Lexington

‘Best wieners in town.’ Downtown Lexington hot dog stan...

Creative menu items and late-night hours have led to a devoted fan base that inc...

Thomas Massie not ruling out US Senate bid, but bullish...

Massie also said Daniel Cameron is polling higher “than the three other guys add...

A private bourbon club is coming to Lexington, with rel...

Here’s what to know about the private bourbon club, including details on cost an...

Final FCPS budget vote is Monday. Board must fix what a...

Linda Blackford: Without a payroll tax, Fayette County schools will have to make...

Kentucky’s Progress in Education and Community Well-being

Kentucky, September 22, 2025 News Summary Recent analyses by the Prichard Commit...

Kentucky Supreme Court Overturns Lexington’s No-Knock W...

Lexington, Kentucky, September 22, 2025 News Summary The Kentucky Supreme Court ...

Lexington Prepares for 250th Anniversary with Aviation ...

Lexington, September 22, 2025 News Summary In 2025, Lexington will celebrate its...

Emotional Memorial for Charlie Kirk Unites Thousands

News Summary A heartfelt memorial service for Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning P...

Local Monument Maker Restores Headstones After Tragedy

Nicholasville, September 22, 2025 News Summary Ashley Cornelius, a monument make...

From campus to companion: UK student prepares service d...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 22, 2025) — Spotting dogs in training around the Universit...

'They're both in heaven': Loved one details who Rowan C...

A loved one describes who Kayla Blake and Kennedi Whorter, the Rowan County doub...

Kentucky hospitals launch PSA to stop violence against ...

The Kentucky Hospital Association and its 129 member hospitals have launched a n...

Medical grants for kids with disabilities available for...

By Mark RichardsonPublic News Service Parents of children with disabilities in K...

Nonfatal drug overdose alert issued in 17 counties

Kentucky Health News Health officials issued an overdose alert in 17 Kentucky co...

Winchester Community Holds Candlelight Vigil for Charli...

The Winchester community held a candlelight vigil in downtown for the late polit...

Auditor: KY Medicaid wasted $800 million. Health secret...

By Sarah LaddKentucky Lantern Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball alleges in a report ...

Health column: Cold or allergies? Knowing the differenc...

By Dr. Shaunah RitterUniversity of Kentucky With kids back in school and the tem...

Lexington restaurant fined $25K for making veteran, ser...

Van Vooren then informed Saleh that he was violating the Americans with Disabili...

Mercer Co. Fire District mourns death of Chief Glenn Ph...

Phillips resigned as chief in August, where he served in the position since 2018.

Lexington authorities investigating after 2 residences ...

Officers with the Lexington Police Department (LPD) are searching for a person a...

WATCH: Abbey Cheek-Ramsey, 2025 UK Athletics Hall of Famer

Abbey Cheek-Ramsey, who starred for Kentucky Softball from 2016 to 2019, has bee...

WATCH: Julie Hovland Joins Kentucky Women’s Golf as Ass...

The University of Kentucky women’s golf team has added Julie Hovland as its new ...

Georgetown community honors Deputy Caleb Conley with me...

Runners and walkers gathered in Georgetown on Sunday for the Caleb Conley Memori...

Man convicted of killing UK player in ‘90s back in cour...

Shane Ragland, convicted of killing a UK offensive lineman in 1994, will have a ...

Laurel County Sheriff’s Office mourns death of Constabl...

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office announced that Constable Rick Yaden died over...

Mercer County Fire District mourning the loss of Chief ...

The Mercer County Fire District is mourning the loss of Chief Glenn Phillips, wh...

KSP: Montgomery Co. Sheriff struck on I-64 while respon...

The Kentucky State Police says that Montgomery County Sheriff David Charles was ...

Pike County man arrested on drug trafficking charges af...

A Pike County man was arrested after a large amount of drugs were found during a...

2 taken to hospital after off-road vehicle crash in rem...

First responders say iPhone crash detection technology led to the rescue of two ...

University of Kentucky Invests Over $31 Million in Loca...

Lexington, Kentucky, September 21, 2025 News Summary The University of Kentucky’...

Kentucky Supreme Court Strikes Down No-Knock Warrant Ba...

Lexington, Kentucky, September 21, 2025 News Summary The Kentucky Supreme Court ...

Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk Scheduled in Glendale

News Summary A memorial service honoring Charlie Kirk, a notable conservative ac...

Nancy Cox Inducted into Kentucky Broadcasters Associati...

Lexington, Kentucky, September 21, 2025 News Summary Former news anchor Nancy Co...

Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant Fined for Service Dog Di...

Chevy Chase, Lexington, September 21, 2025 News Summary The Oasis Mediterranean ...

Rowan County double murder suspect showcases a criminal...

Following a double murder in Rowan County, LEX18 breaks down the criminal histor...

Kentucky electric vehicle enthusiasts host event in Lex...

Folks got the chance to take a ride in the various vehicles on Saturday, includi...

LEX 18 team connects with community at Paris-Bourbon Co...

LEX 18 team members spent Saturday connecting with the community at the Paris-Bo...

Memorial set up for teen victim in double murder, offic...

A city official has released a statement, and a memorial has been set up honorin...

Former Lexington TV news anchor Nancy Cox inducted into...

Cox retired in 2023, after more than 30 years at LEX 18. What is she up to now?

Lexington shooting suspect allegedly wore ankle monitor...

Court documents have revealed more information about Jon'Tay Mattingly, the susp...

Alumni, current clients of Lexington recovery program c...

As a Hope Center alumnus, Tim Sanders said the program changed his life.

1 hurt in Lexington neighborhood shooting

One person was taken to the hospital early Saturday morning after a shooting in ...

In Our Community: Recovered drug addict Adam Larkin sha...

In Our Community is a segment by LEX 18 reporter and weekend morning show anchor...

3 Democrats break ranks to back Trump’s pick Mike Waltz...

Three Democrats joined Republicans to confirm former Rep. Mike Waltz as Trump’s ...

Remains of Airman killed in 1968 Laos attack laid to re...

The remains of U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Henry Gerald Gish, who was killed i...

Looking for a pumpkin patch? KY has one of the 10 best ...

The Central Kentucky patch admission price includes your pumpkin of choice.

First-year head coach J.T. Haskins is keeping Bryan Sta...

The Defenders intercepted four passes in Friday night’s win against Tates Creek.

How LCA rallied from a 13-0 deficit to top Lexington Ca...

A touchdown pass from Nash Whelan to Tyler King sealed a 28-21 win for Lexington...

KY man found dead after a fire in his hotel room. Lawsu...

The suit says the Paintsville Days Inn lacked working smoke alarms and sprinklers.

Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium

News Summary A memorial service honoring Charlie Kirk will take place at State F...