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        After a call to the public, local church takes action to serve its neighbors
        Caleb Barnes
        Covering Kentucky
        Whitley County man speaks after his mother dies in severe winter weather
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        New power outages hit Woodford County after weekend winter storm
        Annie Brown
        Daily Forecast
        A brutally cold workweek continues
        Patrick Herion
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        Jessamine County Schools feed 900 students during winter weather closure
        Megan Mannering
        Spotlight Series
        Minnie Adkins continues wood carving, inspiring generations through folk art
        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Officials urging the public to clear cars of ice and snow to avoid collisions

        Rosemary Kelley
        Snowy Weather

        Covering Kentucky

        Winter weather brings spike in slip-and-fall injuries to local emergency rooms

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local plumbers see surge in frozen pipe calls as temperatures drop

        Molly Demrow
      • National News

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          Man tackled after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Trump TikTok

          TikTok's new terms of service spark backlash, but experts say they're standard

          Maura Barrett
        • Iran

          Trump says Iran wants talks as US carrier group deploys to the region

          Alexandra Miller

        Scripps News
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        Covering Kentucky

        Eastern Kentucky residents venture out despite winter weather

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington residents hoping for the sun and salt to help melt icy roads

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Inmate at EKY Correctional Complex dies after falling while clearing snow, ice

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Emergency crews airlift injured person during winter storm in Rockcastle County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Covering Kentucky

        Multi-vehicle accident closes eastbound I-64 between Frankfort and Midway

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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: UPS retires MD-11 fleet involved in deadly Louisville plane crash

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        News

        House fire displaces resident and pet on West Brown Street in Nicholasville

        Web Staff
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        News

        Meta, TikTok and YouTube face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

        Associated Press
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        National Politics

        Trump to visit Iowa amid Minneapolis shooting fallout

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        The Deep Freeze Continues

        Tom Ackerman
        Fayette County Sheriff's Deputies offers winter care help

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Sheriff's Office activates winter care program to help residents

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholasville neighbors brave the cold temps to remove ice, snow

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Doctor warns parents about cold weather dangers for kids during snow days

        Annie Brown
        Kentucky Paws Animal Rescue

        Covering Kentucky

        Animal rescue asking for help after winter storm collapses outdoor kennels

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Blue Grass Airport commercial flights resume after weather cancellations

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lextran riders brave extreme cold during winter commute

        Drew Amman
        Morehead Icy roads

        Covering Kentucky

        Morehead crews battle icy roads after winter storm

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Extreme cold hampers road clearing efforts as crews battle icy conditions

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington begins digging out from winter storm as crews work to clear icy roads

        Michael Berk
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        Crime

        2 teens indicted in connection to Rambling Creek Drive fatal shooting

        Erin Rosas
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        Daily Forecast

        Brutally cold temperatures to linger through the workweek

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        GALLERY: LEX 18 viewers send in their snowy weather photos

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Scott County officials urge layering, staying inside during bitter cold

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Side-by-side stuck in creek, 2 people rescued by Estill County emergency crews

        Web Staff
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        Traffic

        I-75 southbound near Clays Ferry Bridge back open after crash involving semi

        Web Staff
        Laurel County roads could get icy as temperatures drop

        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County continues to treat, clear icy roads as temperatures drop

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Daily Forecast

        Welcome to the Kentucky Tundra

        Tom Ackerman
      • Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National News

        Federal and state officials claim moral high ground in immigration crackdown

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington crews battle winter storm as temperatures drop

        Annie Brown
        Icy roads

        Covering Kentucky

        Ice storm creates dangerous conditions across Kentucky

        Karolina Buczek
      • Switzerland Davos

        National News

        Republican are calling for a deep investigation into the Minneapolis shooting

        Associated Press
        Israel Palestinians

        World News

        Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to locate last hostage in Gaza

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Weekend storm winding down

        Emily McKinney
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        World News

        Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid

        Associated Press
        Kentucky Blood Center

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Blood Center scaling back operations due to severe winter weather

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Emergency plan: City crews working around clock to clear Lexington roads

        Mack Carmack
      • Mount Vernon Fire Department responding to weather-related emergencies

        Covering Kentucky

        Mount Vernon Fire Department responding to weather-related emergencies

        Mack Carmack
        Lexington under blanket of snow

        Covering Kentucky

        City of Lexington offices announce closure amidst winter weather conditions

        Mack Carmack
        Tree falls on Jackson Energy utility truck

        Covering Kentucky

        Tree falls on Jackson Energy utility truck due to winter weather conditions

        Mack Carmack
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