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      • Trump Portland Fact Focus

        National Politics

        Trump can deploy National Guard in Portland, appeals court rules

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        Covering Kentucky

        Mountain Parkway shifts westbound traffic near Exit 46 in Wolfe County

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        National News

        Weight loss drugs changing consumer spending habits, analysis finds

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        National Politics

        DHS reportedly spending millions on private jets for Secretary Kristi Noem

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        Covering Kentucky

        University of Kentucky police seek volunteers for campus crisis drill

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        Newborn baby found abandoned on NYC subway platform

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        Sir Barton Way reopens after broken down semi-truck stops traffic

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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, Oct. 20 with Radio Vida

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        Feeding babies peanuts early may have spared 60K kids from allergies, study says

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        National News

        Judge won't rush ruling on DOJ challenge to Comey's legal representation

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        Entertainment

        Big Time Rush coming to Rupp Arena in February 2026

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        National News

        Wikipedia sees decline in visitors as users get accustom to AI

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        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on Oct. 20: Mya

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        United Airlines Flights Grounded

        Scripps News Life

        United flight diverted after windshield crack; NTSB launches investigation

        Maura Barrett
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police issue Green Alert for missing veteran

        Web Staff
      • The Secret Service released a photo of what they called a "hunting stand" that they discovered with a direct line of sight to where Air Force One parks at Palm Beach International Airport.

        National News

        Hunting stand with view of Air Force One sparks federal probe in Florida

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        National Politics

        Americans grow anxious about jobs and inflation under Trump, new poll shows

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Shutdown forces first-ever furlough at US nuclear security agency

        Joe St. George
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        Crime

        Police: Men killed in Village Drive shooting shot each other during disorder

        Web Staff
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        Sports

        Sharks issue apology for offensive scoreboard message displayed during game

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        Crime

        Berea Fire Dept. Battalion Chief arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor

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        Covering Kentucky

        Waynesburg man dies in hunting accident on family property in Lincoln County

        Erin Rosas
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        Scripps News Life

        Burritos sent to schools across the country recalled over listeria concerns

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        Crime

        Man arrested, charged with assault in 'domestic violence incident' in Lexington

        Web Staff
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        World News

        Gaza ceasefire endures after weekend of violent clashes

        Joe St. George
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        Covering Kentucky

        Tyler Childers and The Lumineers to headline Railbird Music Festival 2026

        Web Staff
        Marijuana Daily Use

        National Politics

        Supreme Court will consider whether people who smoke pot can legally own guns

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Crime

        Kenton County police seek help identifying man found dead in 1982

        Web Staff
        Hong Kong Plane

        World News

        Cargo aircraft skids off a Hong Kong runway into sea, killing 2 airport workers

        Associated Press
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        Kentucky Politics

        Cameron lags behind rivals in fundraising despite leading Kentucky Senate race

        Associated Press
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        National Politics

        Federal courts scale back operations as government shutdown reaches 20th day

        Joe St. George
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        News

        Search for missing 13-year-old girl in Rockcastle County enters second week

        Cherish Walters
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        Nearly stranded: Couple denied flight because they didn't have correct card

        John Matarese
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        National News

        Amazon says AWS outage is resolved as services return to normal

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        Daily Forecast

        Sunshine Returns and the Wind Briefly Backs Off Monday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fall weather turns destructive as wind gusts split a tree in Jessamine County

        Ajay Patel
      • Crash on Bryan Station Road and Manhattan Drive

        News

        Fayette Co. Coroner's Office identifies person killed in Bryan Station Rd. crash

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying 2 burglary suspects

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        North Corbin traffic stop leads to major drug bust

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mount Sterling woman arrested on wanton endangerment charges in Jackson County

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        Covering Kentucky

        Pastor's faith remains strong while battling kidney failure for second time

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

        A cooler, quiet work week ahead

        Emily McKinney
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        National News

        Government shutdown giving already-strained food banks more uncertainty

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        World News

        Israel halts aid to Gaza as renewed fighting tests ceasefire

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        National News

        'No Kings' protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        New blood evidence may delay Amber Spradlin murder trial for months in Floyd Co.

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        Flu shot

        Cold and flu season is here; doctors see early cases, recommend the flu shot

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        Politics

        Trump endorses primary challenger against Rep. Massie who hasn't entered race

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Hiker rescued after 10-foot fall from rock shelter in Kentucky

        Web Staff
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        World News

        Thieves strike Louvre in brazen jewel heist as world’s most visited museum shuts

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        Daily Forecast

        A rainy and gloomy Sunday

        Patrick Herion
      • Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Mudslide in Powell County damages eight vehicles, no injuries reported

        Ellen Ice
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        World News

        Israel strikes Gaza in first major test of ceasefire

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        'No Kings' rallies bring hundreds to the Kentucky State Capitol

        Ajay Patel
      • Texas Kentucky Football

        Sports

        Kentucky can't complete upset bid against No. 21 Texas

        Keith Farmer
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        Covering Kentucky

        Thousands across Kentucky took to the streets for the 'No Kings' protests

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        Daily Forecast

        Rainy and windy Sunday

        Emily McKinney
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        National News

        US to send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel back to countries

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Beshear issues warning regarding incoming severe weather

        Web Staff
        Mideast Wars

        World News

        Palestinians, Israel disagree on whether Gaza's Rafah crossing will reopen

        AP via Scripps News Group
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