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      • Crime
        Woman arrested after deputies find malnourished newborn at Laurel County home
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Funeral arrangements released for 19-year-old found dead in Grayson Lake
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash near Alum Springs Road in Boyle County
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Heat lingers into Independence Day weekend
        Patrick Herion
        Covering Kentucky
        After sparking backlash, Lexington church defends 'Kill the Devil' VBS skit
        Megan Mannering
        Crime
        Thomas Birl ruled competent to stand trial in double murder of Richmond couple
        Web Staff
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        Spotlight Series

        Notable Stop in Nicholas County: The Jailer's Home on West Main

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bell County mourns loss of coaches Stephen Ely and Ovie Canady

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond woman wins $30,000 on Kentucky Humane Society scratch-off

        Web Staff
      • National News

        • America 250 time capsule

          America 250 time capsule to be buried on July 4th. Here's what's in it

          Jay Gray
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          Target to replace Ulta Beauty shops with new in-store beauty concept

          Justin Boggs
        • Higher education

          Student loan changes take effect with new payment plans, borrowing caps

          Kadia Tubman

        Scripps News
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        Covering Kentucky

        CAC expands outreach to protect homeless residents from dangerous heat

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Covering Kentucky

        Christian Appalachian Project responds to flooding in Jackson, Madison counties

        Michael Berk
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        In Your Community

        Disbarred immigration attorney leaves Lexington client warning others

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Elderly couple married for 69 years survives floodwaters that rose 60 inches

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        The Heat Wave Continues Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Mitch Barnhart's final day as UK AD (full episode)

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        In Your Community

        Mental health curriculum set to continue at Paris Elementary

        Ellen Ice
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        Daily Forecast

        A hot start to July

        Patrick Herion
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        In Your Community

        Groups gather in McKee to hand out cleaning supplies following weekend floods

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Family remembers flood victim who loved his country and community

        Annie Brown
        LEX 18 Investigates
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        Covering Kentucky

        God's Pit Crew delivers pallets of supplies for Madison County flood victims

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Large barn destroyed by fire on Paris Pike in Lexington, LFD reports

        Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        UK and Hoot App unveil real-time social platform for Big Blue Nation fans

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Liggins files appeal alleging FCPS board violated Open Meetings Act

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Volunteers are pouring in to help weekend flood survivors in Madison County

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington couple warns of asphalt paving scam after $78K demand

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Summer Heat Wave Clamps Down

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Heavy flooding destroys Wilmore home, leaves family searching for place to live

        Ana Medina
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Milan Momcilovic joins 'BBN Tonight'

        Maggie Davis
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        In Your Community

        Sisters fight through thorns and ticks to reach Korean War veteran uncle's grave

        Alex Barber
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        Spotlight Series

        Carlisle marks 5 years since devastating flood that reshaped the city

        Michael Berk
        Photo of a tick on a human arm.

        Covering Kentucky

        As warm weather continues, officials are urging the public to stay tick-aware

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond Police body cameras capture officers rescuing woman from flooded home

        Leigh Searcy
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        In Your Community

        Some Richmond residents forced out of their homes due to deadly flooding

        Caleb Barnes
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        Daily Forecast

        A very hot and humid end to June

        Patrick Herion
        Heat

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington upgrades heat plan activation to Phase 3 amid 'heat emergency'

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Ohio man receives 2 life sentences for double murder of young Kentucky sisters

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP Mustang GT enters national best-looking cruiser contest, needs your vote

        Web Staff
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        News

        Louisville Metro Police officer dies after motorcycle crash on I-265

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY community rallies to protect nursing home residents amid rising floodwaters

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Here Comes a Heat Wave

        Tom Ackerman
        Million Church washed away by fatal flooding in Madison County

        Covering Kentucky

        'God is good. He really is': Million Church washed away by fatal flooding

        Molly Demrow
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        Crime

        Kentucky man charged with DUI after flooded creek crash kills juvenile passenger

        Mack Carmack
        Nonprofit rallies to help Kentucky flash flood victims

        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond nonprofit distributing flood relief supplies to residents

        Mack Carmack
        Large house fire on Marks Lane in Nelson County

        Covering Kentucky

        Lightning strike suspected as culprit in large Nelson County house fire Saturday

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A hot and humid work week ahead

        Emily McKinney
        Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Overnight lane closures coming to New Circle Road on Monday due to construction

        Mack Carmack
        Obit Khadijah Farrakhan

        National News

        Khadijah Farrakhan, 'first lady of Nation of Islam' as wife of famous pastor, dies at 90

        By JULIE CARR SMYTH
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        News

        3 men shot in Lexington parking lot early Sunday morning, police say

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Flood risks continue in Southwestern Kentucky as our weather pattern changes

        Patrick Herion
        Estes Auto Parts & Towing

        Covering Kentucky

        'Pretty much gone': Jessamine County business swept away in flood waters

        Ellen Ice
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