Lexington bookstore proposal goes viral
A marriage proposal at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington Green was captured on video and has gone viral on social media.
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Somerset church completes “impossible” rebuild after tornado caused major damage
A ribbon cutting ceremony for held for the brand new Redeemer Lutheran Church which was destroyed by a deadly tornado on May 16th of last year.
Two charged in Knox County child porn enter not guilty pleas
Rachel Baker, 22, and Bradly Yeager, 35, entered not guilty pleas on multiple counts of both promoting human trafficking and multiple promoting a sexual performance by a minor charges.
High gas prices force lawn care businesses to reconsider costs
Gas prices hovering around $4.50 a gallon for regular fuel have forced some small companies to recalculate how they do business.
How to protect your spring plants as late frost lingers in Kentucky
We've almost made it to Mother's Day weekend and still, the potential for frost is there.
NCAA to expand men’s and women’s March Madness college basketball tournaments next season
NCAA to expand men’s and women’s March Madness college basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams each next season.
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey has milder temps for Mother’s Day Weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s another cool day as the sun returns for the entire region. As we look ahead toward Mother’s Day Weekend, temps should rebound as we track two systems bringing rain chances to...
Elementary school put on soft lockdown after hearing potential gunshots
Highland Elementary School in Stanford was put on a soft lockdown today after children said they may have heard gunfire.
Woman charged in deadly crash found competent to stand trial
A woman facing murder charges after a deadly crash last year has been found competent to stand trial.
Johnson County school staff member receives award for performance
The Kentucky Association of School of Administrators (KASA) has announced the 2026 recipient of the Wanda Luttrell Office Professional Award.
Knox Pride center closed after ‘security incident’ with armed person
Knox Pride, a leading Knoxville LGBTQ+ organization, reported a “security incident” at the group’s community center Thursday involving an armed person.
Man facing attempted murder charges after stabbing girlfriend, police say
A man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend and preventing her from leaving the residence.
Kentucky health professionals assess hantavirus risk as states monitor cruise ship passengers
Dr. Nicholas Van Sickles, medical director of infection prevention and control at the University of Kentucky, said the risk to the general population is minimal.
Traffic Advisory issued for bridge connecting Kentucky and Ohio
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued a traffic advisory for a bridge in Maysville.
Man arrested after multiple armed robberies according to Lexington police
A man has been arrested in connection with two armed robberies, police say.
Second parent arrested after mother allegedly punished children with duct tape
Gabriel Bencosme has been arrested and is now facing charges after his wife, Anna Bencosme, was arrested last month for allegedly duct taping their children’s’ mouths shut.
Man arrested for allegedly spiking chocolate milk with methamphetamine
A man has been arrested after allegedly drugging chocolate milk container, endangering five people.
UPS, Boeing, General Electric facing new lawsuits in connection to deadly plane crash
UPS, Boeing and General Electric Company are now facing 15 lawsuits after the deadly plane crash in Louisville in November.
Two Lexington crashes cause traffic congestion, lane blockages
Two injury crashes are causing traffic backups and lane blockages in Lexington.
Alexa Minton’s Forecast | Cooler and calmer skies stick around through the end of the work week
Kentucky has a few more cool mornings headed into Mother’s Day Weekend - with rain set to return Friday in the overnight.
Lane closures on I-75 scheduled in Fayette County
Overnight lane closures are scheduled for Thursday, May 7, on Interstate 75 in Fayette County.
SHINEing a Light on Memory Care: Supporting Individuals with Dementia
Choosing the right environment for a loved one living with dementia is one of the most meaningful decisions a family can make. The best memory care communities go beyond support, offering a purposeful, struc...
Lawmaker calls for more accountability from Fayette County schools amid cuts, loan request
Lawmaker calls for more accountability from Fayette County schools amid cuts, loan request