4 charged with animal cruelty after investigation in Davidson County, deputies say
The arrests came after the Sheriff's Office's Animal Control Division conducted an investigation on Prevette Road in Lexington on May 5.
May 27, 2026Open source
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Lexington's 'Miss Puffy' the pig survives fire that destroyed The Candy Factory
The fiberglass statue is moving to the "Visit Lexington NC" offices for the time being.
May 21, 2026Open source
'The hard part starts now' | Lexington business owner reflects on 2022 uptown fire and long road to recovery
A Lexington business owner said this week’s uptown fire reopened wounds from 2022 and said the need for support lasts long after the flames are out.
May 21, 2026Open source
Dallas Trinity FC headed to Lexington for semifinal matchup on Peacock Saturday
Dallas Trinity FC is playoff-bound again and faces Lexington Saturday at 6 p.m. Watch the semifinal streaming on Peacock.
May 20, 2026Open source
Crime and Courts
Kamal Semrade is accused of pushing Emine Yilmaz Ozsoy into a subway at Lexington Ave and 63rd, paralyzing her. Here's the latest on the case.
May 19, 2026Open source
Injury collision sends five to hospital, road back open
An injury collision has shut down inbound Athens Boonesboro Road in Lexington near Jacobson Park.
May 15, 2026Open source
Covering Kentucky Afternoon collision leaves motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries Rosemary Kelley
Covering Kentucky Afternoon collision leaves motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries Rosemary Kelley
May 15, 2026Open source
Boys state soccer: Lexington tops Bennington, delivers Class B record for first-round wins
Boys state soccer: Lexington tops Bennington, delivers Class B record for first-round wins
May 15, 2026Open source
Liberty Utilities to pay maximum penalty, remap lines after fatal Lexington gas explosionThe consent judgme...
Liberty Utilities to pay maximum penalty, remap lines after fatal Lexington gas explosionThe consent judgment requires Liberty Utilities to pay the maximum c...
May 15, 2026Open source
Arkansas baseball loses first game at Kentucky
The Razorbacks dropped a series opener for the first time in seven weeks.
May 15, 2026Open source
This Kentucky city was just named one of the best places to retire in 2026 by Forbes
Forbes cited the city's low home prices, good air quality and low serious crime rate as reasons it's one of the best places to retire.
May 12, 2026Open source
Lexington Clinic opens parking lot for Railbird Music Festival, with advance tickets available for $25/day
Alex Risen, Lexington Clinic's corporate communications manager and public relations representative, said the decision was straightforward.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Fayette County judge dismisses burglary charge against Powerball winner after alleged victim recants
The alleged victim testified under oath she found the money she reported stolen and that Farthing had a right to be at the residence.
May 11, 2026Open source
State Auditor Allison Ball discusses even deeper dive into Fayette County Public Schools finances
Kentucky Auditor for Public Accounts Allison Ball’s office’s investigation into the finances Fayette County Public Schools’ has continued
May 8, 2026Open source
UK, FCPS Canvas issues resolved following nationwide cyberattack
Canvas is a popular cloud-based digital hub for classrooms and is used by both the University of Kentucky and Fayette County Public Schools.
May 8, 2026Open source
Central Kentucky leaders break ground on regional industrial park
Business and elected leaders in Scott County, Fayette County and Madison County broke ground Thursday on a new regional business park.
May 8, 2026Open source
FCPS urges families, staff to be aware following cyberattack against learning management system Canvas
Fayette County Public Schools is urging families and students to be aware of a Thursday night "cybersecurity incident" involving Canvas, the learning managem...
May 8, 2026Open source
FCPS cuts more than 115 district-level positions, calendar days for some employees
As the 2025-26 academic year ends and the district prepares for the upcoming year, Fayette County Schools announced Wednesday that more than 115 district sup...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Kentucky man killed in police standoff may have been 'hunting' homeless people
Louisville Metro police released grisly new details about a man who may have been "hunting" homeless people before he was killed by officers.
May 27, 2026Open source
Kentucky primary the latest test of Trump's power in GOP as he looks to oust US Rep. Thomas Massie
CRESTWOOD, Ky. (AP) — Republican voters in northern Kentucky were choosing between U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie and challenger Ed Gallrein in Tuesday's House pr...
May 19, 2026Open source
K-9 that helps catch child predators across Kentucky gets protective vest
AG Coleman says the yellow lab "plays a crucial role in protecting Kentucky families and bringing child predators to justice."
May 17, 2026Open source
Suspect in shooting of Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy arrested in Paducah
A 20-year-old man wanted in connection to the shooting of Missouri football star Ahmad Hardy at an outdoor concert in Mississippi was arrested in Paducah Thu...
May 16, 2026Open source
Man charged with murder after fatal Bardstown crash
A two-vehicle crash in Bardstown left one dead, and one in critical condition, per Kentucky State Police.
