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  • barn fire

    Covering Kentucky

    Fire damages small family farm in Mercer County

    Ellen Ice
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    News

    Man charged with reckless homicide after Georgetown shooting appears in court

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Flood cleanup efforts continue in Clark County

    Leigh Searcy
  • Mother looks back on her daughters life following deadly crash in Berea

    News

    Mother reflects on who her daughter was days after fatal Madison Co. crash

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Franklin Co. resident cuts vacation short to help flood victims

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Disaster Mitigation: Historic distillery restoring operations

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Shop helps families of gun violence victims

    Drew Amman
    Planned Parenthood Meridian

    Covering Kentucky

    Following federal cuts, Kentucky Planned Parenthood is raising concerns

    Karolina Buczek
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    Covering Kentucky

    A Lex business receives early shipments to avoid price increases from tariffs

    Caleb Barnes
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    Covering Kentucky

    Students to return to class in Franklin County Schools, Franklin Independent

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Man arrested after traffic stop turns up suspected crack cocaine in Somerset

    Web Staff
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    Crime

    Report: 2 convicted felons arrested after police find gun during traffic stop

    Erin Rosas
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    Crime

    KSP: Washington Co. man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Funeral arrangements released for Lexington Police Officer Devan Gales

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    As community comes together, flood victims find hope in bleak situation

    Ajay Patel
  • Wilmore couple walks through home after flooding

    Covering Kentucky

    Jessamine County couple walks through home days after Kentucky river flooding

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky's application for individual assistance to be submitted Friday

    Karolina Buczek
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    We Follow Through

    Final man sentenced in connection to 2010 murder-for-hire

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    UK mourns athletic trainer Richie Wells Jr. killed in Atlanta-area crash

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Dozens of animals rescued from flooded homes in Franklin Co.

    Ellen Ice
    Clark County landslide threat

    Covering Kentucky

    Clark County property owner fears landslide threat after flooding

    Evelyn Schultz
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    Covering Kentucky

    Flood’s impact on Georgetown businesses: Salon owner loses days of income

    Michael Berk
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    Covering Kentucky

    Deadly ATV crash in Harlan County under investigation

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    News

    Pets 'likely didn't make it' after Scott Co. mobile home fire, officials report

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Fort Boonesborough State Park campground closed until fall due to flood damage

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    As cleanup begins in Central Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky is still recovering

    Andrew Lamparski
    Victims families speak out a week after double murder

    Crime

    'He is an evil person': Victims' families speak out a week after double murder

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Residents in recovery mode in Palisades

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Franklin County Courthouse underwater after historic flooding

    Karolina Buczek
    POURter's Self-Serve Tap House

    Covering Kentucky

    'What can we do?': Frankfort businesses pivot to supporting flood victims

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort property owner forced to remodel following flooding

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Firefighters help flood victims begin major clean up

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort and Franklin Co. leaders working together to keep community informed

    Caleb Barnes
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    News

    2 people arrested following bank robbery on Richmond Road in Lexington

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Frankfort church begins cleanup after flooding, impacting community services

    Web Staff
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    News

    Reported 'violent felon' arrested after police pursuit into Lexington

    Web Staff
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    We Follow Through

    Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of Elaina Mammen

    Michael Berk
    23andMe-Privacy

    Covering Kentucky

    Attorney General Coleman issues data warning after 23andMe files bankruptcy

    Erin Rosas
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    Covering Kentucky

    Off to the races at Keeneland Spring Meet

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    'I can't stop': Frankfort tattoo shop owner in the throes of flood recovery

    Megan Mannering
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    Covering Kentucky

    Flood recovery efforts kick off for the second time in a few months

    Ajay Patel
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    Covering Kentucky

    Next steps for Kentucky flood victims include waiting for federal assistance

    Karolina Buczek
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