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      • Covering Kentucky
        Bourbon County resident voices concern after storms knock out power for days
        Drew Amman
        Covering Kentucky
        Case of measles confirmed in Christian County, health officials suspect outbreak
        Rosemary Kelley
        News
        Beshear honors KSP for rescue during deadly Adair County standoff in April
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Rain faucet turns off for a bit
        Emily McKinney
        Crime
        Kentucky State Police arrest 3 in Washington Co. human trafficking investigation
        Web Staff
        In Your Community
        Al-Taj Mediterranean Bakery and Sweets in Lexington is looking for a new buyer
        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY mom launches 'More About Standards' nonprofit after son drowned at age 6

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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Mercer County: Free alpaca snuggles at working farm

        Evelyn Schultz
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        In Your Community

        Morehead business owners say MSU students are a lifeline to keeping doors open

        Alex Barber
      • National News

        • Immigration ICE Shock Gloves

          This small company could make millions selling shock gloves to ICE 

          Patrick Terpstra
        • USS Abraham Lincoln

          Lawmakers demand answers about deteriorating conditions aboard US warships

          Nathaniel Reed
        • Amazon Prime Day

          NYC fight over Amazon deliveries could reshape package deliveries nationwide

          Kadia Tubman

        Scripps News
      • Back to school

        Covering Kentucky

        Letcher County reschedules first day of classes amid ongoing power outages

        Rosemary Kelley
        State Auditor: Kentucky Failed to Prevent $836 Million in Medicaid Overpayments

        Kentucky Politics

        State auditor: Kentucky failed to prevent $836 million in Medicaid overpayments

        Karolina Buczek
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        In Your Community

        Cynthiana health providers urge proper hand washing as kids return to school

        Ellen Chapman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Multi-vehicle collision involving Richmond officer leaves 2 with injuries

        Rosemary Kelley
        Fayette County school board approves $880M budget amid ongoing financial recovery

        Covering Kentucky

        Moody's downgrades FCPS' credit ranking, gives a negative outlook

        Rosemary Kelley
        Trump Immigration ICE

        Covering Kentucky

        ICE officers could purchase electric shock gloves from Lexington-based company

        Evelyn Schultz
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        BBN Tonight

        Big Blue Madness Set for Oct. 2nd

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        Covering Kentucky

        Mom launches 'More About Standards' nonprofit after son drowned at age 6

        Molly Demrow
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        News

        Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on New Circle Rd., coroner reports

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Strong to Severe Storms Linger Thursday, Friday

        Tom Ackerman
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Owner speaks about the death of her cat.

        Covering Kentucky

        KY woman says officials aren't doing enough after her cat was killed by dogs

        Carlee Hogsten
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        In Your Community

        Lexington nonprofit helping families access early intervention services for kids

        Ana Medina
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        Spotlight Series

        Precision Dance brings new life to historic Benjamin Passmore House

        Molly Demrow
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        In Your Community

        Scott County woman remaining positive after barn was destroyed by storms

        Ellen Chapman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Citation: Teen charged after shooting 16-year-old in the leg at Richmond home

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        New residence hall to accommodate nearly 700 University of Kentucky students

        Michael Berk
        Rowan County severe weather

        In Your Community

        Rowan County homeowner describes severe weather during Tuesday night's storm

        Alex Barber
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        Crime

        20-year-old man enters not-guilty plea in Fayette County shooting case

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bourbon County residents hunker down at community shelter during severe storms

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported following Wednesday afternoon fire at Lexington home

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        More storms possible Wednesday afternoon and evening

        Abby Summers
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        Covering Kentucky

        Canadian-based robotics company opens 1st U.S. facility in Lexington

        Erin Rosas
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        News

        70-year-old woman found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in Pulaski County home

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner identifies person killed in Wednesday morning crash on Versailles Road

        Web Staff
        Bengals Football

        National News

        Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes in the Midwest

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Versailles City Hall closed due to power outage downtown caused by storms

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Powell Co. Schools cancels classes Wednesday due to storm damage, power outages

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        FaithWorks hub in rural KY aims to speed disaster relief to hard-hit communities

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Strong to Severe Storm Threat Continues Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        In Your Community

        Community voices opinions on potential proposed changes to North Broadway

        Ana Medina
        NO DATA CENTER

        Kentucky Data Centers: LEX News Special Coverage

        Burgin residents speak out against proposed data center during Tuesday meeting

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Daily Forecast

        Severe Storms And Flash Flooding

      • Back to school

        Covering Kentucky

        First day of school for Perry County rescheduled to Thursday due to weather

        Rosemary Kelley
        Electricity

        Covering Kentucky

        Over 5,800 residents without power after high winds, rain sweep through Kentucky

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Rowan County

        School's back in session in Rowan County with a goal of helping students improve

        Alex Barber
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        Spotlight Series

        Mercer County is home to over 80 historical sites, some that predate America

        Larry Smith
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        Covering Kentucky

        Powell County experiencing 911 outage after severe weather rolls through area

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        NWS Jackson issues urgent shelter warning as storm moves through Eastern KY

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        London-Corbin airport receives millions of dollars for recovery renovations

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Record $19K in goods donation to Ronald McDonald Houses of Lexington

        Michael Berk
        Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul

        Kentucky Politics

        'I hope he gets back to work soon': Sen. Paul addresses McConnell's absence

        Karolina Buczek
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