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      • Bailey Zimmerman

        National News

        Charges dropped against Bailey Zimmerman after alleged drunken rampage

        Kelly Broderick
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        Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage

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        National News

        Harvey Weinstein rape charge dropped after accuser declines fourth trial

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • APTOPIX Venezuela Earthquake

        World News

        'Earthquake time bomb': Why back-to-back quakes in Venezuela aren't uncommon

        Scripps News Group
        Alligator Alcatraz aerial view

        National Politics

        Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says

        By JEFFREY COLLINS
        Food Aid Candy

        National News

        Dozens of states could face new costs due to high error rates in SNAP food aid

        Associated Press
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        Pet of the Day

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        Election 2026 California

        National Politics

        Judge blocks Trump order creating federal voter list, limiting mail-in ballots

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        7 Brew opens new Lexington location, donates $7,308 to Golisano Children's at UK

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Goldfish Swim School hosts swim lesson to raise water safety awareness

        Web Staff
        Supreme Court

        National Politics

        Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for Haitians, Syrians

        Gage Jackson
        Border Hegseth

        National Politics

        Trump administration can revive policy that restricts asylum at US-Mexico border

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Roundup

        National Politics

        Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of suits against Roundup weedkiller maker

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Hawaii Guns What to Know

        National Politics

        Supreme Court rejects Hawaii gun carry limits for stores, hotels

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Trump Congress

        National Politics

        Senate GOP reverses course on Iran war vote after Trump berates them

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Japan Earthquake

        World News

        A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Crime

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        Cherish Walters
        Off The Charts Luxury Home Prices

        National News

        Raising the minimum wage helps some, but economists warn it could hurt others

        Stephanie Liebergen
      • APTOPIX Trump America 250

        National News

        Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

        Associated Press
        Venezuela Earthquake

        National News

        At least 164 dead after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Churchill Downs launches fundraiser to support retired racehorses

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond House of Prayer reopens 15 months after storm damage closed its doors

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        Covering Kentucky

        Wednesday evening shooting on West Sixth Street leaves 1 with injuries

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Trump Congress

        National Politics

        Trump cancels bipartisan housing bill signing, sparking reported shouting match

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        BBN Tonight

        Otega Oweh Drafted 41st Overall by the Thunder in the 2026 NBA Draft

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 Clark County School Board members charged with theft from Winchester nonprofit

        Rosemary Kelley
      • ICE Inc.

        Scripps News Investigates

        Scripps News' 'ICE Inc.' tracks tax dollars flowing to immigration lockups 

        Patrick Terpstra
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        Covering Kentucky

        Families are bracing for cuts as Kentucky Medicaid faces a 4% reduction

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        PRTC continues to serve rural Kentucky communities through connectivity

        Caleb Barnes
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        In Your Community

        FoodChain offers free summer meals and fresh groceries to Lexington families

        Ana Medina
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        In Your Community

        Fundraiser to benefit group providing programs for adults with disabilities

        Ellen Ice
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Mass illness at Wayne County Senior Center sends more than 20 to hospitals

        Leigh Searcy
      • Trump NATO Rutte

        National News

        NATO's Rutte looks to soothe Trump ahead of alliance summit next month

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Fayette County school board approves $880M budget amid ongoing financial recovery

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County school board says it followed the law in superintendent's removal

        Rosemary Kelley
        Venezuela Earthquake

        National News

        Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage

        By REGINA GARCIA CANO and JUAN PABLO ARRAEZ
      • America 250

        Iran War

        White House requests $87 billion for Iran war, farm subsidies and DC renovations

        Scripps News Group
        Flu shot

        Mandatory flu shots for all military recruits as outbreak sickens nearly 300

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Madison County teen with bone cancer gets birthday cards from around the world

        Larry Smith
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        Covering Kentucky

        As KY overdose deaths drop more than 50%, Project Renew expands recovery support

        Drew Amman
        Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World

        National News

        Boy falls down 50-foot waterfall track after getting off Disneyland ride early

        Scripps News Group
        American Airlines Boarding Tech

        Scripps News Life

        US airfares are at their highest in years as Iran war shocks energy prices

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Danville couple charged after 5 children were found in 'deplorable' conditions

        Rosemary Kelley
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        National News

        Wanted: Missing giraffe on the loose in Texas

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Joanne Glasser, Eastern Kentucky University's first female president, dies

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Sheriff: Pulaski County man arrested on sexual abuse, indecent exposure charges

        Mack Carmack
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        Sports

        NCAA approves new rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons

        AP via Scripps News Group
        North Korea

        World News

        North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship

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      • Track Meet Student Killed

        National News

        New video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

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        Patrick Herion
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        National News

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        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Recreational boating

        America 250

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        Scripps News Group
        Election 2026 Maryland

        National Politics

        Judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Paris Olympics Athletics

        Sports

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        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Election 2026 State Primaries

        National Politics

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        AP via Scripps News Group
        NYC Mayor Investigations

        National News

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        AP via Scripps News Group
        Immigration Agent Struck

        National Politics

        Judge blocks Trump policy of making arrests at immigration courts nationwide

        Priscilla Alvarez
      • Trump Congress

        National Politics

        Trump delays housing bill signing, urges Congress to pass election measure first

        Scripps News Group
        Pentagon Afghanistan General

        National News

        Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is stepping down

        AP via Scripps News Group
        COVID Update

        National News

        COVID-19 vaccine study that was blocked from CDC journal is published elsewhere

        AP via Scripps News Group
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