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Kentucky's tale of two halves in loss to No. 12 Alabama
1+ day, 5+ hour 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, 11+ 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…...
Lexington launches new tool to help residents find affordable housing
3+ day, 15+ 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…...
UK Athletics announces Kentucky Mobile phone plans
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (424+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. — Big Blue Nation has a new way to support the University of Kentucky and UK Athletics. The University of Kentucky, UK Athletics and the UK Alumni Association announced Thursday a partnership with Collegiate Mobile to launch Kentucky Mobile,…...
Lexington police investigating after gunshot victim shows up at hospital, refuses to cooperate
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (130+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Lexington police are investigating after an adult arrived at an area hospital with a gunshot wound and refused to cooperate with investigators. The victim, who is expected to survive, showed up at the hospital around 8:40 p.m....
Frankfort man charged with first-degree robbery after alleged handgun theft in Lexington
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (177+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — A Frankfort man is facing a first-degree robbery charge after Lexington police say he displayed a handgun while taking property from a victim during a transaction on West Maxwell Street. According to a citation filed by…...
7Brew's free 'Brew Doh' giveaway draws massive crowds and causes hours-long lines around Kentucky
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (311+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — A free fidget toy giveaway at 7Brew coffee locations across Kentucky, drew massive crowds Monday, sending lines spilling out of drive-thrus and onto surrounding roads. The promotion was straightforward: buy two medium or large drinks and receive…...
Knox County man wanted in rape investigation, Kentucky State Police say
1+ week, 4+ day ago (81+ words) KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — The Kentucky State Police is looking for information on the whereabouts of Scotty McVey, 41, of Knox County. He's wanted on two felony warrants in a suspected rape investigation. If you know have any information on…...
Lexington man charged in connection with 2025 Lansdowne shooting
1+ week, 5+ day ago (224+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky (LEX News) — A Lexington man has been charged more than a year after a shooting near Lansdowne Drive and Reynolds Road left one person seriously injured, according to Lexington Police. Police said detectives recently received ballistic test results…...
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux opens in Lexington with Louisiana flair, community giving
1+ week, 5+ day ago (25+ words) LEX 18 News Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux opens in Lexington with Louisiana flair, community giving...