Car crash victims recognized during day of remembrance
According to AAA, 41,000 Americans died in car crashes in 2023. Sunday was the World Day of Remembrance for car crash victims.
Company in Jeffersonville constructs part of artist's sculpture
An artist whose work has traveled internationally inspected a piece of a new project that was constructed by a company based in Jeffersonville.
Woman in Lexington charged with indecent exposure, firing a firearm
A woman was arrested by Lexington police on Tuesday after she allegedly exposed herself to an adult and children, and fired shots towards people, according to a citation.
Mysterious Tates Creek Road Christmas tree has many wondering, who decorated it?
In Lexington, the weather outside is delightful and October is so frightful. However, the Christmas cheer is already here and it's planted in the middle of Tates Creek Road for all to see.
Todd Chrisley fired from Florida prison chapel job, 'emotionally offended,' lawyer says
Weeks after reality star Julie Chrisley returned to a Kentucky prison, Todd Chrisley was fired from his prison chapel job at FPC Pensacola in Florida.
Judge rules in favor of UK in Title IX lawsuit
A U.S. District Court judge is siding with the University of Kentucky in a Title IX lawsuit, according to the Herald-Leader.
How fake package from KY helped police catch scammer stealing hundreds of thousands in gold
A fake package mailed from Kentucky played a key role in helping authorities capture a man who was part of a scam that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars
Oneida Baptist soccer team in state final four
Oneida Baptist Institute’s boys soccer team has advanced to the final four of the Kentucky state high school soccer championship.
Meet Fayette County’s district 12 candidates
Several Lexington neighborhoods sit in district twelve including Athens Boonesboro, Briar Hill and Richmond Road. The people living in those neighborhoods will have to choose between Chad Walker or Hilary Boone as their representative on city council.
Somerset man arrested for threatening to kill a police officer and bribery
Benjamin Dalton, 20, of Somerset, was arrested by the Lexington Police Department on several charges including 3rd degree terroristic threatening, bribery of a public servant, alcohol intoxication in
Lexington to host Fall Festival, bicentennial celebration
Lexington is celebrating its bicentennial this month. A community celebration is planned for Saturday, October 26 in conjunction with their annual Fall Festival.
KY lawmaker to file bill allowing panic alarms in schools
A Lexington lawmaker said Friday he plans to file a bill calling for the installation of silent panic alarms linked to police in Kentucky schools.
Former UK football player Dicky Lyons Sr. named 2024 Southeastern Conference Legend
Former University of Kentucky football player Dicky Lyons Sr. has been named a 2024 Southeastern Conference Legend.
Jim Caldwell's Forecast | Ups and downs are in abundance for Kentucky
A delightful stretch of unseasonably warm weather has settled over the region, bringing with it abundant sunshine and temperatures soaring into the 70s.
Forgotten NBA bust who was drafted AHEAD of Michael Jordan in 1984 is now living a very different life
It seems crazy now, given his glittering basketball resume and reputation as the greatest player of all time, but when Michael Jordan entered the NBA draft in 1984, he wasn't the first player chosen.
4 Lexington firefighters deployed with Ohio Task Force 1 return home
Four Lexington firefighters deployed with Ohio Task Force 1 to assist with hurricane recovery efforts are back home.
Lexington Parks and Recreation searching for Christmas tree
The team at Lexington Parks and Recreation announced they are looking for an evergreen Christmas tree to be placed in Triangle Park.
Lexington sees economic impact after a busy few weeks
"So just alone in October, we're seeing hundreds of thousands of visitors and that economic impact is in the millions," said Barksdale.
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.
Ky. Retail Institute hosts 120 entrepreneurial minded students
More than 120 students from across the commonwealth with an interest in business and marketing came to Lexington recently for a conference to network with industry professionals, participate in educational sessions,
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash reported on New Circle Road in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A crash has occurred on New Circle Road in Lexington. Police were called to the inner loop of New Circle Road near Harrodsburg Road around 8:45 a.m. for the crash. Injuries are reported, but their extent is unknown. Police say at least one lane was blocked while responding to the crash.
Man arrested after allegedly robbing woman while armed with gun, fleeing scene in Lexington
According to a citation, a man in Lexington was arrested on Monday and charged with burglary, along with several other charges, after he allegedly robbed a woman in her apartment and fled the scene.
Lexington man arrested and charged with wanton endangerment: citation
A Lexington man was arrested and is facing several charges, including wanton endangerment, after allegedly pulling a gun out on two people on Saturday morning.
Where Was Hulu’s Carved Filmed?
Directed by Justin Harding, ‘Carved’ transports us to the rural setting of a reenactment village, where a group of teens come under attack by a killer pumpkin. As a pumpkin carving test begins in the village,
Spooky sights take over downtown in Lexington's Halloween festival
A horde of zombies overran downtown Lexington Sunday evening. But don’t be too alarmed – it’s just a part of Lexington’s annual Halloween festival.
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:
Driving in his truck, Hugh Freeze at Auburn sucks, maybe heading to a 2-10 disaster?
Entering this season, Auburn was viewed as a team that could finish somewhere around 8-4 and maybe crack the AP Top 25. After getting to a bowl game a year ago,
Vile University of Kentucky student who called black staffer the N-word 200 times before assaulting her in viral video learns her fate
Sophia Rosing, a former University of Kentucky student who went viral for a horrific 2022 campus incident, learned her fate on Thursday.
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.
Lexington holding hearing on urban expansion
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington leaders will review a plan to expand the city’s urban service boundary Thursday afternoon. The city wants citizen input on a plan to develop 2800 acres of land along major roads. The hearing on the Urban Growth Master Plan is open to the public.
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.
CRAWFORD | Stoops' struggles: How does Kentucky deal with its $9 million challenge?
It’s one reason he’s still at Kentucky. Another – he has developed a knack for beating Louisville, which in Lexington puts a happy ending on whatever kind of season the team has had. He'll have to do both now to avoid more grumbling. Perhaps it’s a ...
Vanderbilt edge rusher Capers taken to hospital for injury against Kentucky but returns to sideline
Vanderbilt edge rusher Miles Capers was taken to a hospital for imaging after being injured while attempting to make a second-quarter tackle Saturday night against Kentucky but returned to the sidelines in the second half to watch the Commodores’ 20-13 Southeastern Conference victory.
Pavia throws 2 touchdown passes, Vanderbilt tops error-prone Kentucky 20-13 for 2nd straight SEC win
Diego Pavia passed for two touchdowns, Brock Taylor kicked two long field goals and Vanderbilt held off mistake-prone Kentucky 20-13 for its second consecutive Southeastern Conference victory.