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        Report: Woman connected to infant's death withdraws from University of Kentucky
        Drew Amman
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        Lexington's iconic 'spaceship house' sells in less than a minute
        Ajay Patel
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        2 Morehead firefighters in ICU after suffering medical emergencies
        Erin Rosas
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        Strong storms around tonight
        Emily McKinney
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        Couple charged in Breathitt County child's death enter not guilty pleas
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        London City Council votes to impeach Mayor Randall Weddle
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSU hosts third annual "Ag Roundup" for aspiring agriculture leaders

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        Laid off KET employee talks about the disappointment, sadness

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        Nonprofit steps in to help overcrowded Kentucky animal shelter in crisis

        Lauren Minor
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          Immigrant families 'shattered' after New York worksite ICE raids

          Kadia Tubman
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          AI company Anthropic will pay out $1.5B to settle allegations of book piracy

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          LEGO unveils its largest — and most expensive — 'Star Wars' collector set

          Taylor O'Bier

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        Lexington-born composer celebrates city's 250th anniversary with free concert

        Evelyn Schultz
        Beshear

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        Mark and Lee Anne Pope announce "Hoops and Heels" return in 2025

        Maggie Davis
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        Crime

        KSP: Man arrested, charged following death investigation in Barren County

        Cherish Walters
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        Man arrested for leaving scene after Grayson Co. crash results in woman's death

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        Tracking Strong to Severe Storms Late Friday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Breaking the stigma: Community gathers for mental health awareness

        Annie Brown
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        Covering Kentucky

        Network for Hope under investigation following 'alarming' safety report

        Annie Brown
        Blood donations

        Covering Kentucky

        Governors declare September 4 as National Blood Donation Day

        Ellen Ice
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        Crime

        Man arrested after vehicle goes 'airborne' following multi-county chase

        Rosemary Kelley
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Franklin 13 horses have been adopted, and 2 are left

        Covering Kentucky

        More Franklin 13 horses have found loving homes, 2 more ready for adoption

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Whitley Co. prosecutor sues police after denied emergency escort request

        Leigh Searcy
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        Covering Kentucky

        Mom turns unimaginable loss into hope with run promoting suicide prevention

        Lauren Minor
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        Covering Kentucky

        Legal sports wagering celebrates two-year anniversary

        Michael Berk
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        ONE Lexington: Wear orange at Roots & Heritage to prevent youth conflict

        Web Staff
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        Beshear updates Kentucky on sports betting progress

        Drew Amman
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        Daily Forecast

        More rain set for late Friday

        Emily McKinney
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        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Thursday, Sept. 4 with Radio Vida

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        $50,000 winning Kentucky Lottery tickets sold in London and Florence

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        KET announces staff reduction amid public broadcasting federal funding cuts

        Erin Rosas
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London welcomes new post commander

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        Report: London man arrested on charges related to child sex abuse material

        Web Staff
        Beshear

        Politics

        Gov. Beshear signs podcast deal with SiriusXM amid presidential speculation

        Karolina Buczek
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        Daily Forecast

        Rounds of Showers and Storms Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Berea community holds prayer service following Minneapolis mass shooting

        Annie Brown
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        Man pleads not guilty to murder in connection to Powell County overdose death

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Laurel County roadway reopens following multi-vehicle 'serious injury' collision

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Italian restaurant continues 53-year traditions under new ownership

        Molly Demrow
        Raccoon CPR

        Covering Kentucky

        Letcher County nurse revives drunk raccoon found in dumpster with CPR

        Megan Mannering
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        Covering Kentucky

        Vandals disrupt park renovation in Georgetown over Labor Day weekend

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        A New Ray of Hope; Quantrell Jones Center aids homeless veterans

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        No 'kitten' around: Kentucky Theatre hosting Cat Video Fest this weekend

        Caleb Barnes
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        Longtime KY Senate Republican announces retirement

        Web Staff
        Shawn Stines

        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Sept. 3 with Radio Vida

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        Daily Forecast

        A cooler and wetter Thursday

        Patrick Herion
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        London mayor faces removal vote Friday after council appoints new member

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Richmond police arrest two in domestic dispute that led to gunfire

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown fire crews safely rescue worker from fallen crane

        Erin Rosas
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        Crime

        Lexington police searching for burglary, drug trafficking suspect

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        Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her

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