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Lexington police solve 27-year-old homicide linked to Texas murders

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Crime

Report: Fetal homicide charge against woman in Wolfe County dismissed

Cherish Walters

Kentucky Politics

Kentucky lawmaker files bill aiming to protect reproductive health care privacy

Erin Rosas

Daily Forecast

Sunshine Returns Wednesday

Tom Ackerman

Kentucky Politics

Newly proposed KY bill would establish ‘Charlie Kirk Day’ on activist's birthday

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News

At least 17-vehicle crash on KY 1247 in Burnside amid heavy fog, officials say

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Radio Vida

LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Jan. 7 with Radio Vida

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Crime

Lexington police seek man wanted on probation violation, sexual abuse charges

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Crime

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers searching for information in deadly 2008 shooting

Cherish Walters

National News

Daily Forecast

Getting warmer on Thursday

Emily McKinney

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First-ever civic assembly to review Lexington city charter this spring

Ellen Ice

News

Pedestrian killed after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. 41 in Hopkins County

Cherish Walters
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FCPS asking community's help naming new elementary school

Cherish Walters

Crime

Perry County man arrested for allegedly trying to meet teen for money

Cherish Walters

News

Driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash on I-75 ramp

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As CDC scales back childhood vaccine guidance, pediatrician questions decision

Ajay Patel

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Senior center sweethearts: Couple finds love while working through loss

Megan Mannering

Covering Kentucky

As CSEPP funding ends, Estill County EMA is preparing for reduced operations

Caleb Barnes
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Lexington prepares for annual LexCount and is seeking volunteers

Drew Amman

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Kentucky lawmakers begin 2026 session with disagreement on budget outlook

Karolina Buczek

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Lexington fudge shop owner uses TikTok fame to tackle school lunch debt

Michael Berk

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Lexington salon helps women veterans reclaim confidence through free wigs

Annie Brown

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Flu cases in Fayette County outpacing last year, arriving earlier than expected

Molly Demrow
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Volunteer firefighters face growing challenges while serving KY communities

Alex Barber

Daily Forecast

Our warm start to 2026 continues for the rest of the workweek

Patrick Herion

News

2 people killed in Floyd County structure fire, KSP investigating

Cherish Walters

Crime

16-year-old charged in Lexington shooting that left woman injured

Cherish Walters

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Kentucky launches first digital ID app for air travel and age verification

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BBN Tonight

Kentucky softball unveils 2026 schedule; Cats to host SEC Tournament
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Juvenile pedestrian injured in Harrodsburg Road collision, police report

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National Politics

This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found

Associated Press

Daily Forecast

Dreary and Mild with a Few Showers Tuesday

Tom Ackerman

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Deadly Lexington crash sparks petition for intersection safety change

Ajay Patel

Sports

REPORT: Kenny Minchey is Expected to Transfer to Kentucky

Noah Cierzan

BBN Tonight

WATCH: Kentucky WBB Signee Maddyn Greenway joins "BBN Tonight"

Hannah Hamelback
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Lexington woman speaks after disturbing video mocks grandson, shooting victims

Drew Amman

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Kentucky authorities say multi‑state effort brought Wynter Wagoner home

Megan Mannering

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Teacher cited after New Year's Eve party where police say teens were drinking

Caleb Barnes

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Local restaurant owner reacts to Nicolas Maduro's arrest with shock and hope

Annie Brown

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Controversial billboard with political message moves to Fayette County

Michael Berk

Crime

Kentucky man charged after stealing ex-girlfriend's car while she gave birth

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Bolivar Street reopens after ruptured gas line shuts down traffic

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Daily Forecast

A warm start to the first full week of January

Patrick Herion

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KSP investigating inmate death after assault at Eastern KY Correctional Complex

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Floyd County reports 21 cases of pertussis as whooping cough spreads

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Breathitt County issues burn ban due to extreme forest fire danger

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Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day on Jan. 5: Gotham

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National News

Maduro is set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug charges

Associated Press

National News

1 in custody as police investigate incident at home of Vice President JD Vance

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News

I-75 southbound reopens after overnight closure in Lexington, police report

Web Staff

LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Jan. 7 with Radio Vida

Lexington police seek man wanted on probation violation, sexual abuse charges

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers searching for information in deadly 2008 shooting

National News

Trump announces plan to bar big investors from buying up

Air Force adds flexibility to biannual fitness test requirements

Kristi Noem joins DHS raid as Minnesota governor blasts ‘war against Minnesota’

Getting warmer on Thursday

First-ever civic assembly to review Lexington city charter this spring

Pedestrian killed after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. 41 in Hopkins County

FCPS asking community's help naming new elementary school

Perry County man arrested for allegedly trying to meet teen for money

Driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crash on I-75 ramp

As CDC scales back childhood vaccine guidance, pediatrician questions decision

Senior center sweethearts: Couple finds love while working through loss

As CSEPP funding ends, Estill County EMA is preparing for reduced operations

Lexington prepares for annual LexCount and is seeking volunteers

Kentucky lawmakers begin 2026 session with disagreement on budget outlook

Lexington fudge shop owner uses TikTok fame to tackle school lunch debt

Lexington salon helps women veterans reclaim confidence through free wigs

Flu cases in Fayette County outpacing last year, arriving earlier than expected

Volunteer firefighters face growing challenges while serving KY communities

Our warm start to 2026 continues for the rest of the workweek

2 people killed in Floyd County structure fire, KSP investigating

16-year-old charged in Lexington shooting that left woman injured

Kentucky launches first digital ID app for air travel and age verification

Kentucky softball unveils 2026 schedule; Cats to host SEC Tournament

Juvenile pedestrian injured in Harrodsburg Road collision, police report

This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found

Dreary and Mild with a Few Showers Tuesday

Deadly Lexington crash sparks petition for intersection safety change

REPORT: Kenny Minchey is Expected to Transfer to Kentucky

WATCH: Kentucky WBB Signee Maddyn Greenway joins "BBN Tonight"

Lexington woman speaks after disturbing video mocks grandson, shooting victims

Kentucky authorities say multi‑state effort brought Wynter Wagoner home

Teacher cited after New Year's Eve party where police say teens were drinking

Local restaurant owner reacts to Nicolas Maduro's arrest with shock and hope

Controversial billboard with political message moves to Fayette County

Kentucky man charged after stealing ex-girlfriend's car while she gave birth

Bolivar Street reopens after ruptured gas line shuts down traffic

A warm start to the first full week of January

KSP investigating inmate death after assault at Eastern KY Correctional Complex

Floyd County reports 21 cases of pertussis as whooping cough spreads

Breathitt County issues burn ban due to extreme forest fire danger

Pet of the Day on Jan. 5: Gotham

Maduro is set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug charges

1 in custody as police investigate incident at home of Vice President JD Vance

I-75 southbound reopens after overnight closure in Lexington, police report

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