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      • Covering Kentucky
        Motorcyclist dead after Friday night multi-vehicle collision in Nicholasville
        Rosemary Kelley
        Covering Kentucky
        Man wanted for 2013 murder arrested after shooting at police in Garrard County
        Web Staff
        Crime
        KSP: 38-year-old Clinton County man facing multiple domestic violence charges
        Mack Carmack
        Daily Forecast
        High heat and humidity for one more day
        Emily McKinney
        Positively LEX 18
        4 Wilmore-area WWII veterans turning 100 need birthday cards from the community
        Carlee Hogsten
        Spotlight Series
        Take a trip through Mercer County, where southern hospitality comes to life
        Web Staff
      • Boy surprised with trip to Disney World during Wish Day at Evans Orchard

        Covering Kentucky

        Boy surprised with trip to Disney World at Evans Orchard during Wish Day

        Molly Demrow
        Photo of 56-year-old Latesha Hatfield

        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County authorities searching for missing woman last seen Aug. 8

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Heat builds this weekend before rain chances arrives Monday

        Abby Summers
      • National News

        • Virginia State University-Shooting

          5 shot near Virginia State University dorms; campus lockdown lifted

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • 20yo who helped wipe $1.2M in medical debt for Cuyahoga Co. residents

          20-year-old helps erase $1.2M in medical debt for 1,148 Ohio residents

          Kaylee Olivas
        • APTOPIX Ugly Dog Contest

          Rescued pug earns top honors at World’s Ugliest Dog Contest

          Justin Boggs

        Scripps News
      • Burgin Dairy Barn

        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight: Burgin Dairy Barn, new sandwich shop are a family affair

        Evelyn Schultz
        Spotlight: Gliding along the Kentucky River Palisades

        Spotlight Series

        Explore the KY River Palisades, one of the best-kept secrets of the Bluegrass

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Spotlight Series

        Logan Vineyards brings laid-back wine culture to the Bluegrass

        Annie Brown
      • ICE Arrest New York

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky company's electric shock gloves eyed for use by ICE agents

        Evelyn Schultz
        Mushrooms, black mold at Midway School Apartments

        LEX 18 Investigates

        'A disgrace': Midway resident reports leaks, mold at senior living apartments

        Leigh Searcy
        Frontier Housing in Morehead

        In Your Community

        Frontier Housing officially opens new facility in Morehead

        Alex Barber
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        Daily Forecast

        High August heat for the weekend

        Emily McKinney
        Lewis County family loses 20 year old home in fire

        Covering Kentucky

        'I'm still processing': Lewis County family loses everything in house fire

        Kayleigh Randle
        Sadieville Rosenwald School

        In Your Community

        Sadieville Rosenwald School opens Saturday after 14-year restoration project

        Ellen Chapman
      • Sec. Sean Duffy visits Lexington's Blue Grass Airport

        Kentucky Politics

        U.S. Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy announces upgrades for Blue Grass Airport

        Karolina Buczek
        LEX 18 Investigates
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        Covering Kentucky

        10-year-old London girl defies DIPG survival odds nearly 2 years after diagnosis

        Drew Amman
      • Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS Sup. Demetrus Liggins announces retirement, effective immediately

        Rosemary Kelley
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        National News

        KY woman charged after she allegedly vandalized World War II Memorial in D.C.

        Web Staff
        2026 SEC Media Days

        Sports

        Sankey urges SEC schools to tread carefully amid 5th-year eligibility ruling

        Associated Press
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        Crime

        Kentucky State Police arrest man in 10-year missing-person case in Manchester

        Cherish Walters
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        Crime

        Report: Somerset man charged with assault after child suffers critical injuries

        Web Staff
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        News

        Hunter Hills Elementary School evacuated after gas odor detected in cafeteria

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fire rescue vehicle struck by falling tree during Knott County flood response

        Web Staff
        Immigration ICE Shock Gloves

        News

        WH border czar defends ICE electric shock gloves as tools to avoid deadly force

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 people rescued after attempting to cross flooded river in Wolfe County

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY mom turns daughter's fentanyl death into mission to educate, reduce stigma

        Annie Brown
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        Daily Forecast

        A Few Storms Linger Friday, Saturday

        Tom Ackerman
        Pride of London Facebook page

        Covering Kentucky

        Pride festival in London sparks debate ahead of its downtown debut in September

        Carlee Hogsten
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        In Your Community

        Al-Taj Mediterranean Bakery and Sweets in Lexington is looking for a new buyer

        Ana Medina
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        Covering Kentucky

        Case of measles confirmed in Christian County, health officials suspect outbreak

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Mercer County: Free alpaca snuggles at working farm

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY mom launches 'More About Standards' nonprofit after son drowned at age 6

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        Covering Kentucky

        Bourbon County resident voices concern after storms knock out power for days

        Drew Amman
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        In Your Community

        Morehead business owners say MSU students are a lifeline to keeping doors open

        Alex Barber
      • Back to school

        Covering Kentucky

        Letcher County reschedules first day of classes amid ongoing power outages

        Rosemary Kelley
        State Auditor: Kentucky Failed to Prevent $836 Million in Medicaid Overpayments

        Kentucky Politics

        State auditor: Kentucky failed to prevent $836 million in Medicaid overpayments

        Karolina Buczek
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        In Your Community

        Cynthiana health providers urge proper hand washing as kids return to school

        Ellen Chapman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Multi-vehicle collision involving Richmond officer leaves 2 with injuries

        Rosemary Kelley
        Fayette County school board approves $880M budget amid ongoing financial recovery

        Covering Kentucky

        Moody's downgrades FCPS' credit ranking, gives a negative outlook

        Rosemary Kelley
        Trump Immigration ICE

        Covering Kentucky

        ICE officers could purchase electric shock gloves from Lexington-based company

        Evelyn Schultz
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        Daily Forecast

        Rain faucet turns off for a bit

        Emily McKinney
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        BBN Tonight

        Big Blue Madness Set for Oct. 2nd

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        Covering Kentucky

        Mom launches 'More About Standards' nonprofit after son drowned at age 6

        Molly Demrow
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        News

        Beshear honors KSP for rescue during deadly Adair County standoff in April

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Kentucky State Police arrest 3 in Washington Co. human trafficking investigation

        Web Staff
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        News

        Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on New Circle Rd., coroner reports

        Cherish Walters
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