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        Man accused of killing Richmond landlords appears in court
        Annie Brown
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        Blue Grass Airport will not display Homeland Security secretary's shutdown video
        Web Staff
        Crime
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        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky's new work zone speed cameras showing early promise

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        Covering Kentucky

        Training facility aiming to help bring standardbred racing back to Kentucky

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        Covering Kentucky

        Unique display at Jacobson Park helps celebrate Tree Week

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        • Capitol Breach

          Democrats want to negotiate shutdown, but say Republicans have to come to them

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          Senate again fails to end shutdown as standoff enters third week

          Scripps News Group
        • Strike on alleged drug boat

          US kills 6 in another strike on alleged drug boat, Trump says

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        Laurel County roadway closed as authorities work to move mobile home

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        US strikes boat accused of carrying drugs in waters off Venezuela, killing 6

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        Lexington to redesign dangerous stretch of New Circle Road with federal grant

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        Crime

        Federal prison employee pleads guilty to smuggling drugs for more than $18,000

        Erin Rosas
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Tuesday, Oct. 14 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
        Electricity meter.

        Covering Kentucky

        Utility customers get chance to speak out against proposed rate increases

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        Covering Kentucky

        Father and son confirmed dead in vehicle vs. train collision in Robards

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        Kentucky Women's basketball starts at No. 24 in the Top 25

        Keith Farmer
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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky lawmakers propose state holiday honoring Charlie Kirk

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Murder case advances after years of mental competency evaluations in Kentucky

        Web Staff
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on Oct. 14: Mary

        Web Staff
        Tennessee Explosion

        National News

        Authorities name the 16 killed in Tennessee plant blast

        Associated Press
        Giant Pumpkin Contest

        National News

        California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd

        Associated Press
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        National News

        New York Times, AP, Newsmax say they won't sign new Pentagon rules

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        Daily Forecast

        Sunny and Spectacular Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Junction responds after fire chief claims he was terminated without explanation

        Molly Demrow
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        Gov. Beshear on trade-focused trip across Europe amid trade war

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Trump's drug tariff plan sparks concern among Kentucky pharmacists

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Scott County teen gives back on 12th anniversary of life-changing accident

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        La Unica Mexican Grocery in Lexington closing after 35 years when lease expires

        Alex Barber
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        News

        Torilena Fields appears in court in Harrison County, competency hearing date set

        Caleb Barnes
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        Crime

        Mount Vernon woman charged with murder appears in court

        Michael Berk
      • Roadway collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Lanes blocked on I-75 south at mile marker 101 due to injury collision

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear reminds federal employees of support resources amid government shutdown

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A very fall work week

        Patrick Herion
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, Oct. 13 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
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        Sports

        Kentucky Women's basketball picked to finish 8th in the SEC

        Keith Farmer
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        Sports

        Kentucky Men's basketball picked to finish 2nd in the SEC behind Florida

        Keith Farmer
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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: 2 horses humanely euthanized at Keeneland after weekend racing injuries

        Erin Rosas
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        News

        Report: Former sheriff steps out of retirement to fill position in Robertson Co.

        Cherish Walters
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        Politics

        Trump is in Israel to tout a ceasefire he believes could foster lasting peace

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Spectacular Weather Keeps on Keeping On

        Tom Ackerman
        Woodford County Library celebrates KY heritage with fall event

        Covering Kentucky

        Woodford County Library celebrates KY heritage with annual fall event

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Paws 4 The Cause hosts Barktoberfest to raise money for emergency medical fund

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        More quiet weather to come

        Emily McKinney
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        Daily Forecast

        A very comfortable end to the weekend

        Patrick Herion
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        US 60 reopened in both directions following house fire

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        Police: 3 people injured in shooting at Kearney Ridge Apartments

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Juvenile taken to hospital after being hit by car in Lexington

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