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
      • Covering Kentucky
        Coroner confirms unknown suspect in Lakebow Ct. homicide investigation at large
        Web Staff
        Crime
        Madison County Schools paraeducator arrested for alleged child abuse
        Cherish Walters
        Covering Kentucky
        Father pleads not guilty to allegedly helping son cover up murders
        Megan Mannering
        Daily Forecast
        Keeping cloudy and cool this weekend
        Emily McKinney
        BBN Tonight
        HOT START: #9 Kentucky beats #1 Purdue, 78-65 in Exhibition
        Maggie Davis
        Covering Kentucky
        2 people critically injured in crash on Iron Works Pike near Georgetown Road
        Web Staff
      • poster_7d1ff9708ecf453d994665710b3187c2.jpg

        HS Sports Zone

        2025 High School SportsZone Highlights Week 10

        Hannah Hamelback
        Capture.PNG

        Covering Kentucky

        Clark County upgrades school bus safety with new AI technology

        Ellen Ice
        Capture.PNG

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky bill targets American-made metals for state projects

        Karolina Buczek
      • National News

        • Harris

          ‘Not done’: Kamala Harris teases possible 2028 presidential campaign

          Justin Boggs
        • Inflation

          No inflation report means Fed faces blind spot on prices, policy decisions

          AP via Scripps News Group
        • streaming

          Streaming prices jump as Hulu, Disney Plus and HBO Max raise rates

          Scripps News Group

        Scripps News
      • slot0.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        A Dry Cold Front Cranks up the Wind Tuesday

        Tom Ackerman
        mugshot template  (54).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Winchester murder-suicide suspect had history of domestic violence

        Megan Mannering
        Screenshot 2025-10-20 173359.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington faces shelter bed shortage amid rising homelessness

        Drew Amman
      • Image (29).jfif

        Positively LEX 18

        KY woman reaches million-bag milestone in statewide litter cleanup mission

        Molly Demrow
        IMG_7275.jpg

        News

        Lexington police identify people cited in Clays Ferry Bridge parachute incident

        Web Staff
        greenhouse17.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        2 domestic violence incidents in Central Kentucky highlight ongoing crisis

        Annie Brown
      • Image (28).jfif

        Covering Kentucky

        JCEM director explains why tornado sirens didn't sound during recent tornado

        Rosemary Kelley
        10-20.png

        Daily Forecast

        A very seasonal work week

        Patrick Herion
        image.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Mountain Parkway shifts westbound traffic near Exit 46 in Wolfe County

        Web Staff
      • Featured Image Custom Edit (3).png

        Covering Kentucky

        University of Kentucky police seek volunteers for campus crisis drill

        Web Staff
        G3uMmg1XsAAQW4v.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Sir Barton Way reopens after broken down semi-truck stops traffic

        Web Staff
        mugshot template  (47).png

        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, Oct. 20 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
      • Static_Social-Instagram_1080x1080_BigTimeRush_2026_National.jpg

        Entertainment

        Big Time Rush coming to Rupp Arena in February 2026

        Cherish Walters
        Featured Image Custom Edit (1).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police issue Green Alert for missing veteran

        Web Staff
        mugshot template  (2).png

        Crime

        Police: Men killed in Village Drive shooting shot each other during disorder

        Web Staff
      • mugshot template  (48).png

        Crime

        Berea Fire Dept. Battalion Chief arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor

        Web Staff
        Featured Image Custom Edit.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Waynesburg man dies in hunting accident on family property in Lincoln County

        Erin Rosas
        mugshot template  (1).png

        Crime

        Man arrested, charged with assault in 'domestic violence incident' in Lexington

        Web Staff
      • mugshot template  (47).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Tyler Childers and The Lumineers to headline Railbird Music Festival 2026

        Web Staff
        mugshot template .png

        Crime

        Kenton County police seek help identifying man found dead in 1982

        Web Staff
        Election 2026 Kentucky Senate

        Kentucky Politics

        Cameron lags behind rivals in fundraising despite leading Kentucky Senate race

        Associated Press
      • mugshot template  (2).png

        News

        Search for missing 13-year-old girl in Rockcastle County enters second week

        Cherish Walters
        slot2.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        Sunshine Returns and the Wind Briefly Backs Off Monday

        Tom Ackerman
        Wind gusts causes tree to split

        Covering Kentucky

        Fall weather turns destructive as wind gusts split a tree in Jessamine County

        Ajay Patel
      • Crash on Bryan Station Road and Manhattan Drive

        News

        Fayette Co. Coroner's Office identifies person killed in Bryan Station Rd. crash

        Web Staff
        Featured Image Custom Edit (2).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying 2 burglary suspects

        Web Staff
        Featured Image Custom Edit.png

        Covering Kentucky

        North Corbin traffic stop leads to major drug bust

        Web Staff
      • police

        Covering Kentucky

        Mount Sterling woman arrested on wanton endangerment charges in Jackson County

        Web Staff
        fae00ade-a29d-4af3-8817-b6be6c53fb1d.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        A cooler, quiet work week ahead

        Emily McKinney
        Featured Image Custom Edit (9).jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        New blood evidence may delay Amber Spradlin murder trial for months in Floyd Co.

        Web Staff
      • Donald Trump

        Politics

        Trump endorses primary challenger against Rep. Massie who hasn't entered race

        Web Staff
        rescue1.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Hiker rescued after 10-foot fall from rock shelter in Kentucky

        Web Staff
        10-19.png

        Daily Forecast

        A rainy and gloomy Sunday

        Patrick Herion
      • Traffic Alert

        Covering Kentucky

        Mudslide in Powell County damages eight vehicles, no injuries reported

        Ellen Ice
        Protesters gathering in Frankfort

        Covering Kentucky

        'No Kings' rallies bring hundreds to the Kentucky State Capitol

        Ajay Patel
        Texas Kentucky Football

        Sports

        Kentucky can't complete upset bid against No. 21 Texas

        Keith Farmer
      • no king

        Covering Kentucky

        Thousands across Kentucky took to the streets for the 'No Kings' protests

        Alex Barber
        90f95337-8dc5-4988-9260-f19614ed0780.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        Rainy and windy Sunday

        Emily McKinney
        beshear

        Covering Kentucky

        Gov. Beshear issues warning regarding incoming severe weather

        Web Staff
      • Corryville deck

        National News

        10 people hospitalized after balcony collapse near the University of Cincinnati

        Molly Schramm
        Ambulance,With,Lights,On

        Covering Kentucky

        3 teens killed, multiple injured in crash at Glasgow intersection

        Web Staff
        mugshot template  (52).png

        Covering Kentucky

        GoFundMe created for daughter of 2 killed in Bourbon County crash

        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