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09/03/2026

Federal Public Assistance has been approved for at least 20 Kentucky counties affected by severe flooding that killed six people and caused widespread damage across the state in June, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday.

09/03/2026

Data shows several Kentucky counties have seen a rise in charges since the implementation of House Bill 5, a law aimed at banning people from sleeping on public streets.

09/03/2026

A letter from Beshear's office says the tariffs are fueling a "cost-of-living crisis" for Americans and harming signature Kentucky industries, such as agriculture, bourbon and coal.

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding him to rescind his tariff and trade policies.

09/03/2026

An officer stated Ronald struck him in the face on the right side with his left hand using a closed fist. Attorney Ephraim Helton disputed that account, noting a prior injury to Ronald's hand.

Ronald's attorney, Ephraim Helton, showed LEX News pictures of blood on Ronald's front porch and just inside his house.

09/02/2026

Bux Pain Management was recently honored to be recognized in the Best of Lexington Awards!

Watch our own Erica Bivens talk with Dr. Bux about what this means to him and his practice. It's great to see the continued trust in Bux Pain Management!

09/02/2026

The Catholic Action Center sent an urgent call Tuesday to the community for bottled water donations to help the homeless beat the heat.

09/02/2026

A school bus carrying six students and an adult driver was involved in a crash Tuesday in Casey County, according to the county sheriff.

09/02/2026

The Little Red Blessing Food Box, a community food-sharing initiative launched in Lexington in 2020, is seeking monetary donations and volunteers to help expand its reach across Kentucky and eventually into other states.

09/02/2026

Catholic Action Center in need of bottled water donations for the homeless - WTVQ

09/02/2026

Rowan County officials say no company has approached the county about building a data center, but they're taking steps now in case one does.