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        National Politics

        Congressional Democrats sue to block Trump’s new mail voting restrictions

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        National Politics

        More Americans are turning to personal loans to manage debt as expenses rise

        Stephanie Liebergen
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        Lexington police investigating after shots fired on a bus late Wednesday night

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        Covering Kentucky

        House Bill 557 proposes more state funding for county jails

        Ellen Ice
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        $32.4 billion budget approved by KY legislature now heads to Beshear's desk

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY organic farm avoids high fertilizer costs but battles skyrocketing diesel

        Megan Mannering
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        National News

        DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA

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        'Real impact': Berea College student builds free science education platforms

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        KDP calling out House Republicans for taking 'cheap jabs' through bingo game

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        Fayette County Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS Superintendent Liggins addresses withdrawal from Missouri job position

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        Covering Kentucky

        Remains located in Rowan County identified as missing man last seen in 2022

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Morehead students helps track data for NASA's historic Artemis II mission

        Alex Barber
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        Frankfort teen leads legislative push to make the rescue animal KY's state pet

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        Gas prices reach $4 a gallon nationwide ahead of spring break trips

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        KY officials promoting Safe Teen Driving Challenge to help reduce teen crashes

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        How Coast Guard Mutual Assistance helps federal employees during the shutdown

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        Republicans say they'll pursue a path to ending the Homeland Security shutdown

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        No injuries reported in Morehead duplex fire Wednesday

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        Hot with a few storms possible for Thursday

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        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested in connection to Cantrill Drive shooting that left 1 with injuries

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        Crime

        Quadruple amputee cornhole player shot passenger in self-defense, lawyer says

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        US aircraft deployed to Middle East could signal what's next in Iran war

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        National News

        Utah investigators confirm woman found dead in 1974 was a victim of Ted Bundy

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        Final gargoyle returned to perch atop rehabbed Kentucky cathedral

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        SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public

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        National News

        April’s full pink moon will rise in the night sky this week

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        Crime

        Kentucky man charged with DUI after high-speed chase in Washington County

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        Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments

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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on April 1: Louis Vuitton

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        Shawn Stines files affidavit seeking removal of presiding judge

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        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets reading instruction and teacher misconduct rules

        Web Staff
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        A fresh Passover dish: Salmon and fennel salad with citrus vinaigrette

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        Entertainment

        Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’

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        Iran War

        Trump says Iran seeking ceasefire, but Khamenei signals no end to fighting

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        Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from 'AI slop' videos

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        Artemis II astronauts lift off for historic mission around the moon

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        Report: KY home destroyed in fire after crews battle flames, floor collapse

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        Best gas credit cards to save money at the pump

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        Covering Kentucky

        Millstone Social in Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate'

        Cherish Walters
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        Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump birthright citizenship order

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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Strong to Severe Storms Midweek

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        Covering Kentucky

        Multiple crews respond to 12-acre wildfire in Garrard County

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tuesday morning collision on Frankfort Road in Woodford County leaves one dead

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        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported following fire at Thoroughbred Center in Lexington

        Rosemary Kelley
        At briefing, Superintendent Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS's Demetrus Liggins withdraws name from Missouri job consideration

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after rollover crash and DUI arrest

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        Advocates calling on lawmakers to make changes to reduce KY's child abuse rate

        Karolina Buczek
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        Proposed Wynter's Law to expand AMBER Alert criteria stalls in the KY House

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        7-year-old throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor late Whitley County father

        Megan Mannering
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        Trump orders tighter rules around mail-in voting, setting up legal challenges

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        LEX 18 Investigates

        State report details inmate's fatal cliff fall at EKCC, changes coming

        Leigh Searcy
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        Vance announces new book about finding his ‘way back to faith’

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