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LEX 18 Investigates

2 former Lexington gang members share their past, changing the future

Kayleigh Randle

Covering Kentucky

Man accused of killing Amber Spradlin released from jail after posting bond

Web Staff

National News

Suspect in Brown University shooting, MIT professor’s killing found dead

Scripps News Group

Daily Forecast

Temperatures On A Roller Coaster

Bill Meck

Crime

Man arrested after shooting at vehicle during road rage incident in Lexington

Rosemary Kelley

LEX 18 Investigates

8 alleged gang members federally indicted in the murder of a federal witness

Kayleigh Randle

BBN Tonight

WATCH: Craig Skinner previews Kentucky volleyball final four

Maggie Davis

Radio Vida

LEX 18 Spanish report for Thursday, Dec. 18 with Radio Vida

Web Staff

The Leach Report

The Leach Report Dec. 15 -- Dec. 19

National News

The Leach Report

The Leach Report Dec. 8 -- Dec. 12

Web Staff

Covering Kentucky

Murder case hearing for former KY sheriff postponed over undisclosed issue

Megan Mannering

Covering Kentucky

Downtown Lexington restaurants face financial challenges as popular spots close

Drew Amman
Covering Kentucky

Senior Christmas parade brings holiday cheer throughout Lexington

Ellen Ice

Covering Kentucky

Dementia village model from Netherlands reframes concept of care

Ellen Ice

Covering Kentucky

Christian Appalachian Project’s Operation Sharing bringing Christmas to school

Caleb Barnes

Covering Kentucky

FedEx delivery delays frustrate Richmond-area customers ahead of Christmas

Annie Brown

Covering Kentucky

Lexington shelters expand capacity as winter weather plan activates

Molly Demrow

Covering Kentucky

Closure of Rosemont Garden for sewer repairs extended into February 2026

Rosemary Kelley
Covering Kentucky

AG Coleman: Ten Commandments monument returns to Kentucky Capitol grounds

Cherish Walters

BBN Tonight

Cutter Leftwich named UK Football's next offensive line coach

Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day on Dec. 18: Checkers

Web Staff

News

Rural schools face tough choices after Trump cuts federal grants

Associated Press

National Politics

A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame

Associated Press
National News

Bit by bit, small US groups chip away at historic levels of social isolation

Associated Press

News

Barn destroyed in overnight fire near Georgetown Road in Lexington

Web Staff

Daily Forecast

Rain and wind ahead today

Emily McKinney

Covering Kentucky

Police share tips to protect packages from porch pirates ahead of Christmas

Ajay Patel

Covering Kentucky

2 adults, 4 children displaced after fire in Lexington apartment complex

Rosemary Kelley

BBN Tonight

UK Men's Basketball's Mo Dioubate hosts toy drive

Sierra Newton
BBN Tonight

Jordan Obi: Mastering school, the basketball court

Sierra Newton

Covering Kentucky

Farmer Bridge Program opens $12B relief for farmers, with deadline this Friday

Megan Mannering

Covering Kentucky

Kentucky tackles $2 billion organized retail theft crisis with new crime unit

Karolina Buczek

Covering Kentucky

Police investigating after man assaulted on Daniel Court Wednesday afternoon

Rosemary Kelley

Covering Kentucky

City leaders discuss proposal to implement aerial public safety support program

Drew Amman

We Follow Through

Former UK football player says company failed to address racial targeting claims

Annie Brown
Covering Kentucky

'Graduating grandma' to receive doctoral degree from UK on Friday

Ellen Ice

Covering Kentucky

Local author shares story behind her first book, inspired by LHS adoption

Caleb Barnes

Covering Kentucky

Casey County family loses home in fire days before Christmas

Molly Demrow

Covering Kentucky

Section of I-64 westbound in Frankfort reopens after multi-vehicle collision

Rosemary Kelley

Covering Kentucky

Community coat drive exceeds goal as local leader delivers warmth to KY children

Michael Berk

Radio Vida

LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Dec. 17 with Radio Vida

