Family of Floyd Co. woman who was stabbed to death raises questions about 911 center LEX18 2023-06-30 | The family of 38-year-old Amber Spradlin are calling for answers after they say a 9-1-1 call made from the home where Spradlin was killed wasn’t dispatched to law enforcement. LEX 18's Leigh Searcy reports. Learn more: bit.ly/443BKSv
Tattoo Artist Supporting Foster Kids LEX18 2024-10-20 | Leiah Wainscott is still early on in her tattooing career, roughly a year and a half of professional experience.Despite that, she's dove headfirst into it, excited to find a workplace to call home."Not only did I gain a spot at a shop, I gained a family that I didn’t even know," Wainscott said.Family is a powerful subject for Wainscott.Read full story: lex18.com/community/positively-lex-18/lexington-tattoo-artist-raising-awareness-for-kentucky-foster-kids
KY Towing Company Advocates for NEW SAFETY LAW LEX18 2024-10-19 | In September we reported on Troy Caldwell who lost his life on I-64 while on a towing job. He was 54 years old. People who knew him say he always had a smile. Hundreds came out to his funeral services to pay their respect. Now one friend is working to do more in his honor.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/bubbas-towing-and-recovery-works-on-a-law-to-keep-tow-drivers-safer
INSIDE Lab That Got KYs First Medical Marijuana License LEX18 2024-10-18 | With less than three months until medical marijuana becomes legal in Kentucky, the first medical cannabis license has been awarded to a hemp testing lab in central Kentucky.KCA Labs took us inside its facility in Nicholasville, where LEX 18's Evelyn Schultz learned about the vital role it will play in marijuana safety.All medical marijuana will have to be tested at a facility like this one before eligible Kentuckians can buy it as dispensaries.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/inside-the-nicholasville-lab-that-received-kentuckys-first-medical-marijuana-license
New Skill Training in KY Prisons LEX18 2024-10-18 | Gov. Andy Beshear announced additional steps that Kentucky is taking to help people in prison get good, stable jobs when they are released."The idea that everyone has the opportunity to leave with a skill that could result in gainful employment," Beshear said.“We’re focusing on training that makes people immediately employable at a living wage," he added.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/beshear-announces-initiative-to-help-people-released-from-prison-get-good-jobs
Inside the lab that received Kentuckys first medical marijuana license. #news #ky #marijuana LEX18 2024-10-18 | Inside the lab that received Kentucky's first medical marijuana license. #news #ky #marijuana
Warming into the Weekend LEX18 2024-10-18 | Our gradual warming trend continues into the end of the week. Expect plenty of sunshine Thursday with near normal highs in the upper 60s.
Sophia Rosing Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison LEX18 2024-10-18 | Former University of Kentucky student Sophia Rosing was sentenced on Thursday to 12 months in custody and 100 hours of community service after she was captured on camera in 2022 repeatedly calling a UK student employee racial slurs.Rosing, who pleaded guilty to four counts of fourth-degree assault alongside other charges in August, made a statement and apology to Kylah Spring, who Rosing called the slur and physically assaulted, along with the Black community.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/former-uk-student-sentenced-to-1-year-in-prison-community-service-for-racial-slurs-against-student-worker
KY Nonprofit Helping TN First Responders Recover After Flooding LEX18 2024-10-17 | The flooding in eastern Tennessee is all too familiar for Kentucky Serves team lead Brian Butler.“It reminds me of eastern Kentucky,” Butler said, “in that it’s just utter destruction everywhere you look. From roadways gone to the utility poles that are laying down.”Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/garrard-co-nonprofit-helping-tennessee-first-responders-recover-from-flood
Owner of dog left tied to pole in path of hurricane to face animal cruelty charges #dogrescue LEX18 2024-10-17 | Owner of dog left tied to pole in path of hurricane to face animal cruelty charges #dogrescue
Gradually Warming the Rest of the Week LEX18 2024-10-17 | High pressure dominates through the end of the week and we're in for plenty of sunshine, continued dry days and a gradual warming trend.
