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        Covering Kentucky

        KY's US Senate Republican candidates clash, tout Trump support during debate

        Ajay Patel
        Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        All lanes of I-75 southbound near 93MM in Madison County closed due to collision

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        I-75 northbound near 25-mile marker reopens after crash involving 16 vehicles

        Rosemary Kelley
      • student loans

        Covering Kentucky

        House overrides veto of HB 1, bill that would opt state into tax credit program

        Web Staff
        Flash, ESK K9 with Georgetown Police

        Covering Kentucky

        K9 "Flash" joins Georgetown Police to help crack down on child exploitation

        Megan Mannering
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Nicholasville woman in critical condition after being struck by deputy's vehicle

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Elementary and middle school students create 1,400 paintings for fundraiser

        Caleb Barnes
        Severe Weather Buffalo Trace

        Covering Kentucky

        Franklin County family faces home loss nearly a year after flooding

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        'Hunger knows no zip code': KY hunger study reveals top barriers to food access

        Drew Amman
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        Crime

        London man accused of shooting at woman, holding her against her will

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Roadway back open after crash on Tates Creek Road and Duvall Street

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Emergency contempt motion filed against former KY Governor by his adopted son

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge grants restraining order blocking KSP from sharing records in Harless case

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington activates emergency winter weather plan through Wednesday

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Police: Bomb threat reported at Lexington hospitals, investigation pending

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Driver crashes into Lexington home early Sunday, facing DUI charges

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police: Car overturned after being hit by drunk driver

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bardstown airmen among 6 Air Force airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

        Erin Rosas
      • Monticello Fire Department extinguishes house fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Monticello Fire Department extinguishes severe house fire flames

        Mack Carmack
        2026 Farm Bureau annual consignment auction

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Farm Bureau holds 43rd annual consignment auction

        Alex Barber
        Vandalized Chase Bank ATM

        Crime

        Suspects caught on tape tampering, vandalizing Chase Bank ATM

        Mack Carmack
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        Crime

        Report: Man arrested in connection to Lexington shooting of 66-year-old

        Mack Carmack
        William Roberts mugshot

        Crime

        Pulaski County man in custody on charges of sexual abuse of a minor

        Mack Carmack
        KYTC District 6 reopens I-471

        Covering Kentucky

        KYTC crews reopen I-471 after accident involving oil tanker

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        March Madness can turn into March Sadness for college basketball fans

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 9-year-old Kentucky girl with autism found dead, KSP reported

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man found guilty after overcrowding over 30 animals on trailers in high temps

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Garrard County man charged after supplying drugs from California to local area

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        Covering Kentucky

        Court records reveal Snelling's roommates were suspicious about her pregnancy

        Leigh Searcy
        Elderly scams

        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets financial exploitation of seniors

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bardstown students visit Lebanon National Cemetery to honor 'Silent Heroes'

        Caleb Barnes
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        We Follow Through

        Mom sues FCPS after son with autism escapes classroom, ends up on New Circle Rd.

        Megan Mannering
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        Positively LEX 18

        Gaming specialist helps young hospital patients heal, find escape

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        YMCA and Swim with a Purpose bring swim safety lessons to KY fourth graders

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy fired, charged following KSP investigation

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Sports

        Florida beats Kentucky for the third time this season, 71-63

        Keith Farmer
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        Covering Kentucky

        Family of man shot and killed by police at wrong home sues KSP for records

        Web Staff
        Andy Beshea

        Kentucky Politics

        Gov. Beshear vetoes bill that would divert public funds to private schools

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Human remains found in Menifee County identified as man missing since 2022

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police searching for felony suspect after vehicle flees officers

        Web Staff
        Winchester early morning fire

        Covering Kentucky

        1 person hospitalized, 2 displaced following early morning Winchester house fire

        Web Staff
        Nonprofit releases data behind ICE detainees in KY

        Covering Kentucky

        League of Women Voters of Kentucky releases data on ICE detainees in KY

        Kayleigh Randle
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