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
      • Homepage Showcase
        Family honors man killed in crash involving dump trucks
        Kayleigh Randle
        News
        Woman found dead at Cumberland Falls identified, suffered 'medical emergency'
        Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky emergency official gives water and heat safety tips
        Alex Barber
        News
        Coroner: Toddler dies after being found in a pool in Williamsburg
        Ellen Ice
        Daily Forecast
        Getting hotter this holiday weekend
        Emily McKinney
        National News
        At least 27 people dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the missing
        Associated Press
      • Screenshot 2025-07-05 111549.png

        Covering Kentucky

        5 people displaced following Friday night fire in Lexington

        Web Staff
        fireworks.JPG

        Covering Kentucky

        Communities across the Bluegrass celebrate July 4th with parades, fireworks

        Annie Brown
        fire

        News

        2 people displaced after reported structure fire on Columbus Lane

        Erin Rosas
      • National News

        • Extreme Weather Texas

          'It's shocking': Trump pledges federal support after deadly Texas flooding

          Scripps News Group
        • 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

        Scripps News
      • 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
        MayorAir1.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel County enters recovery phase following tornado, fire department says

        Web Staff
        High temperature trend

        Daily Forecast

        Quiet and sunny Sunday

      • Preakness Stakes Horse Racing

        Sports

        Journalism comes from behind to win the Preakness

        Web Staff
        Tyler Bell.jpg

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky baseball earns 13-seed in SEC tournament

        Kinsey Lee
        Featured Image Custom Edit (3).jpg

        News

        Person found dead on Russell Cave Road identified as missing teen, police say

        Web Staff
      • London tornado damage

        News

        'We're gonna need a lot of help': Gov. Beshear responds to deadly tornadoes

        Megan Mannering
        Featured Edit (20).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Berea volunteer fire department collecting donations for storm victims

        Web Staff
        IMG_8515 (1).jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Storm devastation brings Laurel County neighborhood together

        Alex Barber
      • crooked creek.png

        Covering Kentucky

        London neighborhood devastated by storm, residents begin recovery

        Ajay Patel
        fb388c3f-cdbd-4fee-b093-1260017dda31.jfif

        Daily Forecast

        Needed quiet weather for Sunday

        Emily McKinney
        Featured Edit (21).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Arrangements announced for fire major who died during tornado response

        Web Staff
      • IMG_6033.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Neighbors react to devastating aftermath of storms in Pulaski Co.

        Andrew Lamparski
        megan FI.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Tornado devastates Laurel County, community rallies amid destruction

        Megan Mannering
        IMG_0152.jpg

        Crime

        Lexington police arrest wanted suspect after car, foot chase

        Web Staff
      • lexington fire department.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington firefighters deploy to help in Laurel, Pulaski counties after storms

        Web Staff

        Daily Forecast

        Calm and quiet for the weekend

        Featured Image Custom Edit (1).jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Local law enforcement provide info on storm relief resources

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Andy Beshear.PNG

        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear: Kentucky is waking up to 'multiple fatalities' from overnight storms

        Rosemary Kelley
        90-83.jpeg

        National News

        'Mass casualty event' declared following tornado in southeastern Kentucky

        Scripps News Group
        kyem.png

        Covering Kentucky

        KYEM: Document damage, wait for disaster declaration to apply for FEMA aid

        Rosemary Kelley
      • IMG_4826.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        At least 9 confirmed dead in 'mass casualty' event in Laurel County

        Rosemary Kelley
        Screenshot_17-5-2025_21513_poweroutage.us.jpeg

        Covering Kentucky

        20,836 still without power following intense storms

        Rosemary Kelley
        thumbnail_1000006820.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear: Death toll from May 16 storms rises to 20

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Image (1).jfif

        Covering Kentucky

        PHOTOS/VIDEO: Storm, tornado damage seen across Kentucky

        Web Staff
        294_250304LSU_64EH.JPG

        BBN Tonight

        Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat: Ansley Almonor

        Sierra Newton
        palisades house.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Mercer County flood victims feel they don't have options

        Leigh Searcy
      • Featured Edit (17).png

        Covering Kentucky

        New children's book aims to strengthen family bonds for inmates

        Lauren Minor
        lafayette trail.png

        Covering Kentucky

        3 Lafayette Trail markers will celebrate Revolutionary War officer's influence

        Andrew Lamparski
        Featured Edit (18).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholasville, Lexington police collaborating in case of 'Endangered teens'

        Drew Amman
      • 516spc.jfif

        Daily Forecast

        Strong And Severe Storms Tonight

        Bill Meck
        Screenshot 2025-05-16 172631.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Local ministry struggles as healthy foods become more difficult to afford

        Ellen Ice
        thumbnail_IMG_6184.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington's Emergency Management office braces for Friday storms

        Michael Berk
      • rain state of emergency

        Covering Kentucky

        State of emergency issued in Kentucky ahead of severe storm system

        Rosemary Kelley
        stock policecrash images for web (1).png

        News

        Authorities: Nothing found after pond search near Mount Horeb Road

        Web Staff
        IMG_2123.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        London Mayor shares photos of storm damage near Main Street

        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