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      • Kansas Kentucky Basketball

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        No. 24 Kentucky Stomped by No. 15 Kansas in Champions Classic

        Noah Cierzan
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        Girl speaks out after alleged sexual assault at Louisville Target

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        Morehead won't renew Flock contracts as city weighs what's next

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Detective: Bourbon County stabbing suspect admitted he intended to kill coworker

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Nelson County community mourning after coach, teacher killed in murder-suicide

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        Daily Forecast

        Sunshine and 70s this afternoon before rain, gusty winds return Wednesday

        Abby Summers
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        No injuries reported after vehicle crashes into Somerset apartment

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      • Measles

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        Kentucky measles cases climb to 207; Christian County reports 66 cases

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        Kim Davis

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        Judge: Kim Davis failed to disclose assets amid efforts to collect judgment

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        House Republicans

        National Politics

        Jim Jordan defeats Steve Scalise to become House Republican minority leader

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        Kelly Broderick
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        Veterans Day 2026: Restaurants offering free meals and deals

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        Scripps News Life

        JetBlue raises baggage fees for second time this year ahead of holiday rush

        Kelly Broderick
        Lyft Legal Settlement

        National News

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        National Politics

        Whistleblowers say docs for Trump construction projects are being destroyed

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        Kentucky judge denies misconduct allegations, asks commission to dismiss charges

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        National Politics

        US inflation rises more than expected, raising likelihood of Fed rate hike

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        Covering Kentucky

        Community reacts after FBI searches former London mayor's property

        Leigh Searcy
      • Pentagon Hegseth Impeachment

        National Politics

        House Republicans vote to block impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

        Justin Boggs
        Democrats

        National Politics

        Van Hollen considers challenge to Schumer for Senate Democratic leader

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        World News

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      • Election 2026 California Billionaires Tax

        National Politics

        Billionaires spent big to fight California wealth tax. Voters rejected it

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Americans want to shop local. Price and delivery speed can get in the way

        Emily Hanford-Ostmann
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        Daily Forecast

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        Tom Ackerman
      • Lexington forum brings community together to discuss gun violence prevention

        Covering Kentucky

        ONE Lexington brings people, leaders together to discuss gun safety

        Kayleigh Randle
        Laurel County officer shooting Nov. 9

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police trooper shoots and kills man along I-75 South

        Rosemary Kelley
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        National Politics

        Trilateral talks between US, Ukraine and Russia to resume this week

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        Covering Kentucky

        One Lexington broadens gun violence prevention to accidental shootings, suicide

        Ana Medina
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        Beshear says he hasn’t made final decision on 2028 presidential run

        Karolina Buczek
        Eight-year-old Haitian immigrant detained

        National Politics

        ICE separates 8-year-old Haitian child from caretaker

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        Abby Summers
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        Scott County's Amen House aims for 1,500 Thanksgiving bags, calls for more help

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Lindsay Clancy Trial

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