WLEX Logo
Watch Now
WLEX Logo
Local National Weather Sports Traffic Watch Now
Watch Now
Close ×
Live Watch
Alerts
  • News
    • Kentucky Politics
    • Covering Kentucky
    • National News
    • Heroes Among Us
    • LEX 18 In-Depth
    • LEX 18 Investigates
    • Livestream/Videos
    • Positively LEX 18
    • Spotlight Series
    • News App
    • Submit Photo/Video
    • Vote in our LEX 18 Poll!
    • Contests
  • Weather
    • Daily Forecast
    • Hourly Forecast
    • MaxTrack Doppler
    • Radars and Forecast
    • Closings and Delays
    • Bill's Weather 101
    • Weather Bug Cams
    • Traffic
    • StormTracker Weather App
  • We Follow Through
  • Investigates
  • Community
  • BBN Tonight
  • Contests
  • Contact Us
  • Send Photo/Video
  •  Sign In
  •  Newsletters
  •  Sign Out
  •  Manage Emails
  •  Apps
  •  Careers Search
  • lex18
  • lex18news/?hl=en
  • lex18news
  • News
  • Weather
  • We Follow Through
  • Investigates
  • Community
  • BBN Tonight
  • 250Lex Week
  • Contests
  • Contact Us
  • Send Photo/Video
      WLEX blacked out on Fubo due to contract dispute
      • Denmark Greenland

        World News

        Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff

        Associated Press
        Iran Protests

        World News

        Iran's leader calls Trump a 'criminal' for backing protests

        Associated Press
        Trump

        National Politics

        Trump levies tariffs on nations opposing US control of Greenland

        Justin Boggs
      • One-Way Streets

        National News

        Why US cities are reverting 1-way streets back to their original 2-way design

        Associated Press
        Anthony Mills, 27

        Covering Kentucky

        Flat Lick man arrested for burglary at Knox County school, stole Chromebooks

        Mack Carmack
        Robert Alden Williams

        Covering Kentucky

        Knox County man arrested on drug, weapons charges after threatening family

        Mack Carmack
      • APTOPIX Cuba US Venezuela

        World News

        Cuba demands US release Maduro, condemns killing of 32 officers

        AP via Scripps News Group
        For,Sale,Real,Estate,Sign,Over,Clouds,And,Blue,Sky

        National News

        Housing affordability in 2026: Analyst says mortgage rates could fall below 6%

        Jane Caffrey
        APTOPIX Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National Politics

        Federal immigration crackdown engulfs Twin Cities in daily clashes

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Whole Milk-Schools

        Whole milk returns to schools — but is it the healthier choice?

        Justin Boggs
        Sexual Misconduct Timothy Busfield

        National News

        ‘West Wing’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ actor fights to avoid jail before trial

        AP via Scripps News Group
        1-17.png

        Daily Forecast

        Trending colder for the weekend

      • poster_1ace50f9bde244f79d5263e798cb078c.jpg

        HS Sports Zone

        High School SportsZone Basketball 1/16/26

        Hannah Hamelback
        APTOPIX Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National Politics

        Judge rules feds in Minneapolis can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

        National Politics

        Justice Department investigating Minnesota Gov. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • 138_260115Florida_14.JPG

        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: Asia Boone in the SEC

        Sierra Newton
        Charlie-Kirk-Shot

        National News

        Defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutors

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Recovery Community Center

        Covering Kentucky

        Recovery Community Clinic offers resources for Clark County residents

        Ellen Ice
      • Screenshot 2026-01-16 181139.png

        Covering Kentucky

        TikTok taste test helping Lexington Irish business boom

        Caleb Barnes
        Screenshot 2026-01-16 181408.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington teacher "grateful" for sick day donations after tragic car accident

        Drew Amman
        Featured Image Custom Edit (13).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Jamaican man arrested in $83,000 lottery scam targeting Kentucky couple

        Web Staff
      • Jessamine County Health Department announces first case of measels in KY

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky health officials report first measles case of 2026

        Kayleigh Randle
        Senate Trump OPM

        Congress is still deadlocked over proposals to extend health care subsidies

        Nathaniel Reed
        Beshear

        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear heads to World Economic Forum to attract international investment

        Web Staff
      • Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National Politics

        Anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis set to continue into weekend as arrests mount

        Simon Kaufman
        Hot Wheels Live

        Covering Kentucky

        Monster truck mayhem coming to Rupp Arena this weekend

        Molly Demrow
        Trump

        Trump’s health plan, light on details, receives icy response from industry

        Jacob Gardenswartz
      • Image (54).jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        BourbonCon celebrates Kentucky's signature spirit, addresses industry challenges

        Evelyn Schultz
        jkljkl.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        Next winter round tonight

