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...
WKYT, Kentucky League of Women Voters to host Lexington mayoral debate
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - WKYT and the Kentucky League of Women Voters will host a Lexington mayoral debate featuring five candidates. Ramazani Asmani, Raquel Carter, Linda Gorton, C.E. Huffman and Darnell Tagaloa will participate in the Tuesday, May 5, debate. The debate will be moderated by WKYT Anchor Bill Bryant,...
Lexington nonprofit searching for veterinarians to staff new low-cost clinic
Over the past two years, the organization has seen a rise in people surrendering their pets.
A new name emerges internationally for Kentucky’s urgent need at small forward
As Kentucky continues to search for a play-n-play option at small forward, a new, promising option has emerged beyond the pool of the transfer portal.
Road closed in Georgetown after wreck
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WKYT) - A section of road is closed in Georgetown following a single car wreck this morning according to the Georgetown News Graphic. Both lanes are closed on Stamping Ground Road between Galloway Road and Duvall Station Road. The Scott County Fire Department says one car slid off the road into a utility pole, with no injuries being reported on the scene.
Nicholasville Police Department to implement extended office hours
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - The Nicholasville Police Department will implement extended office hours beginning Tuesday, May 5. The department said hours will be extended until 5 p.m., and that they hope the hours is an added convenience for anyone needing to obtain reports, records or documents. “We will extend the...
Fayette Mall refinancing will net $5M more in cash flow for owner CBL Properties
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — CBL Properties has completed a refinancing of Fayette Mall, a super-regional enclosed mall located in Lexington, Ky., in a restructuring that will improve cash flow by $5 million, the Chattanooga-based mall operator announced. Fayette Mall is a 55-year-old regional shopping mall located at 3401 Nicholasville Road...
