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        Covering Kentucky

        Teen charged after being found in possession of an 'AR type pistol' in KSU dorm

        Rosemary Kelley
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        National News

        OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Affordable senior living apartment complex opens in Estill County

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        Advocates working to strengthen KY's protections of sexual assault survivors

        Karolina Buczek
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Judge orders the foreclosure sale of property tied to distillery project

        Leigh Searcy
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        Sports

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        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Dashcam Waste Management Incident

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        Dashcam video shows driver narrowly missing waste management worker on the job

        Megan Mannering
        LaGuardia Crash

        National News

        Pilots killed in LaGuardia collision were young Canadians who had long dreamed of flying planes

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky fathers launch local Dad Tribes chapter to help local dads connect

        Drew Amman
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        Scripps News Life

        The shutdown is doing more than just dragging out TSA wait times

        Simon Kaufman
        United Airlines

        National News

        United Airlines introducing new lie-flat Relax Row seats for long-haul flights

        Scripps News Group
        Meta New Mexico Trial

        National News

        Jury finds Meta violated consumer protection law at trial about child safety

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington bank looking for man wanted in connection to destruction of ATM

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        A $213 million push brings new nutrition education to medical students at UK

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's Shriners Children's Hospital celebrates its 100th anniversary

        Michael Berk
        Trump

        Iran War

        Trump says US has ‘won’ war with Iran, but fighting continues

        Haley Bull
        Hawaii floods

        National News

        Hawaii governor praises 'resilience' of community as recovery from floods begins

        Scripps News Group
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        Vehicle fire on I-64 near exit 58 blocks all eastbound lanes in Franklin County

        Web Staff
        Supreme Court Abortion

        National Politics

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        Daily Forecast

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        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral arrangements announced for student killed in Scott County collision

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        Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National News

        Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings during immigration crackdown

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge finds former KY Governor Bevin in contempt of court over financial records

        Web Staff
        Mel Schilling

        National News

        Mel Schilling, ‘Married at First Sight’ star, dies at age 54

        Amarachi Orie
        Travel Delays

        National Politics

        White House, Democrats trade offers as DHS shutdown drags on and hits airports

        Scripps News Group
      • Abortion–South Carolina

        National Politics

        As abortion travel declines, telehealth becomes more common option

        Justin Boggs
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky judge publicly reprimanded for abusing contempt power in court

        Erin Rosas
        Afghanistan Hunger

        National News

        Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle held for more than a year

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Here's what to know as the scope of damage from Hawaii's floods becomes clearer

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Scripps News Life

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        Sandee LaMotte
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        Covering Kentucky

        Scott County HS basketball coach placed on leave over CPS investigation

        Web Staff
      • APTOPIX Emirates Iran US Israel

        Iran War

        How Russia or China could block effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz

        Ross Cullen
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        National News

        Quadruple amputee athlete accused of fatally shooting man during argument

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wolfe County Search & Rescue crews carry injured hiker from Rock Bridge trail

        Web Staff
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        National News

        Mobile homes offer affordable path to homeownership, report shows

        Justin Boggs
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky football announces 2026 spring game date for Will Stein's first season

        Web Staff
        LaGuardia Crash

        National News

        Plane was going 104 mph when it hit fire truck at LaGuardia, analysis shows

        Patrick Terpstra
      • Hawaii Floods

        National News

        Neighbors, volunteers dig out from thick volcanic mud after Hawaii floods

        AP via Scripps News Group
        OnlyFans Radvinsky

        National News

        OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Colombia Plane Crash

        World News

        Plane carrying soldiers crashes in Amazon region of Colombia, killing 66

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Pentagon US Iran

        National Politics

        Pentagon to remove longstanding press offices after judge backs media access

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Reign Pride Soccer

        National News

        Scripps launches free sports network featuring live games, women’s leagues

        Scripps News Group
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        Pet of the Day

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      •  Alan Armstrong

        National Politics

        Oklahoma's governor picks energy exec to fill Mullin's vacant US Senate seat

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Gas Prices

        Scripps News Life

        These 11 states now average more than $4 per gallon for gas

        Justin Boggs
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        Iran War

        Strikes pound Tehran, missiles hit Israel as US seeks Iran talks

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National Politics

        Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement

        Associated Press
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        National News

        From Target to Kroger: The race to win over value-driven shoppers

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        Daily Forecast

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        Covering Kentucky

        US Congressional candidate Cherlynn Stevenson hosts educational roundtable

        Ajay Patel
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        National News

        Authorities responding to reported explosion at Valero refinery in Texas

        Scripps News Group
        Trump

        Iran War

        Iran pushes back on Trump's suggestions that an end to the war is close

        Jacob Gardenswartz
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        National Politics

        Senate confirms Mullin to lead DHS amid funding standoff

        Scripps News Group
        NCAA Kentucky West Virginia Basketball

        BBN Tonight

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        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

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        Evelyn Schultz
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        Karolina Buczek
        APTOPIX LaGuardia Crash

        Scripps News Life

        Crash at LaGuardia Airport is the latest in weeks of air travel woes

        Simon Kaufman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Volunteers needed to help welcome home Vietnam veterans during a special ride

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