WLEX Logo
Watch Now
WLEX Logo
Local National Weather Sports Traffic 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
  • Investigates
  • Community
  • BBN Tonight
  • Contests
  • Contact Us
  • Send Photo/Video
  •  Sign In
  •  Newsletters
  •  Sign Out
  •  Manage Emails
  •  Apps
  •  Careers Search
  • lex18
  • lex18news/?hl=en
  • lex18news
1 WX Alerts 1 Closings/Delays
  • News
  • Weather
  • We Follow Through
  • Investigates
  • Community
  • BBN Tonight
  • 250Lex Week
  • Contests
  • Contact Us
  • Send Photo/Video
      • News
        Coroner identifies woman who died in 'apparent drowning' near Callahan Falls
        Erin Rosas
        News
        Report: Death investigation underway at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
        Web Staff
        News
        Police: Body of Lexington woman who disappeared during Alaska cruise stop found
        Annie Brown
        Daily Forecast
        A Hot and Muggy Independence Day Weekend
        Patrick Herion
        Politics
        Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic
        Associated Press
        News
        Defense rests in Crystal Rogers murder trial
        Web Staff
      • fire

        News

        2 people displaced after reported structure fire on Columbus Lane

        Erin Rosas
        Screenshot 2025-07-04 112600.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Runners participate in the Bluegrass 10k

        Caleb Barnes
        Woodford County Fourth of July festivities

        Homepage Showcase

        Woodford County community celebrates Fourth of July with fun activities

        Kayleigh Randle
      • National News

        • Trump

          Trump says UFC fight coming to White House for America’s 250th birthday

          Scripps News Group
        • 1489095387.jpg

          Marines will be deployed to ICE operations in Florida, Defense Department says

          Scripps News Group
        • Hands,,School,And,University,With,Phone,For,Research,,Reading,Message

          Study warns ChatGPT may be harming our brains, but teachers hesitate to ban it

          Maura Barrett

        Scripps News
      • Tornado watch

        Daily Forecast

        Severe storms this afternoon and evening

        IMG_8529.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Volunteers taking meals to tornado victims

        Caleb Barnes
        mugshot template .png

        Covering Kentucky

        List of shelters in Pulaski County as severe storms hit on Tuesday

        Erin Rosas
      • mugshot template  (30).png

        News

        Woman rescued after reportedly falling 15 feet while climbing in Red River Gorge

        Cherish Walters
        Fatal Collision

        News

        Coroner: 73-year-old killed in crash near Chinoe Road in Lexington

        Web Staff
        Police lights

        News

        KSP: Infant dead after van crashes into wooden fence, tree line in Glasgow

        Cherish Walters
      • Untitled design - 2025-05-20T065949.618.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Knox County Schools announces early dismissal on Tuesday due to incoming storms

        Web Staff
        slot4.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        Rounds of Severe Storms Inbound Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
        donations

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington organizations are working to collect donations for tornado victims

        Ellen Ice
      • Couple hospitalized after losing arm in tornado aftermath

        Covering Kentucky

        London couple hospitalized after tornado rips apart home

        Kayleigh Randle
        AIREVAC THUMBNAIL 2.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Air Evac crews clean up debris after 'emotional' scene at London-Corbin Airport

        Andrew Lamparski
        Image (1).jfif

        Covering Kentucky

        Family loses home of 47 years to Laurel County tornado

        Drew Amman
      • Image.jfif

        Covering Kentucky

        Boutique owner finds support after tornado rips through small business

        Lauren Minor
        Screenshot_19-5-2025_175956_cms.uplynk.com.jpeg

        Covering Kentucky

        Mandatory evacuation ordered for London communities as dangerous winds approach

        Karolina Buczek
        Screenshot 2025-05-19 171929.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Search resumes for second missing teen after friend's body was found on Saturday

        Leigh Searcy
      • Screenshot 2025-05-19 171019.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Donations pour in at the London's Command Center to those impacted by storms

        Alex Barber
        Untitled design - 2025-05-19T103510.143.png

        Covering Kentucky

        The Kentucky Shop selling t-shirts for tornado relief

        Evelyn Schultz
        curfewissued.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Authorities: Curfew issued in areas of Pulaski County

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Severe risk

        Daily Forecast

        Severe storms possible Tuesday

        ksp-base-01-01_original.jpg

        Crime

        KSP conducting murder investigation after man found dead with gunshot wound

        Web Staff
        tyler bell uk baseball

        BBN Tonight

        Tyler Bell Named to SEC All-Freshman Team

        Web Staff
      • Image (2).jfif

        Covering Kentucky

        Goodwill Kentucky offering $50 vouchers to those affected by storms

        Web Staff
        Untitled design - 2025-05-19T132849.551.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Don Franklin offering first responders free tire repair for emergency vehicles

        Web Staff
        image.png

        News

        No injuries reported after collision involving Fayette Co. bus on Alexandria Dr.

        Web Staff
      • Featured Image Custom Edit.png

        Covering Kentucky

        List of donation items needed in Laurel County following storm

        Cherish Walters
        slot0.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        More Active Weather Inbound

        Tom Ackerman
        Mercy Chefs feeds those in need in Laurel County

        Covering Kentucky

        Mercy Chefs distributes warm meals to thousands in Laurel County

        Kayleigh Randle
      • NCAA Liberty Kentucky Basketball

        Sports

        Sweden's Elsa Vadfors commits to Kentucky

        Kinsey Lee
        UK SB VS CLEMSON.jpg

        BBN Tonight

        UK softball's season comes to an end in the Clemson Regional

        Kinsey Lee
        Featured Image Custom Edit.png

        Covering Kentucky

        NWS confirms EF3 tornado damage in Kentucky counties

        Web Staff
      • Featured Image Custom Edit (4).jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County Schools officially ends 2024-25 school year after severe storms

        Web Staff
        Featured Edit (21).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel Co. Fire Department grieves loss of Major Leatherman after tornado

        Alex Barber
        771d09f4-d1c1-4a8f-a2ed-f22687a0952d.jfif

        Daily Forecast

        Rain showers for Monday

        Emily McKinney
      • Featured Image Custom Edit (1).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Mark Pope, Reed Sheppard help out with storm cleanup

        Web Staff
        Biden Chicago

        National News

        Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

        Scripps News Group
        Featured Image Custom Edit.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Woman dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Russell County

        Web Staff
      • IMG_0008.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Manager recalls moments tornado hit Pulaski Co. movie theater

        Evelyn Schultz
        command center london.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        London establishes command center, debris collection site for storm recovery

        Web Staff
        KspAir1.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP conduct rescue operations, send in troopers to prevent looting

        Web Staff
      • Ambulance

        Covering Kentucky

        Man rescued from island near Old Lair bridge in Harrison County

        Web Staff
        Firetruck generic.JPG

        Covering Kentucky

        Fire at Toyota plant caused by air handler unit extinguished, EMA director says

        Web Staff
        Featured Image Custom Edit (2).jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Pulaski County Sheriff's Office warns of scams following tornado

        Web Staff
      Previous Page Next Page
      Positively LEX 18

      Positively LEX18

      • 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
      © 2025 Scripps Media, Inc
      Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way