Web Staff
Daily Forecast

Showers and storms are on the way on Wednesday

Patrick Herion

BBN Tonight

Kentucky Football announces Jay Bateman as defensive coordinator

News

Berea residents will see new 911 emergency service fee on water bills in 2026

Web Staff

Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day on Dec. 17: Abby

Web Staff

Sports

Lexington mayor declares 'Wear Blue Day' to support UK volleyball team

Web Staff

BBN Tonight

Kassie O'Brien becomes first Wildcat to win AVCA National Freshman of the Year

Web Staff
BBN Tonight

Kentucky volleyball earns 4 AVCA All-Americans, ties national record

Web Staff

Crime

2 women indicted for murder in July 4 drowning death of toddler in Whitley Co.

Cherish Walters

Covering Kentucky

Zim's Café and The Thirsty Fox to close permanently on New Year's Eve

Web Staff

WATCH: Craig Skinner previews Kentucky volleyball final four

LEX 18 Spanish report for Thursday, Dec. 18 with Radio Vida

The Leach Report Dec. 15 -- Dec. 19

National News

Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping immigrant evade federal agents

Trump announces 'Patriot Games' for high school athletes, to run in 2026

Exclusive: Father detained by ICE outside FIFA soccer game speaks out

The Leach Report Dec. 8 -- Dec. 12

Murder case hearing for former KY sheriff postponed over undisclosed issue

Downtown Lexington restaurants face financial challenges as popular spots close

Senior Christmas parade brings holiday cheer throughout Lexington

Dementia village model from Netherlands reframes concept of care

Christian Appalachian Project’s Operation Sharing bringing Christmas to school

FedEx delivery delays frustrate Richmond-area customers ahead of Christmas

Lexington shelters expand capacity as winter weather plan activates

Closure of Rosemont Garden for sewer repairs extended into February 2026

AG Coleman: Ten Commandments monument returns to Kentucky Capitol grounds

Cutter Leftwich named UK Football's next offensive line coach

Pet of the Day on Dec. 18: Checkers

Rural schools face tough choices after Trump cuts federal grants

A look at the new plaques on the Presidential Walk of Fame

Bit by bit, small US groups chip away at historic levels of social isolation

Barn destroyed in overnight fire near Georgetown Road in Lexington

Rain and wind ahead today

Police share tips to protect packages from porch pirates ahead of Christmas

2 adults, 4 children displaced after fire in Lexington apartment complex

UK Men's Basketball's Mo Dioubate hosts toy drive

Jordan Obi: Mastering school, the basketball court

Farmer Bridge Program opens $12B relief for farmers, with deadline this Friday

Kentucky tackles $2 billion organized retail theft crisis with new crime unit

Police investigating after man assaulted on Daniel Court Wednesday afternoon

City leaders discuss proposal to implement aerial public safety support program

Former UK football player says company failed to address racial targeting claims

'Graduating grandma' to receive doctoral degree from UK on Friday

Local author shares story behind her first book, inspired by LHS adoption

Casey County family loses home in fire days before Christmas

Section of I-64 westbound in Frankfort reopens after multi-vehicle collision

Community coat drive exceeds goal as local leader delivers warmth to KY children

LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Dec. 17 with Radio Vida

Showers and storms are on the way on Wednesday

Kentucky Football announces Jay Bateman as defensive coordinator

Berea residents will see new 911 emergency service fee on water bills in 2026

Pet of the Day on Dec. 17: Abby

Lexington mayor declares 'Wear Blue Day' to support UK volleyball team

Kassie O'Brien becomes first Wildcat to win AVCA National Freshman of the Year

Kentucky volleyball earns 4 AVCA All-Americans, ties national record

2 women indicted for murder in July 4 drowning death of toddler in Whitley Co.

Zim's Café and The Thirsty Fox to close permanently on New Year's Eve

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