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      • Crime
        Homeowner dead after alleged Bourbon County burglary, man charged with murder
        Cherish Walters
        Covering Kentucky
        Glasgow parents sound alarm on sextortion after losing their son to suicide
        Megan Mannering
        Covering Kentucky
        Frankfort police searching for missing 12-year-old last seen Tuesday morning
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        A Few Showers and Isolated Storms Wednesday Morning
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky governor addresses pediatric brain tumor cluster in eastern Kentucky
        Karolina Buczek
        Covering Kentucky
        Murder trial of Shannon Gilday opens with details of Jordan Morgan's death
        Leigh Searcy
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        We Follow Through

        Less than 1 year after deadly tornado, Laurel Co. family rebuilds and moves home

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Laurel County teenager with autism found safe

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        In Your Community

        People's Food Bank now feeding hundreds of families across Bath County monthly

        Alex Barber
      • National News

        • Trump

          FAA reviewing Trump’s plan for 250-foot arch near Reagan National

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          Grocery bills up — energy shock from Iran conflict among the causes

          AP via Scripps News Group
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          Trump arrives in Beijing for pomp-filled talks on Iran war and US-China trade

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        In Your Community

        A closer look at the benefits brought by the Triple Crown Business Park

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Big Blue Lacrosse Club brings girls lacrosse momentum to Central Kentucky

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        AB Training rebuilds one year after EF-4 tornado destroyed facility

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky governor declares Period Poverty Awareness Week as stigma, costs rise

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Valvoline's best technicians compete in 'Oilympics' in Lexington

        Michael Berk
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        Bengals

        Bengals to face Falcons in overseas game in Madrid during 2026 season

        Molly Schramm
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        Covering Kentucky

        Harlan County road blocked after coal belt line collapse on KY 221

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A few showers possible Wednesday morning

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 high-tier Kentucky Lottery winning tickets sold from May 11 drawing

        Web Staff
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        Traffic

        Report: US-421 near Midway in Woodford County shut down due to collision

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: Wayne County HS on lockdown after bomb threat note found in classroom

        Web Staff
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        News

        Multiple cats, kittens rescued from trailer in Lawrence County

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        The MD-11 cargo planes return to the air

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Sunny and Warm Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Schools propose 2026-27 tentative budget amid financial struggles

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Clinic opens parking lot for Railbird Music Festival

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        Rowan County Library working to address growing need in online safety courses

        Alex Barber
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        BBN Tonight

        GAME CANCELLED: UK vs. NKU Baseball agree to cancel mid-week

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        In Your Community

        18-year-old takes home degree from EKU and big plans for his future

        Caleb Barnes
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        BBN Tonight

        'Breakaway Ray:’ Kentucky Football star’s life story set to hit movie screen

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wendt's Wildlife Adventure in Carlisle welcomes reticulated giraffe named Tango

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Blind, rescued racehorse finds hope at KY Humane Society's Willow Hope Farm

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset church completes rebuild nearly one year after EF-4 tornado

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY to opt into tax credit scholarship program after bill signed into law

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hundreds of Kentucky nonprofits seek support during Kentucky Gives Day

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested on charges involving minor after performance at KY music festival

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Better Money

        Backroads to Better Money: What every home buyer should be asking right now

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A mild start to the week

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge dismisses burglary, marijuana possession charges against Powerball winner

        DeLaina Crutcher
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        News

        3 taken to hospital following crash involving pedestrian on East Main Street

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Health investigation into illness at Scott County childcare facility concludes

        Web Staff
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        Federal lawsuit filed to block Kentucky's takeover and restructuring of KSU

        Web Staff
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on May 11: Biscuit

        Web Staff
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        News

        Franklin Co. student taken to hospital following accident, school officials say

        Web Staff
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        National News

        In 'The View' legal dispute, ABC argues Trump is trying to chill free speech

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        A Quiet Start to the Week

        Tom Ackerman
        Somerset crash sends one person to hospital by helicopter after entrapment

        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset crash sends one to hospital by helicopter

        Web Staff
        Louisville engineer creates AI app to find missing people after his dad's found dead in Ohio River

        Covering Kentucky

        Son builds AI missing persons app after father's death

        Kayleigh Randle
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        In Your Community

        Millersburg community rallies around fire victim with donation drive

        Ellen Ice
        Corbin Parkway Ministries

        Covering Kentucky

        Vacation Bible School for differently-abled adults coming to Corbin this June

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Vicco man accused of murdering teen pleads guilty to felony child sex crime

        Mack Carmack
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