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        Covering Kentucky

        Police asking for help after vehicle vs. pedestrian collision leaves 1 dead

        Rosemary Kelley
        Patrick Muldoon

        National News

        'Days of our Lives' star Patrick Muldoon has died at 57

        Scripps News Group
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        National Politics

        HUD drops appeal of lawsuit over homelessness program but still pursuing changes

        Jacob Gardenswartz
      • Police Lights

        Covering Kentucky

        Barricaded subject in camper on Star Hill Road in Laurel County now in custody

        Rosemary Kelley
        ICE detention facility Dilley, Texas

        National Politics

        Judge rules family should be released from ICE detention to pursue asylum case

        Patrick Terpstra
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        In Your Community

        Owingsville hosts its annual walk to promote local autism acceptance

        Alex Barber
      • Cresco Labs Marijuana

        Covering Kentucky

        Winchester cultivator celebrates first cannabis harvest on 4/20

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        Busy Buc-ee's intersection the site of 2 deadly collisions in 2 months

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Baby born 16 weeks early prepares to head home after 400 days in NICU

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        City orders balconies to be demolished at Casa Mia apartments after collapse

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lawsuit filed against Lexington Massage Envy over alleged assault

        Annie Brown
        Trump

        National Politics

        Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is resigning from Trump's cabinet

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Suspect, 3 others dead following Monday morning shooting in Adair County

        Rosemary Kelley
        Vote stickers

        Covering Kentucky

        'Indicative of the turnout': Fayette County absentee ballot numbers climb

        Ellen Ice
        APTOPIX Apple New iPhones

        Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to step down September 1st

        Scripps News Group
      • Mass Shooting Louisiana

        National News

        Mass shooter who killed eight kids in Louisiana had gun incident in his past

        Lori Jane Gliha
        APTOPIX Lebanon Israel Iran War

        Iran War

        Second round of Israel-Lebanon talks expected Thursday amid Iran war tensions

        Jacob Gardenswartz
        Capitol Hill

        National Politics

        Lawmakers seek answers on individuals tied to US research who vanished or died

        Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        Warmer days are ahead for the workweek

        Patrick Herion
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        Iran War

        Iran vows retaliation after U.S. seizes ship ahead of ceasefire deadline

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old girl found dismembered in his car

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        News

        Pedestrian killed after being hit by semi on I-75 in northern Kentucky

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Somerset man charged with rape, sexual abuse of 2 minors following investigation

        Cherish Walters
        FBI Director Tennessee

        National News

        FBI's Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Challenged Books

        National News

        Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        News

        Student found with a handgun at Tates Creek Middle School, FCPS says

        Web Staff
        Skydiver gets rescued after crashing into scoreboard before Virginia Tech spring game

        Sports

        Skydiver crashes into scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game

        The Associated Press
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        Scripps News Life

        Maryland becomes first state to pass bill banning ‘surveillance pricing’

        Scripps News Group
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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman running for governor

        Web Staff
        Supreme Court

        National Politics

        Supreme Court takes up Catholic preschool case over LGBTQ+ policies

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Hot Mic

        Hot Mic ep. 33: Keeneland chaos & derby dreams

        Web Staff
        Women in Whiskey

        Covering Kentucky

        AP report: Women take the lead in whiskey as they reshape the industry

        Associated Press
        Trump Tariffs

        National News

        Businesses can now file refund claims on Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs

        Joe St. George
      • Japan Earthquake

        World News

        Japan issues mega-quake advisory following powerful 7.5 earthquake

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Crime

        Deputies use tracking device to catch 2 men accused of stealing campaign signs

        Web Staff
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        Hacks to lower your streaming TV bill as subscription costs continue to rise

        John Matarese
      • Covington 2-year-old shot

        Covering Kentucky

        Parents convicted after their 3-year-old fatally shot their 2-year-old in 2024

        Felicia Jordan
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        Daily Forecast

        Sunny and Still Cool Monday

        Tom Ackerman
        UK DanceBlue marathon raises a record $2.4 million for children's clinic

        Covering Kentucky

        UK DanceBlue marathon raises a record $2.4 million for children's clinic

        Kayleigh Randle
      • LAX Close Call

        National News

        Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

        Associated Press
        Animal Rights Protest Wisconsin

        National News

        Wisconsin authorities arrest 25 at beagle breeding facility

        Associated Press
        Showing Up, Like Now, Bear Character, Cornelio Velasquez, Fernando Jara, Rene Douglas

        Covering Kentucky

        Keeneland launches first-of-its-kind nutrition program for horse jockeys

        Ellen Ice
      • Lexington Humane Society rescues dog, Lexington Fire Department adopts it

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington dog survives house fire, becomes fire crew's assistant

        Mack Carmack
        51st AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute - Show

        National News

        Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI, drawing standing ovation

        Associated Press
        Russia Ukraine War

        World News

        Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory

        Associated Press
      • Tariffs-Refunds

        National News

        Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional

        Associated Press
        APTOPIX Iran War

        World News

        Trump says US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz

        Associated Press
        Spruance transits the Philippine Sea

        Iran War

        Trump says US fired on and seized Iranian cargo vessel that challenged blockade

        Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        Quiet but chilly on Monday

        Emily McKinney
        Severe Weather

        National News

        Heavy damage but no fatalities after suspected tornadoes scour the Midwest

        Scripps News Group
        Death investigation graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        Police: 34-year-old Owensboro woman dies in single-vehicle collision Saturday

        Mack Carmack
      • Photo of McCreary County Alum Fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Alum Fire reaches 1,100 acres as crews actively work to contain flames

        Mack Carmack
        Scam warning graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        Franklin County Sheriff's Office warning of traffic violation scam

        Mack Carmack
        Mass Shooting Louisiana

        National News

        8 children from the ages of 1 to 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Tuition Freeze Iowa

        National News

        3 students shot near the University of Iowa, authorities say

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Russia Ukraine War

        World News

        Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory

        AP via Scripps News Group
        APTOPIX Iran War

        Iran War

        Trump says US negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        A cooler end to the weekend

        Patrick Herion
        Headline: Kentucky Ice Hockey Collective hosts inaugural tournament for international players to grow the sport

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky ice hockey tournament welcomes international players to the rink

        Kayleigh Randle
        Driving a Car

        Covering Kentucky

        Livingston Fire and Rescue warns drivers of slick Red Hill Road

        Web Staff
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