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      • Trump

        National News

        FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can aid people with autism

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        Crime

        KSP investigate Todd County shooting that left 1 man dead, another injured

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        National News

        No, animals are not fleeing Yellowstone before an eruption

        John Sherer
      • Vitamins

        Taking this common multivitamin could keep you younger and help you live longer

        Justin Boggs
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        A Spring Break snack that won’t spill: Learn to make apple-berry fruit leather

        Jessica DeLuise
        Home Sales

        National News

        US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Uber-Women Preferences

        National News

        Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Crime

        Somerset man indicted on DUI, wanton endangerment charges after November crash

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        Canada US Consulate Gunfire

        National News

        Canadian police investigating gunfire that hit US consulate in Toronto

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Affordable Electric Cars

        Scripps News Life

        Gas at $3.53 a gallon: Are EVs more affordable?

        Justin Boggs
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on March 10: Pee Wee

        Web Staff
        Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Man dies, 2 juveniles injured after single-vehicle crash in Knott County

        Web Staff
      • Trump

        Iran War

        Iranian security official to Trump: 'Be careful not to get eliminated yourself'

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        Iran War

        Air raid alarms sound in Israel amid US claims of Iran progress

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        News

        Part of I-75 southbound at mile marker 105 blocked due to injury collision

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      • Election 2026 Georgia

        National Politics

        Could a Democrat flip Georgia’s most Republican district after Greene’s exit?

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        44-year-old dead following Mercer Co. collision involving trash pickup truck

        Web Staff
        Iran US Military Deaths Casualty Return

        Covering Kentucky

        Dignified transfer for KY soldier who was the 7th service member to die in Iran

        Associated Press
      • Trump

        National Politics

        Trump says GOP can’t win without voting law changes, demands action from Senate

        AP via Scripps News Group
        US Government Shutdown Food Aid

        National News

        Sugary drinks and candy now off-limits for millions using SNAP benefits

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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Showers, Isolated Storms Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort mom survives rare heart condition affecting less than 1% of people

        Ajay Patel
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        Report: FCPS could end the 2025-26 academic year on June 3

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        Covering Kentucky

        I-75 southbound reopens following multi-vehicle evening collision

        Web Staff
      • Immigration Mariachi Band

        National Politics

        Famous high school mariachi players reunited with family after ICE detention

        Patrick Terpstra
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        We Follow Through

        Mason County mother, daughter reject millions amid data center land dispute

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Oneida students take home free books through the IFYGACAB campaign

        Caleb Barnes
      • Epstein New Mexico Ranch

        Epstein’s former New Mexico ranch searched in criminal investigation

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        Trump says war in Iran is 'pretty well complete,' but does not give end date

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Alexander brothers convicted on sex trafficking charges

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Olive's Apron

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Shop and Olive's Apron tap into Big Blue Nation loyalty

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        As Kentucky gas prices top $3 a gallon, experts are warning it could get worse

        Michael Berk
        Deer tick

        Covering Kentucky

        A man's battle with life-changing alpha gal syndrome and his push for awareness

        Molly Demrow
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        News

        Arson investigators probe string of fires at Lexington playground

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        New report highlights Kentucky women's health disparities and progress

        Evelyn Schultz
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        National News

        Gas and travel prices could continue to spiral as tankers stall near Iran

        Simon Kaufman
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY Powerball winner pleads guilty to charges in Florida police assault case

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Daily Forecast

        A few showers and storms are possible on Tuesday

        Patrick Herion
        Body found in a Casey County pond confirmed as missing 28-year-old man

        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, March 9 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        LPD searching for suspect wanted in connection to afternoon shots fired call

        Web Staff
        LA Premiere of "Smurfs"

        National News

        Woman charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting at Rihanna’s home

        Scripps News Group
        Mount Rushmore-Fireworks

        Scripps News Life

        Fourth of July fireworks to return to Mount Rushmore despite wildfire risk

        Scripps News Group
      • Prank Death-Georgia

        National News

        Authorities say a Georgia teacher was killed in a prank gone wrong. A teen is charged with homicide

        By CHARLOTTE KRAMON and RUSS BYNUM
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        Covering Kentucky

        Audit: KY foster children housed in state offices, hotels, amid placement crisis

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        KY woman faces abuse of a corpse charge after allegedly desecrating a grave

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        1 person dead after vehicle reportedly strikes tree in Woodford County

        Web Staff
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        National News

        Ohio State president resigns after admitting to 'inappropriate relationship'

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        Crime

        Madison County couple arrested, charged with several counts of child abuse

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Derby Festival unveils 2026 race finisher's medals featuring horseshoe design

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police respond to reported motorcycle crash on south Limestone

        Web Staff
        Anthropic

        National News

        Anthropic sues Trump admin seeking to undo 'supply chain risk' designation

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Canadian man arrested for injuring acclaimed flamingos at Las Vegas hotel

        Scripps News Group
        Iran US Israel

        Iran launches regional strikes as Israel hits fuel depots in widening war

        Jason Bellini
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on March 9: Meerkat

        Web Staff
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        Need a travel snack for kids? Try these crispy buffalo chickpeas

        Jessica DeLuise
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky soldier dies from wounds sustained in enemy attack in Saudi Arabia

        Web Staff
        Texas Airport

        Scripps News Life

        TSA shortages snarl airports as government shutdown stretches into Spring Break

        Scripps News Group
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        Hot Mic

        Hot Mic podcast ep. 27: Bleeding Kentucky Blue with Keith Farmer

        Web Staff
        Ticketmaster-FTC Lawsuit

        National News

        Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Gas Prices

        National News

        Oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production, shipping

        AP via Scripps News Group
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