TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closures Scheduled on U.S. 25 (Richmond Road) in Fayette County
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 3, 2026) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled lane closures on U.S. 25 (Richmond Road) in Fayette County for milling and paving operations. Work will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8, weather...
Top three-point shooters for Mark Pope to target in the transfer portal
Mark Pope needs to look at these elite shooters in the transfer portal.
Federal charges filed after FBI uncovers alleged relationship with Perry County crash survivor
Court documents indicate a Vicco man facing charges in a fatal Perry County ATV crash was romantically involved with the 16‑year‑old survivor.
Traffic collisions increase along a busy stretch of U.S. 27 in Nicholasville
Thousands of drivers travel a busy stretch of U.S. 27 in Nicholasville every day, and police say the sheer volume of traffic is leading to higher odds of collisions.
These construction projects may affect traffic next week in Lexington
Multiple construction projects in Lexington could impact traffic next week. The planned projects are planned during the day on Interstate 75, New Circle Road and Richmond Road. The transportation cabinet said the left lane of northbound Richmond Road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, and...
Fayette school board chair says bill disqualifying him is a ‘slap in the face’
Fayette County Public Schools Board Chair Tyler Murphy said a bill approved by the Kentucky General Assembly that prohibits him from seeking reelection because he is a teacher is “a slap in the face” to voters. Murphy also told the Herald-Leader that Senate Bill 4 raises serious constitutional...
Kentucky Newsmakers 4/5: US Senate Candidate Rep. Andy Barr; Lexington mayoral candidate Darnell Tagaloa
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Andy Barr and candidate for Lexington mayor Darnell Tagaloa. Congressman Andy Barr is running for the U.S. Senate and some polling indicates he’s the frontrunner for the GOP nomination....
Body Found Along River in Park Identified as Veteran Who Disappeared 5 Months Ago
Grandfather of three Jyronna Parker "lived a life defined by service, strength, and unwavering commitment to his family and country," according to his obituary
Lexington police searching for trio seen setting fire to porta potty
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Lexington police are searching for three people in connection with an arson investigation. According to investigators, video footage from around 9 p.m. on March 7 shows three individuals setting fire to a porta-potty at Cardinal Run Park. Police believe those seen on the video...
State Police Searching for Missing Lexington Man Released from Fulton Jail
Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing man who was released from the Fulton County Detention Center on Wednesday. According to KSP Post 1, 29-year-old Alexander Penman is described as a Black man approximately 5’10” tall and weighing about 185 pounds, with a last known address in...
