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      WLEX blacked out on Fubo due to contract dispute
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        FCPS explains why mainly snow days were used for winter school closures
        Web Staff
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        80-year-old killed in 3-vehicle collision on Danville Road in Boyle County
        Cherish Walters
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        KY couple charged with reckless homicide in infant death following indictment
        Cherish Walters
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        Tom Ackerman
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        Man detained in Guthrie disappearance released, says he ‘didn’t do anything’
        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky bill aims to strengthen health care workforce data collection

        Web Staff
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        Hardin County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses, KSP report

        Cherish Walters
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        Sheriff: Monticello man arrested after doing donuts in field, fleeing police

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        • Canada Shooting

          7 dead, numerous wounded in shooting at Canada high school

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          Trump administration will repeal major greenhouse gas regulations this week

          Evan Thomas
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          White House defends Commerce Secretary Lutnick amid news of Epstein ties

          Scripps News Group

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        National News

        Investigators searching a location in Arizona in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

        Associated Press
        El Paso Flights Grounded

        National News

        FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hardware store recovers from winter storm supply shortages

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man indicted on charges for July collision that left woman, unborn child dead

        Rosemary Kelley
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        WATCH: 'BBN Tonight' breaks down tough road loss in Austin for Kentucky

        Noah Cierzan
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        Troubled distillery joins Kentucky Bourbon Trail despite financial woes

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky unions push lawmakers to repeal right-to-work law

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Love is in the oven: Local bakeries prep for Valentine's rush

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS returns to school after weather wiped out two weeks of in-person learning

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington neighborhoods finally see relief as icy roads begin to thaw

        Annie Brown
        LEX 18 Investigates
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky bourbon industry shows $1.6 billion growth despite trade uncertainties

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lee County EMS pushes for ambulance reimbursement reform amid financial strain

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Boyle County man outsmarts scammer by bringing call to sheriff's office

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Drivers beware: Potholes surge after winter weather hits local roads

        Molly Demrow
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        What A Turnaround!

        Bill Meck
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        Judge rules in favor of KY attorney general in case against Lexington Blue

        Rosemary Kelley
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        5 Louisville residents charged in driver's license fraud scheme

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        5 Kentucky Powerball winners from billion-dollar jackpots still unclaimed

        Web Staff
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        Report: Kentucky caregiver sentenced to 8 years for stealing from dying patient

        Web Staff
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        Defense requests mental health hearing for Shawn Stines to exclude death penalty

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Neighborhood dog helps Louisville police find missing child

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Bourbon Trail adds 10 new stops

        Ellen Ice
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        National Politics

        Democrats demand 'dramatic changes' for ICE, including masks, cameras

        Associated Press
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        National News

        FBI: It's unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with mom's suspected kidnappers

        Associated Press
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        Top Iran security official is in Oman, site of talks with the US

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        A Brief and Gusty Warm Surge Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: 'BBN Tonight' breaks down Kentucky's comeback thriller against Tennessee

        Noah Cierzan
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        Sports

        Comeback Bid Falls Short for No. 18 Kentucky on the Road Against No. 4 Texas

        Noah Cierzan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky flower producers hope you'll keep your love local this Valentine's Day

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Democrats push major pre-K expansion in 2026 legislative session

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mercer County resident organizes opposition to potential data center

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's True Blue Customs has big weekend with shoes featured in Super Bowl

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington residents frustrated as icy roads remain untreated 16 days after storm

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington residents on unranked roads still trapped by ice two weeks after storm

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wolfe County Search and Rescue receives $5 million in federal funding

        Alex Barber
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        BBN Tonight

        Otega Oweh earns SEC Co-Player of the Week Honor

        Noah Cierzan
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        Daily Forecast

        The Thaw Has Arrived!

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Audit finds Superintendent Liggins didn't adequately oversee district finances

        Web Staff
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        Former Lexington Legends player Terrance Gore dies at 34

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        American Avenue house fire in Lexington displaces 2 adults, no injuries reported

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Suspect now in custody after brief police chase in Richmond, police confirm

        Web Staff
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