Advocacy group says Kentucky family court system is overloaded
Eleven volunteers have been sworn in by Fayette County Family Court to work as court-appointed special advocates.
Meet The Doctors: Lexington Clinic Orthopedics – Sports Medicine
Advanced Orthopedic Care for Every Level of Activity. Now located in the new Lexington Clinic Orthopedic & Neuroscience Center, Lexington Clinic Orthopedics – Sports Medicine offers comprehensive musculoskeletal care backed by fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons and specialists. Whether you’re dealing with a...
Defense challenges death penalty in Shannon Gilday case, citing mental illness
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Attorneys for Shannon Gilday are pushing to have the death penalty removed as a possible punishment in the high-profile murder case involving the death of Jordan Morgan, daughter of former state lawmaker C. Wesley Morgan. During a mental competency hearing held Monday,...
Popular Texas-based boot retailer is coming to Lexington. Here’s when and where
A new-to-market Western wear retailer is coming to Kentucky. Texas-based Cavender’s Boot City is opening its first Kentucky store later this fall in Lexington’s Fayette Mall. A more than 15,000-square-foot location will house the store’s wide selection of work boots and work apparel, men’s and women’s hats, jeans and...
3 arrested after toddler runs into street, leads police to ‘foul’ Richmond home
The apartment was described as smelling of urine and feces, and the children's room was allegedly the dirtiest room in the house.
Longtime Beshear communications director to depart Kentucky governor’s office
Gov. Andy Beshear’s top communications lieutenant is leaving her role after more than five years in Frankfort. Crystal Staley, director of communications for the office of the governor, is stepping down, according to a press release from the governor’s office. “Crystal Staley has been a crucial part of Team Kentucky...
Man tackled woman, removed his clothes during Lexington assault, citation says
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man is facing charges after police say he broke into an office building and assaulted a woman inside. Lexington police arrested Daniel Blackford on Sunday. According to the arrest citation, Blackford entered a building on Short Street, tackled a woman to the ground, choked...
Lexington pie shop closes amid salmonella outbreak. Here’s when it will reopen
A Lexington institution is dealing with a costly culinary problem. Missy’s Pies , 502 E. High St., was notified by the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department of a salmonella outbreak that appears to involve the Kentucky Proud supplier of eggs the shop uses. The egg supplier has not been named. The business shut...
Black bear sightings in Kentucky cities on the uptick
In the past few weeks, black bears have been seen in Versailles, Morehead and Berea.
Report: 3 arrested after authorities find kids living in ‘dirty’ conditions
Three people were arrested and charged with criminal abuse after a citation by the Richmond Police Department revealed that several kids were found living in a home with animal feces and molded food.
