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      • ICE Inc.

        Scripps News Investigates

        DHS buys two private detention centers previously under lease

        Patrick Terpstra
        healthcare.gov

        Obamacare premiums surged in 2026 and are likely to surge again in 2027

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        We Follow Through

        Bridge dedicated to Laurel County firefighter killed shielding wife in tornado

        Web Staff
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        In Your Community

        Team Rubicon volunteers helping with continued flood cleanup in Madison County

        Caleb Barnes
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        In Your Community

        Georgetown mayor nationally recognized for sports officiating, coaching career

        Ellen Chapman
        Darrell Carnahan, 69, mugshot

        Crime

        Harlan County man arrested on human trafficking, rape charges

        Web Staff
      • Patrick Dempsey

        National Politics

        Is McDreamy eyeing a Senate run in Maine? Patrick Dempsey reveals decision

        Scripps News Group
        Iran War Strait of Hormuz

        Iran War

        US launches more strikes on Iran after Trump suggests ceasefire is over

        Scripps News Group
        APTOPIX NYC Building Collapse Risk

        National News

        NYC high-rise now stable after columns buckle, raising concerns of a collapse

        Kadia Tubman
      • Nolan Wells

        National News

        Family looking for answers after Mississippi teen found dead following boat trip

        Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        Another round of storms for Thursday

        Patrick Herion
        Turkey NATO Summit Trump

        World News

        Ukraine gets Patriot license from Trump, but missiles it needs are years away

        Jason Bellini
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        Covering Kentucky

        Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle in Henderson County Tuesday night

        Rosemary Kelley
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        National News

        Meta AI image tool can use public Instagram posts unless users opt out

        Scripps News Group
        APTOPIX Climate Heat Specialty Crop Farms

        Covering Kentucky

        Specialty KY farmers adapt harvests, protect crops in face of extreme heat

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky AG Coleman announces $45 million national settlement with CashApp

        Web Staff
        This popular mobile game wants players to help recover lost Revolutionary War treasures

        National News

        A mobile game wants players to help recover lost Revolutionary War treasures

        Lianne Kolirin
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        Crime

        35-year-old woman charged with DUI after 2-vehicle crash in London

        Web Staff
      • Baseball WPBL Name Reveal

        Sports

        Women's pro baseball is here and team nicknames and logos have been released

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Walmart Shoppers Toys

        National News

        Walmart is hosting VIP tours for World Cup visitors

        Ramishah Maruf
        Stock market

        Iran War

        Oil prices rise and Dow drops after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Supreme Court Trump

        National Politics

        Trump must pay $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll, judge says

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Eastern Kentucky University adds high-tech fixed-wing drone to aviation program

        Web Staff
        Immigration Judge Arrested

        National News

        Former Milwaukee judge ordered to pay $5,000 for obstructing arrest of immigrant

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • APTOPIX Belgium US WCup Soccer

        Sports

        US-Belgium match draws biggest soccer audience in US history

        Justin Boggs
        Turkey NATO Summit

        Iran War

        Trump says he is ‘number one’ on Iran kill list as countries trade strikes

        Scripps News Group
        Be Well-Vibrio Illnesses

        Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise as beach season peaks

        Scripps News Group
      • Election 2026 Maine Senate

        National Politics

        Maine Democrats prepare for potential of Platner exiting Senate race

        Nathaniel Reed
        Andrew Gillum

        National News

        Ex-Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum arrested on drug charges

        AP via Scripps News Group
        TV - Emmys

        National News

        'The Pitt' leads with 25 Emmy nominations, 'Hacks' is top among comedies with 24

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        News

        Human remains found in Ohio identified as missing Kentucky woman

        Web Staff
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        National News

        Mega Millions jackpot reaches 11th $600 million drawing

        Woman suffering from extreme heat in her home.

        National News

        Another hazardous heat dome will arrive this weekend—this time for the West

        Meteorologist Mary Gilbert
      • Mitch McConnell, Andy Beshear

        National Politics

        Gov. Beshear seeks answers on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health amid hospitalization

        Scripps News Group
        APTOPIX US Immigration Enforcement Houston

        National Politics

        ICE agent fatally shoots man in Houston during an enforcement operation

        Patrick Terpstra
        alzheimers

        Covering Kentucky

        UK researcher says early detection is key as Alzheimer's cases continue to rise

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Crime

        Judge denies bond reduction for man charged in Larkin Road stabbing death

        Web Staff
        Turkey NATO Summit Trump

        National News

        Trump says US will give license to Ukraine to produce Patriot defense systems

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Scripps News Life

        Krispy Kreme, Girl Scouts team up for cookie-inspired doughnuts

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Commonwealth's Attorney Office rules Lexington shooting 'justifiable homicide'

        Web Staff
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on July 8: Clyde

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Scott County Humane Society opens new Dale and Lois Osier Adoption Center

        Sydney St. Claire
      • plane flying in the sky

        National News

        Air travelers see higher prices despite lower oil costs

        Scripps News Group
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        Kentucky Politics

        Gov. Beshear requests update on Sen. McConnell's health amid growing concerns

        Erin Rosas
        Election 2026 Michigan Senate

        National Politics

        Democrats aim to retake Senate majority for first time since 2014

        Alexandra Miller
      • South Korea Financial Markets

        National News

        Oil prices jump more than 6% after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

        Associated Press
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        Coupon stacking makes a comeback: How to pile up big savings at the register

        John Matarese
        Turkey NATO Summit

        Iran War

        Trump says ceasefire ‘over’ as Iran launches Gulf attacks on US bases

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • flooding on Ethel Rd

        Covering Kentucky

        Ethel Road residents say flash flooding is a recurring problem

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Comair Flight 5191 documentary to premiere at Kentucky Theater on Aug. 6

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        More Scattered Afternoon Showers and Storms Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
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        Daily Forecast

        More scattered showers and storms for Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
        Charlie Kirk Shot

        National News

        Prosecutors say video shows Charlie Kirk murder suspect at scene of the crime

        Brittany Freeman
        Kentucky Floods McConnell

        Covering Kentucky

        KY congressional candidates weigh in on calls for McConnell health transparency

        Karolina Buczek
      • vaccines

        Covering Kentucky

        Declining vaccination rates among KY kindergartners raise health concerns

        Annie Brown
        APTOPIX Venezuela Earthquake

        World News

        Mass burials begin for Venezuela earthquake victims as many remain unidentified

        Osmary Hernández, Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, Avery Schmitz
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        In Your Community

        Wildlife officials drop reef balls into Cave Run Lake to help fish habitat

        Alex Barber
      • Turkey NATO Summit

        National Politics

        In Turkey for NATO summit, Trump doubles down on criticism of allies

        Haley Bull
        Iran War Strait of Hormuz

        Iran War

        US resumes Iran strikes for 'attacking shipping' near Strait of Hormuz

        Kelly Broderick
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        Covering Kentucky

        ONE Lexington awards $200,000 to 20 organizations fighting gun violence

        Michael Berk
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