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Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin arrested on movie set in Bourbon County

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Coroner identifies victim in fatal stabbing where Fedex truck hit home

Kayleigh Randle

Daily Forecast

More heat as storm chances increase into Labor Day weekend

T.G. Shuck

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Kentucky voter roll cleanup tops 750,000 total removals

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Lexington mayor orders review of license plate readers

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Morehead State University closing early on Friday due to heat

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Retired teacher builds foster care ranch for siblings in Kentucky

Annie Brown

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One Lexington leads neighborhood walks after 4 weekend shootings

Carlee Hogsten

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Rising gas prices force Kentucky families to rethink spending ahead of Labor Day

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National News

Judge prepared to end Clancy trial in mistrial, grants defense one-hour delay

Taylor O'Bier

Crime

Two people hospitalized after early morning shooting in Lexington

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Bodycam: LMPD officer helps save man considering 'ending his life' on bridge

Rosemary Kelley

National News

Judge prepared to end Clancy trial in mistrial, grants defense one-hour delay

Two people hospitalized after early morning shooting in Lexington

Bodycam: LMPD officer helps save man considering 'ending his life' on bridge

National News

Fall travel deals harder to find this year, as gas prices and airfares soar

State Farm sending checks to eligible 2025 auto insurance policyholders

Bipartisan lawmakers call on Rubio to address Iran's executions and arrests

Lexington's Artists' Village brings new life to the East End neighborhood

Kentucky governor blames Trump as gas prices near $4 for Labor Day

Rabid dog confirmed in Lincoln County, health officials urge precautions

Madison County Sheriff's Office K-9 dies after years of service

More Heat For Friday

Man, woman killed after alleged abduction and officer-involved shooting

Laurel County student wins Kentucky's 2026 'I Voted' sticker contest

Lexington needs more volunteer drivers to give free rides to cancer patients

NKY City of Edgewood pauses use of Flock cameras, launches policy review

Amazon announces first same-day delivery facility for Lexington

Rep. James Comer says he expects McConnell to return when Senate reconvenes

Winning Millionaire for Life ticket worth $100,000 a year sold in Mercer County

Rise in mosquito complaints prompts additional spraying in Lexington

Kentucky students learn lifesaving skills through Heart Association Program

Kentucky Blood Center bringing back popular Dolly Parton-themed donor campaign

Public invited to weigh in on future of Winchester Road corridor in Lexington

UK Athletics announces multiyear partnership with Heaven Hill Brands

Kentucky Rep. Massie introduces ‘Flock-Off Act’ aimed at surveillance technology

Widow files federal lawsuit after EKCC inmate's death

Fort Knox soldier dies after motor pool incident; investigation underway

Kentucky's first Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner coordinator aims to expand access

Kentucky grief center hosts annual bowling fundraiser for kids coping with loss

One person seriously hurt after apartment fire in Lexington

September heat wave stays locked in to close out the week

Frankfort High School students learn from home after fire

Lexington community holds candlelight vigil following Nepal flooding tragedy

Kentucky camping ban has led to a rise in citations

Attorney refutes Lancaster Police report involving 84-year-old Ronald Maples

Power outage leaves thousands without electricity in Lexington

Judge keeps $1 million bond for man charged in deadly Herrington Lake boat crash

FCPS cancels some outdoor after-school activities due to heat

Lost Lexington pit bull saved after suffering life-threatening heat stroke

5 arrested after death of key witness in Kentucky sex trafficking case

Heat continues before storm chances bring some relief

Gov. Beshear demands President Trump to rescind tariffs, trade policies

Federal aid approved for 20 Kentucky counties hit by deadly June flooding

Kentucky youth pastor now facing federal charges

Kentucky measles outbreak grows to 38 cases, health officials say

Arrest made in Kentucky drug trafficking case, state police say

Viral post saves Lexington bakery owner's American dream

Knox County man wanted in rape investigation, Kentucky State Police say