National Inflation Rate Hits 3-Year Low LEX18 2024-10-16 | The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly consumer price index report last week, revealing the inflation rate hit a low in September, a rate that has not been seen in three years. That could mean a more stable economy heading into the holiday shopping season. The overall consumer price index increased 2.4% from last September, the smallest year-over-year increase since February 2021, when the increase was just 1.7%.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/national-inflation-rate-hits-a-3-year-low-heres-what-that-means-for-consumers
Jelly Roll visits a central KY detention center to speak with inmates. #ky #news #jellyroll LEX18 2024-10-16 | Jelly Roll visits a central KY detention center to speak with inmates. #ky #news #jellyroll
UK Leads Appalachia Flash Flood Study LEX18 2024-10-16 | Parts of Eastern Kentucky are still recovering from the devastating floods in 2022.A group of researchers at the University of Kentucky are hoping to better prepare for future flooding events by participating in a four-year funded project titled "The Flooding in Appalachian Streams and Headwaters Initiative: Mitigating impacts of climate change and flash flooding in Appalachia."Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/uk-leads-flash-flooding-study-to-create-early-warning-systems
First Fall Chill Lingers Midweek LEX18 2024-10-16 | Our first fall big chill is in full effect with mostly to partly sunny skies and well below normal highs in the mid-50s Wednesday.
Jelly Roll SPEAKS TO INMATES at KY Detention Center LEX18 2024-10-15 | A TikTok post made by a substance abuse counselor resulted in a visit from musician Jelly Roll to a central Kentucky detention center over the weekend.Natalie Reed previously worked with kids before becoming a substance abuse counselor at the Marion County Detention Center.“The only feelings I had about incarceration was just what I had known, which is that’s where my dad was my entire life,” Reed shared. “If anything, I chose this to be the voice that I didn’t have as a little girl, and to provide resources to these guys to help them want and know and do better.”Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/jelly-roll-visits-ky-detention-center-to-speak-with-inmates
KY Professor EXPLAINS NASA Probes Importance LEX18 2024-10-15 | Around midday, NASA launched a robotic probe to observe one of Jupiter’s moons. Named the Europa Clipper, the probe is looking at evidence of a layer of liquid water below the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/uk-professor-explains-the-importance-of-nasas-recent-probe-launch
KY Man Arrested After String of Burglaries LEX18 2024-10-15 | A man has been arrested following a string of burglaries and thefts and could soon face additional charges from other counties.Tobey Wood of Green County is facing a list of charges, including burglary, receiving stolen property, and theft.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/man-arrested-following-a-string-of-burglaries
A KY woman was indicted in the murder of her mother. #news #shorts #ky LEX18 2024-10-15 | A KY woman was indicted in the murder of her mother. #news #shorts #ky
Our First Fall Chill LEX18 2024-10-15 | Our first big chill of the season is in full effect! We'll end up mostly cloudy and chilly with highs in the 50s and scattered showers, sprinkles Tuesday.
KY Woman CHARGED in Mothers Murder LEX18 2024-10-14 | CONTENT WARNING: The following article contains disturbing details of violence.A Robertson County woman was indicted by a grand jury on Monday on several charges, including the murder of her mother, according to court documents.The document lists the following charges that Torilena Fields has been indicted on:murderabuse of a corpsetampering with physical evidencetorturing a dog with serious physical injury or deathobstructing governmental operationsRead more here: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/robertson-county-woman-found-dismembered-outside-home-daughter-arrested
Is This RV Park HAUNTED? LEX18 2024-10-14 | The owners of an RV park in Lee County are inviting visitors to experience the beauty of Beattyville - but your stay at Firefly Hills may also include a brush with the paranormal.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/beattyville-rv-park-hosting-paranormal-tours-at-historic-home
Feeling the chill this week LEX18 2024-10-14 | A chilly afternoon is ahead for central Kentucky with highs only reach the upper 50s/low 60s! We stay mostly dry today with rain chances Tuesday.
KY Storm Chaser in Florida DURING MILTON LEX18 2024-10-12 | A Kentucky-based storm chaser is in Florida this week and detailed the force with which Hurricane Milton took the Gulf Coast on Wednesday night.
