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Funeral arrangements announced for Danville football player Jamaree Johnson

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Madison County father seeks help as newborn son remains hospitalized

Drew Amman

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Lexington proposes biggest overhaul of snow and ice response plan in 30 years

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Daily Forecast

Near record heat before midweek rain chances bring a major fall cooldown

Abby Summers

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Kentucky voters to decide whether to restrict governor’s pardon power

Karolina Buczek

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Georgetown City Council votes to suspend Flock camera operations during review

Carlee Hogsten

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FCPS student with life-threatening injuries after being hit near bus stop

Christian Wohlfeil

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Murder suspect in fatal Mount Sterling hit-and-run extradited to Kentucky

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Kentucky Powerball winner indicted on strangulation, assault charges

Rosemary Kelley

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Kentucky mayor denies using racial slur in video circulating on social media

Leigh Searcy

President Trump to rally Kentucky voters in Highland Heights as midterms loom

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Rudy Fest announces end of bluegrass festival after 25-year run

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National News

Kentucky mayor denies using racial slur in video circulating on social media

President Trump to rally Kentucky voters in Highland Heights as midterms loom

Rudy Fest announces end of bluegrass festival after 25-year run

National News

Police: Rider ejected from Georgia roller coaster before falling to his death

AI could soon spread through cheap smart devices, Anthropic warns

Dr. Jen Ashton: Menopause is a critical time to look after your heart health

Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association hosting annual shooting competition

Dietitian shares tips for eating heart-healthy on a budget

Lexington boxing gym produces national champion

Near Record Highs Tuesday and Wednesday

Fayette County Public Schools revises deficit figure ahead of audit deadline

Lexington task force unveils homelessness plan with permanent shelter

Kentucky State Police asking for public's help locating missing man

Group of veterans opposed to Iran War back Democrat Zach Dembo

Morehead nonprofit plans benefit for Trooper Phillips' family

Charges dismissed against 84-year-old Lancaster man following police encounter

Frankfort Board of Commissioners votes to not renew its Flock contract

Motorcyclist hospitalized after being struck, run over in lot, friend says

Near-record warmth before a major weekend cooldown

Trial date set for Robertson County woman accused of killing her mother

Pedestrian killed in semi-truck crash at Eastern Kentucky gas station

Crews battle truck fire in Somerset; no injuries reported

Tractor-trailer crash expected to close US 25 for hours in Scott County

Man killed in crash that shut down stretch of East Hal Rogers Parkway

Lexington highs soar back into the low 80s

Kentucky Vaults to No. 15 in Latest AP Top 25 Poll

Lexington Humane Society needs certain items to care for dogs awaiting homes

Kentucky coach Will Stein on Wildcats' big win: 'We kept fighting'

Kentucky fans confident ahead of LSU showdown: 'Time to beat them Tigers'

Lingering showers Sunday before sunshine and warmer weather return

The return of the 'Power K' sees Kentucky Football upset No. 10 LSU, 35-34

46th annual fall festival brings vendors, shoppers together

Lingering showers from Isaias on Sunday

Danville High School community grieving following death of 17-year-old student

Deputies investigate reported animal abuse in Madison County

Step out in style at Fiabesca Luxury Shoe Boutique

Winning fall fashions at Fayette Mall

Mug Shot of the Week 10-10

What's new for fall at Char on Ashland

Get rid of unwanted hair at Uptown Laser Hair Removal

Spruce up your home for fall at My Favorite Things in Lexington

Man dead, woman airlifted after pair found at foot of Lockegee Rock

Remnants of Isaias bring rain and gusty winds to Kentucky this weekend

Cyclist with life-threatening injuries after collision at Lexington intersection

No. 4 Kentucky Volleyball sweeps Tigers to open "Beat LSU Weekend"

'Destiny has faith': 10-year-old Pulaski Co. girl beats odds while battling DIPG

UKPD report shows decline in crimes, 24 rapes reported on main campus in 2025