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        Crime

        KSP arrest former state employee accused of stealing nearly $89K

        Web Staff
        Carlisle man who is dangerous wanted for several arrests

        Covering Kentucky

        Police: Carlisle man with murder charges wanted for his arrest

        Web Staff
        Tattoo expo helps raise funds for nonprofit

        Covering Kentucky

        Tattoo expo benefits Halfway Home Rescue for third straight year

        Kayleigh Randle
      • Several people displaced from an apartment complex on E High Street following a fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Several people displaced following an apartment fire

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP now searching for inmate that escaped from Warren County Regional Jail

        Web Staff
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        In Your Community

        After being hit by the opioid epidemic, Harrison Co. drug court now sees success

        Ellen Ice
      • Police scene

        Covering Kentucky

        Man killed after being struck by vehicle Friday evening in Knox County

        Rosemary Kelley
        Kentucky State Police

        Covering Kentucky

        2 juveniles dead after Saturday morning collision on I-65 in Barren County

        Rosemary Kelley
        Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        1 dead, 1 injured in Friday night collision in Lincoln County

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Crime

        KSP asking for public's help locating suspect involved in attempted ATM theft

        Rosemary Kelley

        Covering Kentucky

        Man killed after coming in contact with power lines at Foothills Communications

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS employee: Cut was 'unceremonious' despite having saved district millions

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Coroner identifies victim in Friday afternoon homicide in Georgetown

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former UK coach's ex-assistant seeks judge's recusal before theft trial

        Leigh Searcy
        More than a year since two adults were killed at a Bourbon County home

        Covering Kentucky

        Little movement in double murder case at Bourbon County home

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kyle Busch's death hits close for Corbin family with deep ties to NASCAR legend

        Megan Mannering
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        In Your Community

        Longtime Madison County nursing leader advocating for quality care honored

        Caleb Barnes
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        Covering Kentucky

        George Rogers Clark student to participate in Elvis tribute competition in June

        Drew Amman
      • Horsey Hundred 2024

        In Your Community

        'Be patient:' Horsey Hundred cycling tour off to soggy start in Scott County

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington fire crews urge water safety as summer outdoor season gets underway

        Molly Demrow
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        Covering Kentucky

        Former KYTC employee charged after allegedly stealing $88K from agency

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Stalled train blocks section of Nicholasville roadway

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Covering Kentucky

        Frankfort Independent Schools community grieving death of 2025 graduate

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        LEX 18 and ABC 36 to launch combined morning newscast 'LEXNews at Sunrise'

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Gov. Beshear orders flags at half-staff Monday to honor Memorial Day

        Web Staff
        Books Meta Lawsuit

        Covering Kentucky

        Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural KY school district

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing 12-year-old found safe, Laurel County Sheriff's Office reports

        Web Staff
      • Fatal Collision

        News

        2 killed in Thursday afternoon collision on Union Mill Road in Jessamine County

        Rosemary Kelley
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        Crime

        Grand jury indicts teen charged in connection to deadly Berea U.S. Bank robbery

        Rosemary Kelley
        University of Kentucky student goes viral on social media for his compassionate speech

        Covering Kentucky

        UK student's graduation speech goes viral for praising Kentucky kindness

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Sonny's BBQ raises money for Lexington officer who lost arm in traffic stop

        Michael Berk
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        In Your Community

        Remembering longtime Eastern Kentucky EMS instructor Rodney Cantrell

        Alex Barber
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        In Your Community

        Harrison County high school archery team wins national championship

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        KY students partner with KVEC to build, sell homes for real-world experience

        Drew Amman
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        In Your Community

        Scott Co. students improve their communication skills with the 'Amazing Shake'

        Ellen Ice
        Money

        Covering Kentucky

        Money, economy loom large after Kentucky primary results

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nearly 516,000 Kentuckians expected to travel for Memorial Day, AAA says

        Molly Demrow
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        Crime

        Woman charged in connection to deadly fentanyl overdose in Nicholas County

        Rosemary Kelley
        Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Multi-vehicle injury crash closes inbound lanes on Tates Creek Road

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Jury finds Gilday guilty but mentally ill in murder of KY lawmaker's daughter

        Web Staff
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        Crime

        Second person arrested in Lexington, charged in connection to deadly shooting

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Missing Laurel County woman located safe, officials report

        Web Staff
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