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        National Politics

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

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        National Politics

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

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        Spotlight Series

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

        Drew Amman
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        Kentucky bill to tighten oversight of compounded weight loss drugs

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        Dr. Oz

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

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Iran Protests

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

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        Passing showers and a wintry mix are possible on Thursday morning

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

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

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        TARIFF GIFT SHOP

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        Wind worker says Trump policies create barriers for renewable energy jobs

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        Crime

        Man arraigned in federal court in London pleads not guilty to federal charges

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        National News

        McDonald’s to debut Big Arch Burger, its most calorie-dense yet, March 3

        Justin Boggs
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        Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

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        Democrats accuse DOJ of 'covering up' files related to allegations against Trump

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        Pet of the Day

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        State of the Union

        National Politics

        Read the complete transcript of Trump's 2026 State of the Union

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        Trump’s revised tariffs estimated to cost households about $1,000 this year

        Justin Boggs
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        Crime

        Lexington police asking for information in deadly 2021 Dalton Court shooting

        Cherish Walters
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        Kentucky State Police investigating fatal house fire in Owsley County

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        Lexington announces wave of medical debt relief for nearly 3,200 residents

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        Crime

        Casey Co. man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges after investigation

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        State of the Union

        National Politics

        Trump tells Democrats they should be ashamed for not standing during speech

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        Rubio meets Caribbean leaders amid rising concerns over Cuba’s future

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        State of the Union

        Trump honors US men’s hockey, announces women’s team will visit White House soon

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        Lexington police report missing 11-year-old found safe

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        Daily Forecast

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        Kentucky’s Ethan the dog inspires Hollywood film

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Love wins after a KY couple's wedding nearly destroyed by cartel violence

        Ajay Patel
        State of the Union Democrats

        National Politics

        In Democratic response, Spanberger accuses Trump of lying in State of the Union

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        Fatal Collision

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        1 dead following afternoon single-vehicle collision on I-75 in Rockcastle County

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      • Capitol Hill

        National Politics

        Who is the designated survivor for Trump’s State of the Union?

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        Scripps News fact-checks President Trump's State of the Union address

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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky's defense pushes Cats past South Carolina, 72-63

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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Anderson County: The reimagined Dowling House

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        We Follow Through

        Sister of inmate who died at Eastern Kentucky prison still getting no answers

        Leigh Searcy
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        Trump's State of the Union focuses on tariffs, immigration and foreign policies

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        National Politics

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        Daily Forecast

        A few showers are possible for Wednesday

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        Family launches fundraiser after former Russ' Kitchen chef steals over $3,000

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        Covering Kentucky

        Recycled railroad ties for sale at the Blue Grass Army Depot

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington teacher's rare diagnosis leads to new purpose

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