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Governor reverses Medicaid cuts using surplus as KY House Speaker pushes back

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'It's just unreal': Owen County man loses home, survives violent tornado

Kayleigh Randle

LEX 18 Investigates

Power outage leaves prepaid customers scrambling at rural electric co-op

Leigh Searcy

Daily Forecast

A Taste of Mid September

Bill Meck

Covering Kentucky

2 Kentucky families bond as toddlers fight neuroblastoma together

Drew Amman

Covering Kentucky

Somerset photographer brings connection and confidence to the autistic community

Annie Brown

BBN Tonight

Meet Me'Arah 'Meezy' O'Neal: Kentucky WBB forward

Sierra Newton

Covering Kentucky

Straight-line winds suspected following storm in Pulaski County

Megan Mannering

Covering Kentucky

Free online portal connects Scott County residents and first responders

Ellen Chapman

National News

In Your Community

Lexington music festival aiming to focus on Madison County flood recovery

Ana Medina

Covering Kentucky

K9 helps Richmond police seize meth, heroin during Madison County investigation

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72-year-old reported missing near McCammon Ridge Road in Jackson County

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Crime

Laurel County Sheriff's seeks public's help identifying copper theft Suspect

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BBN Tonight

Clara Strack ready to lead Kentucky Women's Basketball in her senior season

Hannah Hamelback

BBN Tonight

UK Football announces tailgate setup day ahead of 2026 season

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Montgomery County resident captures possible tornado on video

Carlee Hogsten

Covering Kentucky

Anita Franklin Back-to-School Block Party returns

Sydney St. Claire

Crime

Lancaster police chief charged with DUI after single-vehicle crash on US 27

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Daily Forecast

Cooler weather returns to the Commonwealth

Patrick Herion

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KY housing market grows in June with nearly 7,000 new listings, $1.6B in sales

Molly Demrow

Lexington Restaurant Week

Epping's in Lexington offers delicious eats in historic neighborhood

Evelyn Schultz

Daily Forecast

A Much Calmer Wednesday

Bill Meck

Covering Kentucky

Widespread storm damage reported in areas of Somerset

Rosemary Kelley
In Your Community

Bath County salon is offering free back-to-school haircuts to help kids in need

Alex Barber

LEX 18 Investigates

Power outage leaves prepaid customers scrambling at rural electric cooperative

Leigh Searcy

Covering Kentucky

Severe weather continues Tuesday as possible tornadoes spotted in Kentucky

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Tuesday night activities at Mercer County Fairgrounds cancelled due to weather

Rosemary Kelley

Covering Kentucky

Lexington city offices closing early Tuesday due to severe weather forecast

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Moped driver suffers life-threatening injuries after crash on Clays Mill Rd.

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BBN Tonight

Meet the Wildcats: Get to know the 2026-27 UK Women's Basketball roster

Sierra Newton

Crime

Man faces 6 charges after alleged kidnapping, strangulation in McCreary County

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Lexington health department to spray for mosquitoes Thursday morning

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Kentucky horse owners urged to plan ahead as dry conditions reduce hay yields

Sydney St. Claire

Daily Forecast

Severe storms hit the region amid active tornado warnings Tuesday

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Lexington toddler battling rare brain tumor nominated for Toys for Tots award

Carlee Hogsten
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FCPS approves contract for acting superintendent at Monday meeting

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Casey County lifts burn ban as water conservation efforts remain in effect

Rosemary Kelley

BBN Tonight

Meet Maddyn Greenway: Kentucky Women's Basketball 5-star freshman point guard

Sierra Newton

Covering Kentucky

Bat found in Clark County has tested positive for rabies, CCHD reports

Rosemary Kelley

BBN Tonight

WATCH: 'BBN Tonight' live from SEC Media Days

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All Franklin Co. 4-year-olds can now attend free pre-K starting next school year

Karolina Buczek
Covering Kentucky

Indiana man survives lightning strike while hiking in Red River Gorge

Megan Mannering

Daily Forecast

A Weather Aware Tuesday

Bill Meck

Traffic

Part of Cincinnati Pike in Scott County closed due to overturned tractor-trailer

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Chord of the Rings: Lexington high schoolers keeping barbershop harmony alive

Megan Mannering

Kentucky Politics

Rocky Adkins announces campaign for Kentucky Governor

Erin Rosas

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London police chief resigns, citing political environment at department

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News

13-year-old hospitalized after stabbing in Mayfield, police say

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Retired FCPS finance executive denies role in district budget shortfalls

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Kentucky farmers say H-2A workers are vital — but the program needs reform

Megan Mannering

Meet Me'Arah 'Meezy' O'Neal: Kentucky WBB forward

Straight-line winds suspected following storm in Pulaski County

Free online portal connects Scott County residents and first responders

National News

Trump attends transfer of US casualties, warning of escalation with Iran

US signs new deal to develop civilian nuclear energy for Saudi Arabia

Kroger shoppers say digital coupons aren't working properly

Lexington music festival aiming to focus on Madison County flood recovery

K9 helps Richmond police seize meth, heroin during Madison County investigation

72-year-old reported missing near McCammon Ridge Road in Jackson County

Laurel County Sheriff's seeks public's help identifying copper theft Suspect

Clara Strack ready to lead Kentucky Women's Basketball in her senior season

UK Football announces tailgate setup day ahead of 2026 season

Montgomery County resident captures possible tornado on video

Anita Franklin Back-to-School Block Party returns

Lancaster police chief charged with DUI after single-vehicle crash on US 27

Cooler weather returns to the Commonwealth

KY housing market grows in June with nearly 7,000 new listings, $1.6B in sales

Epping's in Lexington offers delicious eats in historic neighborhood

A Much Calmer Wednesday

Widespread storm damage reported in areas of Somerset

Bath County salon is offering free back-to-school haircuts to help kids in need

Power outage leaves prepaid customers scrambling at rural electric cooperative

Severe weather continues Tuesday as possible tornadoes spotted in Kentucky

Tuesday night activities at Mercer County Fairgrounds cancelled due to weather

Lexington city offices closing early Tuesday due to severe weather forecast

Moped driver suffers life-threatening injuries after crash on Clays Mill Rd.

Meet the Wildcats: Get to know the 2026-27 UK Women's Basketball roster

Man faces 6 charges after alleged kidnapping, strangulation in McCreary County

Lexington health department to spray for mosquitoes Thursday morning

Kentucky horse owners urged to plan ahead as dry conditions reduce hay yields

Severe storms hit the region amid active tornado warnings Tuesday

Lexington toddler battling rare brain tumor nominated for Toys for Tots award

FCPS approves contract for acting superintendent at Monday meeting

Casey County lifts burn ban as water conservation efforts remain in effect

Meet Maddyn Greenway: Kentucky Women's Basketball 5-star freshman point guard

Bat found in Clark County has tested positive for rabies, CCHD reports

WATCH: 'BBN Tonight' live from SEC Media Days

All Franklin Co. 4-year-olds can now attend free pre-K starting next school year

Indiana man survives lightning strike while hiking in Red River Gorge

A Weather Aware Tuesday

Part of Cincinnati Pike in Scott County closed due to overturned tractor-trailer

Chord of the Rings: Lexington high schoolers keeping barbershop harmony alive

Rocky Adkins announces campaign for Kentucky Governor

London police chief resigns, citing political environment at department

13-year-old hospitalized after stabbing in Mayfield, police say

Retired FCPS finance executive denies role in district budget shortfalls

Kentucky farmers say H-2A workers are vital — but the program needs reform