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      • Covering Kentucky
        Bourbon County resident voices concern after storms knock out power for days
        Drew Amman
        Covering Kentucky
        Case of measles confirmed in Christian County, health officials suspect outbreak
        Rosemary Kelley
        News
        Beshear honors KSP for rescue during deadly Adair County standoff in April
        Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Rain faucet turns off for a bit
        Emily McKinney
        Crime
        Kentucky State Police arrest 3 in Washington Co. human trafficking investigation
        Web Staff
        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

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

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        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Mercer County: Free alpaca snuggles at working farm

        Evelyn Schultz
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        In Your Community

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

        Alex Barber
      • National News

        • Immigration ICE Shock Gloves

          This small company could make millions selling shock gloves to ICE 

          Patrick Terpstra
        • USS Abraham Lincoln

          Lawmakers demand answers about deteriorating conditions aboard US warships

          Nathaniel Reed
        • Amazon Prime Day

          NYC fight over Amazon deliveries could reshape package deliveries nationwide

          Kadia Tubman

        Scripps News
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        Crime

        Judge orders Shawn Stines trial be moved out of Letcher County, denies bail

        Web Staff
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Women’s Basketball SEC Schedule Revealed for 2026-27 Season

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        Covering Kentucky

        Former FCPS employee sues district, alleges race discrimination in layoffs

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Strong storms and flash flooding threat increase across Kentucky today

        Abby Summers
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        Covering Kentucky

        More than 837,000 Kentuckians are food insecure, a jump of 80,000 in just 1 year

        Molly Demrow
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        Crime

        Kentucky man accused of impersonating officer during alleged traffic stop

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        FBI: Suspected gang leader with Kentucky ties added to most wanted list

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Former Trooper Island director indicted on theft charge involving camp funds

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Berea woman faces child abuse, animal cruelty charges following welfare check

        Cherish Walters
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky woman nearly loses hundreds after scammer threatens her with arrest

        Sydney St. Claire
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        Covering Kentucky

        Complaint alleges KSU misrepresented social work licensure pathway in program

        Web Staff
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        News

        Lexington police investigating shooting on High Ridge Drive; victim hospitalized

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Rounds of Strong to Severe Storms Inbound

        Tom Ackerman
        18-year-old Tyler Smith

        Covering Kentucky

        Ben Crump joins Tyler Smith case as family disputes findings in shooting death

        Carlee Hogsten
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        BBN Tonight

        BBN Tonight Dives Into Fall Football Practice and a Busy Weekend of Exhibitions

        Noah Cierzan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Marion County teacher, band director arrested on 17 counts of sexual abuse

        Rosemary Kelley
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        LEX 18 Investigates

        Brother reacts after KY man pleads not guilty in death of McCreary County man

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear: Focus now on finding replacement for Network for Hope after shutdown

        Karolina Buczek
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        Spotlight Series

        Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill preserves 200 years of Kentucky history

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Councilmember addresses proposed ordinance to ban drag racing in Lexington

        Drew Amman
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        Daily Forecast

        A Stormy Week On Tap

        Bill Meck
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington to activate Phase 1 of heat plan starting Tuesday ahead of high heat

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Audit finds major 'control weaknesses' in FCPS finances, recommends 70+ fixes

        Erin Rosas
        8-10 Three Day Forecast

        Daily Forecast

        Hot start to the week before storms and heavy rain return

        Abby Summers
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        Politics

        Trump to sign executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots

        Associated Press
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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Volleyball Ranked Third in Preseason AVCA Poll

        Noah Cierzan
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        Crime

        KY couple indicted after 2 children found living in 'deplorable conditions'

        Cherish Walters
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        News

        42-year-old woman last seen Friday located safe, Laurel County Sheriff reports

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Cyclist airlifted with life-threatening injuries after collision in Boone Co.

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Former Bourbon Co. MS coach now facing federal charges in child sex abuse case

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Hot and Muggy Monday

        Tom Ackerman
        Wolfe County Sheriff's Office's Loki the K9 to receive protective vest donation

        Covering Kentucky

        Wolfe County Sheriff's Office's Loki the K9 to receive protective vest donation

        Mack Carmack
        Kentucky Blood Center seeking donors as critical shortage impacts hospitals

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Blood Center seeking donors as critical shortage impacts hospitals

        Mack Carmack
      • Free haircuts for back-to-school in Lexington

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington barbershop gives away free haircuts this back-to-school season

        Molly Demrow
        Larry Presnell's mugshot, suspected drugs from executed search warrant

        Crime

        KY man arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges following investigation

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        Rain fades but heat cranks up

        Emily McKinney
      • Warren County Sheriff's Office warning of persistent arrest warrant scam

        Covering Kentucky

        Warren County Sheriff's Office warning of persistent arrest warrant scam

        Mack Carmack
        Lexington's public safety operations center to experience phone outage

        Covering Kentucky

        City of Lexington's public safety center to experience phone outage on Monday

        Mack Carmack
        46th annual Picnic with the Pops

        Covering Kentucky

        Thousands gather at Keeneland for 46th annual Picnic with the Pops

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Sheriff: Traffic stop on Cumberland Gap Parkway leads to 2 arrested

        Mack Carmack
        High Temp Trend

        Daily Forecast

        Hot and humid start to the week before storm chances increase midweek

        Abby Summers
        The Tristan Project helps kids with school supplies before back to school

        Covering Kentucky

        The Tristan Project: Mother carries on son's legacy with back-to-school drive

        Kayleigh Randle
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