Helene Causes IV Fluid SHORTAGE LEX18 2024-10-11 | Catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Helene shut down the country's largest IV fluid manufacturer in North Carolina, reducing shipments to hospitals.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/helene-causes-iv-fluid-shortage-at-hospitals
Adopt A Skeleton in Kentucky LEX18 2024-10-11 | The people of Cynthiana go all out when it comes to Spooky Season.From the moment you enter the city limit, the spirit of Halloween is strong, a skeleton in every store and front yard you see.However, there's one spot on Pike Street where the skeletons are sitting patiently, waiting for someone to take them home.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/skeleton-adoption-agency-bringing-people-nationwide-to-cynthiana
Sunny and Warmer this Weekend LEX18 2024-10-11 | Sunshine stays with us Friday; expect highs in the low to mid-70s. A spectacular start to what will end up being a slightly warmer weekend.
KY Man Accused of Trying to Lure Child LEX18 2024-10-10 | A Georgetown man was arrested Monday and charged with attempted kidnapping after an allegation that he “attempted to lure” a 10-year-old girl into a van, according to court records.Moises Quebrado Vergara is accused of following a 10-year-old girl in his white van from where she was dropped off by the school bus to her home, according to Vergara’s arrest citation.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/georgetown-man-charged-with-attempted-kidnapping-of-a-child
Dog Recovering After Being Shot LEX18 2024-10-10 | Several months ago the Lexington Humane Society took in a dog after it underwent multiple surgeries after being shot. A burglar allegedly entered its owner’s home and shot the dog three times.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/its-a-miracle-dog-wounded-in-shooting-faces-long-road-ahead
Hurricane Milton causes major destruction across Florida. #storm #hurricanemilton #shorts LEX18 2024-10-10 | Hurricane Milton causes major destruction across Florida. #storm #hurricanemilton #shorts
Fighter Pilot Looks Back on Career LEX18 2024-10-10 | He flew in 132 combat missions in Vietnam, even earning the Distinguished Flying Cross medal, but Bruce Gordon will take part in a different kind of flight Saturday.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/its-a-great-honor-fighter-pilot-anticipates-upcoming-honor-flight
Sunny, Dry and Still Spectacular Thursday LEX18 2024-10-10 | High pressure stays in control through the end of the week and our spectacular run of October days continues.
Lexington E911 Center, Behind the Scenes LEX18 2024-10-09 | On the worst day of your life, you might have called 911, and heard Debra Nantz on the other end of the line.“This is the most important job in the whole city of Lexington. We are here when no one else is here,” said Nantz, a manager at the E911 call center.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/how-to-handle-an-emergency-according-to-the-e911-center
Teacher awarded $50k for welding program LEX18 2024-10-09 | Several weeks ago, LEX 18's Kayleigh Randle educated us about an enterprise program that students at Fleming County High School are a part of to help build career-focused skilled,and Tuesday morning the schools welding teacher was awarded a grant.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/fleming-county-teacher-awarded-50k-to-improve-welding-program
KY Nurses Offer Aid to Helene Victims in North Carolina LEX18 2024-10-09 | As dozens of helping hands continue to reach out for those affected by Hurricane Helene, Frankfort, Kentucky nurses returned from their time in Asheville, North Carolina.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/ky-nurses-return-from-asheville-nc-after-helping-hundreds-of-patients
Beautiful Fall Weather Hangs on Midweek LEX18 2024-10-09 | Beautiful fall weather continues midweek with high pressure still in control, plenty of sunshine, and highs in the low to mid-70s.
