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Mayor Gorton declares October manufacturing month in Lexington

Mayor Gorton proclaims October as manufacturing month, highlighting Lexington's commitment to inclusive employment

Person killed in Lexington double shooting identified by coroner

UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner has identified the shooting victim as 20-year-old Jadyn Ray Sleet of Georgetown, Ky. The coroner says Sleet’s cause of death was a gunshot wound. We’ll continue to update as we learn more information.

Kentucky sheriff gets probation for 2 DUI cases in past year

A Kentucky sheriff on Wednesday received two years of probation for two separate DUI cases that happened in the past year.

Are vehicles with altered exhausts or loud mufflers legal to drive on Kentucky roads?

What do you want to know about Lexington and Kentucky? Our series Know Your Kentucky (KYKY) answers your curious questions. Send us a story idea at [email protected].

Pulaski School Board passes resolution opposing Amendment 2

With all five board members wearing pins with the word "No" largely emblazoned on them, the Pulaski County Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution stating their position on Amendment 2 during Tuesday's meeting.

SEC Hot Seat Watch: Where things stand after Week 8

Here’s our SEC Hot Seat Watch after Week 8 of the college football season:

Car crashes into building on Baxter Avenue Sunday morning, Louisville police say

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A vehicle crashed into a building on Baxter Avenue early Sunday morning, according to Louisville Metro Police. LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said police responded to a crash in the 400 block of Baxter Avenue, near Lexington Road, around 4 a.m. Once police arrived on scene, they found a vehicle inside a building.

Lexington Police investigate homicide following shooting downtown

LEXINGTON, KY (LEX 18) — One person was killed in a shooting in Lexington late Saturday night. It happened just before 11 p.m. on East Fifth Street, according to Lexington Police. When officers got on scene, they found a man who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital where LPD says the man died from his injuries.

Ben Beddoes’ Forecast | The beautiful fall weather continues

Monday will feature lots of sunshine again as temperatures stay on the very mild side. Highs will be back up into the low to mid-70s. It remains clear and quiet heading into the evening and overnight, as we see lows Monday night in the low to mid-40s.

What channel is Vanderbilt football vs Ball State on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 8 game

What channel is the Vanderbilt football vs Ball State game on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds.

3 people hurt in Lexington shooting Saturday morning

The shooting happened around 6:45 a.m. Saturday on Versailles Road near Red Mile Road and McConnell Springs Park.

Keven Moore: Did you know that every year people are killed on hayrides?

Every year, as the leaves change colors and pumpkins appear, many families look forward to fall outings and festivals, with hayrides being a cherished tradition for decades. For profit and non-profit organizations offer a relaxing,

Central Kentucky high school football highlights, scores: Oct. 18

High school football is rolling in the Commonwealth, and the FOX 56 Sports team has you covered with highlights all across central Kentucky! Tune in to Home Team Friday Nights every week on FOX 56 News at 10:30 p.

Kentucky will try to continue Florida streak; Cats have won 3 straight in the SEC series

Kentucky tries to extend its winning streak against Florida to four, which would match the Wildcats' longest (1948-51) in the series. The Wildcats dominated both lines of scrimmage in the last two meetings,

Child injured in overnight Lexington shooting, police investigating

The Lexington Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a child injured overnight on Imperial Avenue.

Could 'concurrency' create more vibrant communities in Lexington's new expansion areas?

Lexington residents got their first formal look at a framework for how the city might go about planning development within new expansion areas.

No. 11 Auburn set to travel to Lexington, KY to take on the Kentucky Wildcats

On Friday, the No. 11 Auburn Tigers are on the road to Lexington, KY to face the Kentucky Wildcats continuing conference play.

Lexington’s First PARLOUR Pizza + Pints to Open Monday, October 28th

Lexington, KY — PARLOUR Pizza + Pints, the award-winning pizza concept, is excited to announce the grand opening of its first Lexington location on Monday, October 28. After six months of renovations, the former O’Charley’s at 2099 Harrodsburg Road has been reimagined as a lively gathering spot for great food, cold drinks, and good company.

