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NWS confirms EF-1 tornado touchdown in Nicholasville on Sunday

Rosemary Kelley

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Police: 2 people cited after parachuting from Clays Ferry Bridge

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Crime

2 men confirmed dead following shooting near Cambridge Drive in Lexington

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Daily Forecast

A very seasonal work week

Patrick Herion

Crime

Berea Fire Dept. Battalion Chief arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor

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Crime

1 person arrested in connection to Richmond crash that left several injured

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Covering Kentucky

Lexington faces shelter bed shortage amid rising homelessness

Drew Amman

Positively LEX 18

KY woman reaches million-bag milestone in statewide litter cleanup mission

Molly Demrow

Covering Kentucky

2 domestic violence incidents in Central Kentucky highlight ongoing crisis

Annie Brown

National News

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KSP present findings to grand jury in fatal pursuit involving Knox County deputy

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Mountain Parkway shifts westbound traffic near Exit 46 in Wolfe County

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University of Kentucky police seek volunteers for campus crisis drill

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Covering Kentucky

Sir Barton Way reopens after broken down semi-truck stops traffic

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Radio Vida

LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, Oct. 20 with Radio Vida

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Entertainment

Big Time Rush coming to Rupp Arena in February 2026

Cherish Walters

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Lexington police issue Green Alert for missing veteran

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Waynesburg man dies in hunting accident on family property in Lincoln County

Erin Rosas

Crime

Man arrested, charged with assault in 'domestic violence incident' in Lexington

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Tyler Childers and The Lumineers to headline Railbird Music Festival 2026

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Crime

Kenton County police seek help identifying man found dead in 1982

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Kentucky Politics

Cameron lags behind rivals in fundraising despite leading Kentucky Senate race

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News

Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office looking for missing 13-year-old girl

Cherish Walters

Daily Forecast

Sunshine Returns and the Wind Briefly Backs Off Monday

Tom Ackerman
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Fall weather turns destructive as wind gusts split a tree in Jessamine County

Ajay Patel

News

Fayette Co. Coroner's Office identifies person killed in Bryan Station Rd. crash

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Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying 2 burglary suspects

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North Corbin traffic stop leads to major drug bust

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Mount Sterling woman arrested on wanton endangerment charges in Jackson County

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Daily Forecast

A cooler, quiet work week ahead

Emily McKinney
Covering Kentucky

New blood evidence may delay Amber Spradlin murder trial for months in Floyd Co.

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Politics

Trump endorses primary challenger against Rep. Massie who hasn't entered race

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Hiker rescued after 10-foot fall from rock shelter in Kentucky

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Daily Forecast

A rainy and gloomy Sunday

Patrick Herion

Covering Kentucky

Mudslide in Powell County damages eight vehicles, no injuries reported

Ellen Ice

Covering Kentucky

'No Kings' rallies bring hundreds to the Kentucky State Capitol

Ajay Patel
Sports

Kentucky can't complete upset bid against No. 21 Texas

Keith Farmer

Covering Kentucky

Thousands across Kentucky took to the streets for the 'No Kings' protests

Alex Barber

Daily Forecast

Rainy and windy Sunday

Emily McKinney

Covering Kentucky

Gov. Beshear issues warning regarding incoming severe weather

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National News

10 people hospitalized after balcony collapse near the University of Cincinnati

Molly Schramm

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3 teens killed, multiple injured in crash at Glasgow intersection

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Victims in Bourbon County 3-vehicle crash on Friday identified

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Man airlifted after being attacked with a machete in Perry County

Ellen Ice

Covering Kentucky

Truck splits in half after hitting tree head-on in Clay City, driver uninjured

Ellen Ice

Daily Forecast

Active weather returns Saturday night

Patrick Herion

HS Sports Zone

2025 High School SportsZone Highlights Week 9

Hannah Hamelback

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Police identify victims in 'apparent' murder suicide in Winchester

Rosemary Kelley
Spotlight Series

Spotlight on Mount Sterling, home to some of Kentucky's oldest traditions

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Spotlight Series

Historic church in Mount Sterling turned vibrant arts center

Annie Brown

Spotlight Series

Nancy Green: The Montgomery County woman who became the original Aunt Jemima

Evelyn Schultz

Lexington faces shelter bed shortage amid rising homelessness

KY woman reaches million-bag milestone in statewide litter cleanup mission

2 domestic violence incidents in Central Kentucky highlight ongoing crisis

National News

US and Australia ink rare earth mineral agreement

Shifting tariff policies and exemptions bring turmoil and complexity to markets

Man arrested in Atlanta airport after he allegedly threatened to 'shoot it up'

KSP present findings to grand jury in fatal pursuit involving Knox County deputy

Mountain Parkway shifts westbound traffic near Exit 46 in Wolfe County

University of Kentucky police seek volunteers for campus crisis drill

Sir Barton Way reopens after broken down semi-truck stops traffic

LEX 18 Spanish report for Monday, Oct. 20 with Radio Vida

Big Time Rush coming to Rupp Arena in February 2026

Lexington police issue Green Alert for missing veteran

Waynesburg man dies in hunting accident on family property in Lincoln County

Man arrested, charged with assault in 'domestic violence incident' in Lexington

Tyler Childers and The Lumineers to headline Railbird Music Festival 2026

Kenton County police seek help identifying man found dead in 1982

Cameron lags behind rivals in fundraising despite leading Kentucky Senate race

Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office looking for missing 13-year-old girl

Sunshine Returns and the Wind Briefly Backs Off Monday

Fall weather turns destructive as wind gusts split a tree in Jessamine County

Fayette Co. Coroner's Office identifies person killed in Bryan Station Rd. crash

Laurel Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help identifying 2 burglary suspects

North Corbin traffic stop leads to major drug bust

Mount Sterling woman arrested on wanton endangerment charges in Jackson County

A cooler, quiet work week ahead

New blood evidence may delay Amber Spradlin murder trial for months in Floyd Co.

Trump endorses primary challenger against Rep. Massie who hasn't entered race

Hiker rescued after 10-foot fall from rock shelter in Kentucky

A rainy and gloomy Sunday

Mudslide in Powell County damages eight vehicles, no injuries reported

'No Kings' rallies bring hundreds to the Kentucky State Capitol

Kentucky can't complete upset bid against No. 21 Texas

Thousands across Kentucky took to the streets for the 'No Kings' protests

Rainy and windy Sunday

Gov. Beshear issues warning regarding incoming severe weather

10 people hospitalized after balcony collapse near the University of Cincinnati

3 teens killed, multiple injured in crash at Glasgow intersection

Victims in Bourbon County 3-vehicle crash on Friday identified

Man airlifted after being attacked with a machete in Perry County

Truck splits in half after hitting tree head-on in Clay City, driver uninjured

Active weather returns Saturday night

2025 High School SportsZone Highlights Week 9

Police identify victims in 'apparent' murder suicide in Winchester

Spotlight on Mount Sterling, home to some of Kentucky's oldest traditions

Historic church in Mount Sterling turned vibrant arts center

Nancy Green: The Montgomery County woman who became the original Aunt Jemima

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