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Some isolated showers possible for northern Kentucky Sunday evening
18+ hour, 41+ min ago (21+ words) LEX 18 News Some isolated showers possible for northern Kentucky Sunday evening...
Kentucky's tale of two halves in loss to No. 12 Alabama
19+ hour, 26+ min ago (25+ words) LEX 18 News Kentucky's tale of two halves in loss to No. 12 Alabama...
Lexington's Roots and Heritage Festival celebrates over 30 years of culture, art and community
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (493+ words) LEXINGTON, KY. (LEX NEWS) — Lexington's Roots and Heritage Festival returns this weekend for its 37th year, bringing three days of culture, art and community to the city's East End. The festival opens Friday and runs through the weekend. Festival Chair Kimberly…...
Former Trooper Island director pleads not guilty to felony theft of camp funds
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (187+ words) ALBANY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Former Kentucky State Police Trooper Island Director Jonathan Biven pleaded not guilty Thursday to a theft charge stemming from allegations that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from the youth camp program he once led....
Lexington launches new tool to help residents find affordable housing
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (277+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. — The city of Lexington has partnered with CityWise Software to launch a new website designed to help Fayette County residents find housing they can afford. Mayor Linda Gorton made the announcement Thursday morning, calling it a significant step…...
Booking video shows former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin processed at Bourbon County jail
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (387+ words) PARIS, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — LEX NEWS has obtained video showing former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin being processed at the Bourbon County Detention Center after his arrest on an active bench warrant connected to a child support case on September 3. The…...
Fly the W: Kentucky volleyball wins in Wrigley, 3-1 vs. Penn State
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (27+ words) LEX 18 News Fly the W: Kentucky volleyball wins in Wrigley, 3-1 vs. Penn State...
Heat causes 100 medical calls at Kroger Field during Kentucky's season opener
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (195+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Saturday's heat took a toll on some fans at Kroger Field during Kentucky's season opener against Youngstown State, with UK Athletics reporting 100 calls for heat-related medical issues throughout the game. Officials said emergency medical services were…...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear responds to attack on Ohio candidate Amy Acton at fair: 'Knock it off"
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (518+ words) Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and his allies to tone down their rhetoric after an armed man pushed through a crowd toward Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton at a fair Sunday,…...
More than 300,000 deceased voters removed from Kentucky rolls since 2020
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (27+ words) LEX 18 News More than 300,000 deceased voters removed from Kentucky rolls since 2020...