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  • isolated seniors

    Managing the Pressure

    Isolated by COVID-19, seniors are ready to get out of the house again

    Chris Conte
    3:15 PM, Jan 18, 2021
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    Covering Kentucky

    Berea woman remembers March on Frankfort with MLK Jr.

    Kristen Edwards
    3:10 PM, Jan 18, 2021
    climbing

    Covering the Nation

    Unique ice climbing gym opens more people up to the sport

    Elizabeth Ruiz
    3:09 PM, Jan 18, 2021
  • Paddle Tennis

    Covering the Nation

    Platform tennis sees surge in play during pandemic

    Ash-har Quraishi
    3:05 PM, Jan 18, 2021
    vaccine

    Coronavirus

    Loophole leaves regional medical center on the outside looking in

    Michael Berk
    2:59 PM, Jan 18, 2021
    Garth Brooks inauguration

    Entertainment News

    Garth Brooks to perform during Biden's inauguration

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    2:56 PM, Jan 18, 2021
  • Racial Injustice March On Washington

    America in Crisis

    MLK Day holds new meaning for many following protests

    CNN Newsource
    2:29 PM, Jan 18, 2021
    Racial Injustice MLK Monument

    Covering the Nation

    Where MLK and Coretta met and studied, a memorial will rise

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    2:24 PM, Jan 18, 2021
    Joe Biden Jill Biden

    Covering the Nation

    Biden, Harris take part in service projects for MLK Day

    The Associated Press
    2:14 PM, Jan 18, 2021
  • Couy Griffin

    Crime

    Cowboys for Trump leader arrested over US Capitol riot

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    2:12 PM, Jan 18, 2021
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    Weather

    Winter forecast continues

    Seth Phillips
    2:12 PM, Jan 18, 2021
    Nancy Pelosi

    Election 2020

    Woman allegedly stole laptop from Pelosi's office amid riot

    Alex Hider
    2:04 PM, Jan 18, 2021
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    Crime

    FBI releases photos of men accused of assaulting DC officer

    Kyle Hicks
    1:47 PM, Jan 18, 2021
    Chicago O'Hare Airport

    Coronavirus

    Man allegedly hid 3 months at Chicago airport due to virus

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    1:31 PM, Jan 18, 2021
    A recent study found that a majority of medical professionals, 93%, reported experiencing stress because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Managing the Pressure

    COVID-19 health care workers facing mental health strain

    Maya Rodriguez
    1:17 PM, Jan 18, 2021
  • Baby Trump balloon

    Election 2020

    Museum of London to display infamous 'Trump baby' balloon

    Alex Hider
    12:55 PM, Jan 18, 2021
    Trump

    Covering the Nation

    BBB warns of text scam that promises free Netflix for a year

    Kyle Hicks
    12:46 PM, Jan 18, 2021
    Biden Inauguration

    National Politics

    Schedule of events you can expect on Inauguration Day

    Kyle Hicks
    12:05 PM, Jan 18, 2021
  • security checkpoint capitol hill

    Election 2020

    Man arrested at DC checkpoint claims he made honest mistake

    Alex Hider
    11:58 AM, Jan 18, 2021
    Coronavirus

    Coronavirus

    Lexington surpasses 27,000 total coronavirus cases

    Web Staff
    11:13 AM, Jan 18, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Rebekah Jones turned herself in after warrant issued

    Victoria Lewis
    11:07 AM, Jan 18, 2021
  • Donald Trump

    Election 2020

    Reports: Trump to issue up to 100 pardons Tuesday

    Alex Hider
    10:55 AM, Jan 18, 2021
    Biden Inauguration rehearsal evacuaiton

    Election 2020

    Capitol briefly locked down due to nearby fire

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    10:42 AM, Jan 18, 2021
    Moderna Vaccine

    Coronavirus

    Batch of Moderna vaccine on pause in Calif. after reactions

    KGTV Staff
    10:13 AM, Jan 18, 2021
  • Rebound

    Photography business owner finds success in side businesses

    Alex Valverde
    9:57 AM, Jan 18, 2021
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    Covering the Nation

    Baby giraffe in Nashville dies after being stepped on by mom

    WTVF Staff
    9:57 AM, Jan 18, 2021
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    Coronavirus

    Faces of COVID-19: Couple married 33 years dies day apart

    WRTV Staff
    9:41 AM, Jan 18, 2021
  • Lamar Jackson Buffalo Bills

    Sports

    Bills fans donating to Lamar Jackson's favorite charity

    WKBW Staff
    9:28 AM, Jan 18, 2021
    Police

    Crime

    Queens woman charged with attempts to poison husband

    WPIX Staff
    9:28 AM, Jan 18, 2021
    Josh Hawley

    Election 2020

    Loews Hotels cancels event affiliated with Sen. Josh Hawley

    KSHB Staff, Scripps National
    9:10 AM, Jan 18, 2021
  • Sarah Fuller

    Sports

    Sarah Fuller: Vandy kicker to be featured in inauguration

    WTVF Staff
    8:34 AM, Jan 18, 2021
    Chunky Highlights From The Early ’00s Are Back With A New Name

