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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Thursday, Feb. 26 with Radio Vida

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        State of the Union

        National Politics

        Here’s what to know about Trump’s $1,000 401(k) match plan

        Haley Bull
        Thanksgiving Open Closed

        National News

        Walmart to pay $100 million to settle FTC allegations over deceptive practices

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Kentucky police K9 prompts $3K reward offer for info on whereabouts

        Web Staff
        Walmart Cottage Cheese Recall

        Scripps News Life

        Walmart cottage cheese recalled in 24 states over pasteurization concerns

        Scripps News Group
        Obit Galloway

        National News

        Jeff Galloway, 1972 Olympian who inspired generations of runners, dies at 80

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        National Politics

        Kelly confident Hegseth's appeal over military video will fail

        Nathaniel Reed
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky recidivism rate drops for second consecutive year, Beshear reports

        Erin Rosas
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        National News

        Columbia University says DHS agents misrepresented themselves to detain student

        Justin Boggs
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        Scripps News Group
        Election 2024 DNC

        Hillary Clinton denies knowledge of Epstein’s crimes in deposition

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        Scripps News Life

        What the Tooth Fairy left behind could spark your next family debate

        Justin Boggs
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        Pet of the Day

        Pets of the Day on Feb. 26: Lexus and Mercedes

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        Covering Kentucky

        3 people displaced, 1 firefighter injured in structure fire on Fitzroy Court

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Versailles man convicted in shooting of neighbor during dispute over loud music

        Web Staff
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        Scripps News Group
        Trump Tariffs

        National Politics

        After Supreme Court setback, Trump administration officials detail tariff plan

        Haley Bull
        National Guard Shooting

        National News

        FBI fires agents who worked on Trump classified document investigation

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Iran US Nuclear Talks

        World News

        'Significant progress' made in talks between US and Iran to stave off war

        Joe St. George
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        Inside the secretive data centers powering the AI boom

        Maura Barrett
        Hillary Clinton

        National News

        Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Epstein

        Associated Press
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        National Politics

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        Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        Thursday Morning Showers Give Way to a Mostly Cloudy Afternoon

        Tom Ackerman
        Vance

        National Politics

        White House puts hold on Medicaid funding for Minnesota due to fraud concerns

        Haley Bull
      • George Retes

        National Politics

        US Army veteran detained by ICE challenges federal officers’ 'absolute immunity'

        Jacob Gardenswartz
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Track & Field prep for 2026 SEC Indoor Championships

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        Justice Department Jeffrey Epstein

        National News

        DOJ reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Fairness Rally voices opposition to healthcare bill SB72

        Megan Mannering
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        Spotlight Series

        Navy vet turned master distiller brings Australian spirit to KY Bourbon Trail

        Drew Amman
        Mounjaro

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky bill to tighten oversight of compounded weight loss drugs

        Karolina Buczek
      • Dr. Oz

        National Politics

        Medicare chief Dr. Oz sees gains in Trump's drug pricing, transparency agenda

        Haley Bull
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        Covering Kentucky

        National Weather Service shares reminders for Kentucky Flood Safety Week

        Caleb Barnes
        Surgeon General

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        Stephanie Liebergen
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        Covering Kentucky

        72-year-old Lexington man speaks out after hit-and-run near Euclid Avenue Kroger

        Drew Amman
        Troy Caldwell

        We Follow Through

        Troy's law advances in KY legislature, aiming for safer working conditions

        Annie Brown
        Supreme Court

        National Politics

        Supreme Court rules against prison company accused of forced-work by detainees

        Patrick Terpstra
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington volunteers fan out across city in annual homeless count

        Molly Demrow
        Iran Protests

        World News

        Human Rights Watch accuses Iran of abuses against protesters of the regime

        Alexandra Miller
        Cuba US Venezuela

        World News

        Cuba says it killed 4 in clash with Florida-registered speedboat

        Scripps News Group
      • Iran

        National Politics

        After State of the Union, Europe is watching Trump's plans for Iran closely

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        Daily Forecast

        Passing showers and a wintry mix are possible on Thursday morning

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington SC signs top-ranked high schooler to Super League academy contract

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      • Mary Cosby

        Entertainment News

        Son of ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Mary Cosby dies at 23

        Scripps News Group
        TARIFF GIFT SHOP

        National Politics

        Trump's SOTU puts souvenir shop owners' tariff fears in the spotlight

        Scripps News Group
        Winter Weather New York

        National News

        NYPD investigating after officers were hit with snowballs during snowball fight

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Radio Vida

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        Scripps News Group
        Los Angeles Schools Federal Raid

        National News

        FBI raids LA school district headquarters, superintendent’s home

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        National News

        Wind worker says Trump policies create barriers for renewable energy jobs

        Scripps News Group
        Larry Summers

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        Scripps News Group
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        Crime

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        National News

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        Justin Boggs
        Rock Hall of Fame

        National News

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        AP via Scripps News Group
        Trump

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        Scripps News Group
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        Pet of the Day

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        State of the Union

        National Politics

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        AP via Scripps News Group
        Trump Tariffs

        National Politics

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        Justin Boggs
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        Crime

        Lexington police asking for information in deadly 2021 Dalton Court shooting

        Cherish Walters
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        Web Staff
        Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

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