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        Covering Kentucky

        31 FCPS students selected for 2026-27 JA's Leadership Lexington Youth Program

        Christian Wohlfeil
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        Covering Kentucky

        Officials cancel IAN Alert after 12-year-old Russell County boy is found safe

        Web Staff
        Herrington Lake in Mercer County

        Covering Kentucky

        Victims in Herrington Lake boat crash file second lawsuit

        DeLaina Crutcher
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        National News

        Couple who scaled the Empire State Building for viral proposal is back in court

        Kelly Broderick
        49ers York Arrested

        National News

        49ers owner arrested on prostitution charge, later reduced to disorderly conduct

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Court of Appeals upholds man's child sex abuse material conviction

        Christian Wohlfeil
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        OpenAI adds plug-in that gives ChatGPT more autonomy on your Mac

        Kelly Broderick
        Biz New Car Sales

        Scripps News Life

        Interactive: Minivan sales are surging as families rethink the $67,000 SUV

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        News

        2 lost hikers rescued overnight near Laurel Lake

        Web Staff
      • Trump

        National Politics

        Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian automobiles, steel in trade dispute

        Scripps News Group
        Shawn Stines

        News

        Former Letcher County Sheriff appeals bond denial

        Web Staff
        Deputy Shooting 911 Response

        National News

        Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Phoenix police South Mountain precinct

        National News

        2 Phoenix cops arrested and fired following violent, unreported traffic stop

        Scripps News Group
        Body found graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        Second man's body pulled from Lake Cumberland over the weekend, coroner confirms

        Web Staff
        House Democrats

        National Politics

        Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner ahead of midterms

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Treasury Bessent

        Iran War

        US expands sanctions on Iran, puts other countries on notice

        Scripps News Group
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        For years, everyone wanted a big SUV. Now, minivans are making a comeback

        John Matarese
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        Daily Forecast

        Fantastic weather to kick off the week

        T.G. Shuck
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        Sports

        Former NBA player ejected from WNBA game after confrontation with Chicago player

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        Covering Kentucky

        Gatton Park celebrates one-year anniversary in downtown Lexington

        Web Staff
        Lexington Renaissance Fair returns to Masterson Station

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Renaissance Fair returns to Masterson Station

        Kayleigh Randle
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        BBN Tonight

        No. 3 Kentucky Can't Exact Revenge on No. 4 Pitt in 3-1 Loss

        Noah Cierzan
        Puppy Yoga at West Sixth Brewing

        Covering Kentucky

        West Sixth Brewing hosts 'Brews for Rescues' for Lexington Humane Society

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Daily Forecast

        A little taste of fall tonight before rain chances return midweek

        Abby Summers
      • Coroner: 42-year-old Lexington man found deceased in Lake Cumberland Sunday morning

        Covering Kentucky

        42-year-old Lexington man found deceased in Lake Cumberland Sunday morning

        Web Staff
        Freedom 250 IndyCar Trump

        National Politics

        Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race in Washington, D.C.

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Human-caused wildfire forces 42,000 to evacuate in Reno, officials say

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Caneyville man sets Kentucky State Fair record with 1,880 pound pumpkin

        Covering Kentucky

        Grayson County man sets Kentucky State Fair record with 1,880 pound pumpkin

        Mack Carmack
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        Crime

        2 killed in shooting near University of Louisville's Belknap campus

        Mack Carmack
        Country artist Adam Chaffins releases new album

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Country artist Adam Chaffins releases new album

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Dosha Crowe

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Lexington law firm gives back to students:

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Lexington law firm gives back to students

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Hamburg Oaks Veterinary Clinic opens in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Hamburg Oaks Veterinary Clinic opens in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • Lexington man celebrates 98th birthday and retirement

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Lexington man celebrates 98th birthday and retirement

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Track Meet Student Killed

        National News

        Judge denies teen's request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Iran War

        Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war,

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Search resumes for person who jumped from boat in Pulaski County

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        Daily Forecast

        Sunshine and lower humidity take over before rain chances return midweek

        Abby Summers
        Rent

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington renters see shift in housing market as fluctuations continue in 2026

        Kayleigh Randle
      • Chevy Chase Street Fair in Lexington brings the community together for annual event

        Covering Kentucky

        Chevy Chase Street Fair draws crowds to Lexington's Euclid Avenue

        Web Staff
        Special Olympics Kentucky state golf tournament tees off in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Special Olympics Kentucky state golf tournament tees off in Lexington

        Web Staff
        Bengals vs Bears: Preseason Week 2

        Sports

        Bengals’ backups shine in 27-9 preseason win over Bears

        Hannah Hamelback
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        Sports

        Mark Mitchell Commits to Kentucky as Mark Pope Fills Out Roster

        Noah Cierzan
        Three day forecast

        Daily Forecast

        Quieter weather returns Sunday after Saturday’s strong storms

        Abby Summers
        A death investigation is underway in Lexington, after a report of a drowning off Richmond Road

        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner: 26-year-old Lexington man identified as Saturday night drowning victim

        Web Staff
      • Lexington mother launches nonprofit to prevent child drowning deaths after losing her son

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington mom turns son's drowning death into water safety mission

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Crime

        KSP searching for alleged 27-year-old Whitley County shooter

        Mack Carmack
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        Crime

        KSP: McCreary County substitute teacher accused of bringing weapon to school

        Mack Carmack
      • Alcohol

        More Americans view alcohol as harmful to health, poll finds

        Justin Boggs
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        World News

        Congo receives more than 16,000 doses of Ebola vaccine

        Associated Press
        White House Construction

        National Politics

        Supreme Court's allows work on $400M White House ballroom to continue for now

        Associated Press
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        National News

        Publix removing 10-item limit from express checkout lanes

        Scripps News Group
        Liberty Fever Basketball

        Sports

        Breanna Stewart urges WNBA arenas remain safe amid trans sports debate

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        Covering Kentucky

        69-year-old London man dies following vehicle collision in Laurel County

        Mack Carmack
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        National News

        Nephew says 'Michael' sequel will finally give Michael Jackson 'his voice'

        Justin Boggs
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        HHS launches first national alert initiative for missing autistic individuals

        Justin Boggs
        US Severe Weather Power Outages

        National News

        Powerful derecho leaves thousands in Northern Indiana without power for 10 days

        Justin Boggs
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        National News

        Tropical Storm Moke forms, threatening more rain for flood-weary Hawaii

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        National Politics

        As US-Canada trade talks collapse; consumers brace for higher costs

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        Strong storms possible Saturday before a cooler, drier Sunday

        Abby Summers
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