WLEX Logo
Watch Now
WLEX Logo
Local National Weather Sports Shop Scripps Watch Now
Watch Now
Close ×
Live Watch
Alerts
  • News
    • Kentucky Politics
    • Covering Kentucky
    • National News
    • Heroes Among Us
    • LEX 18 In-Depth
    • LEX 18 Investigates
    • Livestream/Videos
    • Positively LEX 18
    • Spotlight Series
    • News App
    • Submit Photo/Video
    • Vote in our LEX 18 Poll!
    • Contests
  • Weather
    • Daily Forecast
    • Hourly Forecast
    • MaxTrack Doppler
    • Radars and Forecast
    • Closings and Delays
    • Bill's Weather 101
    • Weather Bug Cams
    • Traffic
    • StormTracker Weather App
  • We Follow Through
  • In Your Community
  • Best of the Bluegrass
  • Investigates
  • BBN Tonight
  • Contests
  • Contact Us
  • Send Photo/Video
  •  Manage Emails
  •  Apps
  •  Careers Search
  • lex18
  • lex18news/?hl=en
  • lex18news
  • News
  • Weather
  • We Follow Through
  • In Your Community
  • Investigates
  • BBN Tonight
  • Community
  • Best of the Bluegrass
  • Pet of the Day
  • 250Lex Week
  • Contests
  • Contact Us
  • Send Photo/Video
      • Crime
        Bank robbery suspect remains in U.S. Marshals custody after 1st court appearance
        Megan Mannering
        Covering Kentucky
        Missing Garrard County man found dead, sheriff's office reports
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Lexington gas prices spike more than 32 cents in one week
        Annie Brown
        Daily Forecast
        Some Much Needed Rain for a Few Days
        Tom Ackerman
        Crime
        South Laurel High School teacher arrested on child exploitation charges
        Cherish Walters
        LEX 18 Investigates
        Trial date set for Kentucky man charged with murder in woman's death in 2019
        Leigh Searcy
      • Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

        Kentucky Derby 152

        'Move over kings': Golden Tempo and Cherie DeVaux make history at the KY Derby

        Michael Berk
        Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

        Kentucky Derby 152

        Golden Tempo pulls off stunning Derby upset as his trainer makes history

        Molly Demrow
        Police lights

        Crime

        Report: Man charged with attempted murder after baseball bat attack on 2 people

        Web Staff
      • National News

        • Spirit Airlines

          The end of Spirit Airlines means less choice and competition for travelers

          Simon Kaufman
        • 1624461106_EIQ6Wd.jpg

          Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • Iran War Strait of Hormuz

          US says it sank 6 Iranian boats as it escorts ships through Strait of Hormuz

          Joe St. George

        Scripps News
      • Featured Image Custom Edit (12).png

        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky bill targets reading instruction and teacher misconduct rules

        Web Staff
        660488334_122152054742813248_690757037644706902_n.jpg

        News

        Report: KY home destroyed in fire after crews battle flames, floor collapse

        Web Staff
        Featured Image Custom Edit (46).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Millstone Social in Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate'

        Cherish Walters
      • slot4.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        A Few Strong to Severe Storms Midweek

        Tom Ackerman
        659201664_1361250799364004_1850885929403693493_n.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Multiple crews respond to 12-acre wildfire in Garrard County

        Rosemary Kelley
        Fatal collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Tuesday morning collision on Frankfort Road in Woodford County leaves one dead

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Image (9).jfif

        Covering Kentucky

        No injuries reported following fire at Thoroughbred Center in Lexington

        Rosemary Kelley
        At briefing, Superintendent Liggins stresses focus on FCPS amid Missouri job finalist news

        Covering Kentucky

        FCPS's Demetrus Liggins withdraws name from Missouri job consideration

        Rosemary Kelley
        250913EmilyMcDonald_34EJ.JPG

        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Emily McDonald joins BBN Tonight

        Sierra Newton
      • gavel court law legal

        Covering Kentucky

        Proposed Wynter's Law to expand AMBER Alert criteria stalls in the KY House

        Molly Demrow
        Featured Image Custom Edit (19).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Advocates calling on lawmakers to make changes to reduce KY's child abuse rate

