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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
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        LEX 18 Investigates

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

        Kayleigh Randle
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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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        Kentucky Politics

        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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        Covering Kentucky

        Whitesburg K9 officer Sully receives donated bullet and stab protective vest

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Frankfort 12-year-old located, police report

        Web Staff
      • Elijah Heacock

        Covering Kentucky

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

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        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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        Covering Kentucky

        Murder trial of Shannon Gilday opens with details of Jordan Morgan's death

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Big Blue Lacrosse Club brings girls lacrosse momentum to Central Kentucky

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        AB Training rebuilds one year after EF-4 tornado destroyed facility

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky governor addresses pediatric brain tumor cluster in eastern Kentucky

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky governor declares Period Poverty Awareness Week as stigma, costs rise

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Valvoline's best technicians compete in 'Oilympics' in Lexington

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Harlan County road blocked after coal belt line collapse on KY 221

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 high-tier Kentucky Lottery winning tickets sold from May 11 drawing

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Report: Wayne County HS on lockdown after bomb threat note found in classroom

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        The MD-11 cargo planes return to the air

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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Schools propose 2026-27 tentative budget amid financial struggles

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Clinic opens parking lot for Railbird Music Festival

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        Rowan County Library working to address growing need in online safety courses

        Alex Barber
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        In Your Community

        18-year-old takes home degree from EKU and big plans for his future

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wendt's Wildlife Adventure in Carlisle welcomes reticulated giraffe named Tango

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Blind, rescued racehorse finds hope at KY Humane Society's Willow Hope Farm

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset church completes rebuild nearly one year after EF-4 tornado

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY to opt into tax credit scholarship program after bill signed into law

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hundreds of Kentucky nonprofits seek support during Kentucky Gives Day

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested on charges involving minor after performance at KY music festival

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge dismisses burglary, marijuana possession charges against Powerball winner

        DeLaina Crutcher
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        Covering Kentucky

        Health investigation into illness at Scott County childcare facility concludes

        Web Staff
        Somerset crash sends one person to hospital by helicopter after entrapment

        Covering Kentucky

        Somerset crash sends one to hospital by helicopter

        Web Staff
      • Louisville engineer creates AI app to find missing people after his dad's found dead in Ohio River

        Covering Kentucky

        Son builds AI missing persons app after father's death

        Kayleigh Randle
        Millersburg community holds donation drive for fire victim

        In Your Community

        Millersburg community rallies around fire victim with donation drive

        Ellen Ice
        Corbin Parkway Ministries

        Covering Kentucky

        Vacation Bible School for differently-abled adults coming to Corbin this June

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Vicco man accused of murdering teen pleads guilty to felony child sex crime

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        London Police Department cancels Golden Alert for 17-year-old boy

        Mack Carmack
        Kentucky State University Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State University welcomes largest graduating class in recent history

        Mack Carmack
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