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On Friday, a local business captured a car crash that resulted in a vehicle flipping over and hitting a church on West Main Street in Lexington. One person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials reported. | LEX 18

On Friday, a local business captured a car crash that resulted in a vehicle flipping over and hitting a church on West Main Street in Lexington. One person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials reported. | LEX 18

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A Madison County school teacher and coach has been arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse of a student who was 10 years old at the time of the alleged incident. | LEX 18

A Madison County school teacher and coach has been arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse of a student who was 10 years old at the time of the alleged incident. | LEX 18

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A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Madison County officials following the death of a Richmond man who was tased approximately 40 times at the detention center. | LEX 18

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Madison County officials following the death of a Richmond man who was tased approximately 40 times at the detention center. | LEX 18

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LEX Investigates looked into a report from a former worker that an emergency shelter in Lexington for at-risk and homeless residents, ages 18 to 24, was in "deplorable" conditions. | LEX 18

LEX Investigates looked into a report from a former worker that an emergency shelter in Lexington for at-risk and homeless residents, ages 18 to 24, was in "deplorable" conditions. | LEX 18

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💰New tariff threats could mean higher prices for Kentucky shoppers. Local business owner Jeremy Rice is already seeing costs jump. | LEX 18

💰New tariff threats could mean higher prices for Kentucky shoppers. Local business owner Jeremy Rice is already seeing costs jump. | LEX 18

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A woman was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that occurred in downtown Lexington on New Year's Day. On New Year's Day, around 2:00 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of West Main Street for reports of shots fired. While police were on scene, they were notified of a woman who was suffering from a gunshot wound at a local hospital. She reportedly had non-life-threatening injuries. Read more on LEX18.com #news #kentucky #lex18 #wlex #tv #crime #newyear

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A woman was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that occurred in downtown Lexington on New Year's Day. On New Year's Day, around 2:00 a.m., police responded to the 100 block of West Main Street for reports of shots fired. While police were on scene, they were notified of a woman who was suffering from a gunshot wound at a local hospital. She reportedly had non-life-threatening injuries. Read more on LEX18.com #news #kentucky #lex18 #wlex #tv #crime #newyear

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After losing $11,000, victim of Lexington Blue finally gets new roof

After losing $11,000, victim of Lexington Blue finally gets new roof

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After more than 100 years of operation, Laurel Grocery Company has announced its closure, resulting in layoffs for dozens of employees and leaving independent grocers uncertain about their future. Among those affected is Fitch’s IGA in Jessamine County, a beloved local grocery store deeply ingrained in the community. Owner Leonard Fitch, known affectionately as "Mr. Wilmore," has been a fixture in the town since 1956. He warmly greets customers, who often stop by not just for groceries but to sh

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On Thursday, London Mayor Randall Weddle held an invitation-only press conference at a local venue to address a new defamation lawsuit filed against him. The defamation suit, filed by former Kentucky State Police troopers Johnny and Jimmy Phelps, stems from comments Weddle made on a podcast. The troopers claim Weddle implied they were corrupt and involved in child sex crimes. Weddle stated, “I have been standing for four years trying to fight a corrupt system down here that has been controlled b

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RESCUED: Firefighters in Kentucky’s largest city rescued a person trapped under rubble Thursday in an hourslong operation at a construction site near the city’s downtown. The rescue was shown live on local Louisville television stations hours after the construction worker fell into a void and some debris fell on top of him around noon on Thursday. Paramedics were on hand to place the worker onto a stretcher, cover him with a blanket and transport him to an ambulance under bright lights set up to

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UPDATE: Lexington Police reported that one person sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting at West Short and North Upper Street on Thursday near the Lexington Fourth of July parade. Police detailed that at around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, a man approached an officer to report the he had been shot in a vehicle near Fourth Street and Upper Street. | LEX 18

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LOCAL RESTAURANTS CLOSING: Lexington restaurants are closing as food costs rise 4% and out-of-state developers drive up rent, squeezing local eateries. | LEX 18

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AFTERMATH OF A DEADLY STORM: The destruction of the overnight storm that ripped through Kentucky is immense as community members in Laurel County and Pulaski County begin the cleanup efforts. | LEX 18

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MASSIVE KENTUCKY FIRE: A major fire engulfed multiple Williamsburg buildings on Main Street late Tuesday night. Crews worked for nearly nine hours to extinguish the fire. Officials added that one person was hospitalized and then later released. | LEX 18

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ABANDONED AGAIN: A dog that captured hearts across Lexington after being rescued in a starving condition has returned to the Lexington Humane Society in nearly identical circumstances, just one year after her adoption. | LEX 18

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COMMUNITY REACTS: A deadly shooting at Kentucky State University on Tuesday left one student dead and another critically injured, prompting officials to cancel all classes, finals, and activities for the remainder of the week. The shooting occurred just after 3 p.m. near Whitney Young Hall, shocking students and community members who described the campus as typically safe and peaceful. | LEX 18

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LOCAL GAS PRICES IMPACTED BY WAR: Rising oil prices from overseas tensions are hitting drivers at the pump, AAA says. Oil futures surged when markets opened. U.S. crude jumped about 12% to around $75 a barrel, while crude oil from the North Sea rose to about $82 a barrel. | LEX 18

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As winter weather continues, roadway conditions across Kentucky continue to deteriorate.Kentucky officials have urged drivers to stay off the road as more ice and snow is expected overnight. Visit our website for the most up-to-date forecast. | LEX 18

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Laurel County Correctional Center: Immigration Detainees

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As first marijuana cultivator opens in Lexington, Beshear says medical marijuana program is working

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