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After confirming he is a finalist for the top job in a Missouri school district, Fayette Superintendent Demetrus Liggins told the Herald-Leader Saturday he has not been asked to leave Fayette County Public Schools amid the fallout from budget issues last year. “Absolutely not. Quite the opposite,” Liggins told the...

Lexington police are on the scene of a crash on Georgetown Road Friday afternoon. This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have additional information as it becomes available.

KENTUCKY — A developing severe weather threat is set to impact Kentucky late Sunday night, with forecasters highlighting a Level 2 out of 5 (Slight Risk) for storms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and even isolated tornadoes. The threat is expected to increase after 8 PM Eastern Time,...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Kentucky STUNT team extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 27-7 win over East Stroudsburg on Thursday night in the Music City Classic at Trevecca Nazarene in Nashville. Kentucky (19-2) jumped out to an early lead, earning five points in the first quarter, partner stunts, compared to...

KENTUCKY — The severe weather threat across Kentucky has significantly diminished, with most of the state now expected to remain quiet, while only far eastern المناطق face a limited chance of thunderstorms late tonight. Storm Risk Shifts Away From Central and Western...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - New information is detailed in a criminal complaint for alleged vandalism at the campaign office of Rep. Andy Barr. The criminal complaint alleges on February 26, Blake Lashelle called the campaign office more than 15 times before he went to office. The court documents say Lashelle pulled on...

Fayette County’s job market is buzzing with solid office and admin roles this month. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up, there are a few great options to check out right now.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 20, 2026) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled pothole repairs on Interstate 75 in Fayette County. Rolling roadblocks (a mobile operation) will be utilized beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 23. Temporary traffic delays of up to 15 minutes are possible...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky man detained by ICE has been held inside a detention center for nearly five months, and his attorney says a scheduling error may have cost him his chance at freedom. For nearly 24 years, Lexington has been home to the man identified only as...

There are a lot of theatrics that come with March Madness. There are cinderella runs and storylines with every matchup. Of course, the main with Kentucky taking on James Madison is that Kenny Brooks will be taking on his alma mater, where his first stop was as a head coach. Brooks and his team aren’t focused on any...