WLEX-TV (Lexington, KY)
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WLEX-TV, channel 18, is the NBC-affiliated television station for Lexington, Kentucky and the East-Central Kentucky region. Its transmitter is located in Southern Lexington near Hamburg Pavilion on WTVQ-DT's tower. WLEX's studios are located on Russell Cave Road (KY 353) in Lexington. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Lexington |
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| Broadcast Affiliation | NBC |
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Search ArticlesUK trauma doctor on the emotional toll of treating young gunshot victims
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Five people were transported to the University of Kentucky's Emergency Department and Level One Trauma Center following last weekend's deadly shooting at Charles Young Park, including three juveniles. The doctor leading that trauma team is now speaking about what happens inside those walls and the impact events like this can have on the people trying to save lives.
The fierce attention directed at Lindsay Clancy's trial highlights risks about truth and social media
While Lindsay Clancy is fighting murder charges in a Massachusetts courtroom, social media is exploding. Armchair lawyers at home, forensic analysts, phsychiatrists and medical professionals have taken over, throwing in their two cents about the case. Not all of it is factual. "I can't believe what I'm seeing on some of these TikToks that are out there and some of the dangerous and reckless theories that I'm seeing," said crime podcast host Annie Elise. But those videos are the ones getting noticed.
East End Day shooting victim recovering after minor setback: 'She's gonna be OK'
LEXINGTON, KY. (LEX News) — Keisha Martin, who was shot twice during a deadly mass shooting at East End Day last Saturday, is continuing to recover in the hospital, her brother said Thursday. Isaiah Barron said his sister was struck once in the stomach and once in the sternum during the shooting, which also claimed the life of a teenager and injured several others. Barron said Martin had a minor setback Wednesday night but is stable. "She had a minor setback last night. She, she's gonna be OK.
2 charged with arson in connection to overnight fires in Anderson County
ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Two men are in custody and facing arson charges after the Anderson County Sheriff's Office says they were caught lighting multiple fires in the Tyrone community overnight. Ricky Baker and Michael Sayre of Lawrenceburg were arrested on Thursday and face charges of first degree arson, two counts of second degree arson, one count of fleeing or evading police, and seven counts of wanton endangerment.
Are big retailers going to share their billions of dollars in tariff refunds?
Walmart is the biggest retailer in the U.S. and overall, the company’s total profit and revenue exceeded expectations this quarter. Those numbers were helped, at least in part, by a whopping $2.9 billion in tariff refunds. The eye-popping number came just one day after Target announced it’s getting $994 million back in tariff refunds.
Lane's End Farm gears up for Breeders' Cup week with specialty tours through Horse Country
VERSAILLES, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Lane's End Farm, on more than 2,000 acres in Versailles, is preparing for the Breeders' Cup World Championships, scheduled for Oct. 30 and 31 at Keeneland, with specialty tour options for visitors during race week. The world-renowned farm, which draws more than 2,000 visitors per year through its partnership with Horse Country, will keep its regular 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. tour times in place while adding a Breeders' Cup focus.
'We are going to collapse this regime': Inside the US plan to target Iran's economy
President Donald Trump vowed “economic D-day” against Iran and consequences for countries providing a “lifeline” to the country, as the U.S. intensifies economic pressure in its campaign. “No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran a greater opportunity to make a Deal than me. TRAGICALLY, for them, they have failed to take it.
UK St. Claire's new robotic bronchoscopy platform brings lung cancer diagnosis closer to home
MOREHEAD, KY (LEX News) — UK St. Claire is showcasing a new robotic machine that helps doctors find and diagnose lung cancer — bringing advanced care closer to home for patients in Eastern Kentucky. The hospital received its first Ion robotic bronchoscopy platform last month. The technology allows physicians to reach and biopsy suspicious lung nodules at UK St. Claire, rather than sending patients elsewhere for the procedure.
'She was caring:' Family of Sherri Mitko speaks out after fourth arrest in shooting death
SOMERSET, Ky. (LEX News) — A fourth person has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of 70-year-old Sherri Mitko, a Somerset woman, killed inside her home during an attempted robbery on Wednesday, August 12. Police say 20-year-old McCoy Chaney and three teenagers are now charged with murder in Mitko's death at her home on Lower Line Creek Road.
Medication mix-up during several surgeries at Tennessee hospital left at least one person paralyzed
Imagine going in for what is supposed to be routine surgery and being left permanently paralyzed. That's what several families are dealing with after procedures late last week at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville. The hospital is not providing many details, but the Scripps News Group talked with one of those families. Here's what we can tell you.