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      • Covering Kentucky
        Reports of downed small aircraft blocks inbound lanes on Versailles Road
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        Motorcyclist dies from injuries after a crash on Winchester Road
        Cherish Walters
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        Man airlifted to trauma center after being ejected during UTV crash
        Cherish Walters
        Daily Forecast
        Friday is back to the 80s
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        Covering Kentucky
        NTSB sets investigative hearing for deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville
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        Covering Kentucky
        Suspect accused of injuring LPD officer in traffic stop pleads not guilty
        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Recent motorcycle crashes in central Kentucky highlight road safety concerns

        Michael Berk
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        Crime

        KSP: Man in custody on DUI, vehicular homicide charges following fatal collision

        Mack Carmack
        Bourbon County Sheriff's Office congratulates WWII veteran on birthday

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        Bourbon County Sheriff's Office congratulates WWII veteran on 103rd birthday

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      • National News

        • Iran War

          Iranian threat to execute dissidents continues amid a fragile US ceasefire

          Alexandra Miller
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          Democrats build fundraising edge in some key Senate races

          Andrew Rafferty
        • Lebanon Israel Iran

          Trump announces Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, opening door for U.S.-Iran talks

          Justin Boggs

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        Crime

        Daviess County man arrested on human trafficking and sexual offense charges

        Web Staff
        Iran War

        Politics

        Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Several fire units respond to house fire in a Versailles neighborhood

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        Covering Kentucky

        McCreary County Alum Fire reaches 990 acres and 10% containment

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        News

        Motorcyclist killed in 2-vehicle crash in Rowan County, coroner reports

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Gusty Showers and a Few T-Showers Thursday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Junction City residents searching for answers after cats are shot with BB guns

        Ajay Patel
        Brooklyn DeLeye vs. Texas A&M

        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Brooklyn DeLeye reflects on UK Volleyball's historic run

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        National News

        Wall Street hits a record as S&P 500 continues its 2-week rally

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        National News

        Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

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        In Your Community

        Madison County emergency management encouraging signups for text alert system

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Family seeks answers in an unsolved 2019 Lexington double homicide

        Annie Brown
        Georgia Shootings

        National News

        Homeland Security worker and another woman are killed in Atlanta-area attacks

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        National Politics

        Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program

        Associated Press
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        Sports

        Zoom Diallo commits to Kentucky

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Cumberland County woman charged with murder after allegedly shooting husband

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Woman searching for owner of Vietnam-era photos found at local thrift store

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Suspect accused of injuring officer during stop had past run-ins with police

        Leigh Searcy
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        News

        London Mayor Weddle pleads not guilty to excessive campaign contributions

        Michael Berk
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        HS Sports Zone

        'Turn Me Up' VB Tournament: Raising funds for Franklin Co teen battling cancer

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Keeneland Spring Meet quadruples Blue Grass Airport traffic

        Molly Demrow
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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky lawmakers override Beshear's veto on death penalty bill

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        1 person suffers life-threatening injuries after crash on Georgetown Street

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and storms arrive Thursday afternoon

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky launching new driver licensing system to improve customer experience

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        Deputies in KY arrest federally wanted man found with weapons and gear in car

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Former Lincoln County deputy pleads guilty to stealing cash during search

        Web Staff
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        Sports

        Louisville selected to host the 2028 United States Olympic gymnastics trials

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Bluegrass Crime Stoppers searching for man wanted on domestic violence warrants

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Lexington police seeking information in 2019 shooting that left 2 people dead

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Sheriff: Ohio child abduction suspect arrested after high-speed chase in KY

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Lexington police officer arrested in Scott County on domestic violence charge

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Another Very Warm, Near Record Day

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington mayoral candidates debate hot topics ahead of May primary election

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Officials in Nelson County searching after inmate escapes from county detail

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        Morgan County water board member resigns after profane remark about resident

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        In-patient mental health clinic in Chevy Chase gets approval despite outcry

        Leigh Searcy
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        In Your Community

        EKU's Meadowbrook Farm hosts elementary students for 'Day at the Farm'

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mayor Linda Gorton proposes $546M budget for Lexington for 2026-27 fiscal year

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's Chocolate Holler is closing its doors after more than a decade

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        'He'll be greatly missed': Scott County remembers SRO, Deputy David Hodapp

        Megan Mannering
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