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      • Covering Kentucky
        Suspect who escaped custody near EKU campus in Richmond apprehended
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        Covering Kentucky
        1 dead following Tuesday morning multi-vehicle collision near Big Hill
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        Court rules London mayor cannot run for re-election over residency dispute
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        Daily Forecast
        A Nice Summer Day Wednesday
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        Kentucky state treasurer brings unclaimed property road show to Lexington
        Molly Demrow
        Covering Kentucky
        Livingston Co. crash kills 2 people including child, 4 others airlifted
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        Covering Kentucky

        Liggins' attorney threatens to reveal alleged district matters if not reinstated

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        BBN Tonight

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        Daily Forecast

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        • Trump

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        • NBA Draft Basketball

          Washington takes AJ Dybantsa No. 1 in the 2026 NBA draft

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        In Your Community

        Upward Bound helps Eastern Kentucky high schoolers prepare for college

        Alex Barber
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        BBN Tonight

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        Maggie Davis
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        In Your Community

        Grow Appalachia, Berea Kids Eat providing healthy meals to Madison County kids

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Paintsville man arrested in connection to deadly 2025 collision in Prestonsburg

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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS holds media briefing amid budget shortfall and superintendent controversy

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Historic all-women cross-country Air Race Classic makes a stop in Frankfort

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        I-75 in Fayette County set to be impacted by rolling roadblocks Wednesday

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        1 person with injuries after driving into building on Winchester Road

        Rosemary Kelley
        Flash Flooding

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County residents urged to report damage from Monday's flash flooding

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        Covering Kentucky

        Granddaughter preserves WWII veteran's letters to honor his legacy

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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS board meets again after superintendent placed on paid administrative leave

        Ajay Patel
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        News

        Lexington Police investigating overnight shooting on Gerald Drive

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        Daily Forecast

        Clouds Break and Sunshine Returns Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        ‘Not a good fit’: Woodford County leaders push to stop data centers

        Web Staff
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        Lexington teens gain real-world work experience through city summer job program

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Audit firm asks FCPS to approve up to $35,000 in additional costs

        Web Staff
        Flash Flooding

        Covering Kentucky

        Flash flooding turns Lexington streets into rivers, prompts water rescues

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        First responders take part in hands-on active shooter response training

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Toyota KY starts RAV-4 hybrid production, breaks ground on new paint facility

        Karolina Buczek
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        In Your Community

        Rowan Co. HS student takes 1st at the National Speech and Debate Championship

        Alex Barber
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        Crime

        Woman in London arrested on drug charges following K-9 investigation

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A few more showers and storms before a dry Tuesday

        Patrick Herion
        Magee's Bakery set to reopen in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Magee's Bakery set to reopen in Lexington this fall after 3 year closure

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Pulaski County Sheriff's Office seeks tips on cellular tower thefts

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Deadly plane crash in Jessamine County kills Florida couple heading home

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK Chandler Hospital completes first robotic kidney transplant in 4-state region

        Michael Berk
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        In Your Community

        Madison County athletes join Team Kentucky for Special Olympics USA Games

        Caleb Barnes
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        Crime

        Man arrested after armed robbery, attempted burglary at Lexington gas station

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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 41-year-old woman found safe, Georgetown police report

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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and Storms Drop Southeast Monday Morning

        Tom Ackerman
        Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's week-long Juneteenth Celebration ends at Douglass Park

        Web Staff
        Harrison County benefit clinic

        Covering Kentucky

        Veterans benefit clinic coming to Harrison County Courthouse this Monday

        Molly Demrow
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        In Your Community

        Morehead Italian restaurants unite for free summer meals, but program at risk

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 37-year-old Kenton County man dies in officer-involved shooting

        Mack Carmack
        Grand Canyon-Hikers Dead

        National News

        Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die

        Associated Press
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        National News

        'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year

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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 2 individuals dead following motorcycle accident on Campbellsville Bypass

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police searching for missing Barbourville man

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        Scattered evening storms for Father's Day

        Patrick Herion
        SoulTeenth Fest in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington community celebrates Juneteenth, honors advocates at SoulTeenth Fest

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        Third annual Central Kentucky Pet Expo

        Covering Kentucky

        Versailles' Jack Kain Ford hosts third annual central Kentucky pet expo

        Web Staff
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