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2 women indicted for murder in July 4 drowning death of toddler in Whitley Co.

Cherish Walters

News

Berea residents will see new 911 emergency service fee on water bills in 2026

Web Staff

BBN Tonight

Kentucky Football announces Jay Bateman as defensive coordinator

Daily Forecast

Showers and storms are on the way on Wednesday

Patrick Herion

Covering Kentucky

KY lawmakers to propose changes to SNAP benefits, may limit processed foods

Karolina Buczek

Covering Kentucky

Zim's Café and The Thirsty Fox to close permanently on New Year's Eve

Web Staff

Covering Kentucky

Section of I-64 westbound in Frankfort blocked due to multi-vehicle collision

Rosemary Kelley

Covering Kentucky

Community coat drive exceeds goal as local leader delivers warmth to KY children

Michael Berk

Radio Vida

LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Dec. 17 with Radio Vida

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National News

Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day on Dec. 17: Abby

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Sports

Lexington mayor declares 'Wear Blue Day' to support UK volleyball team

Web Staff

BBN Tonight

Kassie O'Brien becomes first Wildcat to win AVCA National Freshman of the Year

Web Staff
BBN Tonight

Kentucky volleyball earns 4 AVCA All-Americans, ties national record

Web Staff

Covering Kentucky

Kentucky unveils new design for spay and neuter specialty license plate

Web Staff

Covering Kentucky

Kentucky-American Water bills to increase by $13 monthly starting in January

Web Staff

Daily Forecast

Quiet and Milder Midweek

Tom Ackerman

Covering Kentucky

Surgeon with a scar: Pediatric heart surgeon shares full-circle story

Caleb Barnes

National Politics

White House's Susie Wiles criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair

Associated Press
Covering Kentucky

Hotline open as Mt. Sterling Rumpke landfill addresses odor complaints

Drew Amman

Covering Kentucky

Lexington students donate toys to 131 families for Christmas

Michael Berk

Covering Kentucky

Rowan County installs Kentucky's 61st Safe Haven Baby Box

Web Staff

Covering Kentucky

BBBS partners with UK College of Engineering to provide 40 bikes to local kids

Web Staff

Daily Forecast

Our midweek warm-up continues

Patrick Herion
Covering Kentucky

Hope Center spreads holiday cheer with annual client party

Alex Barber

Covering Kentucky

3 men arrested for 3 Wolfe County fires, search for 4th suspect continues

Rosemary Kelley

Crime

Task force leads to arrest of Nicholasville man charged with child pornography

Web Staff

Radio Vida

LEX 18 Spanish report for Tuesday, Dec. 16 with Radio Vida

Web Staff

Covering Kentucky

Judge sends case of man accused in deadly KSU shooting to grand jury

Web Staff

News

Report: Law firm investigating sexual assault at Cardinal Hill

Web Staff
Crime

Elder abuse investigation in western Kentucky leads to arrest of woman

Cherish Walters

Crime

Citation: Richmond man, woman charged with child abuse

Cherish Walters

Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day on Dec. 16: Spirit

Web Staff

Covering Kentucky

Taylor Co. High School teacher receives surprise $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Molly Demrow

BBN Tonight

Kentucky Football announces Pat Biondo as General Manager in program first

Covering Kentucky

Richmond homeless shelter files lawsuit against city over winter closure

Web Staff
Covering Kentucky

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library pauses in Fayette County due to funding

Web Staff

Crime

Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting inside Bell Co. home

Cherish Walters

Daily Forecast

We're Finally Thawing Out

Tom Ackerman

Covering Kentucky

Unexpected death of central Kentucky woman prompts community fundraising effort

Ajay Patel

Covering Kentucky

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

Karolina Buczek

LEX 18 Investigates

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

Salvation Army reminds Kentuckians to donate before time runs out

Caleb Barnes

Covering Kentucky

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

Drew Amman

Covering Kentucky

KY Jewish community lights candles with heavy hearts after Australia attack

Alex Barber

Covering Kentucky

London community mourns beloved local figure and educator Larry Lee

Molly Demrow

Covering Kentucky

Extreme cold fills Lexington shelters to capacity, winter plan extended

Michael Berk

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

Section of I-64 westbound in Frankfort blocked due to multi-vehicle collision

Community coat drive exceeds goal as local leader delivers warmth to KY children

LEX 18 Spanish report for Wednesday, Dec. 17 with Radio Vida

National News

DoorDash launches AI-powered restaurant recommendation app

Trump attends dignified transfer of Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria

Elderly Florida woman becomes fugitive over HOA violations, fears jail time

Pet of the Day on Dec. 17: Abby

Lexington mayor declares 'Wear Blue Day' to support UK volleyball team

Kassie O'Brien becomes first Wildcat to win AVCA National Freshman of the Year

Kentucky volleyball earns 4 AVCA All-Americans, ties national record

Kentucky unveils new design for spay and neuter specialty license plate

Kentucky-American Water bills to increase by $13 monthly starting in January

Quiet and Milder Midweek

Surgeon with a scar: Pediatric heart surgeon shares full-circle story

White House's Susie Wiles criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair

Hotline open as Mt. Sterling Rumpke landfill addresses odor complaints

Lexington students donate toys to 131 families for Christmas

Rowan County installs Kentucky's 61st Safe Haven Baby Box

BBBS partners with UK College of Engineering to provide 40 bikes to local kids

Our midweek warm-up continues

Hope Center spreads holiday cheer with annual client party

3 men arrested for 3 Wolfe County fires, search for 4th suspect continues

Task force leads to arrest of Nicholasville man charged with child pornography

LEX 18 Spanish report for Tuesday, Dec. 16 with Radio Vida

Judge sends case of man accused in deadly KSU shooting to grand jury

Report: Law firm investigating sexual assault at Cardinal Hill

Elder abuse investigation in western Kentucky leads to arrest of woman

Citation: Richmond man, woman charged with child abuse

Pet of the Day on Dec. 16: Spirit

Taylor Co. High School teacher receives surprise $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Kentucky Football announces Pat Biondo as General Manager in program first

Richmond homeless shelter files lawsuit against city over winter closure

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library pauses in Fayette County due to funding

Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting inside Bell Co. home

We're Finally Thawing Out

Unexpected death of central Kentucky woman prompts community fundraising effort

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

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

Salvation Army reminds Kentuckians to donate before time runs out

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

KY Jewish community lights candles with heavy hearts after Australia attack

London community mourns beloved local figure and educator Larry Lee

Extreme cold fills Lexington shelters to capacity, winter plan extended

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

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