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      • American Flag

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Gov. Beshear orders flags at half-staff Monday to honor Memorial Day

        Web Staff
        Trump

        National Politics

        Senate Republicans clash with White House over war powers, reconciliation bill

        Nathaniel Reed
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on May 22: Dusty

        Web Staff
      • Books Meta Lawsuit

        Covering Kentucky

        Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural KY school district

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 12-year-old

        Web Staff
        Sweden NATO Foreign Ministers

        National News

        NATO allies perplexed as Trump restores US troop levels in Poland

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Senate Federal Reserve

        National Politics

        Kevin Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair, replacing Jerome Powell

        Justin Boggs
        Trump China

        Iran War

        ‘Good signs’ in Iran negotiations — but US weighing backup plans

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Florence Memorial Day Parade

        Memorial Day weekend brings deep discounts on appliances, furniture, and more

        John Matarese
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        Daily Forecast

        Widespread Showers and Storms Inbound Friday, Saturday

        Tom Ackerman
        Fatal Collision

        News

        2 killed in Thursday afternoon collision on Union Mill Road in Jessamine County

        Rosemary Kelley
        Jell-O Artificial Ingredients

        National News

        Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredients

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Congo Jamaica WCup Soccer

        World Cup preparations complicated by Ebola outbreak concerns

        Jay Gray
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Madison County jailer returns to role facing legal challenges, safety concerns

        Leigh Searcy
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        Crime

        Grand jury indicts teen charged in connection to deadly Berea U.S. Bank robbery

        Rosemary Kelley
      • University of Kentucky student goes viral on social media for his compassionate speech

        Covering Kentucky

        UK student's graduation speech goes viral for praising Kentucky kindness

        Kayleigh Randle
        NASCAR Kyle Busch Hospitalized Auto Racing

        National News

        2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dead at 41 after battling severe illness

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Sonny's BBQ raises money for Lexington officer who lost arm in traffic stop

        Michael Berk
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        In Your Community

        Remembering longtime Eastern Kentucky EMS instructor Rodney Cantrell

        Alex Barber
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        In Your Community

        Harrison County high school archery team wins national championship

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY students partner with KVEC to build, sell homes for real-world experience

        Drew Amman
      • Cuba Raul Castro

        National News

        Trump hints at possible action against Cuba after Castro indictment

        Haley Bull
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        In Your Community

        Scott Co. students improve their communication skills with the 'Amazing Shake'

        Ellen Ice
        Blood pressure

        High blood pressure, heart attacks linked to common preservatives in food

        Sandee LaMotte
      • Money

        Covering Kentucky

        Money, economy loom large after Kentucky primary results

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nearly 516,000 Kentuckians expected to travel for Memorial Day, AAA says

        Molly Demrow
        ICE custody

        Scripps News Investigates

        Immigrant detainee pleads with ICE to let her have surgery

        Patrick Terpstra
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        Crime

        Woman charged in connection to deadly fentanyl overdose in Nicholas County

        Rosemary Kelley
        Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Multi-vehicle injury crash closes inbound lanes on Tates Creek Road

        Web Staff
        Shark Bite New York

        National News

        Shark attack alerts could soon be sent to your phone under new legislation

        Kelly Broderick
      • US Commission of Fine Arts Arch

        National Politics

        Trump's 'triumphal arch' moves forward, losing gold lions and height

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Congress

        National Politics

        Trump’s June 1 deadline in jeopardy as GOP divisions stall ICE funding bill

        Nathaniel Reed
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        Crime

        Jury finds Gilday guilty but mentally ill in murder of KY lawmaker's daughter

        Web Staff
      • Governor Jared Polis

        National Politics

        Colorado Democrats censure Governor Polis over decision to free Tina Peters

        Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN
        Eli Lilly-Results

        National News

        Experimental drug helps patients lose 85 pounds on average, study finds

        Justin Boggs
        Tennessee Execution

        National News

        Tennessee halts man's execution after failing to find a vein for injection

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        More rain set for Memorial Day weekend

        Emily McKinney
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        Crime

        Man arrested in Lexington, charged with murder in connection to deadly shooting

        Web Staff
        APTOPIX Nepal Everest Photo Gallery

        World News

        Record-breaking day on Everest: 274 climbers reach the summit in a single day

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Laurel County woman located safe, officials report

        Web Staff
        Trump Drug Prices

        National News

        Trump delays AI order signing, cites concern over US tech edge

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Washington Area Airports

        Dulles becomes sole entry point for US travelers from Ebola-stricken countries

        Scripps News Group
      • Ebony Parker trial

        National News

        Ex-school official cleared in case of 6-year-old who shot Virginia teacher

        Scripps News Group
        Britain Northern Ireland King Seagull

        Entertainment News

        Radio station issues apology after accidentally announcing King Charles' death

        Kelly Broderick
        Kamala Harris

        National Politics

        DNC report faults party for identity politics focus, ignoring middle America

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police investigates fatal two-vehicle collision in Greenup County

        Web Staff
        Britain's Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

        World News

        Queen Elizabeth was reportedly eager for ex-Prince Andrew to become trade envoy

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Hurricane Erin

        National News

        Forecast calls for below-normal Atlantic hurricane season amid El Niño

        Justin Boggs
      • Climate Heat California Whale Death

        San Francisco has turned to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National Politics

        Trump easing refrigerant rules, arguing move could lower grocery costs

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on May 21: Jenna

        Web Staff
      • TV-Stephen Colbert's Goodbye

        National News

        Stephen Colbert bids farewell in ‘Late Show’ finale after 11 seasons

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        WTVQ employees evacuate after reported smoke seen coming from building

        Web Staff
        Daniel Hodges

        National News

        DC officer says he'll do 'whatever I can' to stop Jan. 6 rioter payments

        Stephanie Liebergen
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        BBN Tonight

        UK seeks CEO of Champions Blue, Athletics Director to lead 'modernized' role

        Erin Rosas
        Congo Ebola

        Doctor arrives in Czech Republic after treating Ebola patients in Uganda

        AP via Scripps News Group
        US Severe Weather New York

        National News

        Early-season heatwave bakes Eastern US, sends students home in Philadelphia

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Fourth of July food waste hits alarming level

        National Politics

        Memorial Day barbecues to cost more this year as food, gas prices surge

        Jacob Gardenswartz
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        National Politics

        Solar panels and EVs were a gamble. For these homeowners, that bet is paying off

        Maura Barrett
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        National News

        SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering

        AP via Scripps News Group
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