    Simplemost

    Chunky Highlights From The Early ’00s Are Back With A New Name

    Bridget Sharkey
    8:21 AM, Jan 18, 2021
    COVID-19

    Coronavirus

    COVID-19 cases on the decline in 36 states & territories

    Alex Hider
    8:19 AM, Jan 18, 2021
  • Alexei Navalny Russia

    Covering Your World

    Navalny's arrest adds to tension between Russia and the West

    The Associated Press
    7:39 AM, Jan 18, 2021
    Capitol Breach Demonstrations

    National Politics

    Small turnout, little violence in pre-inauguration protests

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    7:22 AM, Jan 18, 2021
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    Covering the Nation

    Vice President-elect Harris has resigned her US Senate seat

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    6:16 AM, Jan 18, 2021
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    Daily Forecast

    Active Winter Weather Continues

    Tom Ackerman
    4:05 AM, Jan 18, 2021
    UK vaccines

    Covering Kentucky

    UK to begin vaccinating K-12 teachers and employees

    Eleanor Buckley
    10:04 PM, Jan 17, 2021
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    Covering Kentucky

    FBI identifies UK student who was inside Capitol during riot

    Web Staff
    9:55 PM, Jan 17, 2021
  • Capitol Breach

    Election 2020

    AP: Defense officials fear inside attack at inauguration

    The Associated Press
    9:43 PM, Jan 17, 2021
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    BBN Tonight

    Shorthanded Cats survive scare from Vanderbilt

    Eli Gehn
    9:06 PM, Jan 17, 2021
    Marjorie Taylor Greene

    Election 2020

    Twitter temporarily suspends Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

    7:13 PM, Jan 17, 2021
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    Covering Kentucky

    Vaccination clinic poses issues, VA addresses

    Kristen Edwards
    6:49 PM, Jan 17, 2021
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    Covering Kentucky

    Sunday COVID-19 update: 2,362 cases, 34 more deaths

    Web Staff
    5:24 PM, Jan 17, 2021
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    Daily Forecast

    Leftover Flakes for Monday

    Emily Goodman
    5:12 PM, Jan 17, 2021
  • Parler social media users double in week after election

    Election 2020

    Partial service restored to Parler

    Alex Hider
    5:05 PM, Jan 17, 2021
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    Election 2020

    Protesters gather outside heavily guarded Ohio Statehouse

    Madeline Fening
    4:52 PM, Jan 17, 2021
    Capitol riots security

    National Politics

    Security tight in DC ahead of inauguration

    Joe St. George - National Political Editor
    4:44 PM, Jan 17, 2021
  • Capitol Riots

    Election 2020

    Records: Trump allies behind rally that ignited Capitol riot

    The Associated Press
    4:11 PM, Jan 17, 2021
    Capitol Breach Demonstrations

    Covering the Nation

    Protests start small at newly fortified US statehouses

    Associated Press
    3:53 PM, Jan 17, 2021
    Kamala Harris

    Covering the Nation

    Vice President-elect Harris to resign her Senate seat Monday

    Associated Press
    3:44 PM, Jan 17, 2021
  • National Guard at Capitol.jpg

    Covering Kentucky

    National Guard stationed on Capitol grounds in case of protesters

    Web Staff
    11:55 AM, Jan 17, 2021
    Obit Phil Spector

    Entertainment News

    Phil Spector dead at 81

    The Associated Press & Scripps National
    11:46 AM, Jan 17, 2021
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    Weather

    Additional snow Sunday

    Seth Phillips
    8:38 AM, Jan 17, 2021
  • High School Basketball Scores and Highlights 1-4-19

    HS Sports Zone

    High School SportsZone basketball highlights 1-16-21

    Eli Gehn
    12:22 AM, Jan 17, 2021
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    Covering Kentucky

    Petitioner speaks to LEX 18 after signing documents, calling for impeachment of Rep. Goforth

    Eleanor Buckley
    11:07 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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    Sports

    Morehead St. off to best OVC start since 2009

    Eli Gehn
    10:04 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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    Sports

    EKU wins seventh straight in OT thriller

    Eli Gehn
    9:59 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky-based CBD company grows business despite the pandemic

    Conroy Delouche
    9:36 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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    Daily Forecast

    More Rounds of Snow Coming

    Emily Goodman
    5:02 PM, Jan 16, 2021
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