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      • Covering Kentucky
        New Lexington hockey team brings excitement and help to local community
        Alex Barber
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        I-75 in Whitley County closed following multiple crashes, slick roads
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        Laurel County Sheriff's Office arrests 4 on charges of trafficking meth
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        Cynthiana man found guilty of violating local animal treatment code
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        Laurel County officials arrest woman on DUI charges following serious crash
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        EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffs

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        Daily Forecast

        Gets colder before warming

        Emily McKinney
        Kentucky Vanderbilt Basketball

        BBN Tonight

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          Ukraine strikes heart of Russia's missile arsenal with homemade weapon

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        • Iran Protests US Base

          Trump says he's considering limited strikes on Iran as dealmaking continues

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      • Midway Museum celebrates 100 years of Black History

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        Black History Month: Midway Museum celebrates 100 years of local Black history

        Mack Carmack
        Richland Fire Department responds to brush fire

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        Richland firefighters extinguish brush fire flames

        Mack Carmack
        Mount Vernon Fire Department and surrounding agencies tackle garage fire

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        7 hours of work: Southeastern Kentucky firefighters tackle severe garage fire

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        Missing 71-year-old Beattyville woman found, officials report

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        Snow showers are possible throughout Sunday

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        Otega Oweh dunk at Auburn

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        Kentucky falls at Auburn in final seconds, 75-74

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      • Fatal fire

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        1 dead in house fire in Letcher County

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        Best of the Bluegrass

        High-tech trends at Barney Miller's in Lexington

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      • A taste of The V at The Vine in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Bluegrass Bites: A taste of The V at The Vine in Lexington

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      • Be Medispa celebrates new location in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Be Medispa celebrates new location in Lexington

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        Daily Forecast

        Cold and wintry for Sunday

        Emily McKinney
        Kentucky's Legacy Trail

        Covering Kentucky

        Legacy Trail named top public space Kentuckians want to live near

        Alex Barber
      • Structure Fire at Stone Bridge Apartments

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington fire confirms 4 adults, 2 children injured in structure fire

        Mack Carmack
        Robert Baker mugshot

        Covering Kentucky

        Danville man in custody after allegedly entering college buildings, stealing car

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        Justice Department Jeffrey Epstein

        National News

        Ghislaine Maxwell fights release of more Epstein documents, calling disclosure law unconstitutional

        By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER
      • Downed telephone pole

        Covering Kentucky

        Officials report snapped telephone pole in northern Madison County

        Mack Carmack
        Native American Women Sterilization

        National News

        New Mexico launches investigation of forced sterilization of Native women

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        Daily Forecast

        A very seasonal Saturday

        Patrick Herion
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        HS Sports Zone

        High School SportsZone Basketball 2/20/26

        Hannah Hamelback
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        National News

        A mom wrote a book to help her kids process their dad's death. Now she's on trial for his killing

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        Roadway collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Serious injury collision shuts down Laurel County roadway

        Web Staff
      • Overdose Deaths

        Covering Kentucky

        Cychlorphine, a highly potent synthetic drug, has now been detected in KY

        Rosemary Kelley
        Family speaks out following a second inmate strangled to death in 2025 at EKCC

        We Follow Through

        Family demands answers following inmate death at EKCC

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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Dishin' Dimes with Tonie Morgan

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Sheriff: Pulaski County man arrested on charges of child sexual abuse

        Mack Carmack
        Elizabeth Smarts speaks at The Ridge

        Covering Kentucky

        Elizabeth Smart shares story of healing at The Ridge's winter conference

        Drew Amman
        Ecuador-Galapagos Giant Tortoises

        World News

        Photos of young tortoises bred to return to the home of their ancestors

        Associated Press
      • Sikh Truckers

        National News

        All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take tests in English

        Associated Press
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        Black History Month: twin firefighters make history in Lexington

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        Liz Probst Brings Competitive Fire to UK Rifle Team

        Noah Cierzan
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        Covering Kentucky

        University of Kentucky students prepare heat shield experiment for NASA mission

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mechanic discovers adorable surprise: Baby squirrels nesting in car engine

        Annie Brown
        Kentucky's first Ukrainian restaurant is open in Nicholasville

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky's first Ukrainian restaurant opens in Nicholasville

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Transitioning Back To Winter This Weekend

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        Covering Kentucky

        UK board approves $3.9 million property acquisition near Memorial Coliseum

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        Covering Kentucky

        London City Council responds to grand jury decision in shooting of Doug Harless

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      • Trump Transition

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        Daily Forecast

        Gusty, Sunny and Cooler Friday

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        Crime

        Man charged in connection to September 2025 shooting on Mt. Rushmore Way

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