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70-year-old Somerset man dies in fatal highway collision after striking semi

Mack Carmack

National News

8 children from the ages of 1 to 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana

AP via Scripps News Group

Covering Kentucky

Kentucky ice hockey tournament welcomes international players to the rink

Kayleigh Randle

Daily Forecast

Quiet but chilly on Monday

Emily McKinney

Covering Kentucky

Keeneland launches first-of-its-kind nutrition program for horse jockeys

Ellen Ice

Covering Kentucky

Police: 34-year-old Owensboro woman dies in single-vehicle collision Saturday

Mack Carmack

Covering Kentucky

Lexington dog survives house fire, becomes fire crew's assistant

Mack Carmack

National News

Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI, drawing standing ovation

Associated Press

World News

Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory

Associated Press

National News

National News

Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional

Associated Press

World News

Trump says US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz

Associated Press

Covering Kentucky

Alum Fire reaches 1,1000 acres as crews actively work to contain flames

Mack Carmack
Covering Kentucky

Franklin County Sheriff's Office warning of traffic violation scam

Mack Carmack

Daily Forecast

A cooler end to the weekend

Patrick Herion

Covering Kentucky

Livingston Fire and Rescue warns drivers of slick Red Hill Road

Web Staff

Best of the Bluegrass

Beautify your home with Window Genie of Lexington this spring

Jennifer Palumbo

Best of the Bluegrass

Mug Shot of the Week: Destinee Howard

Jennifer Palumbo

Best of the Bluegrass

Lexington chef competes on Food Network, cooks on Best of the Bluegrass

Jennifer Palumbo
Best of the Bluegrass

Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event returns to the Kentucky Horse Park

Jennifer Palumbo

Covering Kentucky

'Coming togther': Spring season kicks off for Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League

Ellen Ice

Covering Kentucky

Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team rescues injured hiker from Red River Gorge

Mack Carmack

Covering Kentucky

Reforest the Bluegrass marks 27 years of environmental impact in Lexington

Web Staff

Daily Forecast

Today's rain leads to a cool Sunday

Emily McKinney
BBN Tonight

Sights and sounds from UK Football Spring Game 2026

Sierra Newton

Crime

Nelson County Sheriff's Office locates, arrests escaped inmate

Mack Carmack

Crime

Scott County sheriff warns of unauthorized vehicle conducting traffic stops

Mack Carmack

Daily Forecast

Showers and storms to roll through the Commonwealth

Patrick Herion

Covering Kentucky

Judge involved in Matt Bevin's child support case will not recuse herself

Rosemary Kelley

BBN Tonight

What We Saw: Kentucky vs. Louisville volleyball exhibition

Maggie Davis
Covering Kentucky

1 person facing charges following disturbance at Lexington apartment complex

Rosemary Kelley

Covering Kentucky

Local doula works to prevent Black maternal deaths at health fair

Michael Berk

LEX 18 Investigates

Woman accused of stealing over $30K from former UK coach offered new plea deal

Leigh Searcy

National Politics

ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says

Associated Press

Covering Kentucky

Federal budget changes leave Kentucky energy projects in limbo

Associated Press

We Follow Through

Back-and-forth continues at mobile home park as residents fight to stay housed

Megan Mannering
Covering Kentucky

Gatton Park to host up to 15 outdoor summer concerts in Lexington

Molly Demrow

In Your Community

MSU reduces tuition for online MAT degree, aiming to reduce teacher shortage

Alex Barber

Crime

KY man faces federal charges after allegedly making threats against Trump online

Erin Rosas

Covering Kentucky

Rockcastle County school bus gets in accident, students transported to hospital

Mack Carmack

National News

What to know about singer D4vd's arrest in Celeste Rivas Hernandez's killing

Associated Press

National News

Oil prices fall sharply and Wall Street rallies toward a record

Associated Press
Daily Forecast

Active Saturday ahead

Emily McKinney

Covering Kentucky

Will Stein’s spring practices bring new speed and energy from Oregon to Kentucky

Associated Press

Covering Kentucky

'Still scared:' Residents react after apartment building collapses in Lexington

Web Staff

Daily Forecast

A Summery Start to the Weekend

Tom Ackerman

Covering Kentucky

Fayette County Schools to increase school meal prices under state instruction

Ajay Patel

Covering Kentucky

2 rescued from boat stuck aground on Lake Linville Thursday afternoon

Web Staff
Covering Kentucky

FCPS Board approves sale of former Southside Technical Center for $5.5 million

Rosemary Kelley

Crime

Harlan County Sheriff's Office reports escaped inmate on the loose

Web Staff

Covering Kentucky

FCPS's Tyler Murphy sits down with LEX 18 for one-on-one interview

Larry Smith

Lexington dog survives house fire, becomes fire crew's assistant

Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI, drawing standing ovation

Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory

National News

Trump says US fired on and seized Iranian cargo vessel that challenged blockade

Heavy damage but no fatalities after suspected tornadoes scour the Midwest

3 students shot near the University of Iowa, authorities say

Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional

Trump says US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz

Alum Fire reaches 1,1000 acres as crews actively work to contain flames

Franklin County Sheriff's Office warning of traffic violation scam

A cooler end to the weekend

Livingston Fire and Rescue warns drivers of slick Red Hill Road

Beautify your home with Window Genie of Lexington this spring

Mug Shot of the Week: Destinee Howard

Lexington chef competes on Food Network, cooks on Best of the Bluegrass

Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event returns to the Kentucky Horse Park

'Coming togther': Spring season kicks off for Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League

Wolfe County Search & Rescue Team rescues injured hiker from Red River Gorge

Reforest the Bluegrass marks 27 years of environmental impact in Lexington

Today's rain leads to a cool Sunday

Sights and sounds from UK Football Spring Game 2026

Nelson County Sheriff's Office locates, arrests escaped inmate

Scott County sheriff warns of unauthorized vehicle conducting traffic stops

Showers and storms to roll through the Commonwealth

Judge involved in Matt Bevin's child support case will not recuse herself

What We Saw: Kentucky vs. Louisville volleyball exhibition

1 person facing charges following disturbance at Lexington apartment complex

Local doula works to prevent Black maternal deaths at health fair

Woman accused of stealing over $30K from former UK coach offered new plea deal

ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says

Federal budget changes leave Kentucky energy projects in limbo

Back-and-forth continues at mobile home park as residents fight to stay housed

Gatton Park to host up to 15 outdoor summer concerts in Lexington

MSU reduces tuition for online MAT degree, aiming to reduce teacher shortage

KY man faces federal charges after allegedly making threats against Trump online

Rockcastle County school bus gets in accident, students transported to hospital

What to know about singer D4vd's arrest in Celeste Rivas Hernandez's killing

Oil prices fall sharply and Wall Street rallies toward a record

Active Saturday ahead

Will Stein’s spring practices bring new speed and energy from Oregon to Kentucky

'Still scared:' Residents react after apartment building collapses in Lexington

A Summery Start to the Weekend

Fayette County Schools to increase school meal prices under state instruction

2 rescued from boat stuck aground on Lake Linville Thursday afternoon

FCPS Board approves sale of former Southside Technical Center for $5.5 million

Harlan County Sheriff's Office reports escaped inmate on the loose

FCPS's Tyler Murphy sits down with LEX 18 for one-on-one interview