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      • Crime
        Man arrested after armed robbery, attempted burglary at Lexington gas station
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Coroner identifies 2 killed in plane crash on Saturday in Jessamine County
        Mack Carmack
        Covering Kentucky
        Man indicted by grand jury for manslaughter in death of 60-year-old
        Kayleigh Randle
        Daily Forecast
        Showers and Storms Drop Southeast Monday Morning
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        Veterans benefit clinic coming to Harrison County Courthouse this Monday
        Molly Demrow
        Covering Kentucky
        KSP: 2 individuals dead following motorcycle accident on Campbellsville Bypass
        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown police searching for missing 41-year-old woman

        Web Staff
        Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

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

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

        In Your Community

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

        Alex Barber
      • National News

        • Charlie Kirk Shot

          Charlie Kirk shooting suspect’s roommate won’t have to testify at July hearing

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

          5 arrested after vandalism reported at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

          Jacob Gardenswartz
        • APTOPIX Pakistan US Iran Vance

          US and Iran begin nuclear negotiations with both sides reporting progress

          Stephanie Liebergen

        Scripps News
      • Officer involved shooting graphic

        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
        Britain Toy Story 5 UK Launch Event

        National News

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

        Associated Press
      • Photo of Donnie E. Leath, 48

        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

        Web Staff
      • Third annual Central Kentucky Pet Expo

        Covering Kentucky

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

        Web Staff
        Photos of emergency services at Kentucky Highway 92 West three-vehicle collision

        Covering Kentucky

        3 vehicle collision in Whitley County sends 3 to hospital by air medical

        Mack Carmack
        Saturday's Paws 4 the Cause animal rescue fundraiser

        Covering Kentucky

        Mom-Moms Lavender Festival raises funds for animal rescue

        Molly Demrow
      • Photos from Saturday snakebite rescue in Powell County

        Covering Kentucky

        Hiker suffering from copperhead snakebite rescued by Powell County officials

        Mack Carmack
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Fair Activities Canceled graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        Casey County Fair canceled 'in its entirety' due to ongoing water shortage

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        Father's Day may not be all rainy

        Emily McKinney
        Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner: 2 individuals dead following Friday vehicle collision in Adair County

        Mack Carmack
        Photo of 41-year-old Ronshaune Simmons

        Crime

        Kentucky State Police searching for reportedly escaped inmate in Lexington

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A comfortable and mostly sunny Saturday

        Patrick Herion
        Fayette Heating & Air

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Fayette Heating & Air giving back with 'It's Cool to be a Vet' giveaway

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Stepping Stone Farm in Paris

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Summer fun available at Stepping Stone Farm in Paris

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • "Ask the Lawyer" with Peterson Law Office on nursing home abuse

        Best of the Bluegrass

        'Ask the Lawyer' with Peterson Law Office on nursing home abuse this June

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Perryville Furniture Outlet

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Perryville Furniture Outlet celebrating 75 years of family service

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Mug Shot of the Week: Matthew Williams

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Matthew Williams

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • Damage from storm on Waterworks Road in Williamstown

        Covering Kentucky

        Williamstown residents working to rebuild business after severe storm Thursday

        Drew Amman
        Kentucky teachers utilize Juneteenth to reflect on classroom representation

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky teachers utilize Juneteenth to reflect on classroom representation

        Karolina Buczek
        Justin McBride

        BBN Tonight

        Meet the Cats: Justin McBride

      • Australia Antisemitism

        World News

        Police charge a third suspect in a synagogue arson allegedly directed by Iran

        Associated Press
        Iran US Trump

        National Politics

        US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home

        Associated Press
        Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

        World News

        Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old

        Associated Press
      • Britain-Train-Collision

        World News

        Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person

        Associated Press
        Photo of Debra Wireman, 69

        Covering Kentucky

        Flemingsburg Police Department searching for missing 69-year-old woman

        Mack Carmack
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        News

        Vehicle fire extinguished after crash on South Highway 421 in Manchester

        Web Staff
      • Photos of Coty Savage

        Crime

        Winchester Police Department locates, apprehends armed robbery suspect

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Woodford County man indicted on 4 counts of child sexual abuse charges

        Web Staff
        APTOPIX Obama Presidential Center

        National News

        Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy

        Associated Press
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        Crime

        Federal judge delays trial in Berea bank shooting case as death penalty looms

        Cherish Walters
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on June 19: Ava

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County School Board accused of open meetings law violation

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Father's Day Weekend Looks Good Early

        Tom Ackerman
        Image of Walter Trebolo

        Covering Kentucky

        Family stunned after grand jury declines to indict in Walter Trebolo death

        Ajay Patel
        Iran US Trump

        National News

        Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran

        Associated Press
      • Photo of a hazmat mask

        Covering Kentucky

        Multiple hospitalized after mass illness event at Wayne County senior center

        Mack Carmack
        Photos of Devin Snow

        Crime

        Nicholasville Police Departments apprehends 'armed and dangerous' suspect

        Mack Carmack
        Zoom Diallo

        BBN Tonight

        Meet the Cats: Zoom Diallo

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