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      • Covering Kentucky
        Gov. Beshear pardons 43 people who helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom
        Web Staff
        Crime
        Madison County man charged with sexual abuse, sodomy involving minors
        Cherish Walters
        Covering Kentucky
        Escaped Madison County inmate Calain Myers captured, KSP reports
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Nature's Air Conditioning
        Bill Meck
        Covering Kentucky
        Georgetown police seek public's help identifying shooting suspect
        Web Staff
        BBN Tonight
        University of Kentucky hires Jason "J" Batt as next Athletics Director
        Maggie Davis
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        Crime

        Teen arrested, charged with reckless driving after Laurel Co. police pursuit

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Morehead Police share safety tips after black bear spotted in area

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington residents can share thoughts on data centers at meeting Monday

        Web Staff
      • National News

        • APTOPIX Iran War

          US officials say Iran deal would extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of Hormuz

          Jacob Gardenswartz
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          California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him

          Scripps News Group
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          Trump arrives at G7 summit in France with Iran peace deal front and center

          Ross Cullen

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        BBN Tonight

        UK Men's Basketball updates non-conference schedule

        Maggie Davis
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        Daily Forecast

        Cooler and Less Humid Monday

        Tom Ackerman
        Shibam Coffee brings Yemeni coffee culture to downtown Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        New coffee shop Shibam Coffee opens in Lexington, offers Yemeni coffee

        Web Staff
      • Georgetown Police Department's Jr. police academy, 2023

        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown Police Department offering free citizens police academy for teens

        Web Staff
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        In Your Community

        Georgetown police report daily fraud cases, offering information

        Ellen Ice
        Next Generation 911 center in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington upgrades to Next Gen 911, joining 23 other centers in the state

        Annie Brown
      • APTOPIX UFC Freedom 250 Trump

        National News

        Trump celebrates turning 80 with a UFC cage-fighting event

        Associated Press
        Predictions Market Kentucky Tax

        Kentucky Politics

        A coalition sues to block Kentucky’s new 14.25% prediction markets tax

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Low humidity on the way

        Emily McKinney
      • Congress Budget Defense

        Covering Kentucky

        Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital

        Associated Press
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Photo of Jaxsen Flener, 17

        Covering Kentucky

        Graves County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 17-year-old boy

        Mack Carmack
      • Allegedly falsified document, photo of Dr. Demetrus Liggins

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS superintendent accused of using fake legal threat email

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        Scattered showers and storms for Sunday

        Patrick Herion
        Wilmore salutes veterans at community event with memorial wall

        Covering Kentucky

        Wilmore community honors 250 veterans for Service Day event

        Kayleigh Randle
      • Swahili Day festival returns to Lexington with new home at Gatton Park

        Covering Kentucky

        Swahili Day festival returns to Lexington with new home at Gatton Park

        Web Staff
        Death Investigation

        Covering Kentucky

        Sheriff: 56-year-old London man found deceased in apparent drowning

        Mack Carmack
        Carson's Back Porch opens in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Carson's Back Porch opens in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives gives back in the Bluegrass

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives gives back in the Bluegrass this June

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Mug Shot of the Week: CG Cockrell

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: CG Cockrell

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Get a gift for blood donation, Kentucky Blood Center

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Give the gift of blood and get a gift at the Kentucky Blood Center

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • June edition: 'Backroads to Better Money' with Commonwealth Credit Union

        Best of the Bluegrass

        June edition: 'Backroads to Better Money' with Commonwealth Credit Union

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Red State BBQ releases limited-edition sauce

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Red State BBQ releases limited-edition sauce for America's 250th birthday

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Covering Kentucky

        Johnson County Sheriff's Office searching for man last seen in Paintsville

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        BraveHearts Equine Center hosts 3rd annual open house in Paris

        Web Staff
        Georgetown Police Department, Traffic Safety Unit

        In Your Community

        Georgetown Police Department launches traffic safety unit

        Ellen Ice
        Shriners Children's Hospital hosts 'Birthday Bash'

        Covering Kentucky

        Shriners Children Hospital in Lexington celebrates 100 years of pediatric care

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and storms for Sunday

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        23-year-old KY man left with life-threatening injuries after shooting incident

        Mack Carmack
        17th annual Beer Cheese Festival in Winchester

        Covering Kentucky

        City of Winchester hosts 17th annual Beer Cheese Festival

        Mack Carmack
      • Rep. Andy Barr hosts send-off for service academy nominees

        Covering Kentucky

        Rep. Andy Barr hosts send-off event for U.S. service academy nominees

        Mack Carmack
        Bluegrass Heritage Museum in Clark County

        Spotlight Series

        Winchester museum preserves Clark County's past in former medical building

        Larry Smith
        Photos of Richard Gaines: 1996 vs. 2026

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington pastor celebrating 30 years of ministry

        Larry Smith
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        Crime

        Police: Man arrested after allegedly stabbing victim during Lexington robbery

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        Dry and hot before showers arrive Saturday night

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        EKU to launch air traffic control degree program in spring 2027

        Ajay Patel
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Clark County, a home to hidden gems and local favorites

        Web Staff
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        Spotlight Series

        The Fly Witches bungee fitness studio in Winchester celebrates 5 years

        Annie Brown
        Gov. Beshear speaks on medical marijuana

        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky to end out-of-state medical marijuana allowance starting in July

        Karolina Buczek
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        In Your Community

        Bikes take over Morehead in one of cycling's most exciting race formats

        Alex Barber
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        Spotlight Series

        Mason on Main, the place for fancy fabric and an assortment of antiques

        Bengals Football

        Sports

        Bengals announce 2026 open training camp practices

        Taylor Weiter
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