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  • Military-Helicopter Incident

    News

    Soldier confirmed dead following aviation incident at Fort Campbell

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    LEX 18 catches up with the 'Retired Trash Lady' as she continues public cleanup

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    USDA Forest Service to waive standard fees at Daniel Boone National Forest

    Erin Rosas
  • ICE Raid

    Covering Kentucky

    Rowan County group helps immigrants amid heightened ICE activity

    Ajay Patel
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    News

    1 dead, homicide investigation underway after stabbing in Lexington neighborhood

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Crime

    New details, new arrests made in connection with 2019 homicide

    Kayleigh Randle
  • For sale sign house real estate

    Covering Kentucky

    Investors creating hurdles for homebuyers in affordable housing market

    Andrew Lamparski
    Former Frisch's Big Boy

    Covering Kentucky

    First of Fayette Co.'s medical marijuana dispensaries planned in former Frisch's

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky representatives comment on examination of FCPS finances

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Franklin Co. officials urge caution amidst declining but unstable water levels

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    KY breaks tourism records for third consecutive year, generating $14.3 billion

    Karolina Buczek
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    Crime

    Florence man arrested for possession, distribution of child sex abuse material

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    'Saying goodbye is never easy': Louisville Zoo announces death of snow leopard

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    Lexington police looking for man wanted on drug trafficking, firearm charges

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Report: 2 people plead guilty on child and animal sex crimes in Graves Co.

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Months after storm, Broughtontown Community Center is looking for repair funding

    Ajay Patel
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    News

    Lexington police ask for info on shooting near Georgetown Rd., Citation Blvd.

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County family dealing with insurance nearly 4 weeks after EF-4 tornado

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Former cop at the center of LEX 18 stories on police accountability speaks out

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    ACLU of KY advocates for increased paid leave for state workers

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Franklin Co. Courthouse remains closed as millions in renovations are needed

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    SRO of the Year: Hardin County officer humbled by honor

    Michael Berk
    Elementary School Library Books

    Covering Kentucky

    Study: Gen Z parents are reading less to kids because its' 'not fun'

    Evelyn Schultz
    Lexington Children's Theater vandalized

    Covering Kentucky

    Donations pour in after Lexington Children's Theater vandalized

    Megan Mannering
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    News

    ATF Louisville, NYPD conducting investigation in Smithland, Kentucky

    Web Staff
    Shooting Investigation

    Crime

    Woman in Kentucky charged with murder after allegedly shooting her father

    Erin Rosas
    Fatal Collision

    News

    KSP investigating two-vehicle crash that killed man in Adair County

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    Report: 2 teens arrested after high-speed chase leads to drug bust

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Mental health support crucial for tornado victims

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    FCPS special examination underway amid tax increase pause, district responds

    Rosemary Kelley
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    News

    Investigation underway following deadly KSP-involved shooting in Cynthiana

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Teen returns home 44 days after tragic car crash that killed friend

    Drew Amman
    Party Switch-Kentucky

    Kentucky Politics

    Kentucky state senator switches parties, citing party's shift from rural values

    Karolina Buczek
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    We Follow Through

    Fudge shop owner raises $13k for school lunch debt, starts nonprofit

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    London music shop brings new life into instruments damaged by tornado

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Former state representative, principal Charlie Miller has died at 85

    Rosemary Kelley
  • Traffic Alert

    Covering Kentucky

    Road shut down on Newtown Pike/KY 922 after collision involving semi-truck

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Firefighters rescued while working to rescue kayakers from heavy current

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Boyle County authorities warn public about scam text messages

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Funeral arrangements released for Perry County Schools student

    Web Staff
    Search and rescue combs KY River for missing man after tubing incident

    Covering Kentucky

    Woman details moment fiancé went underwater while tubing on Elkhorn Creek

    Kayleigh Randle
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    News

    Report: Lexington Rd. at exit 90 in Richmond closed in both directions

    Web Staff
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