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      • Covering Kentucky
        FCPS Sup. Demetrus Liggins announces retirement, effective immediately
        Rosemary Kelley
        National News
        KY woman charged after she allegedly vandalized World War II Memorial in D.C.
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        Crime
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        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        High August heat for the weekend
        Emily McKinney
        Covering Kentucky
        Armed, dangerous man in Garrard Co. arrested after he allegedly fired at police
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        LEX 18 Investigates
        Shannon Gilday sentenced to life with parole eligibility after 25 years
        Leigh Searcy
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        LEX 18 Investigates

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        Leigh Searcy
        ICE Arrest New York

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky company's electric shock gloves eyed for use by ICE agents

        Evelyn Schultz
        Frontier Housing in Morehead

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        • Tariff Refunds Shippers

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      • Lewis County family loses 20 year old home in fire

        Covering Kentucky

        'I'm still processing': Lewis County family loses everything in house fire

        Kayleigh Randle
        Sadieville Rosenwald School

        In Your Community

        Sadieville Rosenwald School opens Saturday after 14-year restoration project

        Ellen Chapman
        Sec. Sean Duffy visits Lexington's Blue Grass Airport

        Kentucky Politics

        U.S. Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy announces upgrades for Blue Grass Airport

        Karolina Buczek
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        10-year-old London girl defies DIPG survival odds nearly 2 years after diagnosis

        Drew Amman
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        Sports

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        Crime

        Kentucky State Police arrest man in 10-year missing-person case in Manchester

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fire rescue vehicle struck by falling tree during Perry County flood response

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        WH border czar defends ICE electric shock gloves as tools to avoid deadly force

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        Covering Kentucky

        2 people rescued after attempting to cross flooded river in Wolfe County

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        LEX 18 Investigates
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY mom turns daughter's fentanyl death into mission to educate, reduce stigma

        Annie Brown
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        A Few Storms Linger Friday, Saturday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Pride festival in London sparks debate ahead of its downtown debut in September

        Carlee Hogsten
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        In Your Community

        Al-Taj Mediterranean Bakery and Sweets in Lexington is looking for a new buyer

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Case of measles confirmed in Christian County, health officials suspect outbreak

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Mercer County: Free alpaca snuggles at working farm

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY mom launches 'More About Standards' nonprofit after son drowned at age 6

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        Covering Kentucky

        Bourbon County resident voices concern after storms knock out power for days

        Drew Amman
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        In Your Community

        Morehead business owners say MSU students are a lifeline to keeping doors open

        Alex Barber
        Back to school

        Covering Kentucky

        Letcher County reschedules first day of classes amid ongoing power outages

        Rosemary Kelley
      • State Auditor: Kentucky Failed to Prevent $836 Million in Medicaid Overpayments

        Kentucky Politics

        State auditor: Kentucky failed to prevent $836 million in Medicaid overpayments

        Karolina Buczek
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        In Your Community

        Cynthiana health providers urge proper hand washing as kids return to school

        Ellen Chapman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Multi-vehicle collision involving Richmond officer leaves 2 with injuries

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Fayette County school board approves $880M budget amid ongoing financial recovery

        Covering Kentucky

        Moody's downgrades FCPS' credit ranking, gives a negative outlook

        Rosemary Kelley
        Trump Immigration ICE

        Covering Kentucky

        ICE officers could purchase electric shock gloves from Lexington-based company

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Rain faucet turns off for a bit

        Emily McKinney
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        BBN Tonight

        Big Blue Madness Set for Oct. 2nd

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        Covering Kentucky

        Mom launches 'More About Standards' nonprofit after son drowned at age 6

        Molly Demrow
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        News

        Beshear honors KSP for rescue during deadly Adair County standoff in April

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Kentucky State Police arrest 3 in Washington Co. human trafficking investigation

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        Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on New Circle Rd., coroner reports

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Strong to Severe Storms Linger Thursday, Friday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY woman says officials aren't doing enough after her cat was killed by dogs

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Lexington nonprofit helping families access early intervention services for kids

        Ana Medina
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        Spotlight Series

        Precision Dance brings new life to historic Benjamin Passmore House

        Molly Demrow
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        Scott County woman remaining positive after barn was destroyed by storms

        Ellen Chapman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Citation: Teen charged after shooting 16-year-old in the leg at Richmond home

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        New residence hall to accommodate nearly 700 University of Kentucky students

        Michael Berk
      • Rowan County severe weather

        In Your Community

        Rowan County homeowner describes severe weather during Tuesday night's storm

        Alex Barber
        Bryce Chestnut pleads not guilty to tampering with physical evidence in Tyler Smith case

        Crime

        20-year-old man enters not-guilty plea in Fayette County shooting case

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bourbon County residents hunker down at community shelter during severe storms

        Drew Amman
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