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
  • In Your Community
  • We Follow Through
  • Best of the Bluegrass
  • Investigates
  • BBN Tonight
  • Contests
  • Send Photo/Video
  • Contact Us
  •  Manage Emails
  •  Apps
  •  Careers Search
  • lex18
  • lex18news/?hl=en
  • lex18news
  • News
  • Weather
  • In Your Community
  • We Follow Through
  • Investigates
  • BBN Tonight
  • Community
  • Best of the Bluegrass
  • Pet of the Day
  • 250Lex Week
  • Contests
  • Contact Us
  • Send Photo/Video
      • Covering Kentucky
        Public encouraged to stay aware after multiple black bear sightings in KY
        Annie Brown
        Covering Kentucky
        Acting superintendent vows to earn trust, focus on students amid budget woes
        Ana Medina
        In Your Community
        Rowan County school opens one last time before UK St. Claire takes over
        Alex Barber
        Daily Forecast
        Storm Chances Increase Wednesday Night
        Bill Meck
        Covering Kentucky
        Taylor County firefighters save home from large Monday afternoon barn fire
        Rosemary Kelley
        Crime
        Kaydence Carpenter indicted after allegedly driving into crowd of people
        Web Staff
      • Image (9).jpg

        In Your Community

        First Lady of Kentucky visits building site of non-profit Redeeming Hope

        Caleb Barnes
        Phishing Scams

        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholasville police warn residents about federal warrant text message scam

        Web Staff
        655104447_1397952955710648_1395038151030187144_n.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Petroleum leak from Winchester gas station prompts evacuation of building

        Rosemary Kelley
      • National News

        • France G7 Summit

          Zelenskyy calls Putin an obstacle to peace at G7 summit

          Jason Bellini
        • US Election 2024 Congress

          Republicans in Congress back Trump, but want to see more about the new Iran deal

          Nathaniel Reed
        • Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal

          Family demands answers months after Afghan ally death in ICE custody

          Kadia Tubman

        Scripps News
      • Carson's Back Porch opens in Lexington

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Carson's Back Porch opens in Lexington

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives gives back in the Bluegrass

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives gives back in the Bluegrass this June

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Mug Shot of the Week: CG Cockrell

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Mug Shot of the Week: CG Cockrell

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • Get a gift for blood donation, Kentucky Blood Center

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Give the gift of blood and get a gift at the Kentucky Blood Center

        Jennifer Palumbo
        June edition: 'Backroads to Better Money' with Commonwealth Credit Union

        Best of the Bluegrass

        June edition: 'Backroads to Better Money' with Commonwealth Credit Union

        Jennifer Palumbo
        Red State BBQ releases limited-edition sauce

        Best of the Bluegrass

        Red State BBQ releases limited-edition sauce for America's 250th birthday

        Jennifer Palumbo
      • Photo of Nicholas Michael Fuller

        Covering Kentucky

        Johnson County Sheriff's Office searching for man last seen in Paintsville

        Mack Carmack
        BraveHearts Equine Center hosts open house

        Covering Kentucky

        BraveHearts Equine Center hosts 3rd annual open house in Paris

        Web Staff
        Georgetown Police Department, Traffic Safety Unit

        In Your Community

        Georgetown Police Department launches traffic safety unit

        Ellen Ice
      • Shriners Children's Hospital hosts 'Birthday Bash'

        Covering Kentucky

        Shriners Children Hospital in Lexington celebrates 100 years of pediatric care

        Web Staff
        Untitled.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        Showers and storms for Sunday

        Emily McKinney
        Shooting investigation graphic

        Covering Kentucky

        23-year-old KY man left with life-threatening injuries after shooting incident

        Mack Carmack
      • 17th annual Beer Cheese Festival in Winchester

        Covering Kentucky

        City of Winchester hosts 17th annual Beer Cheese Festival

        Mack Carmack
        Rep. Andy Barr hosts send-off for service academy nominees

        Covering Kentucky

        Rep. Andy Barr hosts send-off event for U.S. service academy nominees

        Mack Carmack
        Bluegrass Heritage Museum in Clark County

        Spotlight Series

        Winchester museum preserves Clark County's past in former medical building

        Larry Smith
      • Photos of Richard Gaines: 1996 vs. 2026

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington pastor celebrating 30 years of ministry

