Fact✓Check | ATF continues investigation into Lexington house explosion
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Federal agents are continuing to investigate a house fire on Orlean Circle in Lexington. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was on scene Sunday. Their work resulted in a federal charge for a man living in the home. Lexington investigators determined an explosion caused...
Gorton Proposes $546 Million Lexington Budget With No Tax Increases, Eyes Ice Storm Overhaul...
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mayor Linda Gorton unveiled a $546 million General Fund budget Tuesday that she says holds the line on taxes and spending while pumping $5.1 million into a top-to-bottom overhaul of the city’s storm-response operations — an acknowledgment that last winter’s ice debacles demanded more than a new snow plan.
Four candidates participate in Lexington mayoral debate
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Four of the seven candidates for Lexington mayor will participate in a debate tonight at the historic Lyric Theater. Mayor Linda Gorton, Raquel Carter, Darnell Tagaloa and Greg O’Neal are scheduled to participate. The debate was organized by the Urban League Young Professionals. WKYT’s Madison...
A double lung transplant gave Ralph Napier his life back
In Harlan County, "Everybody loves Ralph," and the UK HealthCare team was determined to save him.
Convicted Lexington cop killer refuses court appearance for stabbing, robbery charges
A man who was convicted of killing a Lexington police officer using a car in 2010 has refused a preliminary hearing set for Tuesday morning in connection with robbery and stabbing investigations.
Three Kentucky cabinet secretaries get new roles in Beshear administration
FRANKFORT — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that three cabinet secretaries will move into new roles in his administration. Transportation Secretary Jim Gray, a former Lexington mayor, is taking a part-time role as a special adviser to Beshear on transportation. Energy and Environment Secretary Rebecca Goodman will succeed Gray as transportation secretary. John Lyons, who […]
One arrested in connection to attempted ATM robbery
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A group of suspects are facing charges for an attempted ATM robbery, with one already in police custody. Lexington police responded to an attempted ATM theft March 14 in the early hours of the morning. When they arrived, they say they found a vehicle nearby with heavy duty chains attached. Police say the ATM had been ripped from its concrete base...
Lexington’s Chocolate Holler is closing its doors after more than a decade
After more than a decade in business, Lexington coffee and chocolate staple Chocolate Holler is closing its doors at the end of April.
Local journalists talk about ARC investigation and coverage
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington Herald-Leader reporters Taylor Six and Alex Acquisto discussed their investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud at Kentucky’s largest drug rehab center in an interview with WKYT’s Kelsey Souto. The reporters said their work, a partnership with ProPublica, was vital because of the scale of...
Top247 OL sets two more visits to Kentucky
Lebanon (Tenn.) Friendship Christian interior offensive lineman Kaden Buchanan (6-foot-4, 328) had been recruited by the previous Kentucky staff, but the team is making a rejuvenated effort. Last week's visit to Lexington cemented the Wildcats among his favorites. "It was amazing. I got to sit down and talk with [offensive...
