Whatever happened to the R-CUTs planned for Richmond Road in Lexington?
Editor’s note: “Whatever Happened To” is a new Herald-Leader feature, updating readers on prominent stories that grabbed headlines and attention. If you want to know the latest on a big story from the past, contact our managing editor at [email protected]. More than three years ago, the Kentucky...
Research group holds listening session to uplift Black voices
Research group and a mental health professional holds a listening session to help uplift black voices.
Parents arrested after kids found living in unsafe conditions, citations say
The Kentucky Cabinet of Health and Family Services announced that there is a measles outbreak in central Kentucky. 3 facing charges after kids found living in unsafe conditions, citations say. Updated: 4 hours ago. Three adults are facing charges after police say multiple children were found living in filthy and...
7-year-old boy dies in suspected drowning at Kentucky pool
A 7-year-old boy died of a suspected drowning Monday at an aquatic center in Richmond. The incident happened at Paradise Cove pool in Lake Reba, and the boy died at Baptist Health Richmond, said Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison. Cornelison said the death was a suspected drowning, pending the results of an...
Fayette Co. schools travel spending questioned by board members and citizens
Tension over travel spending for Fayette County Public Schools officials nearly led the school board to reject some expenses for district employees at a recent board meeting. At the school board’s June 23 meeting, members Amanda Ferguson and Monica Mundy initially voted no on a handful of professional development...
Lexington mayor honors chef and actor for series showcasing local food culture
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton proclaimed June 30th as "You Belong Here Day" in honor of a new docuseries that highlights Kentucky's food culture.
Kentucky weather tomorrow: Scattered strong storms
Our workweek starts stormy, with scattered activity overtaking radar Monday night and into Tuesday afternoon.
Fayette County needs bus sign-ups now
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Families of students who plan to ride a bus to school during the 2025 to 2026 year, even occasionally, should alert Fayette County Public Schools as soon as possible, according to a news release. FCPS has a new bus routing system that assigns bus routes to...
Measles exposure reported at Nicholasville public pool
If you develop symptoms, the health department recommends staying home, calling your doctor before going to the clinic, and wearing a mask when seeking care.
17th Annual LexPride festival is back outside and showing off its colors
17th Annual LexPride: Out and Loud festival kicks off in a new location with thousands in attendance.
