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      • US Election 2026 Senate Kentucky

        Covering Kentucky

        Judge clears way for Kentucky AG's TikTok lawsuit to proceed

        Web Staff
        UK volleyball

        BBN Tonight

        UK Volleyball is headed to the Bahamas to play in the Paradise Invitational

        Jesse Riffe
        Trump

        National Politics

        No, Trump did not call into C-SPAN to complain about Supreme Court ruling

        Scripps News Group
      • Mexico Cartel Death

        World News

        'Surreal': US tourist describes chaotic scenes in Mexico amid cartel violence

        Scripps News Group
        Rob Reiner

        National News

        Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

        AP via Scripps News Group
        APTOPIX Britain Epstein Mandelson

        Former UK ambassador arrested in misconduct probe tied to Epstein

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        Crime

        Citation: Man charged with child sex crimes after KSP undercover investigation

        Cherish Walters
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        National News

        Patel defends Olympic trip, says personal costs will be reimbursed

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man found hanging from Versailles building dies after apparent burglary attempt

        Web Staff
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on Feb. 23: Miss Pat

        Web Staff
        Congress Jack Smith

        National News

        Judge blocks release of Jack Smith's report on Trump's classified documents case

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Hot Mic

        Hot Mic podcast ep. 25: Celebrating one of Kentucky's gross mysteries

        Web Staff
      • Britain Bafta Masks Photo Call

        National News

        BBC apologizes after guest with Tourette's shouts racial slur during BAFTAs

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Crime

        Kentucky man accused of having sex with a deer, citation reveals

        Web Staff
        Winter Weather New York

        National News

        Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck under blizzard warnings

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported after mobile home fire in Ferguson

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Paintsville police warn of fentanyl-laced tablets shaped like cartoon characters

        Web Staff
        Trump Tariffs

        Politics

        Supreme Court decision against Trump's tariffs raises uncertainty

        Associated Press
      • Mexico Cartel Death

        World News

        US citizens in Mexico urged to shelter in place after killing of cartel leader

        Scripps News Group
        APTOPIX Trump Speech

        National Politics

        Poll: High interest in State Of The Union amid economic worries

        Andrew Rafferty
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        Buy now, pay later warning: Rising number of users missing payments

        John Matarese
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        Crime

        Police: Covington teen charged after 12-year-old shot, critically injured

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Still a Bit Wintry Monday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        I-75 in Whitley Co. back open following multiple crashes caused by slick roads

        Web Staff
      • Mugshot: Milford Osbourne, Angela Smith, Donna Maxon, Gilbert Flores

        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County Sheriff's Office arrests 4 on charges of trafficking meth

        Mack Carmack
        Belgium EU Summit

        World News

        EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffs

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Gets colder before warming

        Emily McKinney
      • Kentucky Vanderbilt Basketball

        BBN Tonight

        No. 16 Kentucky Can't Find Late Game Magic in 81-79 loss to No. 5 Vanderbilt.

        Noah Cierzan
        Lexington Nightfall debut game

        Covering Kentucky

        New Lexington hockey team brings excitement and help to local community

        Alex Barber
        Midway Museum celebrates 100 years of Black History

        Covering Kentucky

        Black History Month: Midway Museum celebrates 100 years of local Black history

        Mack Carmack
      • Jamie Ellington local care and treatment of animals code violation

        Covering Kentucky

        Cynthiana man found guilty of violating local animal treatment code

        Mack Carmack
        Russia Ukraine War

        World News

        Ukraine strikes heart of Russia's missile arsenal with homemade weapon

        Jason Bellini
        APTOPIX Mexico Cartel Death

        National News

        Mexican army kills leader of powerful cartel during operation to capture him

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Richland Fire Department responds to brush fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Richland firefighters extinguish brush fire flames

        Mack Carmack
        Mount Vernon Fire Department and surrounding agencies tackle garage fire

        Covering Kentucky

        7 hours of work: Southeastern Kentucky firefighters tackle severe garage fire

        Mack Carmack
        police

        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 71-year-old Beattyville woman found, officials report

        Mack Carmack
      • Amber Taylor mugshot

        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County officials arrest woman on DUI charges following serious crash

        Mack Carmack
        Milan Cortina Olympics Ice Hockey

        US beats Canada 2-1 in overtime to win first gold in men's hockey since 1980

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        US Secret Service shoots and kills armed man at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

        Scripps News Group
      • Kristi Noem

        Scripps News Life

        TSA says PreCheck still operational after previous announcement of suspension

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        Snow showers are possible throughout Sunday

        Patrick Herion
        Otega Oweh dunk at Auburn

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky falls at Auburn in final seconds, 75-74

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Covering Kentucky

        GoFundMe set up for family of 70-year-old killed in Letcher County house fire

        Web Staff
        Mug Shot of the Week: Jean Eason

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Jean Eason

        Jennifer Palumbo
        High-tech trends at Barney Miller's in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        High-tech trends at Barney Miller's in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • A taste of The V at The Vine in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Bluegrass Bites: A taste of The V at The Vine in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
        "Healthy Strides" with Lexington Podiatry

        Best of the Bluegrass

        February edition: "Healthy Strides" with Lexington Podiatry

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Be Medispa celebrates new location in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Be Medispa celebrates new location in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Daily Forecast

        Cold and wintry for Sunday

        Emily McKinney
        Kentucky's Legacy Trail

        Covering Kentucky

        Legacy Trail named top public space Kentuckians want to live near

        Alex Barber
        Structure Fire at Stone Bridge Apartments

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington fire confirms 4 adults, 2 children injured in structure fire

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Danville man in custody after allegedly entering college buildings, stealing car

        Mack Carmack
        California Avalanche

        National News

        Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers days after California avalanche

        By GODOFREDO VASQUEZ and SAFIYAH RIDDLE
        Justice Department Jeffrey Epstein

        National News

        Ghislaine Maxwell fights release of more Epstein documents, calling disclosure law unconstitutional

        By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER
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        Covering Kentucky

        Officials report snapped telephone pole in northern Madison County

        Mack Carmack
        NYC Snowless Winter

        National News

        Blizzard warnings issued from Delaware to Massachusetts as storm threatens East Coast

        By ADAM GELLER
        Native American Women Sterilization

        National News

        New Mexico launches investigation of forced sterilization of Native women

        By SAVANNAH PETERS
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        Daily Forecast

        A very seasonal Saturday

        Patrick Herion
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        HS Sports Zone

        High School SportsZone Basketball 2/20/26

        Hannah Hamelback
        Kouri Richins

        National News

        A mom wrote a book to help her kids process their dad's death. Now she's on trial for his killing

        By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM
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