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      • Trump White House

        National News

        Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Flash Flooding

        Covering Kentucky

        Flash flooding turns Lexington streets into rivers, prompts water rescues

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        First responders take part in hands-on active shooter response training

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Toyota KY starts RAV-4 hybrid production, breaks ground on new paint facility

        Karolina Buczek
        Iran Nuclear

        Iran War

        US negotiations with Tehran include a plan to return nuclear inspectors to Iran

        Haley Bull
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        In Your Community

        Rowan Co. HS student takes 1st at the National Speech and Debate Championship

        Alex Barber
      • Bailey Zimmerman arrives at the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

        National News

        Bailey Zimmerman faces felony charges after alleged drunken rampage

        Scripps News Group
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        Crime

        Woman in London arrested on drug charges following K-9 investigation

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A few more showers and storms before a dry Tuesday

        Patrick Herion
      • Magee's Bakery set to reopen in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Magee's Bakery set to reopen in Lexington this fall after 3 year closure

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Pulaski County Sheriff's Office seeks tips on cellular tower thefts

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Deadly plane crash in Jessamine County kills Florida couple heading home

        Annie Brown
      • Elections 2026 DC

        National News

        Judge blocks use of federal tool to check voter citizenship status

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        UK Chandler Hospital completes first robotic kidney transplant in 4-state region

        Michael Berk
        Beehives Truck Crash

        National News

        Millions of honeybees escape into Texas neighborhood after semitrailer crash

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Mississippi Child Shot

        National News

        Mississippi opens inquiry after police shoot and kill one-year-old

        Jay Gray
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        In Your Community

        Madison County athletes join Team Kentucky for Special Olympics USA Games

        Caleb Barnes
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        National News

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        Kelly Broderick
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        National News

        Charlie Kirk shooting suspect’s roommate won’t have to testify at July hearing

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Crime

        Man arrested after armed robbery, attempted burglary at Lexington gas station

        Web Staff
        Tornado

        National News

        Tornadoes kill 3 in the Midwest, Plains as storm threat shifts east

        Briana Waxman, Chris Dolce, Hanna Park, Kate S. Petersen
      • Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National Politics

        Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Walz over immigration enforcement

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Austria Argentina WCup Soccer

        Sports

        Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina

        By STEPHEN HAWKINS
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        Sports

        Iran football team leaves note of gratitude and peace following Sunday's Match

        Kelly Broderick
      • Garden

        National News

        Growing produce at home can save you money. Here's how to get started

        Scripps News Group
        NY Premiere of "Lorne"

        National News

        Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

        By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY and MARIA SHERMAN
        France Exteme Weather Heat

        National News

        France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Gas Price

        National News

        US stocks drift near their records in mixed trading after oil prices fall

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Italy Pope WFP

        World News

        Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

        National News

        5 arrested after vandalism reported at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

        Jacob Gardenswartz
      • Biden

        National News

        DOJ may be able to release potentially embarrassing Biden audio recordings

        Katelyn Polantz
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on June 22: Sincere

        Web Staff
        NYC Missing Boy

        National Politics

        Supreme Court reinstates conviction in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • APTOPIX Colombia Election

        World News

        Trump-endorsed candidate holds slim lead in Colombia's election

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 41-year-old woman found safe, Georgetown police report

        Web Staff
        APTOPIX Pakistan US Iran Vance

        Iran War

        US and Iran begin nuclear negotiations with both sides reporting progress

        Stephanie Liebergen
      • Obit Alan Greenspan

        National News

        Alan Greenspan, former head of Federal Reserve, dies at 100

        Chris Isidore
        Trump

        National Politics

        Trump’s Iran agreement embraces sanctions relief, a policy he once denounced

        Andrew Kaczynski, Jennifer Hansler
        APTOPIX Britain Politics

        World News

        Starmer announces he'll resign as UK prime minister with Burnham to succeed him

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Amazon Prime Day packages

        The best ways to avoid package theft this Amazon Prime Day

        John Matarese
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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and Storms Drop Southeast Monday Morning

        Tom Ackerman
        Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's week-long Juneteenth Celebration ends at Douglass Park

        Web Staff
      • Harrison County benefit clinic

        Covering Kentucky

        Veterans benefit clinic coming to Harrison County Courthouse this Monday

        Molly Demrow
        Morehead Italian restaurants unite for free summer meals, but program at risk

        In Your Community

        Morehead Italian restaurants unite for free summer meals, but program at risk

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 37-year-old Kenton County man dies in officer-involved shooting

        Mack Carmack
      • Britain Tennis

        Sports

        Serena Williams to make singles return at Wimbledon for first time since 2022

        Scripps News Group
        Grand Canyon-Hikers Dead

        National News

        Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die

        Associated Press
        Britain Toy Story 5 UK Launch Event

        National News

        'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year

        Associated Press
      • MSG Concert Death

        National News

        Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Motorcycle accident graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: 2 individuals dead following motorcycle accident on Campbellsville Bypass

        Mack Carmack
        Trump Mideast Wars Gaza

        National Politics

        Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit

        Charlotte Reck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police searching for missing Barbourville man

        Mack Carmack
        Russia Ukraine War

        World News

        Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        Scattered evening storms for Father's Day

        Patrick Herion
      • Trump

        Iran War

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        Zachary B. Wolf, David Goldman, Kaanita Iyer
        Switzerland Iran US Negotiations

        Iran War

        Vance arrives in Switzerland to launch talks on Iran's nuclear program

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

        National Politics

        After expensive renovation, Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool awash in algae

        Jacob Gardenswartz
      • SoulTeenth Fest in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington community celebrates Juneteenth, honors advocates at SoulTeenth Fest

        Web Staff
        Third annual Central Kentucky Pet Expo

        Covering Kentucky

        Versailles' Jack Kain Ford hosts third annual central Kentucky pet expo

        Web Staff
        Photos of emergency services at Kentucky Highway 92 West three-vehicle collision

        Covering Kentucky

        3 vehicle collision in Whitley County sends 3 to hospital by air medical

        Mack Carmack
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