        Larry Smith
        Photo of Giovanni Perez Morales, 21

        Crime

        Police: Man arrested after allegedly stabbing victim during Lexington robbery

        Mack Carmack
        6-13.png

        Daily Forecast

        Dry and hot before showers arrive Saturday night

        Patrick Herion
      • eku

        Covering Kentucky

        EKU to launch air traffic control degree program in spring 2027

        Ajay Patel
        Featured Image Custom Edit (6).png

        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Clark County, a home to hidden gems and local favorites

        Web Staff
        Featured Image Custom Edit - 2026-06-12T135535.888.png

        Spotlight Series

        The Fly Witches bungee fitness studio in Winchester celebrates 5 years

        Annie Brown
      • Gov. Beshear speaks on medical marijuana

        Kentucky Politics

        Kentucky to end out-of-state medical marijuana allowance starting in July

        Karolina Buczek
        Screenshot 2026-06-12 180037.png

        In Your Community

        Bikes take over Morehead in one of cycling's most exciting race formats

        Alex Barber
        Image (8).jpg

        Spotlight Series

        Mason on Main, the place for fancy fabric and an assortment of antiques

      • Bengals Football

        Sports

        Bengals announce 2026 open training camp practices

        Taylor Weiter
        wk.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        Rounds of storms through the weekend

        Emily McKinney
        Photo of Riley Speck

        Covering Kentucky

        UK student, heart transplant survivor advocating for organ donor awareness

        Drew Amman
      • Congress

        National Politics

        A key US government surveillance program is set to expire

        Associated Press
        636016787262794324-kentucky-state-university-campus-ksu.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        KSU gets new academic structure as it transitions to polytechnic institution

        Web Staff
        Featured Image Custom Edit - 2026-06-12T110919.842.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Wilmore kicks off Salute to Service celebration with veteran memorial procession

        Michael Berk
      • mugshot template  (54).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Escaped Madison County inmate Calain Myers captured, KSP reports

        Web Staff
        Featured Image Custom Edit - 2026-06-12T071521.282.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police investigating overnight shooting on Ohio Street

        Web Staff
        678507261_122281336682183157_8535774273545805713_n.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Casey county residents 'praying for rain' and conserving water amid drought

        Molly Demrow
      • slot3.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        A Weekend Bookended by Showers and Storms

        Tom Ackerman
        Featured Image Custom Edit (4).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Jessamine Co. homeless shelter has days of funding left before it may close

        Ajay Patel
        Charlie Kirk Shot

        National News

        Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penalty

        By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and MATTHEW BROWN
      • 716190289_1288176646819405_5945739862518305552_n.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Prehospital blood program already saving lives across central Kentucky

        Annie Brown
        Screenshot 2026-06-09 115313.png

        Spotlight Series

        Spotlight on Clark County: CC's Closet turns thrifting into food for families

        Evelyn Schultz
        Screenshot 2026-06-11 205040.png

        In Your Community

        Old golf course in Paris set to become city's newest outdoor space

        Ellen Ice
      • Keep cool this summer graphic

        In Your Community

        Summer heat comes with great risk: How to stay safe, cool all summer long

        Alex Barber
        1000010381 (1).jpg

        In Your Community

        FCPS parent reacts to new acting superintendent amid district leadership change

        Ana Medina
        Partner campaigns for justice after girlfriend's overdose death

        We Follow Through

        KY man plasters Brian Epperson face on signs, flags months before jury trial

        Kayleigh Randle
      Previous Page Next Page
      • News
      • Weather
      • Sports
      • Health
      • Community
      • BounceTV
      • 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