        Emily McKinney
        Justice Department Jeffrey Epstein

        Lawmakers ask judge to intervene in delayed release of Epstein files

        Alexandra Miller
      • Crime Scene Tape

        Covering Kentucky

        Science Hill man found dead after single-vehicle crash on Highway 3264

        Web Staff
        Financial Wellness Recent Graduates

        National News

        Education Department delays wage garnishment and other student loan collections

        Scripps News Group
        Harrodsburg DQ.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        1 woman dead following multi-vehicle collision at Harrodsburg intersection

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Immigration Enforcement-Detainee Death

        National News

        ICE says a Cuban man died during a suicide attempt. A witness says otherwise

        Associated Press
        Trump Pardon Vasquez

        National Politics

        Trump to pardon ex-Puerto Rico governor Vázquez, official says

        Associated Press
        Trump US Venezuela

        National Politics

        CIA director met with Venezuela's interim president

        Jacob Gardenswartz
      • Measles Outbreak

        Radio Vida

        LEX 18 Spanish report for Friday, Jan. 16 with Radio Vida

        Web Staff
        US Japan

        National News

        Defense Department says military newspaper must eliminate 'woke distractions'

        Scripps News Group
        Election 2026 Congress Ohio ICE Official

        National Politics

        Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Former Lexington Police Chief, Larry Walsh

        Covering Kentucky

        'Dedication and service': Former Lexington police chief dies at 79 years old

        Mack Carmack
        mugshot template  (4).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Corbin nurse practitioner charged with drug trafficking, police report

        Web Staff
        Earns Papa Johns

        Scripps News Life

        Papa John’s tests protein-packed pizza crust for one day only

        Justin Boggs
      • Person holds smartphone with Spotify app on the screen

        Scripps News Life

        Spotify raises subscription prices by $1 to $2 across all plans

        Scripps News Group
        Featured Image Custom Edit (26).png

        Covering Kentucky

        KY lawmakers file 'Logan's Law' to strengthen sentencing for violent crimes

        Web Staff
        Israel Palestinians

        World News

        White House names some leaders with roles in next steps in Gaza, while Palestinian committee meets

        By TOQA EZZIDIN, FATMA KHALED and MICHELLE L. PRICE
      • Federal Enforcement Immigration Minnesota

        National News

        Renee Good suffered gunshot wounds to head, chest and arm, medical report says

        Lori Jane Gliha
        Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National News

        AP report: Liberian man released after his arrest in Minneapolis back in custody

        Associated Press
        615320005_1392422166262670_2877090621460494750_n.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington crews respond to fire truck on its side near Leestown Road

        Web Staff
      • Mexico Cancun Train

        Scripps News Life

        How to save on spring break trips and find great destination options

        Scripps News Group
        Featured Image Custom Edit (24).png

        Pet of the Day

        Pet of the Day on Jan. 16: Rodger

        Web Staff
        Trump

        World News

        Trump threatens tariffs on nations opposing US control of Greenland

        Justin Boggs
      • Measles

        US at risk of losing measles elimination status as cases rise

        Scripps News Group
        Illinois Weather

        National News

        Massive winter pileup sends 7 to hospital in New York

        Scripps News Group
        California Governor State Of The State

        National News

        Silicon Valley billionaires consider leaving California over proposed asset tax

        Associated Press
      • Philanthropy-MacKenzie Scott-HBCU

        National News

        The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after federal funding cuts

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Chargers Patriots Football

        Sports

        Major sporting events exempt from Trump's visa ban

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Iraq Iran

        World News

        Arab allies urge Trump to delay Iran strikes over protest crackdown

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Featured Image Custom Edit (20).png

        Crime

        Jury convicts man of second-degree manslaughter in 2023 fatal Lexington shooting

        Web Staff
        Denmark Greenland US

        World News

        Congressional delegation travels to Denmark over Greenland standoff

        Nathaniel Reed
        Thailand Construction Accidents

        World News

        Construction crane collapse in Thailand kills 2 a day after train derailment

        Associated Press
      Next Page
      Positively LEX 18

      Positively LEX18

      • News
      • Weather
      • Sports
      • Health
      • Community
      • BounceTV
      • CourtTV
      • Grit
      • Apps
      • Support
      • Sitemap
      • Do Not Sell My Info
      • Privacy Policy
      • Privacy Center
      • Journalism Ethics Guidelines
      • Terms of Use
      • EEO
      • Careers
      • FCC Public Files
      • FCC Application
      • Public File Contact Us
      • Accessibility Statement
      • Scripps Media Trust Center
      • Closed Captioning Contact
      • lex18
      • lex18news/?hl=en
      • lex18news
      Scripps News Group
      © 2026 Scripps Media, Inc
      Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way