Lexington Game Shop Seeks Public Assistance After Break-In
OHKO Games in Lexington, Kentucky, has reached out to the public for help following a break-in that occurred over the weekend, resulting in the theft of cash. The beloved local shop is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest. The incident emphasizes the importance of community support for small...
Meet the December 2025 UK Commencement student speakers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2025) — Two student representatives have been selected to speak during the University of Kentucky’s December 2025 Commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 19, at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. The student speakers are Brysen Honeycutt and RaShaun West. Brysen Honeycutt. Honeycutt, a native...
UK Health Sciences graduate turns passion into purpose in memory of mother
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2025) — From the time she was in middle school, Lexi Herbeck knew she wanted to be a Kentucky Wildcat. Long before she even stepped foot on campus, her mind was set. Herbeck grew up in the small town of Millstadt, Illinois. In eighth grade,...
Hope Center spreads holiday cheer with annual client party
The Hope Center held its annual holiday client party Tuesday, distributing winter clothes, hygiene products and toys to those who are unsheltered or in recovery.
Judge sends case of man accused in deadly KSU shooting to grand jury
The man accused of fatally shooting a Kentucky State University student earlier this month will have his case taken up by a grand jury.
Emergency Winter Weather Plan extends to Tuesday as Lexington’s below-freezing temperatures linger
On a "White Flag Day," emergency day centers and overnight shelters welcome all people, including those who were suspended for behavioral or non-violent program-related reasons.
Lexington students donate toys to 131 families for Christmas
Kelley Taylor says this is her favorite day of the school year at Lexington’s Christ the King, where she serves as Assistant Principal.
Jessamine County substitute teacher charged following classroom ‘incident’
A substitute teacher in Jessamine County has been charged with harassment with contact after an incident in a West Jessamine Middle School classroom.
Lexington family loses home to fire days before Christmas
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington family says a house fire has left them without a home just days before Christmas, forcing eight people and two dogs to share one motel room. Lexington firefighters were called to the home on Deauville Drive early Saturday morning. The family says the fire...
FCPS budget reductions threaten to cut funding for Stables alternative school
Earlier this year, FCPS released information on the $16 million budget deficit. This was followed by “Project Right Size, Bright Future,” the district’s plan for redirecting and reprioritizing the budget. As a part of this, a cut to the Stables’ contract with Central Kentucky Riding for Hope was proposed. The Stables...
