Michael McClain, former ComEd lobbyist convicted in corruption scheme, reports to prison: court docs
Former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain is in prison, as of Tuesday.
Lexington sees decade-low homicides, youth violence drops
The city has recorded its lowest homicide total in a decade, and leaders say continued progress will require a community-wide effort.
Lexington man celebrates 5 years since receiving double-lung transplant
Tom Williams is using his experience to encourage others to register as organ donors, calling 2025 his best year since a life-changing diagnosis.
Kentucky lawmaker plans minimum wage increase push
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky’s minimum wage will remain at $7.25 an hour when new laws take effect Jan. 1, but one lawmaker says he plans to change that during the upcoming legislative session. State Representative George Brown, who has represented a portion of Lexington since 2015, said he...
Lexington’s second Peddler’s Mall location set to open this week
Lexington is getting a second Peddler’s Mall location. The new West Lexington Peddler’s Mall is scheduled to open Jan. 1 in the Garden Springs shopping center at 820 Lane Allen Road, in the spot previously occupied by Big Lots. An event page on Facebook says the store is about 75% full for its soft opening, with a...
Richmond PD reminds buyers to stay safe online after Marketplace carjacking
A Facebook Marketplace transaction turned into a carjacking Saturday afternoon, according to the Richmond Police Department.
Lexington rescue sees surge in abandoned ‘doodles’ as two dogs need medical help
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Two young doodles now have a warm place to sleep, but until a couple of days ago, the streets of Manchester were their home. Paws 4 the Cause rescued doodles Pepper and Ryder earlier this week, but they need financial help to bring them back to health.
Bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by car in Lexington
A bicyclist in Lexington was hospitalized on Sunday evening after reportedly being hit by a car.
Little Red Blessing Food Box opens at The Voyage Movement Center
Paris, Ky. — A new Little Red Blessing Food Box was officially unveiled this week in front of The Voyage Movement multipurpose center at 440 W. 7th Street, bringing round-the-clock access to food and resources to residents in the area. The brightly painted box is part of a growing...
Laken Snelling: Grand Jury Date Set in Case of Former Beauty Queen Accused of...
A grand jury is scheduled to hear evidence in the case of Laken Snelling, the former small-town beauty queen and University of Kentucky cheerleader accused in the death of her newborn, and will decide whether to issue an indictment. Snelling, 22, is accused of giving birth in the bedroom of her off-campus home in...
