. 19 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Relief from the heat is on the way

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: New area code coming to Kentucky in 2027

        Cherish Walters
      • KY Lottery

        Covering Kentucky

        'It's a blessing': Shelby Co. man wins $1 million on KY Lottery Scratch-off

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Beshear announces production beginning at KY's BlueOval SK battery plant

        Cherish Walters
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        BBN Tonight

        UK Sports Network, LEX 18 providing exclusive access for 2025-26 UK Athletics

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: Officials in Pineville rescue man from water near Cumberland River

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        News

        Pikeville Independent Schools bus involved in accident on Cedar Creek

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        Crime

        2 arrested, charged following theft at Lowe's in Danville, police report

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Keeneland's Fall Meet ticket sales rescheduled to Aug. 20 due to website delays

        Web Staff
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        News

        Clark Co. Animal Shelter searching for person who allegedly dumped cat

        Web Staff
        Matthew Perry

        National News

        Woman accused of selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry agrees to plead guilty

        Associated Press
      • US Menendez Brothers

        National News

        Menendez brothers to be evaluated by parole board for release after 30 years

        Associated Press
        Kentucky Mark Stoops Football

        BBN Tonight

        SEC's longest-tenured coach, Mark Stoops back to rebuilding at Kentucky

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Still Hot and Muggy Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette Co. school board calls special meeting to discuss budget allocation

        Web Staff
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        We Follow Through

        Advocates push for 'Troy's Law' to protect roadside workers

        Annie Brown
        Kentucky State Fair AgLand

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Fair's AgLand showcases agricultural heritage to visitors

        Megan Mannering
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        Spotlight Series

        Richmond's Tasty Tuesdays: Pandemic solution evolves into community staple

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Aldersgate's O.P. Smith Lodge reduced to ash after 60 years of operation

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local company gives tips to address air conditioning issues

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mexican restaurant owner under investigation by IRS for alleged tax violations

        Drew Amman
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, Aug. 18 with Radio Vida

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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: Man in Winchester airlifted to Cincinnati hospital after structure fire

        Erin Rosas
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        Governor Beshear bans 'designer Xanax' from being sold in Kentucky

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        1 man dead after trooper-involved shooting at Floyd County business

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        London woman arrested after she allegedly hit, threatened deputies

        Erin Rosas
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        Daily Forecast

        Another day of the 90s before seasonal temperatures return

        Patrick Herion
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        Crime

        Report: Kentucky woman admits to starting house fire to kill mother, boyfriend

        Erin Rosas
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        News

        2 injured in shooting on Kentucky State University campus, police investigating

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner confirms 73-year-old woman, family dog killed in Mount Vernon home fire

        Web Staff
        Film Review - Weapons

        Entertainment

        'Weapons' maintains top spot in second weekend, scaring off newcomer 'Nobody 2'

        Associated Press
        Britain-Obit-Terence Stamp

        Entertainment News

        Terence Stamp, who portrayed General Zod in early Superman films, dies at 87

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