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Lexington City Council votes to extend data center moratorium through Oct. 2027

WLEX Web Staff

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Farmer reacts after KY's state of emergency allows the use of untaxed diesel

Drew Amman

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Purple Peace Pumpkins placed across Lexington for Domestic Violence Awareness

Kayleigh Randle

Daily Forecast

One more great day before rain

Emily McKinney

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Fiancé of woman allegedly killed in overdose by KY man charged with obstruction

Rosemary Kelley

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Medicaid cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill are already affecting children

Carlee Hogsten

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Keeneland's 19-year Make-A-Wish partnership has granted 170 wishes

Ana Medina

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10 students, SUV driver taken to hospital after Harlan County school bus crash

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Legal expert warns of lasting consequences after woman jailed due to mix-up

Leigh Searcy

BBN Tonight

Get to know Ohavia Phillips-Reed: Kentucky Football's On-Field Host

Sierra Newton

Covering Kentucky

Fayette County Court Officials Warn About Jury Duty Scammers

Leigh Searcy

BBN Tonight

WATCH: Will Stein previews Kentucky Football's "Power K" game vs. LSU

Maggie Davis

National News

Get to know Ohavia Phillips-Reed: Kentucky Football's On-Field Host

Fayette County Court Officials Warn About Jury Duty Scammers

WATCH: Will Stein previews Kentucky Football's "Power K" game vs. LSU

National News

New text messages linked to Jane Doe rape case at Cornell University

Arizona man arrested, charged after allegedly threatening to bomb White House

ICE waived rule requiring detainees receive medical checkups within two weeks

Lexington police outline plans for safe game day experience

Pastor charged with additional sex crimes after man shares story

Two cats rescued from Nicholasville house fire

Randall Cobb named Kentucky’s representative in 2026 SEC Football Legends class

Food assistance program helps Kentucky seniors facing food insecurity

Lexington drug trafficking suspect arrested after chase in Floyd County

Lexington police searching for 2 gas station robbery suspects

Crews respond to overnight fire at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Hamburg Pavilion

Downtown burger staple faces staffing challenges

Still Sunny and Unseasonably Warm Thursday

Lexington family mourns 6-year-old's death, awaits autopsy results

ODOT & KYTC officials give progress update on Brent Spence Companion Bridge

Northern Kentucky couple launches nonprofit inspired by daughter’s cancer fight

Estill County High School to host candidate forum

10 names added to Fallen Firefighter memorial in Frankfort

Kentucky WBB finalizes 2026-27 schedule

Arraignment moved again for deadly Berea bank shooting suspect

LOOK: Kentucky Men's Basketball Finalizes 2026-'27 Schedule

Beshear allows dyed diesel on Kentucky roads to ease costs for farmers, truckers

Warm and dry weather continues before tropical rain arrives this weekend

Power lines down after semi-truck and trailer crash into yard

KSP searching for missing Jackson County man

Gov. Beshear urging President Trump to reconsider proposed Head Start changes

Menifee County Bale Trail returns for its second year

Author shares ADHD journey at Nicholasville event

Sunny and Warmer Wednesday

Lexington council sends data center zoning rules back to planning commission

Wire-free EnVisio surgery changes breast cancer treatment in Kentucky

Kentucky lawmaker wants to address homelessness among college students

Police: 2020 death of 7-year-old Allen County child reclassified as a homicide

Two sentenced to 10+ years in prison in Richmond meth trafficking case

Lexington mayor names co-chairs of independent panel to review Flock program

Kentucky measles cases rise but still not a concern to health officials

Warm and dry through Saturday before beneficial rain could return

Appalachian community helps bring local film to the big screen

Elevated levels of lead found in Montgomery County water

Another alleged victim comes forward in sex abuse case against former pastor

Person in custody after gun, drugs allegedly found outside Montgomery school

Lexington youth come together to give back through 'Adopt a Block' initiative

Missing Kentucky teen found in Idaho with truck driver

UK students learn about Alpha-Gal Syndrome