ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18)-- After 60 years of teaching and hundreds of students later, West Irvine Elementary's Mrs. J is retiring.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) The Bluegrass Healthcare Coalition is compromised of agencies in 17 counties that all share the common mission of responding swiftly in the case of an emergency.

RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18)-- A memorial was held Thursday to honor the lives of six law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2018.

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) -- A 14-year-old boy has serious injuries after he was shot in the head and chest on Willie Cheek Road Tuesday evening, according to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18)-- Attorney General Andy Beshear and Governor Matt Bevin are wasting no time when it comes to the race for governor. The attacks are already gearing up.

BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18)-- A man is dead after a crash on Perryville Road near Parksville Cross Pike. 

(LEX 18)-- The Arrow Fund, a rescue organization, is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for dumping eleven puppies in a box in a ravine in Jackson County. 

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18)-- Three Lexington men faced with murder-for-hire charges were arranged in federal court earlier Thursday. 

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18)-- Another Lexington family is about to benefit from the generosity of the community.

NICHOLAS COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) -A former Carlisle city clerk is sitting in jail on charges of theft and abuse of public trust. An indictment says that Ann Brierly stole more than $10,000 from the city of Carlisle over the course of five years between 2013 to 2018. Brierly was removed from her position in […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – A Lexington seafood restaurant has shut its doors after six years in the community. Clawdaddy’s announced Wednesday that they would be shutting down. “THANK YOU LEXINGTON. Clawdaddy’s is closing today after 6 happy years.  Just like our Lobster Rolls, our many loyal customers ROCK! We’re so grateful for your support. […]

  UPDATE: The scene is clear. LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – A crash on northbound I-75 is causing delays this morning. The crash occurred at the split of I-64 and I-75. Witnesses tell LEX 18 that the crash involved a semi and another vehicle. Lexington police tell LEX 18 that the driver of the car […]

  UPDATE: Clear LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – Inbound Tates Creek is down to one lane due to a multi-vehicle collision. Five vehicles are involved. The crash happened just prior to New Circle Road. LEX 18 will update this as more information is received.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18)- A man is in serious condition in the hospital this morning after police say he was shot on the north side of Lexington late last night. The shooting happened on Alice Drive off Georgetown Road. Police are looking for multiple people in connection with this. When police arrived at the scene […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18)- A man accused of murdering a woman in Lexington is due in court for his first appearance. James Ragland, 28, of Ragland is accused of murdering a 27-year-old woman outside the Fox Club on Winchester Road. His arrest citation states that he fired multiple shots towards the woman on January 26. […]

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18)-- Kentucky State Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a home in Whitley County Wednesday evening.

MOUNT STERLING, Ky. (LEX 18)-- Hundreds of motorcyclists are making the journey across the nation to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and for those were never recovered.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18)-- People gathered in Frankfort Wednesday to honor those who gave their lives trying to save others. 

(LEX 18)-- The governor's race was not the only matchup settled on Tuesday night. 

(LEX 18)-- The voters have chosen and after years of battling it out in the courtroom, Governor Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear will fight for your vote for Governor of Kentucky.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18)--With two drownings in Kentucky within the last week, officials want to remind people to be careful as they get ready for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18)-- A Lexington high school student is being recognized by C-SPAN for a film he made about birthright citizenship.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) -- A Lexington apartment building was damaged Wednesday morning when a car crashed through one of its walls.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – Lexington police are investigating a shooting on Walden Drive. One person was taken into custody on scene and another was taken to UK Hospital with gunshot wounds. There was a shooting Monday off Laredo Drive. Officers say they’re looking to see if the two incidents are connected.  

BEREA, Ky. (LEX 18)– The family of a missing Berea woman has announced that Investigation Discovery will be airing a series on her disappearance. Brookelyn Farthing was last seen at a home in Berea in the summer of 2013. She texted family members saying she wanted to come home, but would catch a ride with a […]

PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — An officer-involved shooting in Perry County has killed one person. The Perry County Deputy Coroner confirms that one person was killed in the Viper Community. Troopers tried to pull a man over in Hazard, but say he did not stop. The chase ended off Big Branch Road in Vicco. […]

(LEX 18)- After careful consideration, WLEX has decided to part ways with Lee Cruse. WLEX is committed to reflecting our diverse audiences through our coverage and to upholding equitable, diverse and inclusive practices in our workplaces. We wish Lee the best in his future endeavors. General Manager Pat Dalbey has released a statement: This wasn’t […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – The Division of Traffic Engineering has installed a new traffic signal at the intersection of West Maxwell and Merino Street and has placed it in ‘flash mode.’ Traffic Engineering will put the signal into full service May 28. The signal is intended to improve safety by reducing the number of […]