Entertainment News

Shrey Parikh wins the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in dramatic spell-off

Covering Kentucky

Laurel County Sheriff's Office locates previously missing 16-year-old boy

World News

New criticism over US response to Ebola outbreak in Africa

In Your Community

Cynthiana PD uses seized drug money to buy AEDs for all patrol cars

Covering Kentucky

Blue Grass Airport announces expansion plan to add gates, modernize facilities

Covering Kentucky

Transplant Games: Kentucky siblings with kidney transplants compete together

National News

USPS shares list of cities with the most dog attacks on letter carriers

LEX 18 Investigates

Sentenced: Jury spares Gilday's life in Jordan Morgan murder case

Covering Kentucky

Fayette County school board answers questions, clarifies budget plan in meeting

In Your Community

National croquet championship comes to Morehead for the first time

Covering Kentucky

Bobcat fever cases are on the rise in KY. Here's what cat owners need to know

Sports

NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery

National Politics

Don't ignore your check engine light — here's why

World News

Coast Guard will dive in new area of Bahamas in search for Lynette Hooker

National Politics

Trump's influence on midterms to be tested by Iran war, economic concerns

Daily Forecast

A much drier end to the week

National News

Next El Niño likely to push global temperatures to new highs

Sports

NCAA transfer portal rules, NIL could change under new bipartisan Senate bill

News

Kentucky State Police investigating McCracken County Jail inmate death

Covering Kentucky

Southeastern Lexington apartment barricaded situation now resolved

National News

Oura is launching its smallest smart ring yet with even more health tracking

Crime

Clinton County sheriff searching for man wanted for second-degree murder in TN

National Politics

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she’s not running for president in 2028

Covering Kentucky

Kentucky-based company Carlson Software moves into drone and UAV manufacturing

Sports

Travis Kelce buys minority stake in Cleveland Guardians

National News

Bruce Springsteen directs star-powered music festival against Trump policies

National News

DOJ sues 4 states over denying undercover license plates for federal agents

Pet of the Day

Pet of the Day on May 28: Stewart

US boosts Ebola aid to Congo and Uganda by $80 million amid worsening outbreak

News

KSU lifts campus closure after safety threat all clear issued

Crime

Richmond man faces rape, strangulation charges after reported smoke shop assault

National News

Caesars Entertainment, a Las Vegas Strip icon, sold for nearly $6 billion

National News

Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions in gold bars from the government

National Politics

Democrats move to block Trump's triumphal arch near Arlington Cemetery

National Politics

Supreme Court sides with Black death row inmate over racial bias in jury

National Politics

Core inflation at its highest in nearly 3 years, Fed could consider rate hikes

Sports

SEC formally eliminates 'cupcake weekend' beginning in 2027

National News

Rare blue micromoon sets up for stunning celestial show this weekend

National Politics

DOJ investigates E. Jean Carroll for possible perjury in Trump case

National Politics

Court gives green light to Trump’s federal voter roll plan until implementation

News

Death investigation underway in Rowan Co. after man found dead in vehicle

Covering Kentucky

Fayette Co. school board approves $880M budget as leadership is questioned

Traffic

Report: Several traffic lights out on New Circle Road due to power outage

National Politics

Is your home covered? Why summer is peak season for insurance claims 

Politics

Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during 2024 debate

Entertainment News

Zwe Spacetime, brother of 2021 champion, among 9 Scripps Spelling Bee finalists

Daily Forecast

Finally Drying Out Thursday

Iran War

Shaky Iran war ceasefire challenged as Kuwait faces a missile attack

National Politics

More American families are skipping meals or relying on food donations

Covering Kentucky

Letcher County man found guilty for 2024 murder of nephew

LEX 18 Investigates

Gilday sentencing: Defense calls character witnesses on day 2 of hearing

In Your Community

New procedure at Harrison Memorial Hospital aims to combat high blood pressure

Scripps News Life

Travel tips for making the most of Europe’s new Entry/Exit System this summer

In Your Community

Toolboxes encouraging dads to spend time with their families this summer

Covering Kentucky

Dancing with the Lexington Stars returns Saturday to benefit Baby Health Service

Covering Kentucky

Attorneys say evidence doesn't support murder charge in Anna Lee Manning case

Covering Kentucky

Somerset tattoo shop reopening delayed after storage unit theft

Covering Kentucky

Alert issued in Fayette County after high number of non-fatal drug overdoses

National Politics

Former MTV star Spencer Pratt is running for Los Angeles mayor

Covering Kentucky

American Express sues Mayor Weddle for over $713K in unpaid business card debt