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      • Israel Palestinians

        World News

        Hospital officials say Israeli strikes killed 12 in Gaza

        Associated Press
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        World News

        Trump's call for countries to send warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz

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        National News

        Snow, wind sweep US; storms and tornadoes possible later Sunday

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Police: Bomb threat reported at Lexington hospitals, investigation pending

        Mack Carmack
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        World News

        The Latest: Gulf countries report new attacks

        Associated Press
        Michigan Synagogue Attack

        World News

        Brother of man who attacked Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah commander

        Associated Press
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        National News

        'Sinners,' 'One Battle After Another' poised for all-Warner Bros. Oscars faceoff

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Iran US Plane Down

        National News

        Pentagon identifies 6 US airmen killed in refueling plane crash in Iraq

        Scripps News Group
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        Driver crashes into Lexington home early Sunday, facing DUI charges

        Ellen Ice
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        World News

        Israeli soldiers fire on family car in occupied West Bank, killing 4

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Lexington police: Car overturned after being hit by drunk driver

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        Daily Forecast

        Strong to severe storms possible Sunday night

        Patrick Herion
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        World News

        US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Bardstown soldier among 6 Air Force airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

        Erin Rosas
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        Italian style at Fiabesca Luxury Shoe Boutique in Lexington

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        Wells Plastic Surgery & Skin Care Spring Shopping Day

        Best of the Bluegrass

        2026 Wells Plastic Surgery & Skin Care Spring Shopping Day

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Spring shopping at Vintage Market Days

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Spring shopping at Vintage Market Days

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        H&C Cleaning and Restoration brings rugs back to life

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Mug Shot of the Week: Ethan Curd

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Ethan Curd

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        Daily Forecast

        Active weather inbound late Sunday

        Emily McKinney
      • Monticello Fire Department extinguishes house fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Monticello Fire Department extinguishes severe house fire flames

        Mack Carmack
        2026 Farm Bureau annual consignment auction

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Farm Bureau holds 43rd annual consignment auction

        Alex Barber
        Vandalized Chase Bank ATM

        Crime

        Suspects caught on tape tampering, vandalizing Chase Bank ATM

        Mack Carmack
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        Crime

        Report: Man arrested in connection to Lexington shooting of 66-year-old

        Mack Carmack
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        Travel day breakfast: On-the-go granola bar perfect for spring break

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        National News

        Wind gusts among strongest on record batter Midwest, fuel deadly Nebraska fires

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Iran War

        Trump asks allies to deploy warships as Iran vows to block oil flow

        Justin Boggs
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        National Politics

        Government responds to why it detained Nashville Noticias reporter

        Scripps News Group
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        Crime

        Pulaski County man in custody on charges of sexual abuse of a minor

        Mack Carmack
      • Pi Day

        From circles to spacecraft: How pi powers science — and dessert

        AP via Scripps News Group
        KYTC District 6 reopens I-471

        Covering Kentucky

        KYTC crews reopen I-471 after accident involving oil tanker

        Mack Carmack
        NASA Artemis Moonshot

        National News

        NASA's first crewed mission to the moon since Apollo targeted for April launch

        Justin Boggs
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        National News

        Father speaks out after son shot 4 times by police after Ohio chase

        Bob Jones
        IRS-401k Contributions

        Scripps News Life

        IRS change means many taxpayers must wait weeks for refunds

        Justin Boggs
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        Iran War

        Trump: US strikes Iran’s Kharg Island, warns oil infrastructure could be next

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        A warm and quiet Saturday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        March Madness can turn into March Sadness for college basketball fans

        Ajay Patel
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        HS Sports Zone

        High School SportsZone Basketball 3/13/2026

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 9-year-old Kentucky girl with autism found dead, KSP reported

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Man found guilty after overcrowding over 30 animals on trailers in high temps

        Web Staff
        TSA Airport Security

        Scripps News Life

        TSA disruptions from partial shutdown are set to snarl spring break travel

        Simon Kaufman
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        Iran War

        US bombs military targets on Kharg Island, a key terminal for Iran's oil exports

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Garrard County man charged after supplying drugs from California to local area

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        The Danny Moses Show: Oil, inflation, and markets at risk as Iran war goes on

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        National News

        DOJ charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Court records reveal Snelling's roommates were suspicious about her pregnancy

        Leigh Searcy
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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets financial exploitation of seniors

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Bardstown students visit Lebanon National Cemetery to honor 'Silent Heroes'

        Caleb Barnes
        Washington Midair Collision

        Scripps News Life

        Chemical smell at FAA control facility briefly halts flights at DC-area airports

        Scripps News Group
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        We Follow Through

        Mom sues FCPS after son with autism escapes classroom, ends up on New Circle Rd.

        Megan Mannering
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        Positively LEX 18

        Gaming specialist helps young hospital patients heal, find escape

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        Covering Kentucky

        YMCA and Swim with a Purpose bring swim safety lessons to KY fourth graders

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy fired, charged following KSP investigation

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        Daily Forecast

        Mild, dry start to the weekend

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        Sports

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        Scripps News Group
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        Sports

        Florida beats Kentucky for the third time this season, 71-63

        Keith Farmer
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        National News

        Judge blocks subpoenas tied to investigation of Fed Chair Powell

        Scripps News Group
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        Iran War

        US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast

        AP via Scripps News Group
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