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      • Crime
        Suspect in deadly Berea bank robbery identified in criminal complaint
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Retired judge's kidney transplant story spans generations of donate life legacy
        Drew Amman
        Crime
        UK student charged with assault after bar fight left victim with brain bleed
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        A Very Cool Derby Weekend
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        All charges dropped in London arrest that triggered FBI notification
        Web Staff
        Kentucky Derby 152
        Right to Party has scratched from the Kentucky Derby, Robusta now in
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        Covering Kentucky

        Covington police searching for missing Northern Kentucky University student

        Cherish Walters
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        Kentucky Derby 152

        Donna Brothers steps away from NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage after 26 races

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Corbin Police asking for help locating suspect in afternoon theft of vehicle

        Rosemary Kelley
      • National News

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          Bayer recalls Afrin travel-size nasal spray over labeling error

          Justin Boggs
        • US Congress

          Republicans who vowed to vote no on DHS funding passed it anyway

          Nathaniel Reed
        • Automobile

          Ford brings back employee pricing ahead of US 250th anniversary

          Scripps News Group

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      • Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

        Covering Kentucky

        Horse racing in Japan is on the rise. A Kentucky Derby winner could be next

        Associated Press
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        Kentucky Derby 152

        Kentucky Derby's 148th official artist found her calling by accident

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        Covering Kentucky

        West Liberty pizza spot raises money for couple who lost everything in fire

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        'We had a very good example': Remembering P.G. Peeples

        Michael Berk
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        Daily Forecast

        Churchill's Weekend Is Looking Chilly

        Bill Meck
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        Kentucky Derby 152

        Derby, Preakness-winning Funny Cide honored with new statue at horse park

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear: Kentucky overdose deaths drop 22.9% in 2025, lowest since 2014

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Humane Society offers free adoptions for National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Crime

        Complaint: Morehead woman charged after dead dog, pets found abandoned

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP investigating 3-vehicle collision involving trooper in Jefferson County

        Web Staff
        LEX 18 Investigates
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        Daily Forecast

        Mostly Sunny and Cool Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort family displaced after storm sends tree crashing into their home

        Ajay Patel
        Child Abuse Prevention Month

        Covering Kentucky

        Advocates urge public to recognize hidden signs of child abuse

        Kayleigh Randle
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        In Your Community

        Berea family working to find a kidney donor for their teenage daughter

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        The first Kentucky Derby since death of D. Wayne Lukas has a different vibe

        Associated Press
        Rob Reiner

        National News

        Judge postpones hearing for Nick Reiner in the murders of his parents

        Jay Gray
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        Covering Kentucky

        Memories pour in honoring the lasting legacy of P.G. Peeples

        Annie Brown
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        Kentucky Derby 152

        Kentucky Derby fan prepares to attend his 60th consecutive race

        Molly Demrow
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        Crime

        Sheriff: Somerset man indicted on child abuse, kidnapping charges

        Mack Carmack
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        We Follow Through

        Laurel County rallies around a 10-year-old girl fighting rare brain cancer

        Drew Amman
      • Kentucky State Legislature

        Covering Kentucky

        Ralph Alvarado receives endorsement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

        Karolina Buczek
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky signs Lexington native Jerone Morton

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        Daily Forecast

        Much cooler days ahead

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Leestown Road reopens after reported gas leak caused delays

        Web Staff
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        News

        New push for answers in 2020 shooting that left 20-year-old UK student dead

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Urban League president and civil servant Porter G. Peeples dies

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Sheriff: Woman arrested after children found with tape over their mouths, noses

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        'Heartbreaking beyond words': Floyd County Schools confirms death of student

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mercer County residents frustrated over proposed data center development

        Ajay Patel
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        Daily Forecast

        Wednesday Morning Showers Wind Down Later in the Day

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mercer County horse farm sustains major damage from strong storms overnight

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Schools plans $1.9 million in pay cuts amid financial issues

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local tree service helps Scott County family barricaded in home by fallen tree

        Annie Brown
        Justin McBride

        BBN Tonight

        James Madison Transfer Justin McBride Commits to Kentucky

        Maggie Davis
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        Covering Kentucky

        High winds down trees and leave thousands without power overnight in Frankfort

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Another round of strong showers and storms Tuesday night

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police locate 24-year-old Paducah man reported missing safe

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        KY woman charged after driving with McDonald's employee clinging to car hood

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        High winds in region cause down trees and widespread power outages

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Graves Co. man arrested after allegedly assaulting deputies, damaging patrol car

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Public demanding accountability after FCPS reveals misstatement of funds

        Ajay Patel
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