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Supporters rally around KSU student-athlete detained by ICE

Evelyn Schultz

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Two adults arrested after Flock cameras in three counties found destroyed

Kayleigh Randle

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Judge to rule in November on bond request for man charged in deadly crash

WLEX Web Staff

Daily Forecast

Showers and storms possible for some before drier and sunnier weather returns

Abby Summers

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20 years later, Lexington remembers deadly flood that changed the city

WLEX Web Staff

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Richmond Road construction nears end with new safety design for drivers

Ana Medina

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Man takes plea deal to lesser charges in sex abuse case; victim shares story

Michael Berk

Covering Kentucky

Rood & Riddle co-founder Dr. Thomas Riddle dies at 74

WLEX Web Staff

Homepage Showcase

Rising diesel prices put pressure on Clark County school bus budget

Sydney St. Claire

Covering Kentucky

Crystal Blossom Inc. carries on a breast cancer warrior's legacy

Molly Demrow

Daily Forecast

Some Sunshine Returns Thursday

Tom Ackerman

Covering Kentucky

Demolition of historic properties in Aylesford neighborhood sparks debate

Carlee Hogsten

National News

Crystal Blossom Inc. carries on a breast cancer warrior's legacy

Some Sunshine Returns Thursday

Demolition of historic properties in Aylesford neighborhood sparks debate

National News

Starbucks to close 250 stores in North America this week in 2nd wave of closings

Trump and Xi meet at White House for China's first state visit since 2015

Indianapolis officers accused of abusing police camera system to track women

Crab Orchard man's truck stolen, police seek public's help

Driver cited after crashing into stopped school bus in McCracken County

Nicholas County man sentenced in 2023 DUI crash that killed 2

Doctors raise awareness about atrial fibrillation for AFib Awareness Month

Lawrenceburg police arrest two in alleged multi-county Flock vandalism spree

A Split Forecast Midweek

Kentucky's dual-credit program is growing, and more students are benefiting

Court rules Tyler Murphy can run for re-election to Fayette County school board

Bryan Station HS's diversity ambassadors program helps students break barriers

UK Women's Golf Wins Bettie Lou Invitational

Glean Kentucky continues to rescue surplus produce to fight food insecurity

Kentucky housing shortage continues to grow, chamber says

FCPS launches public dashboard to track Corrective Action Plan progress

Officer struck while directing school traffic in Versailles, expected to recover

Cool and cloudy weather sticks around before sunshine returns

Flash Flooding causes extensive damage in Harlan County

British Airways to offer daily Cincinnati-London flights during summer 2027

Kentucky Football head coach Will Stein talks South Alabama matchup

Lexington mayor vetoes ordinance for industrial solar plants on farmland

Magee's Bakery owner launches GoFundMe to save plans for Lexington landmark

New mural highlights 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Fall Begins Tuesday

Inflation tops voter concerns ahead of midterm election

Bluegrass Ride ending free fixed-route service this weekend in Nicholasville

Chad Gilbert, founding guitarist of New Found Glory, had deep ties to Lexington

Latest Kentucky measles numbers show 53 cases, 7 hospitalizations

Storms possible this evening before fall-like temperatures arrive

‘Bridge Lady’ identified nearly eight years after remains found in Morehead

Asia Thigpen: The power of versatility

Will Stein earns national coaching honor after Kentucky upsets Texas A&M

8 Flock cameras damaged or destroyed in Montgomery County; suspect arrested

Greene named SEC Defensive Player of the Week after Kentucky upsets Texas A&M

It's Unclaimed Property Week in Kentucky. See if money is waiting for you.

$50,000 Powerball ticket sold online in Kentucky

Kentucky absentee ballot request portal opens ahead of November election

Evidence tampering case connected to Lexington teen's death headed to grand jury

Fire chief announces retirement after 31 years with Lexington Fire Department

Kentucky Powerball winner arrested on public intoxication charge in Scott County

A Few Showers and Storms Start the Work Week

KSP: Crash kills 2 adults, injures 1

When grief strikes, Kentucky families find community and healing at annual event