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NKY teacher placed on leave after puzzle with racial slur given to students

Molly Schramm

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Kentucky pharmacist jailed after clerical error linked her to criminal record

Leigh Searcy

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Lexington animal control identifies suspect, files charge in death of cat

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Daily Forecast

An Excellent Fall Weekend

Tom Ackerman

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Lexington residents encouraged to weigh in on proposed data center rules

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72 rabbits, fowl seized from Lexington property; owner faces 67 charges

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Crime

Former UK football player sentenced for sexual misconduct

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Lexington Metro

Lexington restaurant celebrating Dolly Parton Day while also giving back

Sydney St. Claire

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'What Dolly Gave Me' documentary honors Parton's legacy in East Tennessee

Annie Brown

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Bracing for The Breeders' Cup: Lexington gears up to welcome racing fans

Michael Berk

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London toddler Nora Trejo reunites with the crews who helped save her life

Carlee Hogsten

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One dead, another seriously hurt in three-vehicle crash

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National News

It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives

Lexington restaurant celebrating Dolly Parton Day while also giving back

'What Dolly Gave Me' documentary honors Parton's legacy in East Tennessee

Dolly Parton's legacy takes root in corn mazes across North America this fall

Bracing for The Breeders' Cup: Lexington gears up to welcome racing fans

London toddler Nora Trejo reunites with the crews who helped save her life

One dead, another seriously hurt in three-vehicle crash

National News

Interactive: A common kitchen spice was just recalled for elevated lead

UN puts new focus on containing Haiti's gang violence

Friends mourn Ole Miss students as investigation into their deaths continues

Former Walmart employee surprised by coworkers as she begins first year teaching

Lexington gun violence program draws interest from state lawmakers

What do Flock cameras in Scott County actually record?

Friday Feels Like Fall

Abandoned kittens found in box at Clark County industrial park

Winburn wraps up 'One School One Book' initiative with 'awesome' family night

Kentucky Supreme Court denies AG request in death penalty dispute

Fire destroys Johnson County tire business, prompts large mutual-aid response

Driver killed after passenger van crashes into fence in Woodford County

Kentucky measles cases rise to 64; 7 hospitalized in statewide outbreak

Tips for UK students to 'Be safe and Be seen' while getting around campus

Four displaced after fire near downtown Lexington

Crystal Blossom Inc. carries on a breast cancer warrior's legacy

Some sunshine returns Thursday

Demolition of historic properties in Aylesford neighborhood sparks debate

Richmond Road construction nears end with new safety design for drivers

20 years later, Lexington remembers deadly flood that changed the city

Supporters rally around KSU student-athlete detained by ICE

Judge to rule in November on bond request for man charged in deadly crash

Two adults arrested after Flock cameras in three counties found destroyed

Crab Orchard man's truck stolen, police seek public's help

Driver cited after crashing into stopped school bus in McCracken County

Rood & Riddle co-founder Dr. Thomas Riddle dies at 74

Showers and storms possible for some before drier and sunnier weather returns

Nicholas County man sentenced in 2023 DUI crash that killed 2

Doctors raise awareness about atrial fibrillation for AFib Awareness Month

Rising diesel prices put pressure on Clark County school bus budget

Lawrenceburg police arrest two in alleged multi-county Flock vandalism spree

A Split Forecast Midweek

Kentucky's dual-credit program is growing, and more students are benefiting

Court rules Tyler Murphy can run for re-election to Fayette County school board

Bryan Station HS's diversity ambassadors program helps students break barriers

UK Women's Golf Wins Bettie Lou Invitational

Glean Kentucky continues to rescue surplus produce to fight food insecurity

Kentucky housing shortage continues to grow, chamber says

FCPS launches public dashboard to track Corrective Action Plan progress

Officer struck while directing school traffic in Versailles, expected to recover

Cool and cloudy weather sticks around before sunshine returns

Flash Flooding causes extensive damage in Harlan County

British Airways to offer daily Cincinnati-London flights during summer 2027

Kentucky Football head coach Will Stein talks South Alabama matchup