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    1 person with life-threatening injuries after collision involving motorcycle
    Rosemary Kelley
    News
    Former Lawrenceburg fire chief releases statement as 11 members resign
    Web Staff
    We Follow Through
    Garrard County Distillery closure leaves woman seeking refund for reservation
    Leigh Searcy
    Daily Forecast
    Strong storms fade tonight
    Emily McKinney
    National News
    Robert Francis Prevost elected first American pope, takes name Pope Leo XIV
    Scripps News Group
    Covering Kentucky
    Centuries of history on tap at Sig Luscher Brewery
    Evan Leake
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    Covering Kentucky

    Saint Paul Catholic Church expresses excitement for Pope Leo XIV

    Kayleigh Randle
    Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

    Covering Kentucky

    Horse racing to not see chance at Triple Crown winner for 7th year

    Larry Smith
    Vatican Conclave New Pope

    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington Catholic leaders celebrate first American pope

    Karolina Buczek
  • National News

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      NOAA says it will discontinue its billion-dollar disaster database

      Evan Thomas
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      Trump says he is naming Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC

      AP via Scripps News Group
    • Vatican Conclave New Pope

      The first American pope grew up just outside Chicago

      Charles Benson

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    Covering Kentucky

    'Class in a Box' aids new teachers with classroom supplies

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    UK grad using problem-solving skills to earn her degree and make a difference

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    Spilling the 'tea' with Liberty Ridge Senior Living ahead of Mother's Day

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington school evacuated after student attempts 'laptop fire challenge'

    Rosemary Kelley
    Vatican Conclave New Pope

    Covering Kentucky

    Beshear, Diocese of Lexington react to election of the first American-born pope

    Erin Rosas
    LEX 18 Investigates
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    Covering Kentucky

    Cincinnati man wins $125,000 on Kentucky Lottery scratch-off

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fluid spill causes lane closures on north Main Street in Nicholasville

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Report: Man indicted by Bell County Grand Jury for 2023 murder of 17-month-old

    Cherish Walters
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    Covering Kentucky

    Archeologists help dig deeper into history of Henry Clay Estate

    Evan Leake
    Police

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    Missing 12-year-old out of Lexington found, police report

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Scattered Strong to Severe Storms Thursday

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Franklin county brothers killed in house fire remembered by classmates, teachers

    Ellen Ice
    Pioneer Playhouse

    Covering Kentucky

    Pioneer Playhouse faces uncertain future amid federal cuts

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Warrior Ridge reconnecting veterans through local retreat

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    KET responds to funding cuts for public broadcasting

    Andrew Lamparski
    KY 2-year-old diagnosed with leukemia while on vacation in FL

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky 2-year-old diagnosed with leukemia while on vacation in Florida

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Whitley County mourns the loss of Tye Hamblin after deadly motorcycle crash

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Running challenge honors young boy blinded by gun violence

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Funeral arrangements for teens killed in Franklin County house fire announced

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Ashland Elementary students take 'bike bus' ride to school

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    KBC partners with EMS agencies to treat patients with whole blood in the field

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Breaking down how flock cameras work

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Real ID rolls out on Wednesday at the Blue Grass Airport in Lexington

    Michael Berk
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    Daily Forecast

    Showers and storms return Thursday

    Emily McKinney
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    BBN Tonight

    Octavious Oxendine Signs with CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Police asking for help identifying person caught on camera driving into building

    Web Staff
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    News

    Officials seeking information in 2019 deadly shooting on Kirk Court in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Lexington police searching for 21-year-old man wanted on several charges

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    The Hope Center gets $75,000 from Subaru Share the Love Event

    Web Staff
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    National News

    Raccoon in Ohio found holding meth pipe in a vehicle during traffic stop

    Web Staff
    Mark Pope Pat Kelsey UK Louisville basketball

    BBN Tonight

    Date set for Cats vs. Cards in 2025

    Web Staff
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    Traffic

    Person taken to hospital after 2-vehicle collision on Harrodsburg Road

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Community members rally for renters rights, more transport options at 'BUILD'

    Ellen Ice
    Police

    News

    Missing 23-year-old Bell County woman found safe, officials report

    Web Staff
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    News

    Man taken into custody following 6-hour 'barricade situation' in Richmond

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lee County faces high drug overdose death rates despite statewide decrease

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Report: Kentucky continues falling behind in teacher pay rankings

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Owen County residents rally, seek FEMA Assistance after flooding

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Homeowner and tenants lose everything in a fire on Dartmouth Drive

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Table tennis club at UK sees rapid growth and success

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    Advocates fear federal funding cuts to HIV/AIDS prevention programs

    Evelyn Schultz
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