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      • APTOPIX Trump

        National Politics

        A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame

        Associated Press
        Social Disconnection Photo Essay

        National News

        Bit by bit, small US groups chip away at historic levels of social isolation

        Associated Press
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        National News

        Powerball players eye $1.5 billion prize, fifth-largest in game’s record books

        Justin Boggs
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        News

        Barn destroyed in overnight fire near Georgetown Road in Lexington

        Web Staff
        APTOPIX Aircraft Down

        Scripps News Life

        U.S. admits Army, FAA failures contributed to deadly D.C. mid-air collision

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        Rain and wind ahead today

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Police share tips to protect packages from porch pirates ahead of Christmas

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 adults, 4 children displaced after fire in Lexington apartment complex

        Rosemary Kelley
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        BBN Tonight

        UK Men's Basketball's Mo Dioubate hosts toy drive

        Sierra Newton
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        BBN Tonight

        Jordan Obi: Mastering school, the basketball court

        Sierra Newton
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        National Politics

        Trump admin to dismantle atmospheric research hub over 'climate alarmism'

        Scripps News Group
        Soybeans

        Covering Kentucky

        Farmer Bridge Program opens $12B relief for farmers, with deadline this Friday

        Megan Mannering
      • Shopping

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky tackles $2 billion organized retail theft crisis with new crime unit

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Police investigating after man assaulted on Daniel Court Wednesday afternoon

        Rosemary Kelley
        FBI Pipe Bomb Investigation

        National Politics

        FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he's stepping down from his post in January

        Gage Jackson
      • drone

        Covering Kentucky

        City leaders discuss proposal to implement aerial public safety support program

        Drew Amman
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        We Follow Through

        Former UK football player says company failed to address racial targeting claims

        Annie Brown
        Lenora McGrath

        Covering Kentucky

        'Graduating grandma' to receive doctoral degree from UK on Friday

        Ellen Ice
      • APTOPIX Trump

        National Politics

        Trump adds partisan plaques for predecessors in Presidential Walk of Fame

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Trump Epstein Takeaways

        National News

        Ghislaine Maxwell launches new bid to overturn sex-trafficking conviction

        Scripps News Group
        Immigration California Farms

        National Politics

        Despite new aid, farmers say labor shortages significantly driving up prices

        Jacob Gardenswartz
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        Covering Kentucky

        Local author shares story behind her first book, inspired by LHS adoption

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Casey County family loses home in fire days before Christmas

        Molly Demrow
        Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Section of I-64 westbound in Frankfort reopens after multi-vehicle collision

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Scripps News Life

        DoorDash launches AI-powered restaurant recommendation app

        Scripps News Group
        Pet Scams

        National News

        A fake puppy ad cost a Maryland grandmother $800 and a lot of heartache

        Mallory Sofastaii
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        Covering Kentucky

        Community coat drive exceeds goal as local leader delivers warmth to KY children

        Michael Berk
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Dec. 17 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
        Stephen Matthews

        National News

        Survivors sue dating app giant claiming it enabled Colorado rapist's attacks

        Scripps News Group
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        World News

        UK moves to force Abramovich’s $3B pledge for victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

        Stuart Smith
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        Daily Forecast

        Showers and storms are on the way on Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
        Trump Casualty Return

        National News

        Trump attends dignified transfer of Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria

        Scripps News Group
        Ying Pang shows court documents to Adam Walser

        National News

        Elderly Florida woman becomes fugitive over HOA violations, fears jail time

        Scripps News Group
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        College sideline collisions contributed to one death and other serious injuries

        Lori Jane Gliha
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Football announces Jay Bateman as defensive coordinator

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        News

        Berea residents will see new 911 emergency service fee on water bills in 2026

        Web Staff
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        National News

        Defense bill passes Senate with directive to release boat strike video

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        New video gives clearest look at person of interest in Brown University shooting

        Scripps News Group
        House Epstein

        National Politics

        What to expect as DOJ faces Friday deadline to disclose Jeffrey Epstein files

        Joe St. George
      • Awards Season

        National News

        The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Rob Reiner Investigation

        National News

        Rob Reiner’s son appears in court on 2 murder counts in killing of his parents

        Scripps News Group
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on Dec. 17: Abby

        Web Staff
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        Scripps News Life

        AAA forecasts historic congestion for Christmas week, advises best travel days

        Justin Boggs
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        Sports

        Lexington mayor declares 'Wear Blue Day' to support UK volleyball team

        Web Staff
        Obit-Gil Gerard

        National News

        'Buck Rogers' star Gil Gerard dies at 82

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        BBN Tonight

        Kassie O'Brien becomes first Wildcat to win AVCA National Freshman of the Year

        Web Staff
        UK volleyball

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky volleyball earns 4 AVCA All-Americans, ties national record

        Web Staff
        Trump Baltimore

        National News

        Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Moore's veto is overridden

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Crime

        2 women indicted for murder in July 4 drowning death of toddler in Whitley Co.

        Cherish Walters
        Trump

        National Politics

        Trump announces 'warrior dividend' for service members in prime-time speech

        Justin Boggs
        Congress

        National Politics

        Four Republicans join Democrats to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

        Scripps News Group
      • Make these red wine braised short ribs for a cozy holiday dinner

        Make these red wine braised short ribs for a cozy holiday dinner

        Jessica DeLuise
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        Covering Kentucky

        Zim's Café and The Thirsty Fox to close permanently on New Year's Eve

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky unveils new design for spay and neuter specialty license plate

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky-American Water bills to increase by $13 monthly starting in January

        Web Staff
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        Universal hepatitis B vaccine for newborns no longer recommended by CDC

        Justin Boggs
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        National News

        Warner Bros. board backs Netflix deal over higher Paramount Skydance offer

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Ham over beef, and other ways to keep Christmas meal costs down

        John Matarese
        APTOPIX Australia Shooting

        National News

        Accused Bondi Beach gunman faces 59 charges, including terrorism

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        Quiet and Milder Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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