Kentucky Gives Day underway with donations to more than 300 nonprofits
The 14th annual Kentucky Gives Day kicked off at midnight, encouraging donations to more than 300 organizations across the commonwealth.
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Man charged in Berea bank shooting waived rights to preliminary hearing
Brailen Weaver, the man charged in the deadly Berea bank shooting, waived his rights to a preliminary hearing this morning.
Fayette County Detention Center’s YesCare workers enter third week since last paycheck
Workers who provide medical and mental health services at the Fayette County Detention Center say they are entering a third week without a paycheck.
Fayette County Public Schools to ask for loan as finance officer details 2027 budget
Koch says it appears the district will end the Fiscal Year with less than a two percent contingency fund on-hand, and may not be able to cover costs for July through October.
Buffalo Trace opens first restaurant at Frankfort distillery
Buffalo Trace cut the ribbon on its first dining option at its Frankfort campus, opening the John G. Carlisle Cafe.
Parents share concerns Highland Elementary will close
Highland Elementary was built in 1959 and has faced renovations but parents are concerned their close knit school will be on the chopping block as early as this Thursday.
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey tracks a midweek cold front
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We are rolling into a new week with a few cold fronts rolling across the Commonwealth. These fronts will spit out a few showers and storms and knock the temps down again, but the sign...
Bassist for BBQ and Barrels headliner arrested for child sex crimes
22-year-old Carsen Richards is charged with sodomy and incest with a person under 18.
Kentucky Powerball winner’s burglary charges dismissed after ex-girlfriend testifies
Burglary and marijuana charges against Kentucky’s record-breaking Powerball winner were dismissed Monday after his ex-girlfriend testified she misplaced the money she initially reported stolen.
Federal lawsuit filed to block state takeover of Kentucky State University
A group of Kentucky State University students, alumni and prospective students have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 185, a new state law restructuring the university.
Secretary of State signs House Bill 1
Secretary of State Michael Adams is signing House Bill 1 today.
Police search for missing NKY teen
He was last seen in Independence, but could be in Cincinnati.
Gov. Beshear says he is ‘comfortable’ being named a potential Democratic presidential candidate
When asked if he was comfortable being talked about as a potential candidate, he reportedly told MS NOW “I’m comfortable in that.”
Alexa Minton’s Forecast | Morning rain showers clear out, with spring sunshine for the afternoon
Rain is quick to clear today with sunshine in store for the afternoon
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Mostly mild for the work week ahead
Some showers will be with us late tonight into early Monday as things stay mild much of this week.
Two injured, one airlifted after Somerset crash
Somerset fire crews were called to Oak Hill Road and Grand Central Boulevard.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Perfect Mother’s Day Weather, But Watch for Late Night Showers and Storms
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Sunny and mild on Sunday. A few showers and storms possible late night, but they’ll be quick.
Police cruiser involved in Sunday morning crash
The Lexington Police Department says an off-duty police cruiser was involved in a three car collision Sunday morning around 11:17am on East New Circle Road and Life Lane.
One person dead after Bath County equipment accident
Bath County Coroner Andrew Owens says a dozer overturned and one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kentucky State Police investigating Rowan Co. death
One man,72, was found dead inside his home in the Clearfield community on Friday.
Rowan County inmates back in custody after escaping
The Morehead Police Department released a statement late Friday stating that Michael Fogleman, 29, and James Smallwood, 52, walked away from the Rowan County Detention Center.
Lexington Police searching for vehicle theft suspect
Lexington Police Department says they received a call about a stolen vehicle on Saturday morning around 7:34am at the 1000 block of Newtown Pike.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Shower Chances This Morning, Clearing Out This Afternoon
Saturday morning’s gonna have a shower chance in the forecast.
Madison County nonprofit receives state funding to complete home for human trafficking survivors
Redeeming Hope will complete its facility later this year. Lisa Foster, president and founder of Redeeming Hope in Berea, received $100,000 from the state.