TEST MODE
Now accepting affiliate applications in hundreds of markets across the country. Run your town's Community Observer and earn up to 75% of the ad revenue. See how it worksLexington does not have an affiliate yet. Be the one. Apply for LexingtonTest mode: games, boards and entries really work, prizes and payments are not real. Open the Test Lab and tell us what to keep.
LexingtonCommunity Observer

Lexington

Kentucky

Monday, November 260 local storiesUpdated 2 hr agoForecast and radarLocal news presented by your business
59°
Mostly Clear
Low 53°
59°58°56°56°56°55°54°54°54°55°56°62°
10pm11pm12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am
Tonight 53°5%
Tue77°61°5%
Wed69°52°99%
Thu67°47°7%
Fri63°41°7%
Sat57°37°7%
Sun58°36°15%
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Latest

Today

LEX 18 News5 hr ago

Lexington gun violence drops sharply, but One Lexington pushes prevention after latest shooting

LEX 18 News5 hr ago

Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd returning to Lexington

WKYT5 hr ago

Turnout will decide Kentucky’s 6th District race between Dembo and Alvarado

SponsoredYour business

Your story here, right in the news feed

Native sponsored cards get read like news. From $300 a month.

FOX 56 News5 hr ago

The Rail reveals first wave of 2027 shows for new Lexington venue: Lynyrd Skynyrd, BigXthaPlug, Cole Swindell

Spectrum News6 hr ago

What Lexington’s mortgage assistance program could mean for buyers

LEX 18 News6 hr ago

Two juveniles hurt in shooting on Lexington's south side, police say

TicketNews6 hr ago

Lexington’s The Rail Unveils Initial Lineup for New Venue

Sports Illustrated8 hr ago

Three players who will change the ceiling for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats

LEX 18 News9 hr ago

Downed utility lines block part of Leestown Road in Lexington

LEX 18 News9 hr ago

Man indicted on murder charge in stabbing death of Lexington mother

Legacy | Obituary9 hr ago

Craig Harald Stavnes Obituary (2026) - Lexington, KY - Care Cremation & Funeral Service - Bryan Avenue

Sports Illustrated9 hr ago

How to watch Kentucky's season opener against Manhattan

WKYT9 hr ago

First Alert Traffic: Leestown Rd. expected to be closed for several hours

FOX 56 News10 hr ago

Grand jury to review Lexington road rage case involving seriously injured motorcyclist

Sports Illustrated10 hr ago

A Kentucky Wildcat is a candidate for Naismith Player of the Year

FOX 56 News10 hr ago

Downed powerlines lead to hours-long Lexington road closure: What to know

Deadline11 hr ago

Lexington Film Office Launches Workforce Development Initiative With Location Managers Guild

LEX 18 News11 hr ago

Lexington police officer injured in early morning crash on I-75

Lexington Herald Leader11:08 am

Obama endorses Charles Booker in KY’s Senate race; Andy Barr has Trump backing

Yahoo Sports10:32 am

Kentucky’s Zoom Diallo Breaks Silence on Deleted Instagram Account

Lexington Herald Leader9:19 am

Early voter turnout higher than usual in Lexington and Kentucky, officials say (Video)

Lexington Herald Leader9:11 am

2 minors shot in a Lexington neighborhood, police say. What we know.

Lexington Herald Leader8:33 am

Slideshow: Sovereignty wins the 2026 Breeders' Cup (Video)

FOX 56 News8:10 am

2 injured in shooting near Lexington schools: What we know

WKYT8:04 am

Neighbors rattled after morning shooting leaves 2 young people injured in Lexington

WKYT7:23 am

What voters should know before Election Day in Lexington

Lexington Herald Leader7:15 am

Kentucky AG drops appeal over Lexington judge impeachment, but says he does not ‘concede’

Lexington Herald Leader6:00 am

Is Kentucky basketball a contender? Striking a newfound balance could be the key

The Courier-Journal5:12 am

Kentucky vs. Tennessee storylines, players to watch in Week 10 SEC matchup

Knoxville News Sentinel5:00 am

Tennessee football vs Kentucky, Vols vs Wildcats through the years in photos

Lexington Herald Leader5:00 am

Staff at KY juvenile jail forced autistic teen to stay in flooded cell, mocked him

Lexington Herald Leader4:25 am

Field Level Media Top 25: No. 24 Kentucky

Yesterday

WKYTYesterday

Kentucky early voting tops 400,000 as UK professor cautions against reading early party totals

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Where to watch, how to follow the UK men’s hoops season opener vs. Manhattan

NacionaleYesterday

Kentucky 6 House race: Zach Dembo v Ralph Alvarado for Andy Barr's open seat in and around Lexington

FOX 56 NewsYesterday

Lexington student organizations host Day of the Dead celebration

FOX 56 NewsYesterday

Car crashes into Lexington ambulance, injuring 2

WKYTYesterday

How to help Lexington families experiencing hunger this holiday season

LEX 18 NewsYesterday

Family, man displaced after fire destroys Lexington home

Legacy | ObituaryYesterday

Dean Lucas Ed.D. Obituary (2026) - Lexington, KY - Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - E. Main St.

FOX 56 NewsYesterday

Lexington home in unstable condition after fire

LEX 18 NewsYesterday

African Children's Choir bringing music and mission to Lexington

Legacy | ObituaryYesterday

Shae Hopkins Obituary (2026) - Lexington, KY - Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - E. Main St.

WKYTYesterday

Two households displaced after Lexington house fire

Spectrum NewsYesterday

Unbeaten Hughes strengthens Kentucky Derby profile in Lexington

CBS NewsYesterday

Former President Obama endorses Charles Booker in Kentucky Senate race

LEX 18 NewsYesterday

2 hospitalized after car crashed into ambulance near Main and Mill streets in Lexington

WKYTYesterday

Lexington Police investigate early morning shooting

Saturday, October 31

The Courier-JournalOct 31

See photos from the KHSAA Cross Country Championships

WKYTOct 31

Two men facing charges following firearm disorder in Lexington

The Courier-JournalOct 31

Catch all the Breeders' Cup Saturday races with these photos from Keeneland

WKYTOct 31

Kentucky Newsmakers 10/31: Midterms election preview

WKYTOct 31

Kentucky Newsmakers 10/31: Midterm election preview

Yahoo SportsOct 31

How to watch 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic: Horse Racing, live stream, TV channel

The Courier-JournalOct 31

See the best fans, outfits and moments from Breeders' Cup 2026

Lexington Herald LeaderOct 31

Here are the hours for trick-or-treating in Lexington — plus, safety tips

Friday, October 30

LEX 18 NewsOct 30

Gorton, Carter lay out competing visions on housing, cameras and more in Lexington's mayoral race

Atlas ObscuraOct 30

Dixie Cup Water Tower in Lexington

6AM CityOct 30

Plan Ahead: Don't miss these events happening in Lexington this month

Community partners

Local businesses that support this site

Look up another community