May 16, 2026Open source
KYTC announces weekend overnight lane closures on I-65
More overnight lane closures are planned this weekend as Louisville prepares for the full Interstate-65 shutdown.
May 16, 2026Open source
Robbery suspect arrested after Clark County police chase ends on Kennedy Bridge in Louisville
A Louisville man wanted on robbery charges was arrested Friday afternoon after leading Indiana State Police on a pursuit that ended on the Kennedy Bridge.
May 16, 2026Open source
Man charged with murder after Bardstown crash leaves 1 dead, 1 critically injured
Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened Friday afternoon in Bardstown, Kentucky.
May 16, 2026Open source
Louisville Kings' Chandler Rogers is taking control as team prepares to face DC Defenders
Rogers set the tone when nobody was looking in preseason camp. His head coach noticed.
May 15, 2026Open source
West Louisville closer to celebrating a new Nia Center
The Nia Center project team says they might have a deal locked-in to secure future renovations soon.
May 15, 2026Open source
MCSO: Woman arrested after two pounds of methamphetamine found in engine compartment
April M. McKenzie, 42, of Paducah, was arrested on May 11 in connection with a multi-agency drug trafficking investigation, culminating with a traffic stop n...
May 12, 2026Open source
20 percent predicted turnout for state’s primary election
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said with the voter rolls having closed on April 20 for the May 19 primary election, regist...
May 12, 2026Open source
One mountain over: Could a ‘halfback wave’ solve the Eastern Kentucky depopulation problem?
Could the "halfback wave" fill Appalachia's shrinking counties with retirees and young families?
May 12, 2026Open source
Paducah Chamber to host Judge Executive forum, new details emerge in Massac Title IX claim
The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Judge Executive forum today, featuring McCracken County Republican candidates. New details emerge regarding...
May 12, 2026Open source
Embattled Louisville Democrat faces new calls to resign amid primary challenges
Following renewed calls to resign from office, Louisville Democratic Rep. Daniel Grossberg says he’s remaining in the race.
May 12, 2026Open source
Make it Kate: Blind, rescued racehorse finds hope at Kentucky Humane Society's Willow Hope Farm
A former standardbred racehorse found starving near an abandoned Kentucky mine is recovering at Willow Hope Farm, but caretakers recently learned she is blin...
May 11, 2026Open source
Redeemer Lutheran church completes rebuild nearly one year after EF-4 tornado destroyed building
Nearly one year after an EF-4 tornado destroyed the building, Pastor Doug Couch and the congregation of Redeemer Lutheran Church celebrated the opening of th...
May 11, 2026Open source
FedEx putting MD-11 planes back in the sky months after deadly Louisville plane crash
Portions of FedEx's MD-11 fleet are starting to return to service after months of inspections and repairs prompted by the deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Lexington is in Fayette County, Kentucky.
Region: Kentucky
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40502, 40503, 40504, 40505, 40506, 40507, 40508, 40509, 40510, 40511, 40512, 40513, 40514, 40515, 40516, 40517, 40522, 40523, 40524, 40526, 40533, 40536, 40544, 40546, 40550, 40555, 40574, 40575, 40576, 40577, 40578, 40579, 40580, 40581, 40582, 40583, 40588, 40591, 40598
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Kentucky man killed in police standoff may have been 'hunting' homeless people
Louisville Metro police released grisly new details about a man who may have been "hunting" homeless people before he was killed by officers.
May 27, 2026Open source
Social media addiction case against Meta settled by Kentucky school district
Meta has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district before it was set to go to trial. Other social media companies have settled separate cases with gr...
May 22, 2026Open source
Rep. Massie Kentucky primary loss is victory for Trump
A loss for a Republican Kentucky congressman in Tuesday night’s primary was a victory for President Trump, after the two have been at odds for years.
May 20, 2026Open source
What would you name your racehorse? Try our name generator
The Kentucky Derby 2024 is Saturday, May 4th. What would you pick for your winning horse name? Try this interactive racehorse name generator.
May 20, 2026Open source
The Latest: Officers who faced Jan. 6 rioters sue to block payouts from ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters have sued to block anyone from receiv...
May 20, 2026Open source
Rep. Massie is latest GOP incumbent to lose primary after Trump backs challenger President Trump endorsed f...
President Trump endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
May 20, 2026Open source
Rep. Massie concedes in costly Kentucky GOP primary against Trump-backed Gallrein
Rep. Thomas Massie has conceded in Kentucky's Republican primary race against Ed Gallrein, President Donald Trump’s handpicked challenger. (AP Photo)
May 20, 2026Open source
Trump notches more GOP primary wins, but big midterm questions remain
The president unseated one of his biggest Republican foes Tuesday in Kentucky, while a Trump endorsement in Texas concerned GOP senators.
May 20, 2026Open source
Trump notches more GOP primary wins, but big midterm questions remain
The president unseated one of his biggest Republican foes Tuesday in Kentucky, while a Trump endorsement in Texas concerned GOP senators.
May 20, 2026Open source
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