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        National News

        Recent violent videos spread instantly online, raising mental health concerns

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        Covering Kentucky

        Governor Beshear calls for universal condemnation of political violence

        Karolina Buczek
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Senior living residents face rent increases after Powerball winner's purchase

        Leigh Searcy
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        National Politics

        Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis, continuing crackdown on alleged crime

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        UK men's basketball, Rupp Arena to celebrate 50 years of play

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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky man becomes first American to win World Stone Skimming Championship

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        We Follow Through

        Family continues search for missing Kentucky woman months after disappearance

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        National Politics

        Tesla's stock is rising as Elon Musk buys more than 2.5M shares worth about $1B

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        Covering Kentucky

        Local food bank faces funding challenges as community need grows

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        LFCHD to spray for mosquitos after resident was found with West Nile Virus

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        Covering Kentucky

        Judge dismisses auditor's lawsuit over Kentucky foster care implementation

        Erin Rosas
        Video shows U.S. strike on alleged drug boat near Venezuela

        National Politics

        Trump announces US forces have struck a second drug boat near Venezuela

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        Crime

        Kentucky man charged with murder after partner's decomposed body found in home

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        Crime

        2 arrested in Boyle County on drug charges after multi-county chase

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Little daylight between US and Israel evident as Rubio and Netanyahu meet

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Daily Forecast

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        World News

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        London city council member says racial slur during court hearing

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        Paris Hilton mini beauty fridge recall

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        Paris Hilton mini fridges recalled after dozens of reports of them catching fire

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        Girl Scouts to release 'ice cream-inspired' cookie in 2026

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        New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

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        Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments over safety fears

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        DNA links suspect to Kirk killing as investigators probe motive, FBI says

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        Vice President JD Vance hosts Charlie Kirk's podcast to 'pay tribute' to friend

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        Crime

        Woman and her boyfriend arrested for criminal abuse of 2 children in Wayne Co.

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        National News

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        National Politics

        Kirk assassination renews debate over gun control and lawmaker security

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        1 person displaced after house fire on Canonero Drive in Lexington

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        Candlelight vigil held for Charlie Kirk at University of Kentucky

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        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholasville horse rescue takes in neglected foals, enlists surrogates to help

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        Daily Forecast

        The Last Week of Summer is Bringing the Heat

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        Covering Kentucky

        Emergency management director gives traffic safety tips after deadly accidents

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Coroner identifies juvenile killed in Sunday morning Frankfort shooting

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        Covering Kentucky

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington grief support center uses bowling to help families heal together

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        National News

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        Public memorial for Charlie Kirk to be held at State Farm Stadium on Sep. 21

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        National News

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        National News

        Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe

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        Pope Leo XIV thanks God, parents and those who prayed for him as he turns 70

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        Daily Forecast

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