Lexington man wins $100K lottery prize on first-ticket purchased
A man who had never previously bought a lottery ticket won $100,000 in the Kentucky Lottery.
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Over 20 police recruits graduate in Lexington
The recruits completed around 26 weeks of intensive training before swearing in to serve and protect.
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Weekend Roundup: Lexington Pride Festival, Bigfoot Festival
A major celebration in Lexington and a festival in the Red River Gorge are among the events happening around central Kentucky this weekend.
Crews respond to working structure fire at Lexington home
The Lexington Fire Department battled a structure fire on Auburn Drive this afternoon.
Lexington baseball league warns fans about parking issues at local park
Southeastern Cal Ripken Baseball League is asking fans to park in designated area in order to avoid a ticket this summer.
Shoulder closures coming to I-75 and New Circle Road next week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Road shoulders on portions of I-75 and New Circle Road in Lexington will be closed next week, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Applications open for Lexington Veterans Street Banners program
Nominations are open through August 3 for a veteran with connections to Fayette County to be one of the 25 featured on a banner.
Lextran to launch 2026 Call for Artists
Presented in collaboration with District 11 Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds’ office and the Lexington Corridors Commission, the 2026 Call for Artists invites creative types to submit original designs for f...
More than just a teacher: Selika Jones leads with love
Fayette County Public School teacher receives WKU’s 2026 Interdisciplinary Graduate Student of the year
Fact✓Check | Lexington records 11th shooting of 2026, lowest total in five years
A shooting Friday morning marked the city’s 11th shooting with a victim since Jan. 1.
Whitley County opens life jacket loaner station in memory of man who drowned saving two girls
Leaders partnered with the state to loan life jackets to people visiting the Cumberland River and are honoring a man who lost his life saving others on the river in the process.
Collision in Scott County sends 1 person to the hospital
According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, one driver was taken to UK Hospital after suffering serious injuries.
UPDATE: Kentucky man dies following water rescue in Walton County
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office said the man who was pulled from the water in Miramar Beach has died.
Lexington Police seek information in 2024 shooting
18-year-old Juan Martinez-Bustos, died from his injuries sustained in the shooting on Oct. 15, 2024.
Water service restored in Harrodsburg after disruption that lasted several hours
The city of Harrodsburg is calling for residents to stop all non-essential water use after a major water line ruptured.
Former Ky. Gov. Matt Bevin faced with another arrest warrant
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin could face jail time or a fine for not complying with court orders, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
A New Name, The Same Compassionate Mission
For more than 40 years, we have been honored to care for patients and families across our community with compassion and dignity. Today, we are proud to share an important step forward in that journey as Ho...
Lexington Pride Festival set for Saturday
Activities include a parade, hundreds of vendors and entertainment from noon until 10 p.m.
Proposed Lexington housing development raises concerns for business owners and community
Proposed Lexington housing development raises concerns for business owners and community.
LPD investigating shots fired incident
According to the LPD, the call came in around 8:15 p.m. and police were dispatched to the 400 block of Race Street.
Community raises funds for the families of bank shooting victims at Berea Strong Benefit Night
Organizers said the proceeds from the auction will be split evenly among the four families impacted by the tragedy.
Colleagues remember Luke Ashcraft, man killed in Bourbon County burglary
Colleagues are remembering the life of 60-year-old Luke Ashcraft. Police say he was killed during a burglary early Wednesday morning in Bourbon County.
Injury collision sends five to hospital, road back open
An injury collision has shut down inbound Athens Boonesboro Road in Lexington near Jacobson Park.