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      • Covering Kentucky
        Beshear extends gas tax cut for 33 Kentucky communities through end of June
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        KSP: California woman dies after being struck by car on I-75 while chasing pet
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        Flash flood warning issued for Lexington amid heavy rainfall
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Showers and Storms Continue Tuesday
        Tom Ackerman
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Local man says discharge mix-up left him driving despite medical restrictions
        Leigh Searcy
        Covering Kentucky
        70-year-old man confirmed dead following Whitley County house fire
        Web Staff
      • Shawn Stines
Jeremy Bartley

        Covering Kentucky

        Affidavit: Investigator says Kentucky prosecutor dodged subpoena in Stines case

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wynonna Judd brings Kentucky Queen Tour to Lexington Opera House this fall

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Texas donor sues Town Branch Park over $800K naming rights dispute

        Web Staff
      • National News

        • WCup Venues Stadium Los Angeles Soccer

          SoFi Stadium workers reach deal, avoid strike before US World Cup opener

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • WCup-Ref Denied Entry Soccer

          Somali referee denied US entry, won’t officiate at World Cup

          AP via Scripps News Group
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          Doctors removed from diabetes conference after distributing anti‑Trump paper

          Justin Boggs

        Scripps News
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        Covering Kentucky

        Louisville man arrested after police chase, accused of robbing 2 KY gas stations

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hands-only CPR can double or triple survival chances during cardiac arrest

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community group holds meeting in opposition to Lexington data center sale

        Ajay Patel
      • Kelsey Grammer

        Covering Kentucky

        Emmy-winning actor Kelsey Grammer joins cast 'Ethan Almighty'

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Spotlight Series

        Clark County Distillery turns Kentucky farm crops into craft spirits

        Drew Amman
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        In Your Community

        Seed program offers free seeds to help address community food needs

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

        More showers and storms on the way for Tuesday

        Patrick Herion
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        In Your Community

        Hispanic Connections of Lexington: Family business becomes a community resource

        Ana Medina
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Man killed in Sunday night motorcycle crash in Madison County identified

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort superintendent continues to endorse Beshear's 'Pre-K for All'

        Drew Amman
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Nic Smith dies

        BBN Tonight

        Nic 'Happy' Smith, a Kentucky Football Defensive Lineman, Dies

        Noah Cierzan
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        Crime

        Father arrested after toddlers found unsupervised near pools in Knox County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Blind, rescued racehorse in Kentucky dies after internal bleeding discovery

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky woman dies after crash involving tow truck on Hwy 460 in Morgan County

        Web Staff
      • Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky man dies after medical emergency causes crash on KY-7 in Letcher County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Homeowner injured, firefighters treated for heat exhaustion after Kentucky fire

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Johnson County authorities seek public's help finding missing man

        Web Staff
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        In Your Community

        Cynthiana ghost walks draw visitors with 1847 murder mystery

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Latino nightclub fire under investigation after Sunday night blaze in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Central City crews battle house fire after oxygen cylinder reportedly explodes

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Boyle County firefighters rescue cow stranded in lake near Danville

        Web Staff
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: Woman dies after losing control of 3-wheeled motorcycle in Anderson County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tyler Childers named first inductee to Railbird Festival Hall of Fame

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP searching for missing Morgan County man last seen in Nevada

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Rounds of Showers and Storms Inbound Through Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
        Will Stein

        Sports

        Kentucky football lands trio of 2027 commitments

        Hannah Hamelback
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        In Your Community

        Popular Jackson County restaurant Frosty-ette reopens after community support

        Caleb Barnes
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        Daily Forecast

        Rain activity ramps up Monday

        Emily McKinney
        Trump White House

        National Politics

        Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn

        Associated Press
      • APTOPIX Spain Pope

        World News

        Pope Leo XIV draws millions to Mass, challenges Europe to acknowledge roots

        Associated Press
        Unity in the Community 2026

        Covering Kentucky

        City of Frankfort fights Alzheimer's disparity with Unity in the Community event

        Web Staff
        Ryan Hampton commits to Kentucky

        Sports

        Kentucky lands five-star 2027 recruit Ryan Hampton

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community shocked after 2 women killed in Knox County murder-suicide after chase

        Annie Brown
        Reported Friday night burglary at Clarkson residence

        Crime

        Grayson County Sheriff's Office investigating reported Friday night burglary

        Mack Carmack
        Election 2026 Iowa Governor

        National Politics

        Rob Sand to rally in Iowa with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear support

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Hit-or-miss showers for Sunday

        Patrick Herion
        Lebanon Israel Iran War

        World News

        Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire

        By KAREEM CHEHAYEB, SAMY MAGDY, MELANIE LIDMAN and CARA ANNA
        Belmont Stakes Horse Racing

        National News

        Golden Tempo wins the 158th Belmont Stakes following historic derby win

        Associated Press
      • Kelley's Landing, Bluegrass River Run

        Covering Kentucky

        Bluegrass River Run at Kelley's Landing promotes conservation, active lifestyles

        Ellen Ice
        6th annual No Greater Honor 5K Run

        Covering Kentucky

        No Greater Honor 5K Run held in remembrance of veterans on D-Day anniversary

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Some could see a shower Sunday

        Emily McKinney
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