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        2 men confirmed dead following shooting near Cambridge Drive in Lexington
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        Berea Fire Dept. Battalion Chief arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor
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        1 person arrested in connection to Richmond crash that left several injured
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        Daily Forecast
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          Sharks issue apology for offensive scoreboard message displayed during game

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          Burritos sent to schools across the country recalled over listeria concerns

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        KSP present findings to grand jury in fatal pursuit involving Knox County deputy

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        Lexington police issue Green Alert for missing veteran

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        Man arrested, charged with assault in 'domestic violence incident' in Lexington

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        Tyler Childers and The Lumineers to headline Railbird Music Festival 2026

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        Cameron lags behind rivals in fundraising despite leading Kentucky Senate race

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        Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office looking for missing 13-year-old girl

        Cherish Walters
        Wind gusts causes tree to split

        Covering Kentucky

        Fall weather turns destructive as wind gusts split a tree in Jessamine County

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        Crash on Bryan Station Road and Manhattan Drive

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        Fayette Co. Coroner's Office identifies person killed in Bryan Station Rd. crash

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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying 2 burglary suspects

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        North Corbin traffic stop leads to major drug bust

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        Mount Sterling woman arrested on wanton endangerment charges in Jackson County

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        Daily Forecast

        A cooler, quiet work week ahead

        Emily McKinney
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        New blood evidence may delay Amber Spradlin murder trial for months in Floyd Co.

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        Trump endorses primary challenger against Rep. Massie who hasn't entered race

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        Hiker rescued after 10-foot fall from rock shelter in Kentucky

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        Daily Forecast

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        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mudslide in Powell County damages eight vehicles, no injuries reported

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        Covering Kentucky

        'No Kings' rallies bring hundreds to the Kentucky State Capitol

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        Kentucky can't complete upset bid against No. 21 Texas

        Keith Farmer
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        Thousands across Kentucky took to the streets for the 'No Kings' protests

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        Daily Forecast

        Rainy and windy Sunday

        Emily McKinney
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        Gov. Beshear issues warning regarding incoming severe weather

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        10 people hospitalized after balcony collapse near the University of Cincinnati

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        3 teens killed, multiple injured in crash at Glasgow intersection

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        2 killed, 'multiple' injured in 3-vehicle crash in Bourbon County

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        Man airlifted after being attacked with a machete in Perry County

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        Truck splits in half after hitting tree head-on in Clay City, driver uninjured

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        Daily Forecast

        Active weather returns Saturday night

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        HS Sports Zone

        2025 High School SportsZone Highlights Week 9

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        Covering Kentucky

        Police identify victims in 'apparent' murder suicide in Winchester

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Mount Sterling, home to some of Kentucky's oldest traditions

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        Spotlight Series

        Historic church in Mount Sterling turned vibrant arts center

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        Nancy Green: The Montgomery County woman who became the original Aunt Jemima

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        Police: No foul play expected after body is discovered in Danville

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        Lexington Children's Museum celebrates 35 years of inspiring young minds

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        Senator Rand Paul highlights new tourism initiative to boost EKY economy

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        Winchester man federally indicted in connection to overdose deaths

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        Families of 2 women who police say were targeted by Brian Epperson speak out

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        NO KINGS: Multiple peaceful protests set for Saturday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Former sheriff returns from retirement to restore trust in Robertson County

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        Daily Forecast

        Active weather for the weekend

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