Lexington KY

One audit, which is an internal review of spending, is standard, but two external audits, examining Fayette County Public Schools’ finances, including a previous vote to increase the occupational tax, are being conducted. State auditor Allison Ball leads one. Nick Clark, the internal auditor with FCPS, told the...

In our In the Spotlight stories, Herald-Leader journalists bring you continuing coverage of news and events important to our Central Kentucky community. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. There are no clear answers on where to go next with Fayette County Public Schools. I wish I had a neat,...

Animal control officers in Lexington are searching for a foster home for a pig found running loose on Leestown Road. The pig is currently sheltered and needs a rural environment due to local regulations that prohibit keeping pigs in residential areas. Community involvement is essential for finding an appropriate home.

A house fire in the 200 block of Grassland Park caused extensive damage and displaced four residents. The Lexington Fire Department reported no injuries, but the fire rapidly spread due to windy conditions. Investigators are currently determining the cause, thought to begin on the back deck. Lexington. A house fire...

Winchester Police are currently investigating an "apparent" murder suicide stemming from a suspected domestic dispute.

A Lexington man was sentenced Thursday for his role in a 2020 shooting that left a 5-year-old boy blind.

Leaders at Jessamine County Animal Care and Control (JACC) are asking for help after seven puppies were abandoned Wednesday evening.

Fifteen-year-old McKenna Letcher, a freshman at George Rogers Clark High School, was crossing Veterans Memorial Parkway in Clark County when she was hit and killed by a school bus.

A peaceful stroll along the scenic River Palisades in Kentucky was all one woman had planned. She expected nothing more than fresh air and quiet views. But as she walked, something caught her attention. A small, shifting shape on the cliffside accompanied by faint cries made her stop in her tracks.

On Thursday afternoon, I didn’t know anything about the Annabelle doll, and I had nothing but great things to say about Adam Sandler. Now, because of what happened in Kentucky’s Blue-White Game, I need them both to exit the Bluegrass immediately. If you haven’t heard the bad news yet, Jaland Lowe injured his right...