Soldier Surprises Son at School LEX18 2024-10-09 | A local family is whole again after a soldier returns home from a nearly year long deployment. Sgt. Justin Noll has been deployed with the Army National Guard in southwest Asia for 10 months. He surprised his 8-year-old son Zane on Monday.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/watch-soldier-surprises-son-after-deployment-at-williamstown-elementary-school
KY American Water Security Breach LEX18 2024-10-09 | American Water Company reported that on Oct. 3 a "cybersecurity incident" occurred that resulted in certain systems being deactivated in order to protect the data of customers.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/american-waters-billing-system-offline-after-cybersecurity-incident-reported
Man Recalls FEMA Assistance Issues LEX18 2024-10-08 | Sunday, FEMA released numbers and financial assistance updates for several states, but some people have taken to Facebook claiming they are being denied.A similar situation happened to a Booneville, Kentucky grocery store owner, Bart Pattons, who lost his store in a massive flood in a Summer 2021.Read full story: lex18.com/homepage/owsley-county-man-remembers-fema-experience-as-people-recover-from-helene
FAA Investigating Helicopter Crash in Owenton, KY LEX18 2024-10-08 | The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the medical helicopter that crashed in Owenton on Monday that left three crew members dead reportedly hit a wire before crashing.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/authorities-responding-to-helicopter-crash-in-kentucky-report
Beautiful Falls Days Continue LEX18 2024-10-08 | High pressure dominates and our run of spectacular fall days keeps on keepin' on Tuesday.
A Spectacular Week Ahead LEX18 2024-10-07 | Fall finally shows up this week, we're in for a run of sunny, dry, much cooler and absolutely spectacular early October days.
Volunteers Hand Out Free Lunch at Lexington Park LEX18 2024-10-06 | Vivian Hodge and her husband Robert went from playing at Charles Young Park as kids to returning decades later as volunteers.After retiring on Monday, Vivian looks forward to spending more time between Third Street and Midland Avenue, where she made some of the best memories of her childhood.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/free-lunches-at-charles-young-park-is-more-than-just-volunteer-work-for-the-hodges
Vietnam War Vet Reflects On Time in Military LEX18 2024-10-05 | On October 5, 66 veterans will head to the nation’s capitol for Honor Flight Kentucky’s latest mission.The flight takes WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to their service.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/sometimes-we-lose-sight-of-what-we-have-vietnam-war-vet-reflects-on-the-past
LFD Paramedic Training Program LEX18 2024-10-04 | To Alex Meade, being a firefighter is more than just putting out fires. Meade says to serve people, you have to understand them."You have to understand how people are built, like their biology, how they operate, how they function," Meade said.That is why he, along with 33 of his classmates, are taking a roughly year-long course to earn their paramedic license.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/lexingtons-fire-department-trains-paramedics-in-house
A Great Weekend to Start the Fall Meet LEX18 2024-10-04 | We have a spectacular early October weekend in the works with plenty of sunshine and above normal highs around 80° Friday through Sunday.
Sayre Girls Soccer Promotes Mental Health Awareness LEX18 2024-10-03 | The Sayre Spartans girl's soccer team got a win Wednesday - both on and off the field.The players wore shirts that read "Mental Health Matters" in support of a national organization called Morgan's Message. The group's goal is to erase the stigma of mental health after a lacrosse player died by suicide in 2019. Sayre has a chapter at their school of 75 members.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/sayre-girls-soccer-team-promotes-mental-health-awareness
KY Clothing Store Supporting Helene Victims LEX18 2024-10-03 | As cleanup and recoveries continue, a Rowan County apparel store is stepping up to help out by sending all proceeds from its new clothing line to Hurricane Helene victims.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/morehead-store-creates-appalachia-strong-line-all-proceeds-go-to-hurricane-helene-victims
Former Middle School Janitor ARRESTED LEX18 2024-10-03 | A former Madison County middle school janitor has been charged with sexual abuse connected to an incident that allegedly happened while he was working at Farristown Middle School in Berea.63-year-old Larry Wilson was arrested on the charge on Sept. 26, but police say the incident happened in March 2024.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/former-middle-school-janitor-arrested-in-madison-county
Mostly Sunny and Warmer Thursday LEX18 2024-10-03 | We're looking good on Thursday and into the weekend. Sunshine and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Remembering The Legacy of PETE ROSE LEX18 2024-10-02 | The start of October typically symbolizes an exciting time for baseball fans. Today, however, the loss of a legend overshadows playoff anticipation after Cincinnati Reds icon Pete Rose passed away Monday night at the age of 83.Read full story: lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/remembering-the-legacy-of-pete-rose
