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Lexington hopes Opportunity Zones will attract development to 5 areas

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Former Jessamine prosecutor pleads guilty to abuse of public trust

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London names Marc Rudder as acting fire chief after dismissals

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Transylvania University's new dog lab studies how 'man's best friend' thinks

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Daily Forecast

A November Chill Settles in this Weekend

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Couple sentenced to decades in prison for toddlers death

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Lexington nonprofit makes 'The Nutcracker' accessible for local students

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London mayor-elect wants to move city government past controversy

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Morehead mayoral race heads to recanvass after one-vote margin

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Fugitive arrested months after child arrives at hospital with broken rib

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Nicholasville police mourning former captain remembered for 'presence and wit'

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2 sentenced to decades in prison in death of 20-month-old Joshua Bowen

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Fugitive arrested months after child arrives at hospital with broken rib

Nicholasville police mourning former captain remembered for 'presence and wit'

2 sentenced to decades in prison in death of 20-month-old Joshua Bowen

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Study links missed vitamin K shots in newborns to higher bleeding risk

Amtrak to allow passengers to bring firearms on select trains in January

Wendy’s breakfast could disappear at some restaurants

Mercer County grand jury indicts woman in husband’s shooting death

More November-like weather for Friday

Person taken to hospital after fire destroys Perry County home

Detective testifies about conflicting accounts in Lexington shooting case

Reported hunter near Jackson County schools was just leaves, deputies say

Lexington nonprofit brings hundreds of meals directly to people in need

Sunshine and Dry Weather Returns Thursday

Louisville marks one year since deadly UPS flight crash that killed 15

Lexington voters approve three charter changes from first civic assembly

"The work won't stop:" Mayor Gorton set for historic third term

Casey County approves data center moratorium

Lawrence County emergency director reflects on search for missing 6-year-old

Kentucky sees Democratic gains as voters focus on economy

Political newcomer Roy Miller wins Junction City mayoral race

Georgetown Mayor Burney Jenkins re-elected as voters turn out in strong numbers

4 minors injured after driver rear-ends Amish buggy, sheriff's office says

Man killed in Perry County crash, Kentucky State Police say

Top 2027 basketball recruit Cherif Millogo commits to Kentucky

Brooklyn DeLeye, Molly Tuozzo will return for 5th year with Kentucky Volleyball

Heavy rain moves out Wednesday before a chilly weekend arrives

Kentucky Senate President blames ads for costing Alvarado congressional race

Renee Shaw named KET's next Executive Director & CEO

Kentucky woman accused of strangling high school football player during game

Stocks surge as oil prices tumble following the US midterm elections

Kentucky father takes on 48-hour endurance challenge in memory of infant son

A Wet Wednesday Inbound

Incumbent Rep. Brett Guthrie wins reelection in US House District 2

Longtime Rep. Andy Barr wins race for US Senate seat

Kentucky soars to opening night win over Manhattan, 85-57

Linda Gorton wins reelection in race for Lexington mayor

Ed Gallrein wins election for US House District 4 seat

Zach Dembo wins race for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District

Rep. James Comer wins reelection for US House District 1

Rep. Hal Rogers wins reelection to US House District 5

Kentucky football ranked 6th in first College Football Playoff Projection

Kentuckians vote to pass Amendment 1, limiting governor's pardon power

Rep. Morgan McGarvey wins reelection for U.S. House District 3

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Near-record warmth gives way to heavy rain and a weekend cooldown

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