        Karolina Buczek
        Sadie Strickland

        Covering Kentucky

        7-year-old throws first pitch at Cubs game to honor late Whitley County father

        Megan Mannering
      • ABC36 Graphic (32).png

        LEX 18 Investigates

        State report details inmate's fatal cliff fall at EKCC, changes coming

        Leigh Searcy
        Image (73).jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        AAA Blue Grass shares tips to help drivers save money on gas amid rising prices

        Evelyn Schultz
        3-31.png

        Daily Forecast

        Near record highs for Wednesday

        Patrick Herion
      • Featured Image Custom Edit (10).png

        Covering Kentucky

        ACLU represents KY mom banned from school property over social media posts

        Erin Rosas
        Randall Weddle

        Covering Kentucky

        Report: London Mayor Randall Weddle indicted on four campaign finance charges

        Web Staff
        Featured Image Custom Edit (6).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Judge voids impeachment articles against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman

        Erin Rosas
      • Dolly Parton

        Covering Kentucky

        KY lawmakers restore funding match to save Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

        Annie Brown
        Charlie Kirk Highway

        National News

        Charlie Kirk highway got vetoed in AZ. Elected officials are citing politics

        Associated Press
        slot0.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        A Balmy Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
      • Screenshot 2026-03-30 222909.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Inmate back in custody after stealing Wolfe County truck while on work crew

        Caleb Barnes
        Kentucky State Police

        Covering Kentucky

        Man wanted in connection to Nashville murder case found dead in Lyon County

        Web Staff
        image (1).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Man arrested after making threat on Barren County Courthouse ahead of appearance

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Screenshot 2026-03-30 203751.png

        Covering Kentucky

        AG wants case blocking KY's executions for 15 years to be dismissed

        Karolina Buczek
        Featured Image Custom Edit (28).png

        We Follow Through

        Some residents in Mason County forced to move for proposed data center

        Drew Amman
        Image.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Powerball winner's burglary hearing delayed for reported medical issues

        Leigh Searcy
      • 330highs.jpeg

        Daily Forecast

        March Ends Like May

        Bill Meck
        LexRide

        Covering Kentucky

        Lextran launches new $1 seasonal bus route connecting local entertainment spots

        Megan Mannering
        Image (4).jfif

        Covering Kentucky

        Valley View Ferry reopens with safety measures as armed suspect remains at large

        Molly Demrow
      • Featured Image Custom Edit (23).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Autopsy report details the death of Laurel County man shot by police

        Web Staff
        Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Vehicle fire on south I-75 just before Newtown Pike shuts down lanes

        Web Staff
        mugshot template  (1).png

        Crime

        Work release inmate apprehended after allegedly stealing Wolfe County vehicle

        Web Staff
      • mugshot template .png

        Crime

        Kentucky teacher arrested after alleged inappropriate relationship with student

        Web Staff
        ewscripps.brightspotcdn.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Estate of driver killed in fiery I-64 crash sues transportation company

        Erin Rosas
        eku.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        EKU becomes the third-largest public university in the state for enrollment

        Cherish Walters
      • Featured Image Custom Edit (2).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Hazmat team investigates a 'suspicious package' behind a Lexington AutoZone

        Annie Brown
        Fatal Crash

        News

        Woman dead, 2 juveniles airlifted to hospital after 3-vehicle crash in Lewis Co.

        Web Staff
        VB Wrigley Field Match.jpg

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky Volleyball to play in Wrigley Field in 2026

        Maggie Davis
      • Featured Image Custom Edit.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Funeral arrangements released for KY airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

        Web Staff
        Featured Image Custom Edit (44).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Monticello firefighters rescue a person and a dog from an overnight house fire

        Cherish Walters
        Image (72).jpg

        News

        1 person hospitalized following a knife assault on North Broadway in Lexington

        Web Staff
      Previous Page Next Page
      • News
      • Weather
      • Sports
      • Health
      • Community
      • BounceTV
      • CourtTV
      • Grit
      • Apps
      • Support
      • Sitemap
      • Do Not Sell My Info
      • Privacy Policy
      • Privacy Center
      • Journalism Ethics Guidelines
      • Terms of Use
      • EEO
      • Careers
      • FCC Public Files
      • FCC Application
      • Public File Contact Us
      • Accessibility Statement
      • Scripps Media Trust Center
      • Closed Captioning Contact
      • lex18
      • lex18news/?hl=en
      • lex18news
      Scripps News Group
      © 2026 Scripps Media, Inc
      Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way