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      • Kentucky Tennessee Football

        Sports

        Kentucky falls at Tennessee, 34-6

        Keith Farmer
        Election 2026 Mississippi Senate

        National Politics

        Scott Colom stands on the cusp of Senate history as vote count stretches on

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Iran War

        US offers millions for Iran nuclear intel despite Trump’s 'obliteration' claim

        Laura Sharman, Eyad Kourdi, CNN
      • Trump

        National Politics

        Trump claims he offered job of White House press secretary to UFC CEO Dana White

        Taylor O'Bier
        Trump Golf Course

        National Politics

        Judge seeks probe into whether government misled her in Trump golf case

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Midnight coin toss decides Oklahoma high school football playoff spot

        TJ Eckert
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        World News

        Gunman opens fire in Polish city of Krakow, killing at least 6 and injuring more

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Russia Ukraine War

        World News

        Attacks wound 9 as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the US

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Christmas looks at Fayette Mall in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Rapid Fire Home Buyers Home Giveaway

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        "What's Watt" with Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives - 11/26

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        "Ask the Lawyer" with Peterson Law Office

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Lex Children's Theatre presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical"

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week 11/7/26

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Daily Forecast

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        Emily McKinney
      • Mercer County family's dream home turned into nightmare after discovering dozens of snakes

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky family's 'dream house' turned into nightmare after snakes showed up

        Kayleigh Randle
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        HS Sports Zone

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        Noah Cierzan
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        BBN Tonight

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        Noah Cierzan
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        Cath Me Up: A Texas flip headlines a huge night for Democratic election gains

        Jon Leiberman
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky's second half pushes the Cats past JMU, 89-80

        Sierra Newton
        Senate Murphy Stroke

        National Politics

        Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is discharged from hospital after a stroke

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        In Your Community

        Community standing beside Morehead woman during ongoing cancer battle

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear: Incoming Democrat-controlled Congress has work to do to help Americans

        WLEX Web Staff
        Election 2026 Mississippi

        National Politics

        As Mississippi vote count drags on, voters say they were made inactive in error

        Lori Jane Gliha
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP searching for two teenagers who escaped from State Custody

        WLEX Web Staff
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        In Your Community

        Cynthiana's small businesses hope the holiday spirit turns into sales

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Versailles filmmaker uses ‘Sandy Wedge’ to help rebuild Wilson’s Pool Room

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Dembo says health care, inflation and Iran are priorities as he heads for D.C.

        Karolina Buczek
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        National Politics

        What’s really behind Wall Street’s post-election whiplash

        Maura Barrett
        Money

        Scripps News Life

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      • Russia Ukraine War

        Crisis deepens in Ukraine as Russian official's White House visit draws scrutiny

        Jason Bellini
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        Scripps News Life

        Amazon partners with UberEats for free food delivery with a Prime subscription

        Scripps News Group
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        Interactive: Bets are right there on your phone and America is paying the price

      • Obit Jay Rockefeller

        National News

        Jay Rockefeller, former US senator who was part of a dynasty, dies at 89

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Firefighters face limited water supply battling fire that destroyed home

        WLEX Web Staff
        Vance

        National Politics

        Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

        Scripps News Group
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        Entertainment News

        'Stranger Things' prequel series is coming to Netflix in 2028

        Taylor O'Bier
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        Scripps News Life

        More Americans are scrutinizing ingredients before buying food

        Kelly Broderick
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        Sports

        Blue Jays distance team from Santander posts after El-Sayed’s Senate victory

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Relationship Finances

        Scripps News Life

        Nearly 6 in 10 Americans admit to keeping financial secrets from loved ones

        Kelly Broderick
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        Covering Kentucky

        Charge against Henry Clay football coach dismissed with prejudice

        WLEX Web Staff
        Sports Betting Vermont

        National News

        Online sports betting linked to rise in problem gambling hotline calls

        Kelly Broderick
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        Covering Kentucky

        Woman sentenced for embezzling money in Bluegrass Stockyards scheme

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge dismisses several defendants from Amber Spradlin wrongful death lawsuit

        WLEX Web Staff
        Philippines ASEAN Defense

        National Politics

        Hegseth not being considered for Blackburn’s Senate seat, AP source says

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington hopes Opportunity Zones will attract development to 5 areas

        Sydney St. Claire
        Pentagon Congress

        National News

        Hegseth rejects impeachment calls, targets Massie after GOP midterm losses

        WLEX Web Staff
        Preventing pediatric pneumonia

        Study links missed vitamin K shots in newborns to higher bleeding risk

        Justin Boggs
      • Tesla Cybertruck

        National News

        Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production next year

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Scripps News Life

        Did your tax bracket just change? Here's what the IRS announced

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Dolly Parton's manager moves to drop complaint against late singer's nephew

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Amtrak to allow passengers to bring firearms on select trains in January

        Kelly Broderick
        Fast Food False Advertising

        Scripps News Life

        Wendy’s breakfast could disappear at some restaurants

        Justin Boggs
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        National News

        Meghan Markle's dad reportedly arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former Jessamine prosecutor pleads guilty to abuse of public trust

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Scripps News Life

        Millions of Little Giant ladders recalled after reports of injuries

        Justin Boggs
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        Covering Kentucky

        London names Marc Rudder as acting fire chief after dismissals

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Scripps News Life

        Interactive: The hottest holiday toys you can get for under $20

        Congress Democrats

        National Politics

        Who will lead Congress? Leadership battles take center stage after midterms

        Nathaniel Reed
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        Covering Kentucky

        Transylvania University's new dog lab studies how 'man's best friend' thinks

        Annie Brown
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