Hardware store recovers from winter storm supply shortages
A Woodford County hardware store is finally restocking its shelves after experiencing unprecedented demand during January's ice storm that left winter supplies completely sold out for weeks.
Rivals just confirmed that Matt Ponatoski is a different kind of weapon for Kentucky
Matt Ponatoski isn't just a quarterback. Rivals named the Kentucky commit the "Two-Sport Star" of the 2026 class, and that makes him a very rare talent.
Lexington woman’s TikTok spotlights dangerous crash hotspot
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Renee Nimtz, a Lexington homeowner, uses her platform to showcase the beauty of development as her family builds its home on a historic property and former farmland. What You Need To Know. Lexington resident Renee Nimtz's TikTok has documented repeated crashes on Delong Road. The city...
The Best Pretzel In Kentucky Is Hiding Inside This Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Joint
When you think of Kentucky culinary treasures, bourbon and hot browns might spring to mind, but tucked away on Georgetown Road in Lexington sits a humble BBQ joint harboring an unexpected secret – a pretzel so magnificent it deserves its own dedicated fan club. Red State BBQ doesn’t look...
KSP Post 12 Traffic Checkpoints: Franklin, Fayette, Shelby, Scott, Woodford, Anderson & Spencer
FRANKFORT, KY — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 12 in Frankfort has announced that Troopers will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints across their entire seven-county district. Affected Counties. KSP Post 12 provides police coverage for the following counties. Checkpoints may be established in any...
Lexington high school students walk out in protest of immigration crackdown
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - More than 200 students walked out of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Tuesday afternoon in protest of the U.S. immigration crackdown, joining high school students across the country in similar demonstrations. The students walked out at 2:05 p.m., holding signs and chanting to show their...
Lexington Police Chief addresses homicide numbers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s only February and Lexington has already seen six homicides since the new year. The crime data does not reflect the most recent homicide on the 1500 block of Versailles Road. Two of those were stabbings, the other four were shootings. By this time in...
“A new normal for Lexington’: City leaders rethink winter storm response
By now, Lexington residents are all-too-familiar with the particular combination of ice, snow, and prolonged freezing temperatures that kept the city largely locked in place for weeks. It was a cocktail of cold ingredients that caught emergency workers expecting a snow-heavy event off-guard. "I think the city is...
Judge rules in favor of KY attorney general in case against Lexington Blue
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced on Tuesday that a judge has granted default judgment against roofing company Lexington Blue.
Fayette County Public Schools schedule makeup days
On Monday, the school board agreed to make up one of the days lost on April 13th, which is the Monday after spring break. Pupil Personnel Director Steve Hill anticipates that more makeup dates will be added to the current calendar, and the school year may need to be extended.
