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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington couple warns of asphalt paving scam after $78K demand

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Volunteers are pouring in to help weekend flood survivors in Madison County

        Molly Demrow
        Family loses home during flooding in Wilmore

        Covering Kentucky

        Heavy flooding destroys Wilmore home, leaves family searching for place to live

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        In Your Community

        Sisters fight through thorns and ticks to reach Korean War veteran uncle's grave

        Alex Barber
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        Spotlight Series

        Carlisle marks 5 years since devastating flood that reshaped the city

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        As warm weather continues, officials are urging the public to stay tick-aware

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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond Police body cameras capture officers rescuing woman from flooded home

        Leigh Searcy
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        In Your Community

        Some Richmond residents forced out of their homes due to deadly flooding

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington upgrades heat plan activation to Phase 3 amid 'heat emergency'

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Ohio man receives 2 life sentences for double murder of young Kentucky sisters

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP Mustang GT enters national best-looking cruiser contest, needs your vote

        Web Staff
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        News

        Louisville Metro Police officer dies after motorcycle crash on I-265

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY community rallies to protect nursing home residents amid rising floodwaters

        Web Staff
         Body of missing Ashland woman Marly Kinney recovered from Grayson Lake in Carter County

        Covering Kentucky

        Body of missing Ashland woman recovered from Grayson Lake

        Web Staff
        Million Church washed away by fatal flooding in Madison County

        Covering Kentucky

        'God is good. He really is': Million Church washed away by fatal flooding

        Molly Demrow
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        Crime

        Kentucky man charged with DUI after flooded creek crash kills juvenile passenger

        Mack Carmack
        Nonprofit rallies to help Kentucky flash flood victims

        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond nonprofit distributing flood relief supplies to residents

        Mack Carmack
        Large house fire on Marks Lane in Nelson County

        Covering Kentucky

        Lightning strike suspected as culprit in large Nelson County house fire Saturday

        Mack Carmack
      • Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Overnight lane closures coming to New Circle Road on Monday due to construction

        Mack Carmack
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        News

        3 men shot in Lexington parking lot early Sunday morning, police say

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        Covering Kentucky

        'Pretty much gone': Jessamine County business swept away in flood waters

        Ellen Ice
      • Flash flooding in Garrard County

        Covering Kentucky

        Garrard Co. declares state of emergency after flash flood prompts rescue calls

        Ellen Ice
        Free dental screenings at the Lexington Children's Museum

        Covering Kentucky

        Free dental screenings help Lexington kindergarteners head back to school

        Molly Demrow
        Jackson County flash flooding

        Covering Kentucky

        Jackson County Emergency Management conducting damage assessment following flood

        Web Staff
      • Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: Head-on collision in Bracken County Saturday ends in 2 fatalities, 1 injury

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Emergency flood shelters available in Madison County for victims of displacement

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: Five local witnesses save elderly woman, toddler from sinking truck

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Andy Beshear releases update on deadly flooding, state of emergency

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond mayor declares local state of emergency due to 'hazardous' flooding

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mercer County judge/executive issues state of emergency due to flash flooding

      • Flash flooding in Madison County

        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner identifies third victim of weekend flash flooding in Madison County

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        End of SAVE plan among federal student loan changes coming July 1

        Drew Amman
        West Liberty police training simulator

        In Your Community

        West Liberty police use training simulator to prepare officers for any situation

        Alex Barber
      • Families demand justice one year after Brian Epperson arrested

        LEX 18 Investigates

        1 year since Brian Epperson arrested, loved ones still wait for justice

        Kayleigh Randle
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        In Your Community

        First-ever fire training facility coming to Harrison County

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Dental student becomes first Miss Kentucky from Paris

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested for BUI at Grayson Lake amid missing person search

        Web Staff
        Immigration TPS What to Know

        Covering Kentucky

        Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation

        By GISELA SALOMON, PATRICK AFTOORA-ORSAGOS and CLAIRE GALOFARO
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        We Follow Through

        Garrard County Distilling property sells at court-ordered auction for $20M

        Web Staff
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        In Your Community

        New Morehead center helps Kentuckians with disabilities live independently

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK patient recovering well after region's first robotic kidney transplant

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Breanna Edwards' family finds ways to heal 8 weeks after deadly US Bank shooting

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