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      • Covering Kentucky
        Overturned vehicle shuts down inbound Richmond Road lanes at Jacobson Park
        Web Staff
        Crime
        Man charged with wanton endangerment after shooting near Lexington hospital
        Cherish Walters
        Crime
        Prestonsburg woman charged with DUI, 1st-degree assault after pedestrian struck
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        A seasonal start to meteorological summer
        Patrick Herion
        Covering Kentucky
        KSP: Human remains found in wooded area off Big Branch Road in Knott County
        Web Staff
        Crime
        18-year-old Corbin man arrested on 10 child pornography charges
        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Westbound lanes of Cumberland Parkway near 70MM shut down due to fatal collision

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Man facing charges after allegedly attacking Nelson County deputy, paramedic

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Whitley County EMS Director dies after cancer battle, agency announces

        Web Staff
      • National News

        • Immigration Protests New Jersey

          Protesters arrested for defying curfew at New Jersey ICE detention facility

          Patrick Terpstra
        • Trump America 250 Memorial Day

          Trump says talks continue despite signs Iran is backing away from deal

          Jacob Gardenswartz
        • APTOPIX Kenya Ebola

          Kenyans protest plan for Ebola treatment facility for exposed Americans

          Chris Ocamringa

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        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Andy Beshear recognizes June as Pride Month in Kentucky

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky AG Coleman pushes to speed up death penalty cases

        Web Staff
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        Politics

        Governor Andy Beshear endorses Charles Booker for US Senate seat

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        1 arrested, 1 injured in overnight stabbing on North Upper Street in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Active Weather Out West Monday

        Tom Ackerman
        Lexington Salvation Army kicks off Lemon-Aid Days campaign to benefit homeless kids at Gatton Park

        Covering Kentucky

        Salvation Army Lemon-Aid Days campaign kicks off in Lexington

        Web Staff
      • Barbershop uses grand opening to shed light on organ donations

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington barber shop hosts organ donation awareness event

        Kayleigh Randle
        UK vs West Virginia round 2

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Unravels in 9th Inning as West Virginia Forces A Game 7 on Monday

        Noah Cierzan
        Cynthiana Splash Pad at Flat Run

        Covering Kentucky

        Cynthiana Splash Pad at Flat Run to offer sensory-friendly hours this June

        Web Staff
      • Election 2026 South Carolina Democrats

        Covering Kentucky

        President Trump approves FEMA funding for KY counties impacted by winter storm

        Mack Carmack
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Cynthiana Police Department, social worker Caity Coffey

        In Your Community

        Cynthiana Police Department's social worker acting as community liaison

        Ellen Ice
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        Crime

        Lexington police seeking information in 2024 fatal shooting of 18-year-old

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        Warming up for the start of June

        Emily McKinney
        Clay City house fire on Main Street

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky fire departments cooperate to extinguish severe Clay City house fire

        Mack Carmack
      • Roadway Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 1 juvenile pronounced dead after car rear-ends horse and buggy

        Mack Carmack
        Death Investigation

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 38-year-old woman found deceased in tent at Dog Creek Campground

        Mack Carmack
        Stanford Mayor Wendell Miller

        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral arrangements for Stanford Mayor Dalton Miller announced

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A quiet and warm Sunday

        Patrick Herion
        Nine celebrity dancers take the floor for charity at Dancing with the Lexington Stars

        Covering Kentucky

        Nine celebrities dance for charity at Lexington Stars event

        Web Staff
        Lexington Pride Festival draws thousands for 'biggest year yet'

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Pride Festival draws thousands for 'biggest year yet'

        Kayleigh Randle
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        BBN Tonight

        Big Offensive Day Powers Kentucky Into Morgantown Regional Final

        Noah Cierzan
        Poppy Festival 2026

        Covering Kentucky

        Paris farm extends annual Poppy Festival hours post Memorial Day Weekend rainout

        Web Staff
        Run for the Robots competition

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Horse Park hosts students from around the world in robotics competition

        Web Staff
      • Mug Shot of the Week: Cheyenne Gregory

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Cheyenne Gregory

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Sell homes fast with Rapid Fire Home Buyers

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Sell homes fast this spring with Rapid Fire Home Buyers in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
        KET 38th annual Summer Celebration in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Cheers to 250 Years: KET's upcoming 28th annual Summer Celebration

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • Tracy Brewer Consulting

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Free help available for senior citizens looking for living communities

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Char on Ashland in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        'Bluegrass Bites': Char on Ashland in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
        DeVaux's Golden Tempo completes final workout ahead of Belmont Stakes

        Covering Kentucky

        DeVaux's Golden Tempo completes final workout ahead of Belmont Stakes

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        Another nice one for Sunday

        Emily McKinney
        Matt Bevin

        Covering Kentucky

        KY Family Court judge issues, recalls bench warrant for former Gov. Matt Bevin

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police: Victim stabbed following overnight attempted car theft

        Web Staff
      • Montgomery County Sheriff's Office - inmates

        Crime

        Grand jury indicts 4 female Montgomery Co. inmates on organized crime charges

        Mack Carmack
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 34-year-old Indiana man dead following serious accident in Meade County

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A few showers in the south, but warm for Saturday

        Patrick Herion
      • Shelter pet at Jessamine Co. animal shelter

        Covering Kentucky

        Jessamine County shelter waives dog adoption fees thanks to anonymous donor

        Ajay Patel
        Roadway Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        One left with 'serious' injuries following passenger van, motorcycle collision

        Mack Carmack
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        National News

        US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low

        Associated Press
      • APTOPIX Congress Epstein Bondi

        National News

        Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Epstein files

        Associated Press
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        In Your Community

        Organ donation in the Black community: One man's story waiting for a kidney

        Ana Medina
        Ryan Cremeens receives scholarship

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky cancer survivor Ryan Cremeens receives Marine ROTC scholarship

        Bill Meck
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