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      • Covering Kentucky
        Beshear confirms first death in connection to ongoing severe weather
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Animal rescue asking for help after winter storm collapses outdoor kennels
        Megan Mannering
        Covering Kentucky
        Doctor warns parents about cold weather dangers for kids during snow days
        Annie Brown
        Daily Forecast
        The Deep Freeze Continues
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        Blue Grass Airport commercial flights resume after weather cancellations
        Leigh Searcy
        Covering Kentucky
        GALLERY: LEX 18 viewers send in their snowy weather photos
        Web Staff
      • Trump Switzerland Davos

        National Politics

        Trump to visit Iowa amid Minneapolis shooting fallout

        Associated Press
        Fayette County Sheriff's Deputies offers winter care help

        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Sheriff's Office activates winter care program to help residents

        Ajay Patel
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        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholasville neighbors brave the cold temps to remove ice, snow

        Caleb Barnes
      • National News

        • APTOPIX Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

          Corporate America calls for 'de-escalation' of unrest in Minneapolis

          Maura Barrett
        • Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

          Attorneys for Minnesota ask a judge to move quickly to expel DHS

          Ava-joye Burnett
        • APTOPIX Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

          Democratic lawmakers dig in against bill to fund ICE, threatening shutdown

          Nathaniel Reed

        Scripps News
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lextran riders brave extreme cold during winter commute

        Drew Amman
        Morehead Icy roads

        Covering Kentucky

        Morehead crews battle icy roads after winter storm

        Alex Barber
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        Covering Kentucky

        Extreme cold hampers road clearing efforts as crews battle icy conditions

        Karolina Buczek
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington begins digging out from winter storm as crews work to clear icy roads

        Michael Berk
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        Crime

        2 teens indicted in connection to Rambling Creek Drive fatal shooting

        Erin Rosas
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        Daily Forecast

        Brutally cold temperatures to linger through the workweek

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Scott County officials urge layering, staying inside during bitter cold

        Ellen Ice
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        Covering Kentucky

        Side-by-side stuck in creek, 2 people rescued by Estill County emergency crews

        Web Staff
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        Traffic

        I-75 southbound near Clays Ferry Bridge back open after crash involving semi

        Web Staff
      • Laurel County roads could get icy as temperatures drop

        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County continues to treat, clear icy roads as temperatures drop

        Kayleigh Randle
        LEX 18 Investigates
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        Daily Forecast

        Welcome to the Kentucky Tundra

        Tom Ackerman
      • Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National News

        Federal and state officials claim moral high ground in immigration crackdown

        Associated Press
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington crews battle winter storm as temperatures drop

        Annie Brown
        Icy roads

        Covering Kentucky

        Ice storm creates dangerous conditions across Kentucky

        Karolina Buczek
      • Switzerland Davos

        National News

        Republican are calling for a deep investigation into the Minneapolis shooting

        Associated Press
        Israel Palestinians

        World News

        Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to locate last hostage in Gaza

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Weekend storm winding down

        Emily McKinney
      • Donald Trump, Mark Rutte

        World News

        Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid

        Associated Press
        Kentucky Blood Center

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Blood Center scaling back operations due to severe winter weather

        Mack Carmack
        winter weather emergency plan

        Covering Kentucky

        Emergency plan: City crews working around clock to clear Lexington roads

        Mack Carmack
      • Mount Vernon Fire Department responding to weather-related emergencies

        Covering Kentucky

        Mount Vernon Fire Department responding to weather-related emergencies

        Mack Carmack
        Lexington under blanket of snow

        Covering Kentucky

        City of Lexington offices announce closure amidst winter weather conditions

        Mack Carmack
        Tree falls on Jackson Energy utility truck

        Covering Kentucky

        Tree falls on Jackson Energy utility truck due to winter weather conditions

        Mack Carmack
      • SCHOOL CLOSURE GRAPHIC

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS to use NTI day Tuesday due to winter weather conditions affecting the area

        Mack Carmack
        Winter Weather Tennessee

        National News

        Massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures

        Associated Press
        Electrical utility pole falls on car

        Covering Kentucky

        Electrical utility pole falls on Somerset vehicle, rescued by fire department

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        University of Kentucky closed Tuesday due to severe winter weather

        Mack Carmack
        CORRECTION Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National News

        Protests inside churches are unusual despite long history of civil disobedience

        Associated Press
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        Daily Forecast

        Freezing rain and sleet to continue through Sunday

        Patrick Herion
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        Covering Kentucky

        Fayette County Sheriff activates Winter Care Program for community assistance

        Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Semi-truck seen blocking roadway at Newtown and I-75 amid snow accumulation

        Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Wintry mix to continue overnight

        Emily McKinney
      • US Japan

        National News

        How the old and new US defense strategies differ on traditional priorities

        Associated Press
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        2026 Central Kentucky Heart Ball in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        "Ask the Lawyer" with Peterson Law Office: What victims of accidents should do

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        Kentucky-born cellist Ben Sollee releases new album

        Jennifer Palumbo
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        Best of the Bluegrass

        2026 Mug Shot of the Week: Paul Walls

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Iran Protests US Military

        World News

        Iran's commander warns the US his force has its 'finger on the trigger'

        Associated Press
      • Israel Palestinians Gaza

        World News

        US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire's second phase

        Associated Press
        Kentucky Governor Beshear

        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Beshear announces Trump approved Kentucky as an emergency-declared state

        Mack Carmack
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        Covering Kentucky

        All departure flights at Blue Grass Airport cancelled due to winter storm

        Mack Carmack
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