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London community mourns beloved local figure and educator Larry Lee

Molly Demrow

Covering Kentucky

Unexpected death of central Kentucky woman prompts community fundraising effort

Ajay Patel

LEX 18 Investigates

Owners of senior living community denied zoning request for multi-living housing

Daily Forecast

We're Finally Thawing Out

Tom Ackerman

Covering Kentucky

Community reacts after former police captain kills mother, dies by suicide

Drew Amman

Covering Kentucky

Beshear outlines 2026, future goals on both state and national stage

Karolina Buczek

Covering Kentucky

KY Jewish community lights candles with heavy hearts after Australia attack

Alex Barber

Covering Kentucky

Salvation Army reminds Kentuckians to donate before time runs out

Caleb Barnes

Covering Kentucky

Extreme cold fills Lexington shelters to capacity, winter plan extended

Michael Berk

National News

Radio Vida

LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, Dec. 15 with Radio Vida

Web Staff

Covering Kentucky

FCPS superintendent a finalist for AASA'S National Superintendent of the Year

Hot Mic

Hot Mic Podcast Ep. 15: From Cakes in Louisville to Football in Lexington

Web Staff
Daily Forecast

Finally warming back up to seasonal highs

Patrick Herion

Crime

Police: Man arrested in connection to Louisville homicide

Cherish Walters

Covering Kentucky

Highly pathogenic avian flu confirmed in Kentucky backyard flock

Web Staff

BBN Tonight

Joe Sloan Officially Hired as UK Offensive Coordinator Following Stint With LSU

Noah Cierzan

Crime

Lexington police searching for 19-year-old wanted on several warrants

Web Staff

Crime

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers investigating June 2021 shooting that left man dead

Cherish Walters
Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day on Dec. 15: Barnacle Boy

Web Staff

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Kentucky State Police search for Richmond man missing since October

Web Staff

News

Scammers target families of Boyle County jail inmates with fake holiday program

Web Staff

News

House fire on Fawn Court in Spencer County injures 1 person

Web Staff

News

Lexington extends emergency winter weather plan through Tuesday morning

Web Staff
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Montgomery County Sheriff's Office delivers prescriptions in winter weather

Alex Barber

News

No injuries reported following Sunday night house fire on Lane Allen Road

Web Staff

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Winter weather and rising costs push more people to Winchester shelter

Ajay Patel

Daily Forecast

Still Cold Monday but Sunshine Dominates

Tom Ackerman

Daily Forecast

Temperatures warm this week

Emily McKinney

News

Wayne County man arrested in construction company burglary case

Web Staff
News

Mount Vernon firefighters help battle house fire in freezing temperatures

Web Staff

News

Kentucky officials share safety tips as dangerous wind chills threaten skin

Web Staff

News

Gov. Beshear calls for peace after shootings kill at least 13 people

Web Staff

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Volunteer firefighters help deliver baby on side of Cumberland Parkway

Annie Brown

News

Authorities: Former police captain kills mother, dies by suicide

Web Staff

News

Lexington police urge drivers to slow down as icy roads cause 12 crashes

Web Staff
Daily Forecast

Bitter cold to last until Monday morning

Patrick Herion

Covering Kentucky

Area churches close Sunday due to extreme cold, winter weather

Ellen Ice

Covering Kentucky

Family of Wynter Wagoner holds second vigil

Kayleigh Randle

BBN Tonight

Defense and effort win the day, Kentucky defeats Indiana 72-60

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3 adults injured after crash on New Circle Road's outer loop

Web Staff

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Wreaths honor veterans at Camp Nelson

Alex Barber
BBN Tonight

Kentucky Volleyball sweeps Creighton to advance to the NCAA Final Four

Hannah Hamelback

Daily Forecast

First some snow, then the cold!

Emily McKinney

News

Kentucky opens first medical cannabis dispensary after nearly year-long wait

Web Staff

News

Operation Secret Santa opens workshop for Christmas season in Lexington

Web Staff

News

Transportation crews gear up as single-digit temps, snow expected in KY

Web Staff

News

Russell County man dies in crash near Wolf Creek Dam

Web Staff
News

YMCA Reindeer Ramble 5K raises funds for children's programs

Web Staff

Crime

Lexington officials asking for help identifying masked man that robbed bank

Web Staff

News

Garrard County opens warming centers as frigid temperatures approach

Web Staff

KY Jewish community lights candles with heavy hearts after Australia attack

Salvation Army reminds Kentuckians to donate before time runs out

Extreme cold fills Lexington shelters to capacity, winter plan extended

National News

Immigrant detainees accuse guards of excessive force and neglect at Texas lockup

US, Ukrainian officials hail progress in peace talks but say big hurdles remain

Trump declares fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction'

LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, Dec. 15 with Radio Vida

FCPS superintendent a finalist for AASA'S National Superintendent of the Year

Hot Mic Podcast Ep. 15: From Cakes in Louisville to Football in Lexington

Finally warming back up to seasonal highs

Police: Man arrested in connection to Louisville homicide

Highly pathogenic avian flu confirmed in Kentucky backyard flock

Joe Sloan Officially Hired as UK Offensive Coordinator Following Stint With LSU

Lexington police searching for 19-year-old wanted on several warrants

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers investigating June 2021 shooting that left man dead

Pet of the Day on Dec. 15: Barnacle Boy

Kentucky State Police search for Richmond man missing since October

Scammers target families of Boyle County jail inmates with fake holiday program

House fire on Fawn Court in Spencer County injures 1 person

Lexington extends emergency winter weather plan through Tuesday morning

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office delivers prescriptions in winter weather

No injuries reported following Sunday night house fire on Lane Allen Road

Winter weather and rising costs push more people to Winchester shelter

Still Cold Monday but Sunshine Dominates

Temperatures warm this week

Wayne County man arrested in construction company burglary case

Mount Vernon firefighters help battle house fire in freezing temperatures

Kentucky officials share safety tips as dangerous wind chills threaten skin

Gov. Beshear calls for peace after shootings kill at least 13 people

Volunteer firefighters help deliver baby on side of Cumberland Parkway

Authorities: Former police captain kills mother, dies by suicide

Lexington police urge drivers to slow down as icy roads cause 12 crashes

Bitter cold to last until Monday morning

Area churches close Sunday due to extreme cold, winter weather

Family of Wynter Wagoner holds second vigil

Defense and effort win the day, Kentucky defeats Indiana 72-60

3 adults injured after crash on New Circle Road's outer loop

Wreaths honor veterans at Camp Nelson

Kentucky Volleyball sweeps Creighton to advance to the NCAA Final Four

First some snow, then the cold!

Kentucky opens first medical cannabis dispensary after nearly year-long wait

Operation Secret Santa opens workshop for Christmas season in Lexington

Transportation crews gear up as single-digit temps, snow expected in KY

Russell County man dies in crash near Wolf Creek Dam

YMCA Reindeer Ramble 5K raises funds for children's programs

Lexington officials asking for help identifying masked man that robbed bank

Garrard County opens warming centers as frigid temperatures approach

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