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      • Covering Kentucky
        Woman found dead in Richmond parking lot amid deadly Kentucky cold snap
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        FCPS uses snow day on Tuesday due to weather, superintendent provides statement
        Mack Carmack
        Covering Kentucky
        KSP identifies 2 found dead in Pendleton County in suspected murder-suicide
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        A milder start to the workweek with a chance for snow on Tuesday
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        National News
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        Crime
        KY man charged after allegedly pointing gun at crowd outside elementary school
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        Covering Kentucky

        When conditions shut down schools, impromptu snow day camps keep kids active

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        Covering Kentucky

        Local nonprofit helping Eastern Kentucky families recover from winter storm

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        Covering Kentucky

        Blue Grass Airport welcomes record 1.6 million passengers in 2025

        Michael Berk
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        • Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

          All DHS officials in Minneapolis will wear body cameras, Sec. Noem says

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        • Sweden Gates Foundation

          Epstein files include powerful men, from Bill Gates to Howard Lutnick

          Scripps News Group
        • Trump Kennedy Center

          Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for renovations after artists withdraw

          Scripps News Group

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        Covering Kentucky

        Firefighters battle chimney fire at Park Place Apartments amid freezing temps

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Green Alert issued for missing Richmond veteran believed to be in danger

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        1 person found dead after camper fire in Upton, officials report

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        Covering Kentucky

        KSP launches Valentine's Day sale for Trooper Teddy Project to aid kids

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        Covering Kentucky

        Second medical marijuana dispensary opens in central Kentucky

        Web Staff
        Winter Weather-Cold Calf

        Covering Kentucky

        Newborn calf struggling in deep freeze brought indoors to curl up on couch

        Associated Press
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        24-year-old killed in head-on collision on US 42 in Gallatin County Sunday night

        Cherish Walters
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        Daily Forecast

        Cloudy and Less Cold Monday

        Tom Ackerman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Travelers without a Real ID may pay $45 fee for TSA ConfirmID

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        Justice Department official plays down chance for charges from Epstein files

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        Associated Press
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        National News

        Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled prison deportation case

        Associated Press
        Nicholasville dog stabbing

        Covering Kentucky

        Jessamine County Animal Care & Control seeking information in dog stabbing case

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        A warmer pattern in sight

      • Robert Conley and Tiffany Helton

        Covering Kentucky

        Pulaski County officials apprehend and charge 2 in long-term drug investigation

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Independence

        Mack Carmack
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        BBN Tonight

        Teonni Key's return helps lift No. 18 Kentucky 93-73 over Arkansas

        Noah Cierzan
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        Covering Kentucky

        Versailles authorities arrest and charge alleged bank robber

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shooting ending in fatality

        Mack Carmack
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        National News

        Trump says feds won't intervene during protests unless asked to do so

        Associated Press
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        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Coach Kenny Brooks previews Arkansas game

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        Daily Forecast

        One more frigid day before the 30s arrive

        Patrick Herion
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        National News

        Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

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        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky leaves Bud Walton Arena victorious, 85-77

        Sierra Newton
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington Mayor admits winter weather plan failed, promises revisions

        Kayleigh Randle
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        World News

        New US charge d’affaires arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission

        Associated Press
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        World News

        Israeli strikes kill 30 Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire inches forward

        Associated Press
        Justice Department Jeffrey Epstein

        National News

        Huge cache of Epstein documents includes his emails with wealthy and powerful

        Associated Press
        Professional Bull Riders tour returns to Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Professional Bull Riders tour returns to Lexington's Rupp Area

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Food Network Star Jason Smith shares Valentine's Day treat

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Dr. Kevin Smith, Richmond Road Veterinary Clinic

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Ask the Vet: Pet dental health tips from Dr. Kevin Smith

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: Sue Kruzienski

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lighthouse Ministries in need of winter supplies as cold weather continues

        Alex Barber
        Military Missions chili cookoff

        Covering Kentucky

        Man O'War's Harley Davidson hosts 15th annual chili cook-off

        Mack Carmack
        Gabriel Waibel and Chad Goffinet

        Covering Kentucky

        2 men arrested in connection to attempted kidnapping of minor in Laurel County

        Mack Carmack
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        Daily Forecast

        One more dangerously cold night

        Emily McKinney
        Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control rescues dog

        Covering Kentucky

        Seeking justice: Local animal care and control facility reminisces on dog rescue

        Mack Carmack
        Franklin Co. Fire Department rescues Shooter the horse

        Covering Kentucky

        Big rescue: Franklin County Fire Department rescues horse from frozen pond

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Wayne County Sheriff's Office warning Kentuckians about arrest warrant scam

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        Jeffersonville teen charged with arson, terroristic threatening, assault

        Mack Carmack
        Fatal Fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Floyd County Sheriff's Office investigating Friday night fatal fire in Harold

        Mack Carmack
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