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        Covering Kentucky

        Valley View Ferry deckhand recovers after devastating flash flooding

        Drew Amman
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Inside the Richmond rental property where 2 people died during historic flooding

        Leigh Searcy
        John Deere Right to Repair

        National News

        John Deere reaches right-to-repair settlement with FTC

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Daily Forecast

        Flood Watch through late Saturday

        Emily McKinney
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        In Your Community

        Paris schools, YMCA team up to ease summer childcare burden for working parents

        Ellen Chapman
        Michigan St-Batt

        BBN Tonight

        New University of Kentucky Athletics Director J Batt to begin tenure this July

        Web Staff
      • Kentucky Barnhart

        BBN Tonight

        Barnhart's UK athletics contract includes severance package worth more than $3M

        Web Staff
        American 250 Washington Extreme Weather Heat

        America 250

        The Great American State Fair has been evacuated due to severe weather

        Kelly Broderick
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        National Politics

        Ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner says she believes accusers

        Scripps News Group
      • Ebola Trials

        World News

        Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, new cases suspected

        Associated Press
        Financial Markets Wall Street

        National News

        Stocks recover losses and oil prices ease in financial markets

        Associated Press
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        National News

        36 injured in Wednesday's 12-vehicle crash in Maryland; bus driver critical

        Scripps News Group
      • Home Sales

        National News

        US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise

        Associated Press
        National Guard Shooting

        National News

        Suspect in DC Guard shooting hospitalized after prison hunger strike

        Holmes Lybrand
        Denmark Summer Santas

        Scripps News Life

        Santas swap snow for sunshine at annual World Santa Congress

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Trump Airport Renaming

        National News

        Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Trump Airport Renaming

        National News

        Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International

        Associated Press
        tax deadline

        National Politics

        IRS rolls out new automatic penalty relief program for eligible taxpayers

        Kelly Broderick
      • back to school supplies school shopping

        National News

        Back-to-school sales are here: How to save money on supplies this July

        Scripps News Group
        Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grill

        Scripps News Life

        Cuisinart gas grill recalled due to potential shattering glass during use

        Kelly Broderick
        Turkey NATO Summit Trump

        Iran War

        US says 170 Iran targets hit in retaliation for ship attacks

        Scripps News Group
      • Photo of WonderStone Infant Walkers

        Scripps News Life

        Recall issued for certain infant walkers due to possible fall risk

        Kelly Broderick
        Flaunt MagSafe Battery Charger power banks

        Scripps News Life

        Recall issued for certain MagSafe power banks due to fire and burn risks

        Kelly Broderick
        Election 2026 Maine Senate

        National Politics

        Who could replace Platner as Maine Democrats face ballot deadline?

        Nathaniel Reed
      • NASA

        National News

        Sick of Earth? NASA recruiting volunteers for yearlong Moon and Mars simulation

        Mustafa Qadri
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mother surrenders newborn at Danville FD using Safe Haven Baby Box in May

        Erin Rosas
        WCup-Halftime Show

        National News

        Justin Bieber, Madonna among those join World Cup final halftime show

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Cyclosporiasis,Sign,On,The,Page.

        Doctor warns foodborne illness outbreak is ‘not the typical stomach bug’

        Scripps News Group
        Britain Wimbledon Tennis

        Sports

        Coco Gauff’s run at Wimbledon ends after dramatic tiebreaker to reach the final

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Belgium US WCup Soccer

        Sports

        US star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Home Sales

        National Politics

        US home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Defense attorney moves to withdraw from Kentucky drug death case

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Dog rescued from severe starvation amid rise in Kentucky neglect cases

        Sydney St. Claire
      • Trump Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

        National News

        Former Olympic canoeist pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

        Jacob Gardenswartz
        Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

        National News

        Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case

        Associated Press
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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on July 9: Blue

        Web Staff
      • Turkey NATO Summit Trump

        National Politics

        Trump switches from Qatari-gifted Air Force One to an older jet amid threats

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        5 displaced, 1 pet dead after fire at pool room on Lexington St. in Versailles

        Web Staff
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        National Politics

        AI-powered scams cost Americans billions; here's why it could get worse

        Emily Hanford-Ostmann
      • APTOPIX Iraq Khamenei Funeral

        Iran War

        Iran launches missiles at Gulf states after new US strikes

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Traffic

        Part of South Maple Street in Winchester closed due to fire

        Web Staff
        Obit Bonnie Tyler

        National News

        ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler dies in Portugal at 75

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • blood donation

        Covering Kentucky

        U.S. blood supply drops sharply as Red Cross urges community members to donate

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Heavy Rain Threat Ramping Up

        Mitch McConnell

        Covering Kentucky

        Senator McConnell's health raises transparency concerns among Kentuckians

        Kayleigh Randle
      • Charlie Kirk Shot

        National News

        Charlie Kirk’s family pushes for transparency during accused killer’s hearing

        Brittany Freeman
        Election 2026 Maine Senate

        National Politics

        Graham Platner suspends campaign for Maine Senate seat after rape allegation

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral details for man who died following boat collision announced

        Web Staff
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        National News

        28 injured after bus crashes into building in Pikesville, Maryland

        Scripps News Group
        Lexington CEO adapts, prepares for upcoming Kentucky Medicaid changes

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington CEO adapts, prepares for upcoming Kentucky Medicaid changes

        Drew Amman
        PACKED BOXES FOR VENEZUELA

        In Your Community

        Lexington Venezuelans prepare to send donations to earthquake victims back home

        Ana Medina
      • 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
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