State wants additional information from troubled Fayette County Public Schools
The Kentucky Department of Education is asking for more information than ordinary from Fayette County Public Schools given the district’s financial crisis , but wouldn’t say Monday to what extent state officials will intervene. FCPS announced in recent weeks the district has less money than it thought due to faulty accounting practices going back to 2008. The issues are causing layoffs and cuts to employees...
County by County, Pt. 2 (5/4/2026): Man accused of attempted murder
County by County, Pt. 2 (5/4/2026): Man accused of attempted murder.
Trial date set for man charged with killing April Arnett
SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering a woman in Kentucky in 2019. for Ryan “Todd” Crawley. Ryan “Todd” Crawley will be tried from May 17-28, 2027 according to the Scott County Circuit Court. Crawley is...
Frankfort woman facing multiple charges after police say she assaulted officers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - A Frankfort woman is facing multiple charges after police said she assaulted officers. Taylor Downey was arrested Saturday, May 2, after officers were dispatched for reports of a burglary in progress, according to an arrest citation, and the caller advised that it was his wife who was attempting to enter the residence.
I-75 off-ramp to Paris Pike temporarily closed for widening project
The off-ramp from I-75 to Paris Pike at Exit 113 is temporarily shut down as part of the city’s I-75 widening project.
Saint Joseph Health to rebrand as CommonSpirit Health in July
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Saint Joseph Health hospitals, clinics and care sites throughout Kentucky will begin using the CommonSpirit Health name in July 2026, the health system announced this week. The name change will not affect patient care, physicians, nurses or services at any of the system’s locations. Seven...
Jesse Crenshaw, first Black representative from Fayette County, laid to rest
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Jesse Crenshaw, the first African American elected from Fayette County to serve in Kentucky’s House of Representatives, was laid to rest Monday. He was 79 years old. Crenshaw served in many roles during his life. He was an attorney, a teacher at his alma mater...
Kenny Brooks confirms former five-star forward is back to full health for Kentucky
A former five-star recruit has made her way to Lexington and, after some injury issues, is reportedly back to full health.
University of Kentucky increases 1.94% tuition increase for ’26-’27 school year
The University of Kentucky board of trustees has approved a 1.94 percent tuition increase for the 2026-2027 academic year, which has been authorized by the state Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE).
Lexington restaurant changes name after previous owner’s arrest
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The restaurant formerly known as Papi’s Mexican Restaurant has reopened under a new name following the arrest of a former affiliate, the Lexington Herald Leader says. According to the Lexington Herald Leader, two of the restaurant’s locations have opened under the name Casa Rosita with...
