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        Daily Forecast

        A Mostly Sunny but Frigid MLK Day

        Tom Ackerman
        Berea restaurant pays it forward to help their community

        Covering Kentucky

        'Trying to do our part': Berea restaurant pays it forward to help community

        Alex Barber
        Spain Train Derailment

        World News

        High-speed trains collide after one derails in Spain, killing at least 20

        Associated Press
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        World News

        Syrian government announces a ceasefire with Syrian Democratic Forces

        Associated Press
        Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National News

        Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment

        Associated Press
        Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National Politics

        Sending soldiers to Minneapolis would be unconstitutional, mayor says

        Associated Press
      • Clara Strack at Mississippi State shoot-around

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky’s late push falls short in 71–59 loss at Mississippi State

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Daily Forecast

        Bone-chilling to start the week

        Emily McKinney
        Brian Epperson

        Covering Kentucky

        Trial for man connected to overdose death of 2 KY women delayed until May

        Mack Carmack
      • Iran Protests

        World News

        US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,919 deaths from Iran protests

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Matthew Croley mug

        Covering Kentucky

        Whitley County man convicted of wanton murder for drunk driving accident

        Mack Carmack
        Kentucky Warming Shelters

        Covering Kentucky

        9 warming shelters open across Kentucky

        Mack Carmack
      • Trump Economy

        National Politics

        Bessent: Europe is too weak to defend Greenland from future threats

        Gage Jackson
        MLK Day Bernice King

        National News

        Why Bernice King sees MLK Day as a 'saving grace' in today's political climate

        Associated Press
        APTOPIX Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National News

        Counterprotesters chase off conservative influencer in Minneapolis

        Associated Press
      • Iran Protests

        World News

        US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,766 deaths from Iran protests

        Associated Press
        Israel Palestinians Gaza

        World News

        More countries confirm invites to Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza.

        Associated Press
        Fatal Crash

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP investigating fatal collision in Boyle County on Shakertown Road

        Mack Carmack
      • Greenland US Protest

        World News

        Europe warns of 'downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Russia Ukraine War

        World News

        Drone strikes cut power to over 200,000 homes in Russian-occupied Ukraine

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        A very cold and brisk Sunday

        Patrick Herion
      • Bourbon Co. couple loses home of nearly 20 years in electrical fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Bourbon Co. couple loses home, 3 dogs in house fire

        Kayleigh Randle
        APTOPIX Venezuela Rodriguez

        World News

        AP obtains documents showing Venezuelan leader Rodríguez has been on DEA's radar

        Associated Press
        Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National Politics

        2,000 federal officers launch massive immigration crackdown

        Associated Press
      • Mug Shot of the Week: Brenda Toy

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Brenda Toy

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Lexington Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Kentucky

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Lexington Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Kentucky

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Help for hair loss in men and women

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Help for hair loss in men and women

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • "Healthy Strides" with Lexington Podiatry

        Best of the Bluegrass

        "Healthy Strides" with Lexington Podiatry

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Mindful movement at The Studio in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mindful movement at The Studio in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Lexington Meal Packing, Jan. 17

        Covering Kentucky

        Volunteers package thousands of meals to fight hunger in Lexington

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

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        Emily McKinney
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        National Politics

        'Keep him safe': What security concerns does Trump face on route to Mar-a-Lago?

        Joel Lopez
        Angel Bugg's GoFundMe

        Covering Kentucky

        GoFundMe organized for McCracken County deputy jailer assaulted by inmate

        Mack Carmack
      • Virginia Inauguration

        National Politics

        'Madam Governor': Spanberger shatters Virginia’s 247-year all-male tradition

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        BBN Tonight

        COMEBACK CATS STRIKE AGAIN! Kentucky beats Tennessee, 80-78

        Maggie Davis
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        National News

        Former Nickelodeon star Kianna Underwood killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        World News

        Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff

        Associated Press
        Iran Protests

        World News

        Iran's leader calls Trump a 'criminal' for backing protests

        Associated Press
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        National Politics

        Trump levies tariffs on nations opposing US control of Greenland

        Justin Boggs
      • One-Way Streets

        National News

        Why US cities are reverting 1-way streets back to their original 2-way design

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Flat Lick man arrested for burglary at Knox County school, stole Chromebooks

        Mack Carmack
        Robert Alden Williams

        Covering Kentucky

        Knox County man arrested on drug, weapons charges after threatening family

        Mack Carmack
      • APTOPIX Cuba US Venezuela

        World News

        Cuba demands US release Maduro, condemns killing of 32 officers

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Housing affordability in 2026: Analyst says mortgage rates could fall below 6%

        Jane Caffrey
        APTOPIX Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National Politics

        Federal immigration crackdown engulfs Twin Cities in daily clashes

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Whole Milk-Schools

        Whole milk returns to schools — but is it the healthier choice?

        Justin Boggs
        Sexual Misconduct Timothy Busfield

        National News

        ‘West Wing’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ actor fights to avoid jail before trial

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

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        HS Sports Zone

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        Hannah Hamelback
        APTOPIX Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National Politics

        Judge rules feds in Minneapolis can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

        National Politics

        Justice Department investigating Minnesota Gov. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Asia Boone in the SEC

        Sierra Newton
        Charlie-Kirk-Shot

        National News

        Defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutors

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Recovery Community Center

        Covering Kentucky

        Recovery Community Clinic offers resources for Clark County residents

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        TikTok taste test helping Lexington Irish business boom

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington teacher "grateful" for sick day donations after tragic car accident

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Jamaican man arrested in $83,000 lottery scam targeting Kentucky couple

        Web Staff
      • Jessamine County Health Department announces first case of measels in KY

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky health officials report first measles case of 2026

        Kayleigh Randle
        Senate Trump OPM

        Congress is still deadlocked over proposals to extend health care subsidies

        Nathaniel Reed
        Beshear

        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear heads to World Economic Forum to attract international investment

        Web Staff
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