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    Crime

    Police searching for man who they say robbed a store in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    UK ends contract with The PhD Project amid university's open review

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Flags to be flown at half-staff Thursday in honor of Sargeant who died on duty

    Web Staff
  • KY immigrants arrest

    Crime

    81 reported illegal immigrants arrested in KY by ICE during joint operation

    Erin Rosas
    DesaRae Nickell

    Covering Kentucky

    Morehead woman comes home a Special Olympics gold medalist

    Ellen Ice
    Phishing Scams

    Covering Kentucky

    Madison County real estate agent working to curb online scams

    Megan Mannering
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    Spotlight Series

    Spotlight on Frankfort: Cemetery offers history lessons, scenic views

    Michael Berk
    KY woman claims unwanted membership charges found on card

    Covering Kentucky

    KY woman claims charges for unwanted membership found on her card

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    McConnell emphasizes the need for the US to bolster defense spending

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington couple launches boutique surrogacy agency to aid aspiring parents

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort Police Department moving forward after $350k settlement

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Economic Madness: Lexington expecting financial boom from NCAA tournaments

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Man killed in Laurel County shooting on Tuesday identified

    Rosemary Kelley
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    News

    Woman rescued after falling over cliff in Wolfe County

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Broadway and Main Street closed in downtown Winchester due to structure fire

    Web Staff
  • Traffic Alert

    Covering Kentucky

    Injury collision causes roadway shut down on Old Frankfort Pike

    Web Staff
    Berea Schools

    Covering Kentucky

    Dozens of teachers, staff at Berea Schools told contracts were not being renewed

    Ellen Ice
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    Crime

    Whitley County man arrested on 20 counts of child sexual exploitation

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    Covering Kentucky

    Madison County church looks to rebuild after devastating storm damage

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Settlement reached in civil suit involving former Frankfort police officer

    Leigh Searcy
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    Spotlight Series

    Buffalo Trace Distillery wraps up $1.2 billion expansion

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    KY man thrifts 1948 book with rare MLB player signature inside

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky's abortion clarification law is causing conflict

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    SB 128 aims to develop workforce skills and provide opportunity for youth

    Drew Amman
  • Kentucky Governors Inauguration

    Covering Kentucky

    Britainy Beshear serves lunch to senior citizens during March for Meals event

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    St. Patrick's Day celebrations start early at McCarthy's in downtown Lexington

    Evelyn Schultz
    Roadway Collision

    News

    No kids injured in 3-vehicle accident involving Mercer County school bus

    Web Staff
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    Sports

    UK fans invited to Milwaukee for free NCAA Tournament pregame

    Web Staff
    Death row inmate White

    News

    Kentucky's longest-held death row inmate loses appeal again, AG announces

    Erin Rosas
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    News

    Man found safe in Hart County after search efforts were ended: Report

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Powell County Judge addresses RedSTAR agreement termination

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    Daughter remembers mother killed after car crashed into apartment building

    Alex Barber
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    Covering Kentucky

    Celebration of Life plans released for Ulysses Lee 'Junior' Bridgeman

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Powell Co. Search and Rescue, EMS rescue woman from woods after fall

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Powell County Search and Rescue find 2 'overdue' hikers

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Monticello police report multiple road closures due to high water

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    RedSTAR Wilderness EMS agreement terminated by Powell County judge

    Ellen Ice
    Powell County rockslide

    Covering Kentucky

    Rockslide closes Stanton Road in Powell County

    Ellen Ice
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    Crime

    2 arrested and charged with torture of a dog or cat in Cynthiana

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Farm Equipment Auction marks 42 years of supporting farmers and scholarships

    Alex Barber
    SEC Alabama Kenucky Basketball

    Sports

    Kentucky knocked out of the SEC Tournament by Alabama, 99-70

    Keith Farmer
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    Covering Kentucky

    Bath County teen dies in car crash; family holds fundraiser in his memory

    Ellen Ice
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