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        Covering Kentucky

        Audit: KY foster children housed in state offices, hotels, amid placement crisis

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        KY woman faces abuse of a corpse charge after allegedly desecrating a grave

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        Covering Kentucky

        1 person dead after vehicle reportedly strikes tree in Woodford County

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        Ohio State president resigns after admitting to 'inappropriate relationship'

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        Crime

        Madison County couple arrested, charged with several counts of child abuse

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Derby Festival unveils 2026 race finisher's medals featuring horseshoe design

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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police respond to reported motorcycle crash on south Limestone

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        National News

        Anthropic sues Trump admin seeking to undo 'supply chain risk' designation

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Canadian man arrested for injuring acclaimed flamingos at Las Vegas hotel

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      • Iran US Israel

        Iran launches regional strikes as Israel hits fuel depots in widening war

        Jason Bellini
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on March 9: Meerkat

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        Need a travel snack for kids? Try these crispy buffalo chickpeas

        Jessica DeLuise
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky soldier dies from wounds sustained in enemy attack in Saudi Arabia

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        TSA shortages snarl airports as government shutdown stretches into Spring Break

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        Hot Mic

        Hot Mic podcast ep. 27: Bleeding Kentucky Blue with Keith Farmer

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        National News

        Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

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        Gas Prices

        National News

        Oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production, shipping

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Timeshares can turn into costly traps. What to know before you sign

        John Matarese
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        News

        2 taken to hospital following apartment fire near Spring Street in Laurel County

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        Daily Forecast

        Still Sunny and Unseasonably Warm Monday

        Tom Ackerman
        100 women honored in downtown Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        100 women honored in Lexington on International Women's Day

        Kayleigh Randle
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        World News

        Oil built the Persian Gulf. War could threaten it

        Associated Press
        China Congress

        World News

        China hopes 2026 will be a 'landmark year' for relationship with US

        Associated Press
        Mojtaba Khamenei

        Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late supreme leader, named his successor

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Israel Iran Mideast Wars

        World News

        3 Palestinians killed in West Bank clash, bringing toll to 6

        Associated Press
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        World News

        Iranian state TV says son of Iran's supreme leader has been named his successor

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        Daily Forecast

        Back to the warmth

        Emily McKinney
      • Wilmore Fire Department rescues dog

        Covering Kentucky

        Jessamine County dog rescued after falling nearly 40 feet from bridge

        Mack Carmack
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        National News

        Men who brought explosives to NYC protest were inspired by ISIS, complaint says

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mercer County firefighters extinguish Saturday Harrodsburg house fire

        Mack Carmack
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        National News

        US service member dies from injuries sustained in Iranian attack in Saudi Arabia

        Scripps News Group
        London - Laurel Rescue Squad rescues person and dog from Laurel river

        Covering Kentucky

        Southeastern Kentucky officials rescue person and dog from Laurel River Lake

        Mack Carmack
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        National News

        Kansas City Int'l Airport reopens after potential threat prompts evacuation

        Scripps News Group
      • President Trump planning to visit northern Kentucky

        Kentucky Politics

        President Donald Trump expected to make remarks in northern Kentucky Wednesday

        Mack Carmack
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        Iran War

        US says Iran is using populated areas as launch sites, urges civilians stay home

        Haley Bull
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        Covering Kentucky

        Citation: Mt. Washington man arrested on murder, abuse of corpse charges

        Mack Carmack
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        National News

        Photos show women marking International Women’s Day

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        Bahrain says Iran hit desalination plant, stoking fears of attacks on civilians

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        Daily Forecast

        A partly sunny and cooler Sunday

        Patrick Herion
      • Explosion at the US Embassy in Oslo

        World News

        Police in Norway investigate an explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo

        By STEFANIE DAZIO and MATTHEW LEE
        Scott County Fire Department gives fire safety tips

        Covering Kentucky

        Practicing fire safety during fire season restrictions

        Kayleigh Randle
        Body found in a Casey County pond confirmed as missing 28-year-old man

        News

        Body found in a Casey County pond confirmed as missing 28-year-old man

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        National News

        Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City

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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Lexington Fire Department honors hometown heroes

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Patsy Ramsey

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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Healthy Strides with Lexington Podiatry: Arch Support

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        Best of the Bluegrass

        'What's Watt' with Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives: Co-Op Connections

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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Darian Sanders: From the Bluegrass to Broadway

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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Fayette Mall Retail Roundup with Barnes & Noble

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky falls to Florida on senior night, 84-77

        Maggie Davis
        Veteran's Club Equine Facilitated Mentoring Program

        Covering Kentucky

        Veteran's Club using horses to help KY veterans and first responders heal

        Alex Barber
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        National News

        Trump encourages Latin American leaders to help US fight cartels

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        More quiet for Sunday

        Emily McKinney
        Trump Iran US Military Deaths Casualty Return

        Trump attends dignified transfer for 6 U.S. soldiers killed in war with Iran

        Scripps News Group
      • Vehicle fire on I-75

        Covering Kentucky

        Vehicle ablaze in large fire on I-75 southbound near Mount Vernon

        Mack Carmack
        Mount Vernon firefighters extinguish 20 acre forest fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Mount Vernon firefighters work tirelessly to extinguish 20-acre forest fire

        Mack Carmack
        Capitol Riot-Plaque

        National Politics

        Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is installed at the Capitol after delay

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        Covering Kentucky

        LG&E and KU announces customer refunds due to recent rate increase settlement

        Mack Carmack
        Wayne County burglary

        Covering Kentucky

        Wayne County Sheriff's Office searching for overnight burglary suspect

        Mack Carmack
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        National News

        Bodycam video raises questions in fatal shooting of US citizen by DHS agent

        AP via Scripps News Group
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