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      • Covering Kentucky
        UK doctor says rising DIPG cases in KY is concerning, but not yet alarming
        Kayleigh Randle
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        Investigation underway after morning Laurel Co. fire injures 2 firefighters
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        'The coffee drought is over': New Midway coffee shop has ties to movie star
        Evelyn Schultz
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        Showers and storms on Saturday
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        Crime
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        Breanna Edwards remembered as someone who 'touched a lot of lives'
        Ajay Patel
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          No Americans have tested positive for hantavirus tied outbreak on ship, CDC says

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        • Starbucks

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      • Laurel County Public Schools cancel all classes for Tuesday

        Covering Kentucky

        Unloaded firearm located on campus of NLHS during 'community event'

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        Early voting begins in Scott County ahead of next week's primary election

        Molly Demrow
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        In Your Community

        As downtown Cynthiana thrives, city offers improvement grants to businesses 

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Candidates who withdrew are still on primary ballot, but votes won't count

        Karolina Buczek
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        We Follow Through

        Family of Lexington teen killed in shooting gets approval to build peace garden

        Annie Brown
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        In Your Community

        'This is a good spot:' Morgan Co. Wellness and Youth Center is free, open to all

        Alex Barber
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        Vascular neurologist explains stroke warning signs and how to lower your risk

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        Covering Kentucky

        Morehead State University community mourning student killed in Monday car crash

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        Kentucky Votes

        Early in-person voting begins, 2026 Kentucky primary could see record turnout

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hazmat spill cleanup shuts down all lanes at busy Lexington intersection

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        Covering Kentucky

        UK partners with Compass Group to manage campus services, protecting jobs

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        Daily Forecast

        Drought is a growing issue

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky receives $41.8 million in FEMA funding for COVID-19 pandemic recovery

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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on May 14: Major Tom

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        KY flags to fly at half-staff Friday in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

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        Report: Massie tests if voters can stay loyal to him and Trump at the same time

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        Covering Kentucky

        Hardin Co. Sheriff's Office remembers deadly Carrollton bus crash 38 years later

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP trooper opens up about the mental and physical toll of high-speed pursuits

        Ajay Patel
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        Daily Forecast

        Mostly Sunny and Unseasonably Cool Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        WATCH: Nick Mingione on 'BBN Tonight'

        Maggie Davis
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Dylan Stratton's 2019 jail death draws new scrutiny as former guard speaks out

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        PCOS gets a new name after 14 years of research and patient advocacy

        Annie Brown
      • UK Women's Golf

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        Kentucky women’s golf secures NCAA Championship berth

        Hannah Hamelback
        EKCC

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        EKCC inmate's wife speaks out on safety concerns, lack of communication

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Taylor Weiter
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        Covering Kentucky

        Baby born at 24 weeks comes home on Mother's Day after 431-day NICU stay

        Molly Demrow
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        In Your Community

        New Madison County amphitheater opening with free ceremony on Friday

        Caleb Barnes
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        HS Sports Zone

        'We can be unstoppable:' West Jess Boys Volleyball prepares for State Q-finals

        Sierra Newton
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        Former Kentucky congressman endorses Zach Dembo in primary race

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County clerk expects record primary turnout as voters 'chomp at the bit'

        Michael Berk
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        Daily Forecast

        A comfortable and dry Thursday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Whitesburg K9 officer Sully receives donated bullet and stab protective vest

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        GoFundMe created for family of 60-year-old killed in Bourbon County burglary

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        Missing Frankfort 12-year-old located, police report

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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Showers and Isolated Storms Wednesday Morning

        Tom Ackerman
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        We Follow Through

        Less than 1 year after deadly tornado, Laurel Co. family rebuilds and moves home

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Glasgow parents sound alarm on sextortion after losing their son to suicide

        Megan Mannering
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        Missing Laurel County teenager with autism found safe

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        In Your Community

        People's Food Bank now feeding hundreds of families across Bath County monthly

        Alex Barber
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        In Your Community

        A closer look at the benefits brought by the Triple Crown Business Park

        Caleb Barnes
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