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'A hero': Son of 9/11 first responder honors his legacy nearly 25 years later

Kayleigh Randle

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How this EKU professor uses a 9/11 relic to make sure students never forget

Michael Berk

Daily Forecast

⚠️Flood Advisory in effect for much of LEX18 viewing area until 1:30 PM

Tom Ackerman

Covering Kentucky

Lexington memorial stair climb honors firefighters lost in the Sept. 11 attacks

Carlee Hogsten

Covering Kentucky

Former Trooper Island director pleads not guilty to felony theft of camp funds

Leigh Searcy

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7 of 8 Morehead Flock cameras destroyed as city weighs next Steps

Alex Barber

Covering Kentucky

Frankfort man completes 450-mile Kentucky run to raise money for youth sports

Sydney St. Claire

Covering Kentucky

Lexington launches new tool to help residents find affordable housing

Drew Amman

BBN Tonight

Game Day Changes to Kroger Field

WLEX Web Staff

Covering Kentucky

Lexington's Roots and Heritage Festival celebrates over 30 years of culture

Ana Medina

Daily Forecast

Some Rain To End The Week

Bill Meck

Covering Kentucky

Estill County BOE asking for help identifying vehicle that sped past stopped bus

Rosemary Kelley

National News

Lexington's Roots and Heritage Festival celebrates over 30 years of culture

Some Rain To End The Week

Estill County BOE asking for help identifying vehicle that sped past stopped bus

National News

Selena's brother sues sister over profits from late Tejano singer's legacy

Poll finds strong memories of 9/11 persist across generations

Trying to save on streaming? Why off-brand devices can put personal data at risk

Tick season is not over yet, health experts warn as fall approaches in Kentucky

UK Athletics announces Kentucky Mobile phone plans

Longtime Johnson County fire chief, chaplain dies

Public invited to weigh in on future of Winchester Road corridor

Kentucky Blood Center urges donations on Sept. 11 amid blood shortage

Ronald McDonald House Lexington launches campaign for larger facility

Missing fisherman found after overnight search near Cave Run Lake

Lexington police investigating after gunshot victim shows up at hospital

UK HealthCare NICU encourages parents to read to babies during read-a-thon

Rounds of Showers and Storms Rising Thursday

Fayette County Public Schools narrows projected deficit to $5.5 million for 2026

Lexington's Festival Viva Mexico set to celebrate tradition and cultural pride

No injuries after dryer vent catches fire at Laurel County Correctional Center

Gas prices above $4 a gallon: What's driving the surge and how to save

Blue Grass Airport tests emergency response through simulated plane crash

Sen. Mitch McConnell's Senate return date remains unconfirmed

Rain and storm chances increase late tonight into Thursday

Detective details fatal stabbing of Lexington woman by ex-boyfriend

Books build more than reading skills, Lexington children's librarian says

Clay City woman dies, 3 grandchildren injured in Powell County ATV crash

Judge rules Lexington double-murder suspect incompetent to stand trial

Woodford County moves to ban data centers, citing farmland preservation

Lexington homelessness survey finds increase in unsheltered population

Jury recommendation upheld; Ohio man sentenced to 20 years in Gorge shooting

Franklin County deputies arrest man in alleged scam targeting resident for $235K

Madison County Harm Reduction adds five new Narcan kiosk locations

Man arrested after shooting at police, breaking car windows in Irvington: BCSO

Lexington woman launches 'Moms Outside' to protect youth after violent summer

Heat Peaks Again Wednesday

Burgin City Council votes on joining planning commission amid data center debate

ONE Lexington: Preventative work is key to reducing gun violence

Montgomery County working to address bus driver shortage causing student delays

Measles cases continue to rise in Kentucky's worst outbreak in 35 years

Laurel County woman charged after animal cruelty investigation, KSP says

Heat peaks Wednesday before widespread rain arrives Thursday

Laurel County sheriff warns residents about phone scam

Man charged with first-degree robbery after alleged handgun theft in Lexington

Kentucky soldier missing since World War II to be laid to rest in Laurel County

Casey County rescue squad frees stray cat trapped in semi-trailer

Safe Haven Baby Box to be unveiled at Powell County Ambulance Service

Jessamine County businesses spread messages of hope for 988 Day