3 people charged in afternoon burglary in Lexington, police report

Three people were arrested and charged for a burglary on Elm Tree Lane in Lexington Thursday afternoon, police report.

Judge extends protective order in case pitting two Lexington council members on opposite sides

A protection order filed by one member of Lexington’s urban county council against a fellow councilwoman has been extended to three years.

How six major men's NCAA basketball teams rebuilt their rosters

Arkansas, Kentucky, Michigan, USC, Louisville and DePaul began the offseason with new coaches -- and virtually no rosters. Here's how they retooled.

1 person with non-life-threatening injuries after afternoon Lexington shooting

According to Lexington Police, a man entered Good Samaritan Hospital with a gunshot wound early Thursday afternoon. Police are still working to determine the location of the shooting.

Lexington leaders want your input at first Issues Expo. The topic: Transportation

This is Lexington Vice Mayor Dan Wu. “The public input Subcommittee has updated public input expectations and guidelines, modernized the public input process, secured funding and hired councils first, Public Information Officer Jillian Riseman ...

Kentucky Family Foundation vows to fight ‘indoctrination of children in schools’

Christians must embrace a biblically centered, conservative approach to repel a “morally toxic” culture led by America’s progressives where “children are the target,” panelists at the Family

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet urges drivers to look out for deer

According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, most deer-related accidents occur this time of year. In 2023, over 3,200 highway crashes involved vehicles hitting deer, the cabinet says

FilmLEX launched to attract TV, film production investment, jobs

VisitLEX announced today that it has launched Film Lexington (FilmLEX), a one-stop resource to market Kentucky’s competitive entertainment incentive program.

Alexa Minton’s Forecast | A calm and cool end to the week

Friday starts off with another frost chance for our region, with more clear skies and calm winds. Temps are slowly getting better, with our area seeing a warm up of 1-2 degrees for our Friday and a little more as we look towards our weekend. Highs for Friday will be in the mid 60s with the weekend promising a return the 70s.

Man arrested in connection to June shooting on Hillcrest Avenue in Lexington police say

One person has been arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred on Hillcrest Avenue in Lexington in June, according to the Lexington Police Department.

McConnell called Trump ‘stupid” and ‘despicable’ in private after the 2020 election, a new book says

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered” and a “despicable human being."

Downtown Lexington stabbing leaves one injured; suspect arrested

A person was hospitalized following a stabbing in downtown, with police confirming a suspect has been arrested as the investigation continues.

VisitLEX announces new venture to bring film industry to Lexington

The film industry is coming to Lexington! Mayor Linda Gorton and other local officials announced Thursday evening a new initiative called FilmLEX to attract productions to the city.

Beshear joins teacher union president to stump against Kentucky school amendment

Gov. Andy Beshear joined a major teacher’s union to stump against Amendment 2 as advocates work overtime to reach voters three weeks before Election Day.

Kickoff time for Auburn vs. Kentucky announced

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky’s home game against Auburn on Oct. 26 will be a night game, the Southeastern Conference announced Monday afternoon. The Tigers and the Wildcats kick off at 7:45 p.m. in Lexington. The broadcast is on the SEC Network.

UK professor explains the importance of NASA's recent probe launch

NASA launched the Europa Clipper to observe one of Jupiter’s moons. The probe is looking at evidence of a layer of liquid water below the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa.

UK falls short against Vanderbilt during homecoming

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - The Kentucky Wildcats returned from their bye week hosting Vanderbilt for homecoming on Saturday night. The Wildcats fell to the Commodores 20-13. Vanderbilt wins back-to-back games at Kroger Field, having beat the Cats in Lexington in 2022.

Kentucky falls to Vanderbilt, now 3-3 this season

The Kentucky football team is back into the loss column after an ugly 20-13 loss Saturday to Vanderbilt at Kroger Field.

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