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KY couple indicted after children found with duct tape 'across mouths and noses'

Cherish Walters

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1 person injured after crash involving tractor-trailer on Lexington Road

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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

Covering Kentucky

Montgomery County resident captures possible tornado on video

Carlee Hogsten

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Widespread storm damage reported in areas of Somerset

Rosemary Kelley

BBN Tonight

UK Football announces tailgate setup day ahead of 2026 season

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Covering Kentucky

Anita Franklin Back-to-School Block Party returns

Sydney St. Claire

Covering Kentucky

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

Molly Demrow

National News

Lexington Restaurant Week

Epping's in Lexington offers delicious eats in historic neighborhood

Evelyn Schultz

Daily Forecast

A Much Calmer Wednesday

Bill Meck

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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Covering Kentucky

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
Covering Kentucky

FCPS approves contract for acting superintendent at Monday meeting

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Covering Kentucky

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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Covering Kentucky

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

Covering Kentucky

Free service unlocks cars when children are trapped inside

Sydney St. Claire

Covering Kentucky

ONE Lexington launches safety plan after shootings at Falcon Crest Apartments

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Kentucky AG secures settlement in 23andMe genetic data breach case

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Daily Forecast

A hot and humid Monday

Patrick Herion

Covering Kentucky

KY toddler airlifted after suffering third-degree burns in kitchen accident

Kayleigh Randle

Covering Kentucky

Lexington charity needs copy paper boxes to send care packages to troops

Molly Demrow

Daily Forecast

A quiet Monday before action rises Tuesday

Emily McKinney

News

Multiple agencies respond to water rescue near Soggy Bottoms Campground

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Crime

Woman in critical condition after shooting at a laundromat in Letcher County

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National News

Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

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In Your Community

Man's experience with attorney sheds light on red flags in immigration process

Ana Medina

Daily Forecast

Still Summery Sunday

Bill Meck

UK Football announces tailgate setup day ahead of 2026 season

Anita Franklin Back-to-School Block Party returns

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

National News

Researchers discover Earth-like planet with atmosphere 48 light-years away

NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak claims fifth life as source remains unknown

After $102 million jewel theft, Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery with new focus

Epping's in Lexington offers delicious eats in historic neighborhood

A Much Calmer Wednesday

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

Free service unlocks cars when children are trapped inside

ONE Lexington launches safety plan after shootings at Falcon Crest Apartments

Kentucky AG secures settlement in 23andMe genetic data breach case

A hot and humid Monday

KY toddler airlifted after suffering third-degree burns in kitchen accident

Lexington charity needs copy paper boxes to send care packages to troops

A quiet Monday before action rises Tuesday

Multiple agencies respond to water rescue near Soggy Bottoms Campground

Woman in critical condition after shooting at a laundromat in Letcher County

Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

Man's experience with attorney sheds light on red flags in immigration process

Still Summery Sunday